Pentax
Pentax has been in the camera business for over 80 years. They are highly regarded in the photography industry for offering easy-to-use advanced digital technology. The Pentax Optio series is very user-friendly, yet is still innovative and comes complete with image-enhancing functions. The Pentax Optio series is the perfect match for those new to digital photography, as well as seasoned pros.

When it comes down to choosing the right camera for you, consider the following:

• Your knowledge and expertise in the photography field. Experts require a far different camera than a beginner does. Pentax can cater to the novice and professional alike.
• What size camera do you want? Are you looking for a slim, compact or full size camera? Pentax offers digital cameras in all sizes.
• What kind of camera do you use? Are you a point and click person or a single lens reflex user? Pentax offers simple to use point and click models, as well as professional SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses.
• What kind of pictures do you enjoy taking? Do you take portraits of friendly and family or are you an outdoor scenic or event photographer? This will ultimately determine the type of camera you need.
• How do you intend to use your pictures? Will you email them, create small prints or print large portrait size prints of your work? What you do with your pictures will determine the amount of megapixels you need to produce quality work.
• How much do you want to spend on your digital camera? Are you looking for a cheap, basic camera or an advanced top of the line camera with all the bells and whistles? If you are a beginner, you may not need to spend an arm and a leg on a camera. However, if your plans involve a professional career, you will probably invest more money in your equipment. Pentax offers the most basic digital camera to the most professional SLR camera and accessories.
• When weighing your decision, figure out what is most important to you. If your mainly worried about a camera that is easy to use and only plan to use it for web photo sharing, your decision will be rather simple. Just keep in mind, the more features you require the more expensive the camera will be and Pentax can cater to whatever need you have.