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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.
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