The release of the Pentax Optio A40 compact camera has been delayed until February 2008 due to a fire at its battery manufacturing plant. The Optio A40 was to be powered by a lithium-ion battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co Ltd. Pentax have had to modify the camera body specifications to accommodate a completely different battery, delaying the A40’s release by 3 months.

Pentax Statement

We sincerely apologise to customers who have already ordered the camera, persons involved in product distribution, and representatives of the media.  PENTAX greatly appreciates your understanding in this matter.

Expected New Release Date: Early February 2008
(Original Release Date: Early November 2007)

Reason for Delay
PENTAX Optio A40 was to be powered by a lithium-ion battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.  However, a fire at Matsushita’s manufacturing plant has made procurement of the battery difficult and necessitated use of a different battery.  We have had to modify camera body specifications to accommodate the new battery, which has resulted in a rescheduling of the product release date.  New product specifications will be made available via our website and other media at the earliest possible date.

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