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First PENTAX 645 Digital to Be Unveiled at Tokyo Trade Show
Photo Imaging Expo 2005
GOLDEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2005--PENTAX Imaging Company has announced that PENTAX Corporation will unveil the first PENTAX 645 Digital medium-format camera at the Photo Imaging Expo (PIE) from March 17-20, 2005, in Tokyo. This latest PENTAX digital advancement will be showcased under glass at PIE 2005.
The PENTAX 645 Digital camera will offer professional quality digital image reproduction. The camera also will feature a reliable PENTAX 645 AF mount, compatibility with existing smc PENTAX 645 interchangeable lenses, and a Kodak developed extra-large CCD image sensor with 18.6 total megapixels.(1)
PENTAX also announced a sixth DA-series lens. The smc PENTAX-DA 12mm-24mm F4 ED AL (IF) is designed for exclusive use with PENTAX KAF-mount digital SLR cameras including the *ist D and the *ist DS digital SLRs. The lens will feature 2X zoom coverage in the ultra-wide angle range with an angle of view from 99 degrees to 61 degrees (equivalent in focal length from 18.5mm to 37mm in the 35mm format) as well as 13-element/11-group optical construction incorporating ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and aspherical optical elements. The lens measures 3.3 inches x 3.4 inches.
News release available for download at: http://www.pentaximaging.com/footer/news_media_search.
(1) Design, specifications and product name are subject to change without notice. Official launch date and pricing to be announced.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of professional and consumer digital and film cameras, scopes, eyepieces, binoculars, lenses, mobile printers, scanners and Internet cameras. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With corporate headquarters located in Golden, Colorado, PENTAX Imaging Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of PENTAX of America, Inc.
Brands Site : www.pentax.com
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