Housed in the world's smallest, lightest SLR body, the *ist D comes equipped with an array of advanced functions and use-friendly features, including: a large sized CCD with impressive 6.1 effective megapixels; a responsive SAFOX VIII autofocus system with 11-point AF sensor; a sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering system; a bright viewfinder with a newly developed compact glass pentaprism; an innovative "Hyper" operating system; 22 user-adjustable custom functions; and compatibility with existing Pentax 35mm-format interchangeable lenses and accessories. Thanks to its user-friendly direct-access operation system, the user can adjust most of digital camera functions such as white balance control.
We had this brand new Pentax camera just for a short day in the office so we decided to go for a first look to give you an impression of the really ultra compact design of this new Pentax jewel. The OptioS has been announced during the CES show in the beginning of January this year. This new Pentax camera is small, but that is an understatement, it's ultra-small! Canon IXUS pack your backs, the OptioS from Pentax is taking over control! The Pentax OptioS has been developed for personal use, to be convenient enough to carry with at all time, but it also offering 3 Megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom as well. The new lens is the first SMC Pentax lens in a digital camera ever and it is also completely revised.
