PENTAX Announces Latest Optio Waterproof Digital Camera

Business Wire, August 7, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. -- PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the new PENTAX Optio W20, a compact digital camera featuring excellent waterproof performance with a slim, flat body design.

The Optio W20 is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio W series of cameras that are capable of underwater photography without requiring a waterproof case or other accessories.

The waterproof design of the Optio W20 meets the JIS Class 8 waterproof standard, enabling it to withstand up to 30 minutes of continuous operation at an underwater depth of up to five feet.

In addition, this model features a new Blur Reduction High ISO mode that selects ISO up to 1600, and an upgrade to 7.0 effective megapixels to offer improved image quality in a fun, easy-to-handle package. The PENTAX Optio W20 will ship this month for under US$300.

The complete news release is available at www.pentaximaging.com with more details at www.h20camera.com. Images of the PENTAX Optio W20 are available at: http://www.pentaxtech.com/Press/pressfiles.html.> PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of digital cameras, lenses, binoculars, scopes, eyepieces, mobile and laser 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 headquarters in Golden, Colorado, PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Visit additional PENTAX product websites at: www.pentaxslr.com, www.pentaxsportoptics.com, www.kellyslaterinvitational.com and www.pentaxtech.com.