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Pentax Optio P70 12.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

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12 Megapixel CCD for high resolution, detailed images and large prints. smc PENTAX 4X optical zoom lens is equivalent to 27.5-110mm focal length. Large, 2.7 inch high resolution LCD screen for easy framing of images and video. Ultra-slim, highly fashionable aluminum body is available in several popular colors. Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology produces sharp images in challenging lighting conditions without adding high ISO noise. Fast Face Recognition technology recognizes up to 32 faces in as little as 0.03 seconds. Smile Capture automatically captures a smiling subject, and Blink Detection technology alerts you if the subject’s eyes are closed during exposure. PENTAX Auto Picture automatically selects from 8 shooting modes for beautiful pictures in any situation. Vertical Snap mode allows for easy mobile phone style image capture using the camera’s 4 way controller and OK button. HD widescreen video capture records beautiful and detailed movies at 720p and 15 FPS. ISO sensitivity up to 6400 for blur-free images even in the dimmest lighting situations.

12 Megapixel CCD for high resolution, detailed images and large prints.
Large, 2.7 inch high resolution LCD screen for easy framing of images and video.
HD widescreen video capture records beautiful and detailed movies at 720p and 15 FPS.
Ultra-slim, highly fashionable aluminum body is available in several popular colors.
Smile Capture automatically captures a smiling subject, and Blink Detection technology alerts you if the subject's eyes are closed during exposure.

Specification	Description
Model	17601, 17601-, OPTIO P70 RED, P70 Red
UPC	027075151130
adjustable auto date/time	Yes
Audio Recording	Yes
Auto Focus Points (Zones)	9
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
AVI	Yes
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	An impressive 12.0-megapixel CCD captures large, detailed images4x internal optical zoom makes it ideal for landscape, indoor, portra
Camera Flash	Built-in
Camera/Camcorder Color Support	Yes
Capacity	740
Capacity UOM	mAh
Chemistry	Lithium Ion
Connections	USB 2.0Video outPictBridge
Continuous Burst or Capture Mode	Yes
Country Of Origin	China
date/time insert	Yes
Description Header	Let the adventure begin.
Digital Video Format	AVI
Display Catalog Number	55032731
Display Form Factor	Built-in
Display Languages	rench, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish & more
Display Location	Back of camera
Display Size	2.7 inches
Effective Sensor Resolution	12000000 Pixels
Enclosure Color	Red
End Product Indicator	Yes
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV (1/3 steps)
Exposure Metering Zones	9 Zones
Exposure Modes	TTLMulti-segment; center weighted; spot
Flash Modes	Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye, softEffective
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera	27.5-110mm
High-speed shutter	Yes
Image Storage	Still: 12M (4000x3000), 7M (3072x2304), 5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2.1M (16:9, 1920x1080), 1024 (1024x768), VGA (640x480)Movie: HD 720p15 (1280x7
Included in the Box	Optio P70USB cableA/V cableDE-LI88 Li-ion batteryBattery charging dockAC cordWrist strap
JPEG, JPG	Yes
Lens Aperture	F2.6-5.8
Lens System Type	PENTAX zoom lens, 7 elements, 6 groups
Light Sensitivity	Auto: TBD-800 auto range adjustable, Digital SR ISO TBD-6400 (ISO 3200-6400, 5M)Manual: TBD-800 auto range adjustable, Digital SR ISO TBD-6400 (ISO 32
MAC Operating System Support	MacOS® X 10.1.2-10.5
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	17601
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Max Operating Temperature	104 Fahrenheit
Max Resolution	230000
Max Shutter Speed	up to 4 sec in Night mode
Megapixel Range	8+MP
Min Operating Temperature	32 Fahrenheit
Model	Optio P70
NightShot	Yes
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Optical Sensor Type	1/2.3 interline transfer CCD w/ primary color flt
Optical Zoom	4
PC Operating System Support	Windows® 2000/XP/Vista®
PictBridge-enabled	Yes
Power Device	Li-ion battery
Product Depth	0.8
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	2.1
Product Type	Point & shoot
Product Weight	4.4
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	3.8
Rechargeable	Yes
Red Eye Reduction	Yes
Resolution	12000000 Megapixels
Self Timer	Yes
Self Timer Delay	10 Seconds
Shooting Programs	Mode selection: Auto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Program, Night Scene, Nig
Size	Specialty
Sound Output Mode	wav
Special Effects	Green simplified mode, face recognition up to 32 faces in 0.03s, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Date stamp: date, date-time, time (not available in G
Still Image Format	JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III
Supported Flash Memory	SD; SDHC
Supported Languages	English
Total Pixels	12390000 Pixels
Type	2.7" TFT color LCD
Voltage	3.7
Voltage UOM	Volts
White Balance Presets	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual mode

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Pentax Optio P70 12.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

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★★★★★

5.0

"This is a great little camera. It has more features than you'll ever use but they are there if you need them,

Pentax seems to have covered all the bases with this little jewel. The lag time from shutter release to actually seeing the picture is a little longer than I'm used too but the end result …" Read Full Review »

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Jun 11 2009

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excellent camera

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5.0

"Lightweight and perfect to carry with you at all times. I have it with me all the time and can take a picture at a moments notice. "

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Mar 4 2009

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I Love This Camera!

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5.0

"This camera is so compact, you can take it anywhere and still get the great quailty of a much larger camera. Very solid construction and has lots of functions that I haven't seen offered with other cameras. "

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May 4 2009

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More features than i thought

★★★★☆

4.0

"Small, fun, compact camera. Takes great pictures. Has more features than i would have thought, given it's size. Can take videos and turn into still pictures.

Great camera for travel or everyday use "

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Jul 8 2009

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5.0

"The best camera I have ever purchased and used. The results are impeccable! Love it...! "

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Pentax Optio P70 12.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

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