Press
Release,
August 17, 2004: PENTAX Corporation introduces the new PENTAX
Optio750Z digital camera to satisfy the needs of advanced
users who wish to create gallery-quality photographic works
of art, and for anyone who wants higher quality photographs.
Positioned
at the highest end of the PENTAX Optio Series, the Optio750Z
is developed in line with the concept of “true performance
in pocket size.” It is a high-class, compact and lightweight
digital camera that excels in image quality and versatile
functionality.
The Pentax
Optio750Z delivers high-precision imaging with 7.0 effective
megapixels, a high-performance smc PENTAX 5X optical zoom
lens, newly developed ASIC (Application Specified Integrate
Circuit), and other impressive features. In addition to 10
shooting modes that can be easily selected to match different
shooting situations, it also offers an array of other handy
digital features.
To maximize
operability, it is equipped with a large mode dial that facilitates
easy mode selection and a large low-reflection LCD monitor
for enhanced visibility and further shooting freedom. Levers
and controls are strategically positioned for unparalleled
controllability and as for styling, its high-quality aluminum
alloy exterior is designed to convey a classic feel.
Major
Features
1. High-precision,
high-quality imaging
The Optio
750Z employs a 1/1.8-inch primary color CCD with a total of
7.41 megapixels. It also incorporates a high-performance smc
PENTAX which compromises 7 groups of 9 elements (2 of which
are aspherical lenses) to achieve clear, high-contrast images
with optimal compensation for spherical and other aberrations.
The lens is also treated with a unique lens coating that keeps
ghost and flare to a bare minimum. What’s more, the Optio750Z
delivers more natural reproduction of gradations and meticulous
color compensation thanks to the newly developed ASIC (Application
Specified Integrated Circuit).
2. 5X
optical zooming and wide-ranging telephoto to macro shooting
The Optio
750Z is equipped with a powerful smc PENTAX 5X optical zoom
lens. To ensure maximum shooting versatility, this 7.8mm-39mm
lens offers a focal range covering angles of view equivalent
to those of a 37.5mm-187.5mm lens in 35mm format. In combination
with the approximate 8X digital zoom, the user can achieve
a total of up to 40X zooming. In Macro mode, the user can
shoot from as close as 15cm from the subject at all zoom ranges
and when the zoom is set at the wide mode end, the user can
move in closer still to about 2cm from the subject. The Optio750Z
is also equipped with Super macro mode, which allows the user
to fill the whole frame with an area measuring approximately
3.37 x 2.47cm.
3. 10
shooting modes for convenient and versatile shooting
To cope
with wide-ranging shooting situations, the Optio750Z is equipped
with 10 shooting modes – Program, Aperture-priority AE,
Shutter-priority AE, Manual, USER, Picture, Panorama assist,
3D image, Digital filter and Movie.
4. Large
mode dial
Mode selection
is extremely simple with the Optio750Z. Just by turning the
large mode dial that’s positioned on the top surface,
the user can easily select the desired mode.
5. Easy-to-view,
easy-to-use LCD Monitor
The 1.8-inch,
134,000-pixel LCD monitor employs a low-reflection mechanism
that ensures drastically improved visibility compared to common
permeation types of monitor and remains easy-to-view even
in bright sunlight. The LCD monitor additionally offers the
versatility of being able to swing out over a range of 180
degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically, which makes
high-angle shooting in a crowd or low-angle shooting in Macro
mode exceptionally easy.
6. An
easy-to-use camera with a classic design
Despite
its compact dimensions, the Optio750Z features an easy-to-hold
grip, a large mode dial and strategically placed levers and
buttons that maximize operability. Making it even more attractive
still, its compact body is made of an attractive aluminum
alloy and the front panel is accentuated with classic-looking
leather-grained rubber.
7. Auto
flash with discharge level compensation and rear curtain sync
The Optio750Z
is equipped with an auto flash that discharges automatically
in low light. The user can also make use of a flash discharge
level compensation function that controls the amount of discharge
by ± 2EV in 1/3 steps, which is especially handy when
using a flash for a subject at a close distance. The Optio750Z
is also equipped with a rear curtain sync function that is
ideal for capturing attractive images of light trails.
8. Selectable
horizontal/vertical ratios
In addition
to the ordinary horizontal and vertical image ratio of 4:3,
the user can also choose the 3:2 ratio, which is the equivalent
ratio to that of images produced by a 35mm film camera. For
those who are more used to film cameras, this ratio setting
ensures a more familiar sense of composition and shooting
and produces images that can be printed out with no border
in a size that’s the same as a conventional photograph.
9. Hybrid
AF
Autofocusing
precision and speed have both been enhanced by the incorporation
of hybrid AF. Combining TTL contrast detection with an external
passive sensor, it allows the photographer to choose from
Wide AF, Spot AF and 11-point area selectable AF, and also
features an auxiliary AF LED to achieve the best possible
results when shooting in low light.
10. Digital
exposure metering mode
Upon selection
of Digital exposure metering mode, the user can use the Optio750Z
as a high-performance digital exposure meter, with display
of EV values at up to two separate points on the monitor for
high-precision metering.
11. Movie
shooting with sound and voice recording mode
The Optio750Z
has the ability to capture VGA video with sound at a rate
of 30fps (frames per second) with 640 x 480 recorded pixels
up to the full available capacity of the chosen memory card.
The Optio750Z is also equipped with a Voice recording mode
that records audio only.
Other
features
