Pentax is going to announce the new X70 prosumer level digital camera the the PMA 2009. Ths X70 is a 12 Megapixel digital camera featuring a 24x optical zoom lens with wide-angle. It has high-speed shooting mode that takes up to 11 photos per second.
Pentax X70, as a prosumer level camera, offers ISO 50-6400, Share Reduction, and a 2.7-inch LCD display. It can record 720p HD videos.
Along with the X70, Pentax introduces also the smc PENTAX DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited ultra wide-angle lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras. This new lens has an aluminum lens barrel finish and offers ultra wide-angle perspective.
Pentax X70 and smc PENTAX DA 15mm F4 ED AL lens will be released in April for US $399.95 and US $649.95 respecitvely.