The 10-megapixel Pentax Optio E80 is an entry-level digital camera with HD video capture, user-friendly features and large control buttons. Highlights inlcude a 2.7”, 230.000-dot LCD, a 32-96mm equivalent 3x zoom lens, face detection, and 720p video recording at 15 frames per second with shake reduction and sound. The Pentax Optio E80 features an upgraded version of Pentax’s Auto Picture mode, which automatically and instantly selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene. The camera is powered by a pair of AA-sized batteries, which can be bought almost anywhere. Available in Silver or Black, the Pentax Optio E80 can be purchased from September 2009 at $129.95 USD.

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PENTAX Optio E80

The PENTAX Optio E80 comes equipped with a host of user-friendly features and functions to make high-quality digital photography effortless even for first-time digital camera users. These include easy-to-press, large control buttons, the PENTAX original Auto Picture mode that automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene and world-standard AA-size batteries as a power source. Optio E80 features include:

•  10 megapixel CCD for detailed images, large prints, and cropping flexibility.
•  Large 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot LCD for accurate composition and review of still images and video.
•  PENTAX 3X wide angle optical zoom lens is equivalent to 32-96mm focal length.
•  High resolution, widescreen HD video capture at 720p at 15 frames per second with sound.
•  ISO sensitivity up to 6400 speeds up shutter response to freeze subject movement, providing sharp images even in very dim lighting.
•  Easy to read camera menus may be customized with many different language options.
•  Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed portraits.

PENTAX OPTIO E80 FACT SHEET

Exceptional image quality with 10.0 effective megapixels
Combining approximately 10.0 effective megapixels with a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio E80 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. Even when images are enlarged, the user is assured of detailed, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge sharpness.

Optical 3X zoom lens covering angles as wide as 32mm
The Optio E80 features an optical 3X zoom lens covering focal lengths from approximately 31.5mm to 94.5mm (in the 35mm format). Its 31.5mm wide-angle coverage is particularly handy when photographing spectacular landscapes, magnificent architectures or group snapshots in a confined space. Coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function, which allows even tighter zooming in on the subject without compromising image quality, the user can extend the zoom range to approximately 17.1 times.

Large 2.7 inch LCD monitor for effortless image/menu viewing
The PENTAX Optio E80 features a large, bright 2.7 inch color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots that allows photographers to clearly view images and menus on the screen.

Beginner-friendly operation with large buttons and large menu text
Every Optio E80 control button, including the shutter release on the top panel, is large and designed to be easy to press. Coupled with the large letters, numerals and icons used in the on-screen menus, this ergonomic design improves user operability.

High-quality HD movie recording with Movie Shake Reduction
The Optio E80 captures beautiful widescreen HD movie clips at 16:9 aspect ratio (1280 x 720 pixels at 15 fps).* The camera also features a sophisticated Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode,** which automatically compensates for camera shake during movie shooting. As a result, the user can record high-quality, blur-free movie clips with minimal effort.

* When the Optio E80’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output at standard definition. If the user wishes to play back movie clips at high-definition-TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels), the data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback.
** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.

PENTAX Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of the ideal shooting settings
The Optio E80 features an upgraded version of PENTAX’s original Auto Picture mode, which automatically and instantly selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene simply by pointing the camera at the subject and pressing the shutter release button halfway down. In addition to conventional modes (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport), the Optio E series now features Candlelight mode increasing the E series ability to make automatic, high-quality digital photography possible with a broader range of subjects and scenes.

Green mode assures easy shooting for beginners
With simple pushbutton operation, the Optio E80’s user-friendly Green mode automatically selects the optimum combination of exposure settings, ISO sensitivity and other factors for a given subject or scene. This mode not only makes high-quality digital photography simple and effortless, even for first-time digital photographers, but it also comes in handy when the photographer asks someone else to take his/her pictures or when the user has simply lost track of camera settings.

Powered by world-standard AA-size batteries
Powerd by two world-standard AA-size batteries available anywhere, the E80 eliminates concern about running out of power away from a recharge outlet. The highly energy-efficient design captures approximately 210 images* with a pair of fresh alkaline batteries. Newer lithium AA batteries are recommended for increased performance and power availability.
* Based on measurement conditions conforming to CIPA specifications.

Digital SR mode to minimize camera shake and subject movement in the dark
The Optio E80 features a dependable Digital SR (Shake Reduction) mode that is programmed to minimize camera shake and blur due to subject movement under low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting. When the Optio E80 detects these conditions, the camera automatically raises the sensitivity up to as high as ISO 6400 increasing the shutter speed for beautiful, blur-free still images even under unfavorable lighting conditions.

Automatic Face Detection for quick, effortless snapshots
The Optio E80 features advanced Face Detection AF & AE to automatically detect the subject’s face and optimize the focus and exposure settings. The Advanced Face Detection technology includes a Half Length Portrait mode that automatically creates a well-proportioned head-and-shoulders shot by centering the subject’s face and trimming peripheral areas.

Additional features
•  Image recovery function to retrieve accidentally erased images
•  Digital panorama mode to compose a single panoramic picture from as many as three images
•  World-time function to keep track of local time at 75 cities in 28 time zones around the world
•  Three-point AF system, with Auto-Tracking function, to maintain constant focus on a moving subject
•  High-speed continuous shooting of up to 16 images in two seconds
(with file size fixed at 640 x 480 pixels)
•  Frame Composite mode (with 20 frames stored in the camera)
to shoot or edit images using decorative photo frames
•  ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 image viewing, editing and management software included (compatible with Windows VistaTM)
•  Compatibility with DPOF functions, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III

PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
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