Pentax Optio A30 A-30 19211 10MP 3X Digital Camera NEW

Pentax OPTIO A-30 DIGITAL CAMERA - brand new

Stylishly sleek with digital and movie shake reduction
The PENTAX Optio A30 features 10.0 effective megapixels, a 1/1.8 inch CCD with a wide dynamic range for superior tones, an smc PENTAX zoom lens and an image processing engine that gives a rich color reproduction. The PENTAX original Shake Reduction (SR) technology in the A30 has been improved by adding both Digital and Movie SR for improved image capture in low-light settings and telephoto capture. A unique Face Recognition AF & AE function offers better results in  photographs by automatically detecting faces, and then adjusting exposure and focus to properly capture portraits. The Optio A30 is the sixth DivX Certified digital camera manufactured by PENTAX in the past 18 months. As a DivX Certified digital camera, the Optio A30 makes it easy for users to create their own media for both business and social purposes. With the push of a button, users can instantly record high-quality DivX video and discover simple playback on any of the 50 million DivX Certified consumer electronics devices available today.

High-quality images
With 10.0 effective megapixels, the Optio A30 achieves one of the highest image quality levels in a compact digital camera. The 1/1.8 inch CCD features a wide light-sensitive area for superior tone reproduction. The camera features an smc PENTAX zoom lens renowned for high resolving power, an image processing engine that makes a rich color reproduction possible, and three Shake Reduction functions.

Shake Reduction
The new shake detection accuracy of the Optio A30 is achieved incorporating a high-accuracy gyro sensor and a control algorithm used for SR technology in PENTAX digital SLR cameras, which consists of an exclusive shifting CCD system. This allows highly corrective effects, equivalent to shutter speeds of approximately 2.5 to 3.5 steps to be achieved when shooting still images.

Digital Shake Reduction
The Digital SR mode automatically alters sensitivity according to the brightness of the subject, and effectively reduces camera shake and subject blur. For the Optio A30, the maximum sensitivity has been improved to ISO 3200 to allow faster shutter speeds and more blur free photography.

Movie Shake Reduction
An electronic shake reduction function exclusively for capturing movies, which effectively corrects distortions in images due to camera shakes through software.

New, brighter, easier-to-view LCD monitor
The Optio A30 features a high-intensity LCD monitor with an LCD booster function that improves screen brightness on demand. The monitor is easier to view outdoors even in bright sunlight, and with a 2.5 inch screen size and a high resolution of 232,000 pixels, confirming picture compositions and focus is easy. The screen also offers wide-angle viewing of 160 degrees, since there is little change in brightness and colors even when looking at the monitor diagonally.

Face Recognition AF & AE focuses on faces
The Optio A30 is equipped with a Face Recognition AF & AE function that automatically detects and focuses on faces, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition, optimal exposure settings are automatically adjusted so that the areas with faces are not darkened even if there is backlighting.

Swift operation speeds
Photography and playback operation speeds are enhanced on the A30 for all-around improved results especially in action settings. In addition to a 0.02 second release time lag, focus and start-up times have been improved.

Intelligent Zoom function
The Optio A30 is equipped with a new Intelligent Zoom function, an evolved form of digital zoom, enabling users to digitally magnify images and maintain the image quality of optical zoom.

Video Recording mode enables high-quality recording for longer time periods
The Optio A30 captures movies at 30 fps (frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels with image quality rivaling camcorders. Equipped with DivX (MPEG-4 compliant) movie format, the Optio A30 captures longer, high-quality movies in smaller files.

A wide range of exposure setting modes
With Programmed Exposure mode, the Optio A30 automatically determines shutter speed and aperture. The camera also includes Shutter-Priority AE mode and Manual Exposure mode, which users may set for desired effects.

Compact, lightweight body
Despite a large CCD, an SR system and a 3X optical zoom lens with a focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format, the Optio A30 features a slim, light body with a unique Sliding Lens System and high-density mounting technology.

Major Features:

10.0 megapixel CCD,
3x optical zoom lens
Built-in Shake Reduction
High sensitivity of ISO 3200 helps prevent blurring
Anti shake in movie mode
Face recognition auto focus and auto exposure
Intelligent Zoom Mode allows high zoom ratios without degrading image quality
Movie mode captures MPEG-4 DivX (640 x 480) at 30fps
Guaranteed video playback on all DivX certified devices
Ultra-compact aluminum alloy body
Enhanced autofocus speed and accuracy as well as overall higher performance

Item# PENOA30
Mfr Part# 19211