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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Posted by: Ilse Jurrien
Pentax Corporation is pleased to announce the exhibition of three digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses and a medium format digital SLR camera, all currently under development, at the Photokina 2006. This is one of the world's largest photo and imaging and merchandise fairs will be held this year from 26 September to 1 October in Cologne, Germany. Digital SLR camera market is reaching an even wider audience than before, breaking the price barrier of high resolution DSLR cameras. Names of models, drawings, specifications and schedules of market launch of these products are all provisional and subject to change without notice. The prices of these products marketing will be announced later.

Photokina 2006-Digital Imaging
All major brands of the sector are present, expect the unexpected and see yourself through the special Photokina 2006 Show report. About 160,000 visitors from 140 countries are expected in Cologne, Germany, and about 1,600 suppliers from 50 countries are present at the Photokina show. Opening hours are: Tuesday 26 September to Sunday October 1, 2006 everyday from 10.00 to 17.00 06: LetsGoDigital once again is present at more important this year and will cover the news right here and live from the show floor.
Overview of digital SLR Pentax products
Three interchangeable lenses designed for exclusive use with Pentax SLR cameras:
Product type: wide-angle zoom lens
Model name (tentative): smc Pentax-DA * 16-50 mm f/2.8 ED AL [IF]
Marketing planning: to be marketed in March 2007
Product type: telephoto zoom lens
Model name (tentative): smc Pentax-DA * 50-135 mm f/2.8 ED [IF]
Marketing planning: to be marketed in March 2007
Product type: Super-telephoto zoom lens
Model name (tentative): smc Pentax-DA * 60-250 mm f/4 ED [IF]
Marketing planning: to be marketed in 2007
Pentax digital SLR lenses-performance and quality
The above products are designed for exclusive use with Pentax K-, and * istD series digital SLR cameras. They were developed as the lens star in top-of-the-line to provide exceptional performance and optimal picture quality. These products will be characterised by Pentax KAF2 mount, which incorporates additional electrical contacts for driving a supersonic engine used in the operation of built-in autofocus.
Pentax 645 medium format Digital camera-SLR
Product type: interchangeable lens medium format cameras
Model name (provisional): Pentax 645 Digital
18 effective megapixels
Mount Pentax 645AF
Compatibility with existing lenses smc Pentax 645-series
Marketing schedule to be announced later
Pentax medium format SLR camera-30 megapixels
The new Kodak sensor KAF-18000CE was selected by Pentax Corporation for use on Pentax 645, uses 9 micron pixel design and color of Kodak technology for exceptional image quality, sensitivity, dynamic range and color fidelity. With 18.6 million total pixels, the sensor provides a resolution of exit 18 megapixel camera to capture images with exceptional clarity and detail. New for the Kodak KAF-18000CE is a dual-output architecture that allows faster reading of the sensor, allowing camera designers achieve higher frame rates in their final camera designs. With this unique combination of image quality and speed, the KAF-18000CE provides manufacturers a convenient image sensor that is ideal for landscape, fashion or wedding photography. This product will be continuously updated image sensors incorporating newly developed, with his final effective megapixels, expected to reach a level of 30 Megapixels.
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