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It's got the world's thinnest switchable lens, plenty of other impressive spec nuggets and, like the sun and Coldplay, is all yellow. It's a photographic ray of sunshine

Price: From £630

Online: Pentax.co.uk

Release Date: out march

1- Designer Look

The Pentax K-01 adheres to designer Marc Newson's design ethos: "Timeless, trusty and touchable"

2- Slimline Tech

The SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS unifocal lens attached here is the thinnest ever developed

3- Any Old Lens

The K-01 uses the PentaxK lens mount, compatible with a wide range of SLR lenses old and new

4- ISO Powerful

There's a 16.28-meg CMOS sensor and ISO that can be digitally boosted all the way to 25,600 for noise-free twilight shooting

5- Hp Video

Record 1080p video at up to 30fps. Quality is boosted by the Prime M processing engine

6- Control Freak

The alloy mode dial is easy to use and there's a dedicated video record button

7- Shake Reduction

Helps keep snaps sharp, even if the picture is taken by a less-than-steady hand

8- Get Creative

There are 11 preset creative modes, including Bleach Bypass, which produces a dramatic, movie-style effect

9- Panoramic Shots

The HDR mode creates an extra-wide image from three stills stitched together seamlessly

10- Colour Blocking

Choose from black, silver and yellow - no white version for the UK, though.