Landscape and portrait photography made easy with dual shutter buttons
Posted on 28. Jan, 2012 by Steve in Digital Cameras
Frustrated by the placement of your camera’s shutter button? Do you hate having to either awkwardly reach your index finger to the shutter button or hold the camera in an uncomfortable fashion just to take portrait style images? You’re not alone, the lack of a comfortable shutter release button on most point-and-shoot digital cameras has been an issue for many.
Although there are some software solutions that can make taking portrait shots unnecessary for most, still being able to take a well framed portrait image is best. Pentax has developed a new digital camera that can provide users of any skill level the opportunity to capture good portrait photographs.
How has Pentax made it easier? By adding a secondary shutter release button to the right side of the camera, of course. Pentax explains the second shutter release button can be used as the main shutter control mechanism when the camera is held sideways. The second shutter should help you create nice stable portrait photos of people, places and things, Pentax claims.
The dual shutter camera is the Pentax Optio VS20 which features a 16 megapixel CCD image sensor, a 20x optical zoom lens, auto-focus, image stabilization, an intelligent auto mode, 720p HD video recording, a 3.0-inch 460k dot LCD, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and a 7.5 oz. compact design.
I’m really impressed that not only did Pentax manage to include two shutter buttons on the compact VS20 camera but the camera maker also managed to include a 20x optical zoom lens. Also if you were concerned about how a tripod will work with this camera and it’s two shutter buttons, Pentax has included a second tripod socket that allows you to mount the VS20 in the portrait orientation.
The Pentax Optio VS20 will be available for order online and through select retailers in February of this year and the MSRP currently is $249.95. Color options will include noble black and brilliant white. You can pre-order the VS20 online now through BHPhotoVideo.com.
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