July 25, 2006 - 07.20 GMT Pentax announces the Optio S7 compact digital camera, the latest model in the Optio S series and follow-on to the Optio S6. In addition to an upgrade to 7.0 megapixels, the S7 features a Blur Reduction High ISO mode to help reduce the effects of camera shake and subject blurring for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night scenes and indoor sporting events. Also featured is a Face Recognition function that simplifies portrait-taking. The Optio S7 ships in Sep. 2006 on a limited basis for under $300...More |