Four new digital compact cameras from Pentacon

Pentacon announces four new digital compact cameras. The Praktica Luxmedia 8403, 8213 and the Praktica DCZ 8.1 are both 8 megapixel entry level digital cameras. The Praktica 12-XS is a 12 Megapixels digital camera, featuring a 3x optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch LTPS-TFT color monitor. Furthermore, the camera features different shooting modes, voice recording, video 720x400, smile detection, digital antishake, face track. It's equiped  with a direct connection to printer, 32 MB built-in memory, and an SD Card slot.

PRAKTICA luxmedia 8403

8.0 Mega pixels digital camera with 3,0" LTPS-TFT color monitor (diagonal: app. 7,5cm), with 22 shooting modes, voice recording and face tracking,smile detection, panorama funktion and SDHC-Support.

PRAKTICA luxmedia 8213

8.0 Mega pixels digital camera with 2.5" LTPS-TFT color monitor (diagonal: app. 6.2cm), with 12 shooting modes, voice recording and direct connection to printer face tracking, digital antishake, PASM-mode and SDHC-Support .

PRAKTICA luxmedia 12-XS

12 Mega pixels digital camera, 3.0" LTPS-TFT color monitor, 32 MB built-in memory, SD Card useable, with different shooting modes, voice recording and direct connection to printer, video 720x400 smile detection, digital antishake, face tracking.

PRAKTICA DCZ 8.1

8.0 megapixels digital still camera with 3x optical zoom, 4x digital, 2.7" LTPS-TFT-monitor, 16 MB internal memory, extendable with SD/SDHC card, face tracking, digital antishake (ISO), 15 scene modes, PASM mode, smile detection.

Article number	259 316
EAN	4016076259316
3D
Device type	Digital still camera
Focal lenght	5,7 mm - 17,1 mm (KB 34-102 mm)
Zoom	3x optical und 5x digital
Focus system	multi autofocus system
Focus range	normal: 50cm bis infinity.; macro: 10-50cm
Sensor	1 / 2.5" CCD, 8,0 Mega pixels
Resolution	3264x2448 (8M), 3264x2176 (3:2), 2576x1932 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M), 1600x1200 (2M)
ISO speed	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Colour depth	24 Bit (RGB)
Colour effects	normal, b/w, sepia, vivid
Picture sharpness	high, normal, low
White balance	auto, 4 manual mode
Shutter	8 - 1/2000s
Exposure	auto
Exposure control	+/- 2.0
Metering	average, center weighted, spot
Flash	auto mode, red eye reduction, flash off mode, flash on mode
Flash range	0,5m - 3m
Self timer	2 und 10s
Display	3,0" LTPS-TFT-color monitor
Video resolution	640 x 480 and 320x240 at 30 fps
TV system	NTSC und PAL
Tripod socket	1/4"
Additional features	resize and rotation of the pictures, TV-Out, 22 Scene mode, face tracking, smile detection, panorama funktion and SDHC-Support
Storage	32 MB built-in memory, SD-Card usable (SDHC support)
File format	JPEG, EXIF 2.2, MPEG, DPOF, DCF 1.1
Interface	USB
Energy source	Li-ion-rechargable battery NP 40
Dimensions	92x57x20mm
Weight	110g
Accessories	USB cable, TV cable, CD with driver and image software, pouch, strap, manual, Li-ion rechargeable battery, charger
OS requirements	Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / XP / Vista

Article number	259 323
EAN	4016076259323
3D
Device type	Digital still camera
Focal lenght	6.2 - 16.6 mm
Zoom	3x optical und 4x digital
Focus system	contrast auto focus
Focus range	normal: 40 cm to infinity, Macro (wide): 15-100 cm (tele): 40-100 cm
Sensor	1 / 2.5" CCD ,8.15 Megapixels (eff. 8.0 Megapixels)
Resolution	3264x2448, 3264x2176 (3:2), 3264x11836 (16:9), 2816x2112, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 640x480
ISO speed	auto, ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Colour depth	24 Bit (RGB)
Colour effects	normal, sepia, black/white, negative, rgb filter
Picture sharpness	soft, normal, vivid
White balance	auto, 5 modes and manual
Shutter	8-1/2000 sec.
Exposure	auto or manual
Exposure control	+/- 2.0 sec.
Metering	auto, multi, spot, center weighted
Flash	auto mode, auto mode with red eye reduction, flash off mode, flash on mode
Flash range	0.20 - 2.00m
Self timer	2 or 10 sec
Display	2,5" TFT-color monitor, diagonal: app. 6.2 cm
Video resolution	160x120, 320x240, 640x480 (@30fps) as AVI
TV system	Video out, PAL or NTSC
Tripod socket	¼" (metall)
Additional features	resize, rotation and cut out of the pictures, speaker, direct connection to printer, digital antishake, face tracking
Storage	16 MB built-in memory, SD-Card usable (SDHC support)
File format	JPEG, EXIF 2.2, MPEG4, DPOF
Interface	USB
Energy source	Li-ion-rechargable battery 3.7V/820 mAh
Dimensions	95 x 57 x 20 mm
Weight	110g
Accessories	USB cable, TV cable, CD with driver and image software, pouch, strap, manual, Li-ion rechargeable battery, charger
OS requirements	Windows 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP

Article number	259 309
EAN	4016076259309
3D
Device type	Digital still camera
Focal lenght	7.3 - 21.9 mm (35mm: 35 - 105mm) F 2.8 - 5.1
Zoom	3x optical und 4x digital
Focus system	contrast autofocus
Focus range	normal: 80 cm - infinity Macro (wide): 10-80cm (tele): 50-80cm
Sensor	1 / 2.5" CCD, 12,0 Mega pixels
Resolution	4000x3000, 4000x2666, 4000x2250, 3264x2448, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 640x480
ISO speed	Auto, ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Colour depth	24 Bit (RGB)
Colour effects	normal, sepia, black/white, negative, rgb filter
Picture sharpness	soft, normal, vivid
White balance	auto, 5 mode and manual
Shutter	1 sec. - 1/2000 sec.
Exposure	auto or manual +/- 2,0EV in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure control	+/- 2,0
Metering	multi, spot, center weighted
Flash	auto mode, auto mode with red eye reduction, flash off mode, flash on mode, slow sync
Flash range	0,3 - 2,5 m
Self timer	electronic, 2 or 10 sec. delay, sequenz
Display	3,0" LTPS-TFT-color monitor, diagonal: app. 7.5 cm ( 230.000 pixels )
Video resolution	320x240, 640x480, 720x400 (@30fps)
TV system	PAL und NTSC
Tripod socket	1/4" (Metall)
Additional features	resize and rotation of the pictures,mode with red eye reduction, mosaics, 10 frames, TV-OUT, built in speaker, Pictbridge function, Digital Antishake (ISO), Face tracking, smile detection
Storage	32 MB built-in memory, SD/SDHC Card
File format	JPEG, EXIF 2.2, DPOF
Interface	USB
Energy source	Li-ion-rechargable battery 3.7V/820 mAh ( BYD/NP900 )
Dimensions	97 x 58 x 21 mm
Weight	110g
Accessories	USB cable, TV cable, CD-ROM, pouch, strap, Li-ion-rechargable battery, charger
OS requirements	Windows 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP

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