• Specs
• Features

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Pentax has announced the release of their new Optio VS20 compact digital camera. Arriving with many new improved features the Optio VS20 can be added to the growing list of super-zoom compact digital cameras but is versatile enough for any shooting situation. Deigned with image quality in mind the VS20 even takes a tip or two from the DSLR.

Specs

The Pentax Optio VS20 has a 16 megapixel image sensor that has a CCD shift Shake Reduction mechanism. This means that the sensor itself detects movement of the camera and shift to compensate for it, giving users shake free images.

The powerful 20x ultra-wide angle optical zoom lens provides 35mm equivalent of a 28mm wide angle lens to a massive 560mm telephoto lens. This allow macro shooting with the macro mode on, as wel sprawling landscapes and far away objects. The wide range focal of lengths offered by the VS20 means that it is versatile enough for any circumstance.

Vertical shooting has also been enhanced with the Pentax Optio VS20. Pentax has placed an extra shutter release button and a zoom lever on the side of the camera making it both easier and more comfortable to shoot with the camera in a vertical position. The image will automatically shift depending on whether you are holding the cameras vertical or horizontal and the side tripod mount will allow you to mount the VS20 vertically on any tripod.

Features

The Pentax Optio VS20 has an Auto Scene Mode that will automatically match up the subject and scene that you are shooting to the 15 scenes it has in its programming. It then auto selects the correct exposure settings for that scene, ensuring as close to the best image as possible every time.

There is also an array of filters that you can apply to your images to give them an artistic edge, while the Face Detection mode will detect pre-programmed faces and the smile recognition will make sure that everyone’s happiest moments are captured.