Introduction

Pentax Imaging Company has announced the Optio S45 digital camera as well as the manufacturer's sixth DA lens will ship to dealers in June 2005. The Pentax Optio S45 is a compact digital camera that features 4.0 megapixels, a 3X optical zoom and a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor. With the large monitor that simplifies composition and playback, the Optio S45 is well suited to any user. The Optio S45 will be available in limited distribution for under $230 US. The Pentax Optio S45 digital camera will ship with PhotoShow Express software. Developed by Simple Star, PhotoShow is the fun and easy-to-use software program that enables users to easily edit digital photos as musical slide shows.
Popular camera
"This S serie of Optio digital cameras that are as small as an Altoids tin continues to be one of our most popular digital cameras," said Ned Bunnell, director of marketing, Pentax Imaging Company. "Stylish, compact and full-featured, this series is the benchmark for the go everywhere digital user."
About Pentax Imaging
Pentax Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of 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 headquarters in Golden, Colorado, Pentax Imaging Company is a division of Pentax of America, Inc.