July 29, 2008

PENTAX Optio M60 A standard-class digital compact camera that supports diverse photography, with further enhanced and convenient functions to leave photography up to the camera, such as scene mode recognition from among 8 shooting scenes, the most in this series
HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the new PENTAX Optio M60, a standard-class compact digital camera that is also lightweight and equipped with advanced basic functions. The Optio M60 can be used widely by many different kinds of people in a variety of scenes, and is equipped with the latest scene mode recognition function that allows for even more easy and convenient photography of high-quality images. This product is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio M series of compact digital cameras highly acclaimed for their small, lightweight bodies and enhanced basic functions. In addition to a metal exterior that gives off a sense of sophistication, an optical 5X zoom, a large and easily-viewable LCD monitor, and easy-to-understand operability, the effective pixel count has been increased to approximately 10.0 megapixels. Furthermore, the Optio M60 has been finished as a model that enables for easier and more beautiful photography by leaving it up to the camera to take photos, such as through a strengthening of the face recognition function and further advancement of the convenient Auto Picture function unique to PENTAX, where the camera automatically detects the conditions of the subject and selects the optimal scene mode. The camera also comes in 3 different colors, allowing users to select their favorite color. Major Features 1. Advanced Auto Picture mode that lets the camera automatically select the scene mode Further improvements have been made in the recognition performance of the Auto Picture mode, which is a convenient function unique to PENTAX where the camera automatically selects the optimal scene mode simply when the camera is
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pointed at the subject. Through the addition of Candlelight to the conventional scene modes of Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, and Sport, a total of 8 scenes can be recognized with the Optio M60, which is the most in this series. It is now possible to leave everything up to the camera and take photos of a wider variety of scenes easily and beautifully. 2. High-speed Face Recognition function of approximately 0.03 seconds The Optio M60 is equipped with the Face Recognition AF & AE function, which is useful when taking photos of people, as it automatically sets the focus and exposure. In addition to an increase in the number of faces that can be detected at once to 32 people, the detection time has also been made faster, to approximately 0.03 seconds at the fastest. The Optio M60 also comes with application functions such as Smile Capture, which automatically distinguishes smiles and takes photos, and Blinking Detection, which is a function where the camera warns the photographer if the subject blinked at the moment the shot was taken. 3. New design that pursues a sophisticated texture The Optio M60 comes in a new design that is particular down to the texture of the detailed parts. Aluminum alloy, which has a sophisticated texture, is used for the bodys exterior. Different colors are used for the decorative ring around the lens to match the body color. By using shiny, plated parts with luster for the grip and the upper surface of the body, the Optio M60 resembles a piece of accessory through its beautiful brilliance as well as its elegant design. 4. Optical 5X zoom lens Inside a compact body that fits into the palm of a hand, the Optio M60 is equipped with an optical 5X zoom lens where an angle of view equivalent to approximately 36mm to 180mm in 35mm format can be obtained. It is now possible to zoom in further when taking photos of landscapes, commemorative photos, and portraits. The Optio M60 also comes with an Intelligent Zoom function that extends the zoom range without compromising the optical zooms image quality, enabling for high-magnification zoom photography equivalent to a maximum of approximately 28.5X.

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5. High sensitivity Digital SR mode that reduces camera shakes and subject blurring The Optio M60 features the Digital SR (shake reduction) mode, which can reduce camera shakes and subject blurring during still-image photography. This mode automatically adjusts the sensitivity up to a maximum of ISO 6400 in accordance with the subjects brightness to permit a fast enough shutter speed to capture a sharp, clear image with little blurring. 6. Approximately 10.0 effective megapixels for high-definition images For the Optio M60, the effective pixel count was increased to a higher definition of approximately 10.0 megapixels. In addition, clear and high-quality images are realized through a high-performance PENTAX lens. Clear prints, even of detailed areas, are possible even when photos are stretched out to large sizes. 7. Other features 1) Large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor of approximately 230,000 dots, with a wide viewing angle for easy viewing even from diagonal directions 2) Digital Wide mode merges two shots into one image in the camera for ultrawide-angle expressions equivalent to a focal length of approximately 28mm in 35mm format 3) Panorama mode for composing photographs into one panoramic picture 4) Movie recording function with shake reduction enabling high image quality rivaling camcorders 5) Mode palette provides quick access to 24 shooting conditions and 15 playback mode 6) Frame composite function allows photographers to shoot and create images with decorative frames; 80 built-in styles to choose from 7) Auto-Macro allows for close-up photography as near as 10cm without changing the normal focusing mode 8) Date and Time imprint function for easy image categorizing 9) Approximately 36.5MB of built-in memory 10) FotoNations red-eye compensation function for flash shots 11) Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 image viewer/image management software that supports Windows VistaTM 12) Support PictBridge, DPOF functions, Eixf Print, and PRINT Image Matching III

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PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more fa ithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Print Image Ma tching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Design and Specifications is subject to change without notice.

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Optio M60 Specifications
Number of Effective pixels Image Sensor Still Number of Recorded pixels Movie Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Motion Blur Reductio Still Movie Face recognition Storage Media White Balance Lens Focal Length Aperture Optiocal Zoom Digital Zoom Intelligent Zoom Type Focus Range (From lense face) approx. 10.0 megapixels 1/2.3" CCD 10M, 7M, 5M, 3M, 2.1M(16:9), 1024, 640 640, 320 Auto, Fixed (ISO 64 - 6400) High sensitivity shake reduction mode (Digital SR) Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR) Face recognition AF&AE is available at all mode. 32 people at most. Smile Capture. Blinking Detection. Built-in Memory (approx. 36.5MB), SD/SDHC Memory Card Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting PENTAX zoom lens, 8 elements in 6 groups (4 aspherical elements) 6.3 - 31.5 mm (approx. 36 - 180mm in 35mm format) F3.5(W) - F5.6(T) 5X approx. 5.7X approx. 5.9X at 7M, approx. 28.5X at 640 including optical zoom 2.5"LCD , Wide viewing angle, approx. 230K dots, 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF Standard:0.4m - infinity(at wide setting), 0.9m - infinity(at tele setting) 1.31ft - infinity(at wide setting), 2.95ft - infinity(at tele setting) Macro: 0.1 - 0.5m(at wide setting), 0.6 - 1.0m(at tele setting) 0.33 - 1.64ft(at wide setting), 1.97 - 3.3ft(at tele setting) Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering 2EV(1/3EV steps) Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half-length Portrait, Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Fireworks, Frame Composite, Voice Recording, Natural Skin Tone, Candlelight, Text, Blog, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Green Digital SR, Slideshow, Resize, Cropping, Image/Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Digital Filter(Color Filter(11 kinds), Soft Filter, Brightness Filter), Movie Edit, Frame Composite, Red-eye Compensation, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Image Recovery, Start-up Screen, Face close-up playback Modes Flash Range 1/2000 - 1/4 sec. 4 sec at most (Night scene mode setting) Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" reduction function employs a pre-discharge. Soft Flash Wide:approx. 0.2 - 4.4m (ISO Auto) approx. 0.66 - 14ft (ISO Auto) Tele:approx. 0.6 - 2.8m (ISO Auto) approx. 1.97 - 9.2ft (ISO Auto) One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, High Speed Continuous Shooting Rechargeable D-LI78 lithium-ion battery, Optional AC adapter kit is also available Still*: Approx. 210 shots (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery) Playback**: Approx. 215 min. (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery) USB2.0(Hi-Speed), AV terminal Supported approx. 95(W)55(H)23.5(D)mm (excluding the operation parts and protrusion. 20mm at the thinnest part.) approx. 3.7(W) 2.2(H) 0.9(D) inches (excluding the operation parts and protrusion. 0.8 inches at the thinnest part.) approx. 110g (without battery and SD memory card) approx. 3.9oz. approx. 130g (loaded and ready) approx. 4.6oz.

Display Focus

Exposure Control

Metering System

Exposure Compensation

Scene modes

Playback modes
Shutter Speed Built-in flash
Drive Modes Power Source Battery life Interfaces PictBridge Dimensions

Weight

With battery & SD card
* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions. ** According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.
10M (3648x2736) 7M (3072x2304) 5M (2592x1944) 3M (2048x1536) 2.1M (1920x1080) 1024 (1024x768) 640 (640x480)

Built-in Memory*

512MB 3358 512MB 0:07:31 0:14:48 0:11:59 0:22:53 512MB 6:14:15
1GB 6717 1GB 0:15:02 0:29:38 0:23:59 0:45:48 1GB 12:28:41
2GB 12294 2GB 0:30:08 1:00:16 0:48:47 1:33:08 2GB 25:22:33
4GB 24133 4GB 0:59:09 1:58:18 1:35:46 3:02:49 4GB 51:23:48

Built-in Memory*

640X480 (hh:mm:ss) 320X240 (hh:mm:ss) 30fps 15fps 30fps 15fps
0:00:34 0:01:08 0:00:55 0:01:46
Voice recording (hh:mm:ss)

0:28:54

*Approx. 36.5MB The maximum file size is 2GB for movie. The maximum length is 24 hours for Voice recording

PENTAX Digital Cameras

Code No. Optio Barcode Code No. Optio Barcode Code No. Optio Barcode Code No. Optio Barcode
SILVER 17414 M60 BLACK 0027075145856 M60 coral red M60 OCEAN BLUE 17394 0027075145658

Weight: 110g

Standard Accessories

23.5mm

Code No. Nr. 39552 AV Cable I-AVC7
Code No. 39551 USB Cable I-USB7
Code No. 39256 AC Cable D-CO24E
Code No. 39742 Battery charging station D-BC78
Code No. 39741 Li-Ion battery D-LI78
Code No. 39328 Hand strap O-ST51

Automatically better.

> 10 megapixels More than enough to turn your best shots into stunning poster-sized prints. > 5x optical zoom 36 180mm optical zoom, with 5x digital zoom and, depending on the resolution, up to 28X Intelligent Zoom: brings the most distant object right before your eyes. > Digital Shake Reduction Blurred images can occur if there is insufficient light available. The Optio M60 automatically increases the sensitivity so that you can capture sharp photos and videos. > Automatic face recognition with Smile Capture. People are the most frequently photographed subjects and the Optio M60 is specially prepared to get those shots. The camera recognises faces up to 32 and automatically provides optimal exposure control. And then goes one step more: the shutter automatically releases when is detects a smile! > Panorama and digital wide-angle The camera can automatically take several single shots and then join them together into a single picture. You can now get the photos that were once the domain of highly specialised and expensive equipment.
Packing data: Dimensions (L W H): 80mm x x x x Weight: 760g
Code No. 39270 Sport Strap O-ST30 Code No. 39263 Leather Strap O-ST24 Code No. 50121 Display protection foil 2,5 Code No. 50185 Leather case, Dark Blue Code No. 50161 Leather case LC-M1 Code No. 50152 Nylon case NC-M1 Code No. 50182 Leather case, Pink Code No. 50183 Leather case, Red Code No. 50184 Leather case, Light Blue Code No. 39728 AC mains adapter kit K-AC78E Code No. 39745 Battery charging kit K-BC78E Code No. 39690 Camera AC adapter for mains power D-DC78 Software S-SW77

Optional Accessories

Digital Compact Camera

T E C H N I C AL DATA

Additional information at www.pentax.co.uk
1/2.33 CCD with 10.1 Megapixels effective Resolution Photo: 10MP, 7MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2.1MP (16:9), 1024, x Sensitivity: automatic, manual selectable (ISO 100 6,400)

Recording Parameters

Single, continuous, High Speed Shooting, 3.6 fps at 5 MP, Self-timer (2 or 10 sec.), video recording White balance: Automatic or manual, Daylight, Tungsten, Neon, Shade
smc 6.3 31.5 mm 3.5 5.6 (36 180mm in 35mm format), / 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lens elements 5x optical zoom 5.7x digital zoom Intelligent Zoom to 28.5x

Playback Functions

Image viewing on playback: Single image with histogram, recording data, 10x magnification, 9 image thumbnail view, slide show, image rotation

Internal Editing

Digital filter (11 colour, Soft filter, Fish-Eye filter), frame function, image size adjust, image and sound copying, voice memo, video editing, Red Eye Reduction, Portrait Zoom, slide show, copy function, display start-up image, recalling deleted data

Monitor

Low reflection 2.5 IPS-TFT Monitor, approx. 230,000 dots, 170 viewing angle from any angle

Image formats

Photo: JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF Video: AVI (Motion JPEG), with sound Sound: WAV (PCM, mono)

Special functions

World time for 75 cities, 28 time zones Menu languages: English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai Intelligent Zoom shot for images with a less than the maximum resolution (10.0 megapixels): the camera uses the unused pixels for an increased zoom range Face recognition function (Face Recognition AF & AE) up to 10 faces are recognized available in all modes of operation Face Priority: the camera recognises faces in the picture and preselects the ideal settings for optimal people shots Smile Capture function: the cameras shutter automatically fires when it recognises a smiling; Blink Detection gives a warning if the subject blinks when taking a portrait Digital Shale Reduction supports the photographer under poor lighting conditions and allows for longer flash ranges Data Imprint of the recording date (e.g. for 0n-screen presentations)

Memory

SD, SDHC card (up to 32GB) approx. 36.5MB internal memory
9 point TTL Contrast Detection System, switchable between Spot AF and manual focus, focusing set by various Picture Modes, Pan Focus, focus memory lock Focussing range: 0.4m Macro: 0.1 0.5m

Metering

TTL metering, switchable between Multi-field, Centre-weighted and Spot metering Programme controlled electronic Shutter speed range: approx 1/2,sec. Recording modes: Video, Sound, Auto Pict., Programmed automatic, Night scene, Landscape, Flowers, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Night scene portrait, Children, Sport, Surf & Snow, Candle light, Panorama, Food, Pets, Text, Digital Wide-angle, Digital Panorama, Fireworks (4 sec.), Frames Face Priority with automatic face recognition in all modes Exposure compensation: 2 EV (1/3 EV steps)

Readiness delay

Switch-in time: 2.0 sec. Shutter delay: 0.03 sec.

Print functions

PictBridge compatible for single print, print all and DPOF Print, PRINT Image Matching III

System requirements

PC: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 CPU: Pentium III or newer RAM: minimum 512 MB Available hard drive capacity: minimum 1 GB Internet Explorer 5.0 (or newer), DirectX 9.0 (or newer), Windows Media Player 9.0 (or newer). Mac: OS (10.3 10.5) X Power Macintosh 233 MHz (or newer) RAM: minimum 8 MB, available hard drive capacity 6 MB other requirements: CD-ROM drive, Quick Time 4,0 (or newer)
Built-in flash with automatic operation in poor lighting conditions Manual flash-on and flash-off modes Preflash for reduction of the Red Eye effect Flash range: Wide-angle: approx. 0.2 4.4m Tele: approx. 0.6 2.8m
Resolution: pixels, pixels x Editing function: save as photo, sequence or scene splicing Movie Shake Reduction fur blur-free video clips Frame rate: 30 fps or 15 fps (with sound) Sound

Software

ACDSee fr PENTAX - image data bank - image editing programme - Slide show - Stitcher - Print programme with various page layouts

Power requirements

Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI78 Battery capacity: approx. 210 pictures* approx. 215 min. playback* AC mains adapter (optionally available). When using the AC mains adapter the AC camera adapter (Code no. 39690) is necessary

Connections

AV (compatible with NTSC and PAL) USB 2.0 high-speed connection AC mains connection with optional AC camera adapter (Code no. 39690)
*Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. Tests conducted using the monitor and flash for 50% of shots As of 24.07.2008. All data reserved and can be changed without notice.