Pentax Products
| Pentax Products |
Here you’ll find information about Pentax products like the Optio line of compact digital cameras, the K-Series line of Digital SLRs, and various Pentax lenses. You’ll also find articles about professional photographers who use Pentax equipment.
From PentaxImaging.com:
"Founded in 1919 as Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co., Pentax Corporation, which was established in 1938) established its current name on October 1, 2002. The company quickly became a pioneer and technological leader in the SLR camera industry with the introduction of its first SLR camera, the Asahiflex I, in 1952. Since then, Pentax Corporation has made many contributions with state-of-the-art products - many of them "world firsts."
Pentax Corporation expanded its products over the years, now overseeing 16 PENTAX subsidiary companies around the world which manufacture the following product lines:
Photographic
Preserving the Dramatic Moment
Cameras, Lenses and Accessories, Astronomical Telescopes, Binoculars
Information Technology
Applying the Finest Optical Technologies for Tomorrow's Industries
Data Processing Systems, Laser Systems
Medical Technology
Advancing Technology to Protect the Human Body
Medical Instruments, Medical Equipment Components, Medical Ceramics
Computer Systems
Assisting Industrial Advancement with Technological Innovations
CAD/CAM/CAT/CAE Systems, Workstations, Measuring Instruments, Industrial Equipment
Opthalmic Technology
Creating a Whole New Life with Improved Vision
Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Frames, Ophthalmic Instruments
Today, through its subsidiary companies and more than 100 local distributors in some 100 countries, Pentax Corporation continues to achieve an ever-growing presence based on the in-depth analysis of market information collected by its worldwide sales network. The results of such market research activities are fed back to Pentax Corporation's research and development departments so that they can respond to these needs and desires by developing products which can fully satisfy users around the world. Pentax Corporation's global network also provides reliable aftercare and warranty services to its international customers, thus enhancing confidence in the "Pentax" brand."
For a listing of the Pentax news found on TakeGreatPictures.com, see RELATED ARTICLES below
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What Every Digital Camera Buyer Should Know by Jon Sienkiewicz Buying a new digital camera for the holidays? Great! The technology is mature and prices are better than ever. Whether you?re buying your very first camera or hoping to buy your last, there are a few things you should know before you pull out the Discover Card. Here are ten bits of info that will help you select the right model to perfectly fit your needs. |
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Pentax Announces Affordabe, New Pentax K-x With High-End Features Including HD Video and Live View |
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Pentax Unveils New Waterproof Compact WS80 Dunkable, affordable Optio WS80 sports bold colors. |
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Pentax Rolls Out Next Generation of Popular Optios P80 and E80 Compact Digital Cameras are announced. |
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Sigma 8mm Fisheye: Watch Out for Your Toes! The biggest problem you?ll encounter while using a 180? circular fisheye lens like the Sigma 8mm is keeping your feet out of the picture. Peek inside a room while looking through the viewfinder and you?ll see everything. |
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Fastest 1:1 Macro on the planet? |
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Pentax Announces its Most Shock and Waterproof Digital Compact Camera Ever: The Optio W80 `Loaded with features, this compact camera is perfect for anyone, anywhere! |
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Pick from this Pair of Pentax Optio Cameras |
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These cameras take photography where others can't... |
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PENTAX Imaging Company is offering various kit promotions and price reductions in February 2009 |
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GOLDEN, CO (January 5, 2009)?PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two stylish, colorful, compact digital cameras: the Optio P70 and Optio E70.? |
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PENTAX ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION WHITE K2000 DOUBLE ZOOM DIGITAL SLR SYSTEM Pentax has announced a limited edition of the K2000D Double Zoom Digital SLR System which was launched in September. |
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Recently Frank Lovece walked around the floor of PhotoPlus and provides this great wrap up report |
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PENTAX ANNOUNCES K2000 DIGITAL SLR SYSTEM, TWO DA? HIGH PERFORMANCE LENSES, AND RING FLASH The PENTAX K2000 is an entry-level system consisting of the new PENTAX K2000 body, the smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens, and the PENTAX AF200FG Auto Flash. |
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Designed for Exclusive Use for Canon and Nikon (with Built-in AF Motor) Small Sensor DSLR Cameras |
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Microsoft and Nikon Enter Into Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement Agreement furthers Microsoft and Nikon collaboration on new products and features in digital imaging. |
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Here are five sleek, compact digital cameras with features that make them an ideal travel companion |
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PENTAX INTRODUCES BUDGET-PRICED, TEN MEGAPIXEL OPTIO E60 |
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A look at the Nikon Coolpix S52, Pentax Optio W30 and Olympus SP-570 UZ |
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WATERPROOF PENTAX OPTIO W60 SHOOTS DEEPER, WIDER AND AT COLDER TEMPS Lightweight and fully waterproof, the Optio W60 features 10 megapixels and a 5X zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability. |
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High-Performance Point & Shoot Checklist: by Jason Schneider The top 10 features serious enthusiasts should look for when buying a high-end digital compact camera! |
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Award winning photojournalist David Sanders uses Nik software to sharpen his high-action low-light images |
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Fine-art and commercial photographer Allen Birnbach shares insight into his background, the blending of technology and photography, and the best way to truly learn the art. |
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PENTAX ANNOUNCES COLORFUL OPTIO M50, TINY OPTIO S12 AND MORE Pentax has announced three new copact camera models along with news about the Optio A40 |
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PENTAX ANNOUNCES K20D WITH 14.6 MEGAPIXELS, K200D AND FIVE NEW LENSES Pentax has announced 2 new K-Model cameras and 5 new lenses just before PMA 2008 |
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Back in September, Art and Gloria Netzer kicked off the 17th Season of the Photo Information Booth in Norwalk, CT. |
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PENTAX ANNOUNCES smc PENTAX DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] HIGH-PERFORMANCE ZOOM LENS PENTAX Imaging Company is pleased to announce the smc PENTAX DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] interchangeable zoom lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. |
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PENTAX INTRODUCES OPTIO A40 WITH 12 MEGAPIXELS AND SUPER-SLIM OPTIO V10 WITH 3 INCH MONITOR PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX Optio A40 and V10 digital cameras. |
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During the Fall, there are plenty of great photo ops with trees, mountains, skyscapes, and lots of other subjects.? Our friend Dana Bowden offers some tips to make the most of your Fall images. |
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It's the hot-ticket camera feature for 2007-2008! |
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The PENTAX and TGP?s sponsored photography program OJOS nuevos was exhibited in Santiago de Chile from May 24th ? June 7th, 2007.? The opening night celebrated the culmination of the photo workshop in which 10 girls from two hogares (homes) participated.? In case you missed it, below is the actual presentation of the show. |
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As the summer approaches, make sure you've got the latest and greatest gear to capture the waves at the beach, the backyard barbeque, the baseball game, or wherever else your summer takes you. |
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In December 2005, photographer Lindy Drew founded a great photography program at a home for girls in Santiago. |
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The students of OJOS nuevos weren't expressly given a photo assignment about photographing people's hands, but seemed naturally inclined to do so. |
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Life in the hogar for the students of OJOS nuevos is like living with 25 sisters, including all the good and bad things that may include.? With their Pentax cameras, the students document the everyday events of the home. |
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With the OJOS nuevos students and their Pentax cameras, Lindy took the girls on weekly field trips outside of the hogar to shoot on Santiago's streets. |
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OJOS nuevos - A Day Trip to the Coastal Town of Valparaiso with Pentax With their Pentax cameras, the students of OJOS nuevos set out for a day trip to the coastal town of Valparaiso and used the opportunity to take some great photos?on both land and sea. |
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The most memorable photographs taken during the OJOS nuevos shoots were the images the students took of themselves.? With their Pentax cameras, the girls captured memories they will be sure to share for a lifetime. |
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Click the following links to meet the students at OJOS NUEVOS, a program spearheaded by photographer Lindy Drew at Hogar Nuestra Se?ora de la Paz (NSDLP) outside of Santiago de Chile. |
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Here?s everything digital camera users need to know about choosing and using these essential power sources, including a rundown on the latest high-performance batteries, ingenious new chargers, adapters, and accessories. |
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Early this April, the Photo Information Booth closed out the 16th season of touring the country at the 75th Annual Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis. |
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Three Smart Things New Digital Cameras Can Do by Alfred DeBat Newly introduced digital cameras are offering built-in programs that help solve photography problems. One of the latest is face recognition capability. |
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Hot new cameras, photo gear and imaging trends at PMA 2007, the biggest photo show in the USA |
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Selective Focus Medium Format Lens Locks in Bent Position, Allows Precision Focusing |
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The latest optical outpouring offers outstanding options for expanding your picture-taking opportunities |
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These days, a lot of manufacturers are boasting about their anti-shake features.? Here's the facts behind the feature. |
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With donations and support from Pentax, photographer Lindy Drew has been volunteering her time and spearheading a photography program at a home for girls in Santiago de Chile |
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You can now acquire a great new DSLR for as little as 480 bucks ? and it?s a buyer?s market! |
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When comparing digital camera zoom lens views there can be some confusion. Here is some explanation to help you out. |
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The Pentax K-100D is a mid-range digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera made for the advanced amateur. |
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LATEST PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERAS OFFER NEW FEATURES AND SLIM DESIGN Pentax Imaging Company announces two new compact digital cameras - the Optio M30 and Optio T30. |
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PENTAX OPTIO E30 COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA ANNOUNCED |
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During November 2006 the Photo Information Booth attended 2 ski and snowboard shows with a combined audience of over 120,000 avid outdoorsmen. |
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If you purchased your digital camera two or three years ago, it my be wise to check out some of the latest models. |
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As drummer for hip-hop act The Roots, DJ, and in demand producer (amongst other roles), Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson wears many hats.? With his Pentax *ist DL, Thompson adds photography to his list of pursuits. |
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Extending the Tele-End of the Popular 18-200mm All-In-One Zoom to 250mm Ultra Telephoto Makes This New 18-250mm Di-II Zoom the Most Versatile High Power Zoom Lens Available |
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The world?s leading imaging manufacturers unveil their latest wares at the biggest photo show on earth in Cologne, Germany |
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For 16 years the Photo Information Booth, sponsored by PMDA (the PhotoImaging Manufacturers & Distributors Association), has been traveling the country, setting up at boating, sport and ski shows in major metropolitan areas. The purpose of the PIB is to bring the word about photography to outdoor, hunting, fishing and boating enthusiasts, in other words, to people who should be carrying cameras along with their outdoor gear. |
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Pentax Announces K10D Digital SLR With Ten Megapixels, Shake Reduction and Weather-Resistant Body K10 Digital SLR Features Ten Megapixels, Shake Reduction and Weather-Reistant Body |
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If you have a problem with blurry images, here are eight great tips to help you get rid of it! |
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OPTIO T20 FEATURES SEVEN MEGAPIXELS |
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TAMRON ANNOUNCES ?AN EMOTIONAL APPEAL? PHOTO CONTEST FOR THE SCRAPBOOKER Winner Receives a Tamron Lens and Will Be Featured on Tamron?s Website |
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Today Pentax has announced two new models in their popular A-Series and M-Series digital cameras, the A20 and M20. |
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Pentax delivers Optio W20 waterproof digital camera |
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Also known as the ultra-wide-to-wide-angle zoom, it?s the best lens to use whether you?re buying or selling a house |
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The current crop of new digital point-and-shoot cameras offer improved designs for more convenience and better picture taking. Among the features are larger LCD monitor screens, longer zoom lenses, and more compact designs. |
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FotoNation - Supplying the Digital Advantage |
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PENTAX Imaging Company announced today the PENTAX K100D, which combines 6.1 effective megapixels with a host of advanced technologies including a Shake Reduction (SR) system to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and user-friendly operation to all levels of photographers. |
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The latest Houdini, David Blaine, may have spent a week underwater in front of Lincoln Center, but did he take any extraordinary photographs? More impressive than death-defying aquatics are the accomplishments of photographer Dennis O'Clair who specializes in underwater images. O'Clair approaches this market with diligence and verve, as he approaches all of his pursuits. |
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TakeGreatPictures.com contributor Erica Wright had the chance to catch up with Dennis O'Clair to discuss his unique story and to ask him his advice for the underwater photo enthusiast. |
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Tamron Introduces AF 28-200MM F/3.8-5.6 XR Di ASPHERICAL [IF] MACRO February 15, 2006, Commack, NY ? Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced today that Tamron will introduce in Spring 2006 the AF28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical [IF] Macro (Model A031), a new Di* high power zoom lens designed for both digital and film cameras. |
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Tamron Introduces AF70-300MM F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 February 15, 2006, Commack, NY ? Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced today that Tamron will introduce in Spring 2006 the AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 (Model A17), featuring a Di* optical system designed for both digital and film cameras. *Di (Digitally Integrated) is a designation Tamron gives lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film cameras. |
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Samsung camera enters DSLR market, developed with Pentax |
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PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two compact digital cameras in advance of the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show opening Thursday, January 5, 2006 in Las Vegas. |
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Ten Great Holiday Gifts for the Photographer in Your Life |
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Retired Boutersem, Belgium - Pentax MZ5, 28-70 |
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Pentax Expands Digital SLR Offerings With New Model, Lens and Flash *ist DS2 Digital Camera, smc Pentax DA 12mm-24mm F4 ED AL [IF] lens, AF540FGZ auto flash unitAvailable in September 2005 |
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Digital SLR Camera Simple, Affordable, Small Body Features Large LCD Monitor |
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Pentax Optio S5z, S55, and S45 Digital CamerasThree New Cameras Added To The Slim Optio Line |
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Nature Photographer Interview by Lynne Eodice |
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Heavy Vehicle Technician Norfolk, VA - Canon Powershot A400 and Pentax K2 SLR |
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PENTAX DA 50mm-200mm F4-5.6 ED Digital Zoom LensInterchangable Telephoto Zoom Lens |
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Portable Printers Smaller, Faster, More Rugged |
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Amphibious Digital Camera Take Pictures On Land Or At Sea! |
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Digital Camera The Fun Starts Here! |
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Digital SLR One of the Smallest, Lightest Digital SLR's Out There |
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Digital Still and Movie Camera Pentax Optio M4XZoom In With 10X And 4 Megapixel MX4 |
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Celebrity Photographer Interview by Michael Jack Pazdon |
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Pentax Optio750Z Superior Pocket-Size Performance with 7.0MP and 5X Optical Zoom |
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by Jason Schneider Amidst the digital domination, a few film surprises |
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Between the Dark and the Light (Backbeat) by Jay BlakesbergReviewed by David Soto |
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Pentax ZX-M User-Friendly, Compact Camera from Pentax |
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Pentax MX 2-in-1 |
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Pentax announces plans to expand into sub $1000 market. And then there were three... |
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by Jason Schneider Some Things to Think About |
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Photographs by Mary McGrath A Place of Beauty and Enchantment |
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Pentax Optio 33WR Water Resistant |
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Pentax smc P-A 16mm F2.8 Fisheye (w/case) Reliable Gear For Your Adventures |
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Pentax Optio 550 More Fun Per Square Inch |
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by Ben Rand Protection from the Elements |
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Phoenix P-2000 w/ 28-80 Lens A full featured SLR for not much more than a regular 'point 'n shoot' camera. |
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AS SEEN ON TV Choosing a Digital Camera |
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Pentax OptioS Optio S Is So Little, It's Big! |
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Management Consultant New York City, NY |
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Student Harrisburg, VA |
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Pentax Espio 140V High Performance but User Friendly |
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Pentax *ist D Intelligent Shooting Technology |
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Pentax ZX-7 An intelligent choice for any budding photo enthusiast. |
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by Jason Elias Or, How to Take Back Control of Exposure (Part 3 of 6) |
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Student Harrisburg, VA |
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Binocular/Digital Camera Combo And now for something completely different!Pentax Digibino DB100 |
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Great for everyday pictures; rain or shine. IQZoom 95WR |
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by Ben Rand Seven digital cameras that will fit easily into your shirt pocket (and your lifestyle). |
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Small, simple, sensible and....silver! Pentax ZX-60 |
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The first digicam with 3D capability Pentax Optio 430RS |
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Take the next step with a new SLR from Phoenix Phoenix P-3000 |
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2.0 Mega Pixel Pentax Optio 230 |