Pentax Optio E50 only £49 from Amazon UK

Amazon UK are selling the budget Pentax Optio E50 for only £49 - it features an 8 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, and takes AA batteries. The E50 is available for £49:

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Pentax K20D Digital SLR Review

LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Pentax K20D Digital SLR - the camera, which shares a lot of DNA with the Samsung GX20, features a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, with live-view, Expanded Dynamic Range, Dust Reduction, Shake Reduction, a dust-proof, weather-resistant body, 11 point AF, and ISO upto 6400. The Pentax K20D is available for £610 body only:

"I have put the bar quite high for the Pentax K20D. It should surpass the K10D, a camera that I like a lot. Luckily Pentax have not let me down. The best of the K10D has been preserved, and Pentax have added some nice extras. The basic concept is outstanding; a solid, weatherproof, affordable DSLR camera offering possibilities and specifications that also meet the requirements of the demanding photographer."

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Pentax K-m K2000 Digital SLR at Photokina

Pentax were showing the new Pentax K-m / K2000 at Photokina - we had a look at the compact digital SLR. The camera features an anti shake sensor, dust reduction, 10 megapixel sensor, 3.5fps shootings, 5 point AF, 2.7" screen, ISO3200, an easy to use menu, and new light weight and budget priced lenses to go with the system.

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Pentax K-m K2000 Digital SLR Covered in Bling

Pentax were showing this decoratively covered Pentax K-m K2000 Digital SLR covered in jewels. More pictures here.

Pentax K2000 K-m Digital SLR Announced

Pentax have announced the new entry level Pentax K-m Digital SLR - the camera features an anti shake sensor, dust reduction, 10 megapixel sensor, 3.5fps shootings, 5 point AF, 2.7" screen, and ISO3200

"PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-m digital SLR camera. Designed primarily for beginning digital SLR photographers, this new entry-class model offers simplified, user-friendly operation, and an easy-to-maneuver compact, lightweight body. The PENTAX K-m was developed as an entry-class digital SLR camera offering simple, straightforward operation, making it possible for first-time digital SLR users and family photographers to enjoy high-quality digital SLR photography with little trouble or confusion."

Pentax K-m DSLR Previews: DPReview

Pentax Optio W60 Review

Digital Camera Info have reviewed the new Pentax Optio W60 - available in silver, blue or red - the coldproof, waterproof camera can withstand depths of 13 feet / 4 metres, and features a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, ISO6400, and 720p video recording. The Pentax Optio W60 is available for £192

"The Pentax takes the worry out of these situations, and for many users that's going to be worth a few extra dollars compared to a less rugged camera with otherwise similar features. Image quality is adequate if not outstanding, but good enough for the point-and-shoot task at hand. The fact that the camera is a bit slow on the shutter is a greater concern, but compared to no camera at all, you can learn to live with it."

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Pentax K20D Digital SLR Review

DCResource have published their review of the new Pentax K20D Digital SLR - the camera, which shares a lot of DNA with the Samsung GX20, features a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, with live-view, Expanded Dynamic Range, Dust Reduction, Shake Reduction, a dust-proof, weather-resistant body, 11 point AF, and ISO upto 6400. The Pentax K20D is available for £669 body only:

"The Pentax K20D is a very good digital SLR that offers the same resolution, build quality, and feature set of cameras costing hundreds of dollars more. Its highlights include a 14.6 Megapixel CMOS sensor, built-in image stabilization, and a weather-sealed, sturdy body. While the K20D needs work in certain areas, it's a definite improvement over its predecessor, and a D-SLR that I can recommend."

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Pentax K200D Digital SLR Review

DPReview have reviewed the new Pentax K200D Digital SLR - it's a 10 megapixel update to the K100D - and features a 2.7" screen, shake reduction, dust reduction, ISO upto 1600, 11 point AF, Expanded Dynamic Range function, plus a weather and dust resistant body. The Pentax K200D is available for £425 with kit lens:

"As usual there is no simple answer but the K200D certainly looks like a well-rounded package. The build quality is superb and a nice contrast to the Fisher-Price plastic you sometimes hold in your hands when testing a 'budget' DSLR. The K200D is also the only entry-level camera that comes with a top LCD display and a dust- and splash-proof body. Combine this with the largest viewfinder in the segment and there'll be very little to complain about."

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Pentax Optio W60 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Pentax Optio W60 - available in silver, blue or red - the coldproof, waterproof camera can withstand depths of 13 feet / 4 metres, and features a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, ISO6400, and 720p video recording. The Pentax Optio W60 is available for £210

"The Pentax Optio W60 is a unique camera. It offers much the same performance, image quality and features as a typical modern compact camera, but with the added bonus of being waterproof and ruggedly built. If you’re looking for a camera for a travel and adventure, but also want a stylish pocket camera for social photography, then you’ve just found it."

Pentax K200D Digital SLR Review

DigitalTrends have reviewed the new Pentax K200D Digital SLR - it's a 10 megapixel update to the K100D - and features a 2.7" screen, shake reduction, dust reduction, ISO upto 1600, 11 point AF, Expanded Dynamic Range function, plus a weather and dust resistant body. The Pentax K200D is available for £442 with kit lens:

"Pentax definitely earned our respect with this D-SLR. It straddles the line between an entry-level camera and what market watchers describe as mid-level (to reach the big leagues it needs higher resolution and faster speed). Still this is a responsive D-SLR that takes quality 10-megapixel images. It has a value price, feels substantial, offers plenty of photographic options, has built-in stabilization and sensor cleaning plus it comes with a decent kit lens."

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Pentax Optio V20 Review

Digital Camera Review have reviewed the new Pentax Optio V20 - a compact slim bodied 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, 3" screen and face detection focus. The camera is available for £164:

"What makes the V20 exceptional in a flood of generally competent but mostly uninspired mini-cams is its capability as a digital image-maker. 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. The super capable little retro-minimalist V20 is, in my opinion and despite its slow maximum aperture and the lack of image stabilization, one of the best digital cameras in its class."

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Pentax Optio E60 Announced

Pentax have announced the Pentax Optio E60 - a new high resolution, budget digital camera - the camera features a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, a 2.4" screen, AA batteries, face detection focus, and ISO upto 6400:

"With 10.1 megapixels, the stylish PENTAX Optio E60 offers new digital users high-resolution images and easy-to-use features at a budget price. This new member of the PENTAX Optio E series is equipped with an optical 3X zoom lens featuring a wide angle of view for group shots, landscapes and architecture. A popular Green mode on the Optio E60 sets exposure, sensitivity and other parameters with a touch of a button for the newest digital users. A fine travel companion compatible with easy-to-find AA batteries and featuring World Time and Date Imprint functions, the camera even offers a Image Recovery to retrieve accidentally-erased, once-in-a-lifetime pics."

Digital SLRs are now available for under £200!

Many of last years Digital SLRs can now be bought for less than £200 from ebay UK - including the Pentax K100D with lens (pictured), Olympus E-410 with lens and Olympus E-300 with lens. Whilst they may no longer be the latest models, they should offer a good budget entry into the Digital SLR world, and should offer good low light performance.

Read our Pentax K100D Digital SLR Review
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Pentax Optio M50 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Pentax Optio M50 - a compact 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, and face recognition. The camera is available in silver, pink, blue or black for £123:

"As an entry level camera, the Pentax M50 puts in a remarkably good performance that matches that of more expensive cameras. In particular the high ISO performance is impressive. While the camera may not match the style of some lifestyle cameras it certainly has enough going for it if image quality is a criteria. "

Pentax K200D Digital SLR Review

Cameralabs have reviewed the new Pentax K200D Digital SLR - it's a 10 megapixel update to the K100D - and features a 2.7" screen, shake reduction, dust reduction, ISO upto 1600, 11 point AF, Expanded Dynamic Range function, plus a weather and dust resistant body. The Pentax K200D is available for £449 with kit lens:

"Perhaps most impressive of all though is the K200D’s build quality. It may be priced at a similar level to models like the Nikon D60, Olympus E-520 and Sony Alpha A300, but is impressively weather-resistant with 60 environmental seals. That’s something you’d normally only find on pricier semi-pro models."

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Pentax Optio E50 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new budget Pentax Optio E50 - it features an 8 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, and takes AA batteries. The E50 is available for £91:

"For the price and it's market the Pentax E50 does it's job, but it's hardly the best camera on the market, even for £100. The poor LCD monitor and lack of features are obviously cost cutters, but the 8million pixel CCD sensor and lens really should be better. Yes you'll be able to take reasonable pictures, but no better than those of a 5 or 6 million pixel camera."

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Pentax K200D Digital SLR Review

Photography BLOG have reviewed the new Pentax K200D Digital SLR - it's a 10 megapixel update to the K100D - and features a 2.7" screen, shake reduction, dust reduction, ISO upto 1600, 11 point AF, Expanded Dynamic Range function, plus a weather and dust resistant body. The Pentax K200D is available for £449 with kit lens:

"It also feels built to last, with a much more rugged design than its main competitors, so if you're looking to get into digital SLR photography and are not already allied to a particular system, the Pentax K200D is a great place to start. Only the rather drastic price-hike prevents us from awarding the K200D our highest rating."

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Pentax K20D Digital SLR Review

DPReview have published their review of the new Pentax K20D Digital SLR - the camera, which shares a lot of DNA with the Samsung GX20, features a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, with live-view, Expanded Dynamic Range, Dust Reduction, Shake Reduction, a dust-proof, weather-resistant body, 11 point AF, and ISO upto 6400. The Pentax K20D is available for £669 body only:

"The Pentax K20D could be seen as a K10D Mk2, a camera that attempts to move on while putting right the minor flaws in its predecessor. And in that respect, it's a huge success. The K20D builds on the strengths of its forebear and corrects for the issue that plagued us most."

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Pentax Optio V20 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Pentax Optio V20 - a compact slim bodied 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, 3" screen and face detection focus. The camera is available for £152:

"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."

Pentax K20D Digital SLR Review

ThinkCamera have published their review of the new Pentax K20D Digital SLR - the camera, which shares a lot of DNA with the Samsung GX20, features a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, with live-view, Expanded Dynamic Range, Dust Reduction, Shake Reduction, a dust-proof, weather-resistant body, 11 point AF, and ISO upto 6400. The Pentax K20D is available for £669 body only:

"All in all, the Pentax K20D is a decent camera with enough features to keep top-end enthusiasts, travel photographers and possibly even some pros happy. It's not the 14.6megapixel sensor that makes this the camera what it is, that almost doesn't matter - it's the combination of intuitive layout, functions and relative ease of use."

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Pentax Optio S12 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new ultra compact Pentax Optio S12 - the world's smallest 12 megapixel digital camera - The camera features a 12 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, digital anti-shake, and dynamic range adjustment. The Pentax Optio S12 is available for £163 in silver or black:

"Like its predecessors the Optio S12 is a very well made and easy to use camera, with a nice simple design that continues to look good even five years after its initial launch. Although it lacks image stabilisation, it makes up for it with numerous other fun and useful features. Performance is very good and it works well in low light, making it a good choice for a night out, as well as an excellent general snapshot camera."