Latest – Review and Sample Photos by DigitalCameraInfo (added 17 December’08)
Pentax Optio V20 is an 8 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera that features a 5x optical zoom, 3 inch LCD, ISO range from 64 to 6400, and Digital shake reduction.
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Review Index – (updated 17 December’08)
DigitalCameraInfo
“While our lab tests turned up significant problems in the white balance system, the other results were acceptable if unexciting, and video performance was actually quite good. The lack of hardware image stabilization is a problem, especially when shooting with the zoom extended in low to medium lighting situations”
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DigitalCameraReview has reviewed the Pentax Optio V20 and writes -
“The Pentax Option V20 consistently and dependably produces first-rate images for snapshot use, all controls and access to features are imminently logical, and operation is intuitive and remarkably easy.”
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TrustedReviews has reviewed the Pentax Optio V20 and writes -
“The Optio V20 is an attractively designed and well made ultra-compact camera, and the 5x zoom, large wide-view monitor screen and simple control interface make it versatile and pleasant to use, although it lacks a number of useful features, including effective image stabilisation. Image quality is generally good, although the limited low-light performance is a disadvantage.”
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CNET.co.uk has reviewed the Pentax Optio V20 and writes -
“Given the V20’s extensive feature list and extremely reasonable price point, it seems churlish to complain too loudly about its over-ambitious ’smart’ modes. The truth is that you’ll get better snaps by relying on your head rather than its built-in face, blink and smile detectors or automatic focus and scene selectors. The large screen, good ease of use and big zoom still help to make it an excellent budget choice.”
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RegHardware has reviewed the Pentax Optio V20 and writes -
“It’s not brash and it won’t confuse you with overly complex menus and countless bells and whistles, and that’s not a bad thing. We’re not convinced that the enhancements to standard Face Detection technology deliver the goods, but you at this price point, it’s still well worth a close look.”
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Specifications
[Official Pentax Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Excerpt
GOLDEN, CO (March 17, 2008)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX Optio V20 compact digital camera with a 5X zoom lens, 8.0 megapixels, and a generous 3.0 inch LCD monitor. Ultra-slim and stylish in design, this latest PENTAX compact digital camera makes it easy to capture and to view images.
Three innovative features on the Optio V20 help users optimize portrait photographs. A Face Recognition function automatically detects and focuses on faces, then sets the optimum exposure. Smile Capture detects the key facial expression of happy people and releases the shutter automatically. Blink Detection reports to the user whether any subjects closed their eyes in an image, so that the shot may be recaptured if necessary. Additional features include Auto-tracking AF for continuously focusing on a moving subject, 52MB of built-in memory, and an Auto-Macro mode that allows close-up photography as near as 4 inches (10 cm) without changing the normal focusing mode.
The PENTAX Optio V20 will ship in May 2008 for US $279.95.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of digital SLR and compact cameras, lenses, flash units, binoculars, scopes, eyepieces and mobile printers and scanners. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With headquarters in Golden, Colorado, PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
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