A Look at Pentax Cameras

Posted by Dave Jackson on August 7th, 2008 at 10:49pm

It is our mission to help you find the best deals and prices on Pentax cameras, and get you the information needed to make a good buying decision. Whether you need a high-end Digital SLR or the smaller point and shoot Optio, we help you compare prices with ease on the most popular Pentax models. Asahiflex and Asahi Pentax cameras were carried in many catalogs distributed by individual stores. As such, they offer many more features than previous Pentax cameras had to offer. Some of the more significant features include the high quality pipeline for image processing, the stabilized megapixel CCD, the weather proof and dust proof seals, some exposure modes that are quite unique, and an 11 point AF including nine cross-type points.

But you will be happy with either of these great new Pentax cameras. For the next model, I’m hoping for “real” always-on LiveView and a flip-out screen! There are horror stories of people who got an old manual focus lens stuck on their Pentax cameras. Actually, there are not too many stories, but it only takes one or two for the fear to set in. Collectors of the Asahiflex and early Asahi Pentax cameras enjoy obtaining examples of the Tower variations. By conducting a thorough search at collector shows, outfits can be assembled that contain Tower light meters, cases, film, hoods, and other interesting accessories sold at the time of the early AOC models.

The Pentax DSLR bodies electronically shake their sensors to compensate for camera shake, rather than adding image stabilization to specific lenses. The Pentax system is not as effective as in-lens image stabilization and it isn’t very effective for long telephoto lenses, but it does work with all lenses, including old designs from the film years. The design is solid, and offers an alternative to the heavy pro bodies made by Nikon and Canon. However, as an afficionado of nice old metal-bodied manual lenses, I was pleased to discover that adapters are available to use them on Canon digital SLRs.

The smc Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2AL Limited is an interchangeable uni-focal wide-angle lens for exclusive use with the company’s digital SLR camera bodies.

Delivering 8.0 megapixel resolution, the Optio Z10 also features high speed detection time Face Recognition for improved portraits and digital Shake Reduction that allows ISO to 3200 to capture sharper images in low light settings. The sleek, stylish Pentax Optio Z10 body design also features a sliding lens cover for extra protection that also operates the on/off camera setting. The d40 has ISO 3200 sensitivity they just call is HI 1 for some reason. Those dust removal systems are worthless. One of the main upgrades includes zoom going from 3x to 5x and Digital SR mode to ISO 3200 and ISO 6400. Additionally, the LCD screen size remains the same at 3-inches.

The PENTAX 645 Digital medium-format camera will offer a new digital dimension for medium-format photographers. When evaluating digital cameras for purchase, consumers used to only look for an easy way to shoot good still photos. With the growth of online video sharing sites like Stage6 and Photobucket, consumers are demanding more from their digital cameras. The Green mode automates camera setup when shooting still images and allow digital camera beginners to enjoy effortless photography. A single button press automatically sets the exposure, sensitivity, white balance, and other parameters according to the shooting conditions.

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