Pentax Optio E70 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.4 inch LCD (Gold)

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 0.9 x 3.8 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QFZM5Q
• Item model number: E70 Champagne Gold
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,402 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Explore. Experiment. Inspire. Ease-of-use features meet easy-to-find AA batteries in the travel-friendly Optio E70. Take it with you on the next trip and bring back high-resolution memories. The E70’s 10-megapixel CCD provides beautiful, detailed images in an entry-level camera, which may be printed as 8 x 10-inch enlargements (and larger) in clear resolution with impressive image quality.

Optio E70 Highlights

3x internal optical zoom
The 3x internal optical zoom is equivalent to 32-96mm, making it ideal for subjects from landscapes to portraits.

2.4-inch LCD screen
The 2.4 inch LCD screen makes both capturing and reviewing photos easy.

Stylish Design
Stylish design with multiple color options, in a full-featured yet affordable camera.

AA batteries
The easy-to-find AA batteries make the E70 convenient for travel to any destination, without having to lug around a charger.

Pentax Auto Picture mode
Pentax Auto Picture mode automatically selects from 7 shooting modes for the best picture in any situation.

Pixel Track Shake Reduction
Pixel Track Shake Reduction mode reduces camera shake and blurring of the subject when photographing still images, as well as ensuring sharp images even in challenging lighting conditions. Pixel Track SR even produces these sharp images without adding any high ISO noise.

Advanced Face Recognition
With Advanced Face Recognition technology, the camera automatically recognizes and quickly captures up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, so every face is bright and focused, even in backlit areas.

Smile Capture and Blink Detection
Smile Capture recognizes the precise moment a subject smiles and releases the shutter automatically, and Blink Detection gives an alert to retake the pictures if anyone’s eyes are closed.

Pentax Digital Shake Reduction
Digital Shake Reduction mode reduces camera shake and blurring of the subject when photographing still images. At up to ISO 6400, trust the E70 for accurate, blur-free photos.

Digital Panorama mode
Digital Panorama mode automatically stitches a series of pictures into one wide 180-degree image.

Easy-to-read interface
The easy-to-read camera menus and large ergonomic buttons provide intuitive camera operation.

What's in the Box

• Software CD-ROM S-SW87
• USB Cable I-USB7
• AV Cable I-AVC7
• Strap O-ST51

Product Description

The E70's 10.0 megapixel CCD provides beautiful, detailed images in an entry-level camera, which may be printed as 8 x 10 inch enlargements (and larger) in clear resolution with impressive image quality. The easy-to-read camera menus and large ergonomic buttons provide intuitive camera operation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Better entry level cameras available, May 13, 2010

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E. Mauritz (Lansing, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax Optio E70 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.4 inch LCD (Gold) (Electronics)

I bought this camera thinking it was a good basic point and shoot, but my pictures almost always ended up blurry, which did not happen with other cameras I've used. The picture quality is poor and colors are distorted. The screen was also terrible in sunlight. I gave it time, nearly a year, but with my wedding and honeymoon coming up, I definitely did not want to trust my important memory shots to this below average camera. It isn't worth having 10mp when the picture is so poor. It was a budget camera, but I still think it cost too much.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice camera . . ., June 13, 2009

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Ol Jim (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax Optio E70 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.4 inch LCD (Gold) (Electronics)

This Pentax performs very well and is small enuf to fit in your pocket. However, in bright sunlight, it is almost imposible to see an image in the screen--would prefer a view finder window for these times.