PENTAX Packs an Extra-Wide Zoom Lens Into ESPIO Pocket-Sized Camera

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Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- PENTAX USA adds the widest-angle ever to its popular 35mm compact camera line-up with the new ESPIO24EW DATE. Encased in a stylish, silver-colored aluminum body, the ESPIO comes equipped with a broad-ranged 24mm~105mm 4.4-times zoom lens and an unprecedented 24mm ultra-wide perspective. PENTAX ESPIO24EW DATE is the only compact model available with a 4.4-times zoom ratio and a 24mm focal length.* With extra- wide lens capability, this compact camera will capture a dramatic range of images from eye-catching close-ups to panoramic landscapes.

*as of 10/28/02

Major features of the new ESPIO24EW DATE:

  • Expansive 24mm~105mm 4.4-times zoom lens with macro zoom capability: The high-performance 4.4-times SMC PENTAX zoom lens offers outstanding wide-to-telephoto coverage to capture subjects with impressive clarity and sharpness. The ESPIO24EW DATE's zoom macro capability zeroes in on subjects as close as 11 inches at the 24mm wide-angle setting and at 20 inches at the 105mm telephoto setting. This ESPIO offers powerful 0.27X magnification at the telephoto end.
  • Acclaimed PENTAX lens Super-Multi-Coating: Glare and ghost images are reduced to a minimum while dual aspheric elements enhance image quality and reduce body size.
  • Super-compact body with sleek, functional design: Even with a powerful 4.4-times zoom lens and a host of features, the ESPIO24EW DATE fits handily into a shirt pocket or small purse.
  • Unique portrait mode for easy, effective portrait shooting
  • Quick-set infinity-landscape mode
  • High-precision passive seven-point autofocus with spot AF mode
  • Reliable AE control with advanced multi-pattern metering
  • Multi-function auto zoom flash with "soft flash" function and red-eye reduction
    *This function does not eliminate red eyes in all instances
  • Functional zoom viewfinder with distance indicator and diopter adjuster
  • Large LCD panel with in-the-dark illumination
  • Versatile exposure compensation
  • Creative bulb and bulb-timer modes
  • Auto lens retraction and auto power off
  • Handy remote control (optional)
  • Date imprinting and "final date" indication

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