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PENTAX Optio RS1000 - it’s your image

30th November 2010 Print

The PENTAX Optio RS1000, nicknamed the Chameleon , has an interchangeable front so you can change it to have whichever colour, pattern or photograph you like. So now, you can match this credit card sized compact camera to suit your outfit, mood or passion.

From pictures of friends to events, pets or simply the right colour, the PENTAX Optio RS1000 delivers exceptional images with a personalised twist.

Everyone can personalise this camera, with simple to use software that enables you to download and use photographs or illustrations, printed on a template that lies between the body and a transparent front panel. Cameras are established as a key accessory for every occasion, and of course Christmas is no exception!

The PENTAX Optio RS1000 offers high resolution images produced by approximately 14 megapixels, a 3 inch LCD monitor, 4x optical zoom lens, HD video function and a simple, user-friendly operation.

There is also a website to visit where visitors can choose, download and print ready-made templates, create their own and play fun games. Visit pentax.co.uk/chameleon for more information.

Available in a black or white base colour.

Key Features

Exceptional Picture Quality - the high performance imaging engine combined with the 14 effective megapixels reproduces true-to-life colours and exceptional image resolution.

Large easy to view 3 inch LCD monitor - large detailed images and menus are easy to use and adjust.

Auto Picture Mode - automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene. The 15 scene modes, automatically selected, optimise various camera settings including sensitivity and shutter speed to ensure the best results.

Automatic Face Detection - detection of up to 32 faces within the image field for sharp focus. Plus the ability to make faces smaller, an automatic shutter release to capture smiles and blink detection to avoid closed eyes.

High Quality HD proportioned movie recording - comes equipped with the sophisticated Movie Shake Reduction mode which automatically compensates camera shake during filming.

Digital filters - offers 9 different filters including toy camera, retro and sepia to add visual effects to images.

In addition it has...

Digital Blur Removal function to effectively compensate for camera shake during still-image shooting

Burst Shooting at a speed of 16 images in two seconds (fixed at 640 x 480 pixels)

Auto-tracking AF mode to keep constant focus on a moving subject

Digital Panorama mode to effortlessly create a single panoramic picture from as many as three images

Green mode to automatically optimize exposure and sensitivity settings for a given subject or scene

Frame Composite function (with 20 frames stored in the camera) to shoot or compose images with decorative photo frames

MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX software for image viewing, editing and filing applications (compatible with the latest operating systems, including Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6)

For more information, visit pentax.co.uk.