Pentax OPTIO M60 Information Manual

July 29, 2008

PENTAX Optio M60 — A standard-class digital compact camera
that supports diverse photography, with further enhanced and
convenient functions to leave photography up to the camera, such
as scene mode recognition from among 8 shooting scenes, the most
in this series

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to
announce the launch of the new PENTAX Optio M60, a standard-class compact
digital camera that is also lightweight and equipped with advanced basic
functions. The Optio M60 can be used widely by many different kinds of
people in a variety of scenes, and is equipped with the latest scene mode
recognition function that allows for even more easy and convenient photography
of high-quality images.

This product is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio M series of compact
digital cameras highly acclaimed for their small, lightweight bodies and enhanced
basic functions. In addition to a metal exterior that gives off a sense of
sophistication, an optical 5X zoom, a large and easily-viewable LCD monitor,
and easy-to-understand operability, the effective pixel count has been increased
to approximately 10.0 megapixels. Furthermore, the Optio M60 has been
finished as a model that enables for easier and more beautiful photography by
leaving it up to the camera to take photos, such as through a strengthening of the
face recognition function and further advancement of the convenient “Auto
Picture” function unique to PENTAX, where the camera automatically detects the
conditions of the subject and selects the optimal scene mode. The camera also
comes in 3 different colors, allowing users to select their favorite color.

Major Features

1. Advanced Auto Picture mode that lets the camera automatically select the
scene mode

Further improvements have been made in the recognition performance of the
Auto Picture mode, which is a convenient function unique to PENTAX where the
camera automatically selects the optimal scene mode simply when the camera is

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pointed at the subject. Through the addition of Candlelight to the conventional
scene modes of Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard,
Flower, and Sport, a total of 8 scenes can be recognized with the Optio M60,
which is the most in this series. It is now possible to leave everything up to the
camera and take photos of a wider variety of scenes easily and beautifully.

2. High-speed Face Recognition function of approximately 0.03 seconds
The Optio M60 is equipped with the Face Recognition AF & AE function, which
is useful when taking photos of people, as it automatically sets the focus and
exposure. In addition to an increase in the number of faces that can be detected
at once to 32 people, the detection time has also been made faster, to
approximately 0.03 seconds at the fastest. The Optio M60 also comes with
application functions such as Smile Capture, which automatically distinguishes
smiles and takes photos, and Blinking Detection, which is a function where the
camera warns the photographer if the subject blinked at the moment the shot was
taken.

3. New design that pursues a sophisticated texture

The Optio M60 comes in a new design that is particular down to the texture of the
detailed parts. Aluminum alloy, which has a sophisticated texture, is used for
the body’s exterior. Different colors are used for the decorative ring around the
lens to match the body color. By using shiny, plated parts with luster for the
grip and the upper surface of the body, the Optio M60 resembles a piece of
accessory through its beautiful brilliance as well as its elegant design.

4. Optical 5X zoom lens
Inside a compact body that fits into the palm of a hand, the Optio M60 is
equipped with an optical 5X zoom lens where an angle of view equivalent to
approximately 36mm to 180mm in 35mm format can be obtained. It is now
possible to zoom in further when taking photos of landscapes, commemorative
photos, and portraits. The Optio M60 also comes with an Intelligent Zoom
function that extends the zoom range without compromising the optical zoom’s
image quality, enabling for high-magnification zoom photography equivalent to a
maximum of approximately 28.5X.

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