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2008.07.29: 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

2008.07.29: PENTAX Optio E60 - A compact digital camera with approximately 10.1 effective megapixels that can be used easily, realizing high definition in the entry class

2008.06.04: smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM - A standard zoom lens offering approximately 4.1X zoom ratio, designed exclusively for PENTAX digital SLR cameras

2008.06.04: PENTAX Optio W60 -A compact digital camera with enhanced waterproofing capable of operating underwater continuously for two hours at depths of four meters

2008.05.17: PENTAX Optio V20 - A slim, compact digital camera equipped with a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, newly equipped with a 5X optical zoom lens that allows for easy enjoyment of high-magnification photography

2008.03.12: Announcement of packaged CD-ROM for K20D and K200D

2008.01.30: PENTAX to Showcase Model Products at PMA 2008 and Photo Imaging Expo 2008

2008.01.30: Updated Lens Developement Roadmap

2008.01.24: PENTAX K20D — A High-Performance Lens-Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera for Truly Demanding Photo Enthusiasts

2008.01.24: PENTAX K200D — A Popular-Class Digital SLR Camera Harmonizing High Image Quality and User-Friendly Features with Excellent Operability and Outstanding Cost Performance

2008.01.24: PENTAX adds five digital-SLR-exclusive interchangeable lenses to solidify its digital SLR camera system

2008.01.24: PENTAX Optio M50 — A compact digital camera with an easily usable compact / lightweight body, enabling for photography to be enjoyed readily

2008.01.24: PENTAX Optio E50 — An entry class, user-friendly compact digital camera, featuring various improvements in performance, convenient for photography

2007.10.02: PENTAX Optio A40 — A top class, compact digital camera with 12.0 effective megapixels

2007.10.02: PENTAX Optio V10 — A standard-class, compact digital camera equipped with a large 3.0 inch LCD monitor

2007.10.02: smc PENTAX-DA 18-250mmF3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] — A high-performance zoom lens offering a versatile approximately 14X zoom ratio, designed exclusively for PENTAX digital SLR cameras

2007.09.28: Counterfeit Lithium-ion Battery Packs for PENTAX Digital

2007.09.21: PENTAX Spotting Scope PF-65ED II / PF-65EDA II — Spotting scopes that combine exceptional image performance during observation with image quality during photography use at a high level

2007.09.13: PENTAX Optio Z10 — A compact digital camera equipped with 7X optical zoom in a small and lightweight body, enabling enjoyment of high-magnification photography

2007.08.23: PENTAX Optio S10 — A stylish, small, lightweight compact digital camera that pursues higher image quality and realizes 10.0 effective megapixels

2007.08.15: The PENTAX K10D Digital SLR Camera Wins “EISA European Camera of the Year 2007-2008”

2007.07.12: PENTAX Optio M40 — An ultra-slim, standard-class, compact digital camera with a well balanced basic function and 8.0 effective megapixcels

2007.07.12: PENTAX Optio E40 — A straightforward entry-level compact digital camera newly featuring “Face Recognition AF&AE” and “Shake Reduction” functions for easier enjoyment of high-resolution photography

2007.06.28: PENTAX Introduces the K100D Super : A New Standard-Class Digital SLR Camera Featuring an Original Dust Removal System for Spotless, Effortless Photography

2007.06.28: PENTAX Releases Compact, Simple-Operation AF200FG Auto Flash

2007.06.14: PENTAX Markets Limited-Edition Package Commemorating the K10D Winning of the Camera Grand Prix 2007 Award in Japan

2007.05.17: The PENTAX K10D Digital SLR Camera Wins “Camera Grand Prix 2007” in Japan

2007.05.08: The PENTAX K10D Digital SLR Camera Named “Best D-SLR Expert in Europe 2007” at TIPA European Photo & Imaging Awards

2007.02.23: PENTAX UCF R Series of compact, portable, comfortable binoculars

2007.02.22: PENTAX SQUARE Set to Start Business Operations in April as a New Multi-Function Visual Communications Space

2007.02.22: PENTAX to Exhibit Upcoming Digital SLR Camera Products at PMA 2007 in the US and Photo Imaging Expo 2007 in Japan

2007.02.22: Two new smc PENTAX-DA* ( DA Star ) Zoom Lenses — The first models of a new high-performance lens series designed exclusively for PENTAX digital SLR cameras

2007.02.22: PENTAX Optio W30 — A compact digital camera with an enhanced waterproof function, making it possible to photograph underwater at depths of 3 meters continuously for 2 hours

2007.02.22: PENTAX Optio A30 — A compact digital camera in PENTAX\'s top class, with 10.0 effective megapixels and enhanced anti-shake functions, making high-quality images possible

2007.01.23: PENTAX Optio M30 — A standard-class, compact digital camera newly designed with an ultra-slim body and high-quality texture

2007.01.23: PENTAX Optio T30 — A compact digital camera featuring an extra-large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, newly equipped with Shake Reduction and Face Recognition AF & AE functions

2007.01.23: PENTAX Optio E30 — An entry-level compact digital camera that still delivers high-resolution pictures

2006.12.21: PENTAX to Open PENTAX SQUARE as a Multi-Function Visual Communications Space

2006.09.21: PENTAX to Exhibit Reference Products at Photokina 2006 in Germany

2006.09.15: PENTAX K10D — A High-Performance Lens-Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera, Combining 10.2 Effective Megapixels with the Latest Technologies for Superior-Quality Image Reproduction

2006.09.15: The The smc PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 Limited — An Interchangeable Medium-Telephoto Lens for PENTAX Digital SLR Cameras, Featuring Ultra-Thin Pancake Design and High-Quality Visual Description

2006.09.15: PENTAX Optio T20 — A compact digital camera that makes ”shooting,” ”viewing,” and ”creating” fun, featuring an extra-large, high-resolution LCD monitor and a touch display for controls

2006.09.15: PENTAX Optio E20 — An entry-level compact digital camera with 6.0 effective megapixels and a 3X optical zoom lens that lets even beginners enjoy hassle-free photography

2006.09.07: PENTAX K110D Firmware Update VERSION (1.01)

2006.08.23: PENTAX Optio A20 — A compact digital camera with 10.0 effective megapixels and three types of anti-shake functions

2006.08.23: PENTAX Optio M20 — A compact, lightweight digital camera with impressive battery life

2006.08.09: PENTAX Optio W20 — A waterproof compact digital camera capable of underwater photography featuring a slim body and a new Blur Reduction mode

2006.07.27: Lens data for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2

2006.07.27: Lens data for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3

2006.07.27: Announcement of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Update

2006.07.26: PENTAX Optio S7 — An exceptional thin compact digital camera featuring a Blur Reduction mode

2006.06.29: PENTAX Optio A10 Firmware Update VERSION (1.01)

2006.05.24: PENTAX K100D — A Popular-Class Lens-Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera Featuring Innovative Shake Reduction System and a Host of Advanced Technologies for High-Quality, User-Friendly Digital SLR Photography

2006.05.24: The smc PENTAX-DA 21mmF3.2AL Limited — An Interchangeable Wide-Angle Lens for PENTAX Digital SLR Cameras, Featuring Ultra-Thin Pancake Design and Versatile Angle of View

2006.03.22: PENTAX to Exhibit Upcoming Digital SLR Camera Products at PHOTO IMAGING EXPO 2006 in Tokyo

2006.02.24: PENTAX PENTAX to Exhibit Upcoming Digital SLR Camera Products at PMA 2006 in the U.S.A.

2006.02.24: PENTAX DA & D FA Lens Development Roadmap Update

2006.02.17: PENTAX Optio W10 — a waterproof, dustproof compact digital camera capable of underwater photography featuring a new design for better usability

2006.02.17: PENTAX Optio T10 — a compact digital camera that makes ”shooting,” ”viewing,” and ”creating” fun, featuring an extra-large, high-resolution LCD monitor and a touch display for controls

2006.02.17: PENTAX Introduces the Optio M10 — a Versatile, Popular-Class Digital Compact Camera Offering Solid, Well-Balanced Performance for a Variety of Subjects

2006.01.27: PENTAX Introduces the Compact, Lightweight *istDL2 to Deliver Excellent Cost Performance and Simple Operations to Digital SLR Beginners

2006.01.27: PENTAX Optio A10 — the flagship model of our new Optio compact digital camera series featuring a proprietary Shake Reduction system for higher image quality

2005.12.07: Market Launch of PENTAX AF540FGZ Auto Flash Postponed

2005.12.02: PENTAX Introduces the new smc PENTAX-DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5ED [IF] — a superior quality zoom lens combining fish-eye and super-wide capability.

2005.11.30: Announcement of PENTAX Digital cameras

2005.11.04: OptioS6 Frame download service

2005.10.14: Incorporating a newly developed, compact 3X optical zoom lens, the PENTAX OptioS6 packs 6.0 effective megapixels and a large 2.5-inch LCD into exceptionally slim dimensions.

2005.09.23: The PENTAX OptioS60— an entry-level compact digital camera offering exceptional ease of use and the high-quality image performance of 6.0 effective megapixels and a 3X optical zoom lens.

2005.09.14: The PENTAX OptioWPi — a compact digital camera with waterproof performance for underwater shooting, 6.0 effective megapixels, a 3X optical zoom lens and a large LCD monitor — all in a slim, flat, easy-to-carry body.

2005.08.23: PENTAX Introduces a Super-Compact *istDS2 Digital SLR Featuring an Extra-Large LCD Monitor and Simple, User-Friendly Operations

2005.08.23: PENTAX Introduces a Compact Ultra-Wide-Angle 2X Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs

2005.08.23: PENTAX Markets a Powerful Clip-on Auto Flash with Auto Zoom Head and Digital-SLR Compatibility

2005.07.27: PENTAX OptioWP FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION (1.01)

2005.07.23: Special site of digital SLR digichi open!

2005.07.01: OptioWP Frame download service -- The 5 frames had been added newly

2005.06.03: PENTAX Introduces an Affordable, Simple-to-Operate Digital SLR as a Perfect Digital Photography Starter Camera

2005.06.03: The PENTAX OptioS5z - a Stylish, Light and Highly Portable Digital Camera with a Large, 2.5-inch LCD for Easy Shooting and Playback

2005.06.03: The PENTAX OptioSVi - a Compact Digital Camera with the Power of 5.0 Effective Megapixels, the Versatility of 5X Optical zoom and an Exciting New Design

2005.05.12: PENTAX Introduces a Compact, Lightweight Four-Times Telephoto Zoom Lens for Use with Digital SLR Cameras

2005.05.12: PENTAX OptioS55 — a simple-to-use compact digital camera with5.0 effective megapixels, 3X optical zoom and a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor

2005.04.07: PENTAX Digital Cameras and SD Memory Card with a Capacity exceeded 1 GB

2005.04.07: PENTAX Digital SLR Camera *istDS and SD Memory Card with a Capacity exceeded 1 GB

2005.03.24: OptioWP Frame download service

2005.03.16: OptioWP Passed Japan Ship-Machinery Quality Control Association Testing

2005.03.16: PENTAX to Exhibit Reference Products at Photo Imaging Expo 2005 in Tokyo

2005.03.11: PENTAX Adds Waterproof Porro-Prism Binoculars to the High-Performance PCF Lineup

2005.03.11: PENTAX Adds a Compact 8-16X Zoom Model to the Popular UCF Series of Binoculars

2005.02.25: PENTAX *istD FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION ( 1.12)

2005.02.18: PENTAX to Exhibit a Digital Camera Zoom Lens at PMA 2005

2005.02.15: The PENTAX OptioS5n — a Stylish Digital Camera Combining a 2.0-inch LCD monitor, Ultra-compact Dimensions, High Performance and Exceptional Ease of Use

2005.02.15: PENTAX Adds a Silver — Colored Version to Its Popularly Priced Compact Digital SLR Camera

2005.02.15: The new OptioWP — a slim, compact digital camera with waterproof performance that enables underwater shooting

2005.01.21: PENTAX *istDS FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION ( 1.01)

2004.12.14: PENTAX Introduces an Ultra-Thin 40mm Lens for the Digital SLRs

2004.11.18: Information relating to ACDSee for PENTAX

2004.11.18: Compatibility between OptioS5i and High speed SD Card

2004.10.22: Optio750Z FIRMWARE UPDATE (VERSION 1.01)

2004.10.06: 2004 Good Design Award Won by 13 PENTAX Products

2004.09.14: The PENTAX OptioMX4 — the compact digital camera with the power of 10X optical zoom. A true digital innovation for high-quality still images and movies.

2004.09.14: PENTAX Introduces the Papilio Series of Compact Porro-Prism Binoculars,Designed for Effortless Close-Range Observation

2004.08.25: The PENTAX OptioX — a compact digital camera with a true innovation in design.

2004.08.25: The PENTAX OptioS5i — a stylish, ultra-compact and lightweight digital camera featuring 5.0 effective megapixels and 3X optical zoom.

2004.08.17: The PENTAX Optio750Z — a compact digital camera that achieves superior pocket-size high performance with 7.0 effective megapixels and a 5X optical zoom.

2004.08.17: The PENTAX OptioS50 — an easy-to-use compact digital camera with the power of 5.0 effective megapixels.

2004.08.09: PENTAX Markets Two Compact, Lightweight Macro Lenses as the First Model of High-Performance smc PENTAX-D FA Series

2004.04.21: Optio30 FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.01 (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2004.04.20: OptioS4i FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.01 (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2004.03.18: PENTAX *istD FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.11 (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2004.03.18: PENTAX REMOTE ASSISTANT SOFTWARE VERSION 1.00 (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2004.03.08: PENTAX PHOTO BROWSER/LABORATORY UPDATE BROWSER V1.11, LABORATORY V1.10(PENTAX U.S.A.)

2004.02.20: PENTAX *istD RAW DATA PHOTOSHOP PLUGIN MODULE (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2003.12.05: Optio330GS/33L/S Driver software for Windows (PENTAX U.S.A)

2003.12.05: OptioS4 Driver software for Windows (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2003.12.05: Optio555/33WR Driver software for Windows98/98SE (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2003.06.05: Optio330GS/33L/S Driver software for Mac OS8.6 (PENTAX U.S.A)

2003.06.05: OptioS4 Driver software for Mac OS8.6 (PENTAX U.S.A.)

2003.04.04: Viewing Movie PicturesTaken with the Optio550 on your PC(Digital Camera Infomation Japan)

2003.01.20: Optio430/330/230/430RS/
330RS Driver software for Mac OS8.6(PENTAX U.S.A)

2002.05.15: Optio430/330/230/430RS/
330RS Driver software for Windows98/SE/2000/ME (PENTAX U.S.A)

2002.01.25: Optio430/330/230/430RS
/330RS Driver software for Windows XP(PENTAX U.S.A)