Camera Maker Of World's First 35mm Compact Zoom Point-and-Shoot Adds Newest Model To Its High Performance Zoom Line-up: PENTAX ESPIO 140V Offers 38mm-140mm Zoom Coverage.Business Editors ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2003 PENTAX USA, the camera manufacturer who introduced the world's first compact point-and-shoot 35mm zoom camera, has added another model to its full line of 35mm compact cameras. Encased en·case tr.v. en·cased, en·cas·ing, en·cas·es To enclose in or as if in a case. en·case  ment n. in a compact, low-profile body, the ESPIO 140V features a 38mm-140mm (3.7X) zoom lens and a host of user-friendly features including high-quality optics and a protective, stylish sliding lens cover. The lightweight body of the ESPIO 140V features a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens with Super-Multi-Coating(R) (smc), which incorporates two aspherical a·spher·ic also a·spher·i·caladj. Varying slightly from sphericity and having only slight aberration, as a lens. Adj. 1. elements in its eight-element/six-group optics to deliver high-quality images. The ESPIO 140V also features the PENTAX-developed Switchover switch·o·ver n. A complete shift, as from one system to another. Zoom system that contributes to the camera's compact size and allows the powerful lens to switch effortlessly from wide-angle to telephoto. ESPIO 140V offers a responsive five-point autofocus autofocus Noun a camera system in which the lens is focused automatically Noun 1. autofocus - an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically system, multi-function auto zoom flash, an actual-image zoom viewfinder The preview window on a camera that is used to frame, focus and take the picture. On analog cameras, the viewfinder is an eye-sized window that must be pressed against the face. Point-and-shoot digital cameras use small LCD screens that are viewed several inches from the eyes. with diopter Diopter A measure of the power of a lens or a prism. The diopter (also called dioptrie) is usually abbreviated D. Its dimension is a reciprocal length, and its unit is the reciprocal of 1 m (3.28 ft). adjustment and a multi-data LCD panel Also called a "projection panel," it is a data projector that accepts computer output and displays it on a see-through liquid crystal screen that is placed on top of an overhead projector. See data projector. . Major Features of the PENTAX ESPIO 140V High-performance 38mm-140mm zoom lens The ESPIO 140V uses an smc PENTAX zoom lens with a wide 3.7-times zoom ratio and a powerful 140mm telephoto range. Its zoom macro capability assures pinpoint focus on a subject as close as 2.62 feet (0.80 meters) at 38mm wide angle or 3.77 feet (1.15 meters) at 140mm telephoto for a maximum magnification of 0.12 times at the telephoto end. Stylish design with full-face lens protector The ESPIO 140V's extended, low-profile design is easy to hold and the camera's front panel is covered with a full-face, sliding lens protector to avoid damage during storage and transport. Passive Five-point autofocus (spot AF switchable) Versatile auto zoom flash with soft-flash function Actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment Large LCD data panel Electronic self-timer Auto lens retraction In the law of Defamation, a formal recanting of the libelous or slanderous material. Retraction is not a defense to defamation, but under certain circumstances, it is admissible in Mitigation of Damages. Cross-references Libel and Slander. Remote control ESPIO 140V DATE model Availability ESPIO 140V will be available in March 2003. Pentax is an innovative leader in the production of digital and film cameras, lenses, binoculars, mobile printers, scanners and internet cameras. For over 80 years, Pentax technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. Note to editors: This complete news release is available for download at: http://www.pentaxusa.com/news/news_current.cfm |
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