Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera

thrandur — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:53:31 +0000

The Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera is a high resolution camera with limited underwater capabilities inherent to many cameras coming out recently. The waterproof casing has become a primary quality of desirability in cameras these days due to the high danger of water getting into a camera and damaging it long term, perhaps even permanently debilitating and destroying it.

PENTAX Optio W80

Many people like taking their cameras on tropical vacations to beach locations where cameras can easily be destroyed if not taken care of properly. However, cameras like the Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera completely render these fears useless due to its waterproof casing, preventing them from ever being destroyed by the elements.

Though the Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera is not the most advanced underwater camera, it has specifications that make it sturdy against the elements in moderation. The camera can be completely immersed in water up to 5 meters, however, any more depth than this can pressurize the casing too much and potentially damage it. Though 5 meters does not seem far, for anyone that is not into deep sea diving, it is more than enough to take pictures underwater.

It can take video for up to 2 hours under water, and the casing can also protect the camera against physical drops of up to 3 and a half feet. The Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera has 12.1 megapixels, making it one of the highest resolution cameras in its class. The internal optical zoom can capture images as close as 140mm away. The Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera is also a very compact camera which allows it to be easily transported and concealed. This camera has a very impressive zoom resolution which more than makes up for the shallow depth of its underwater capabilities.

The Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera has protection against sub freezing temperatures of up to 14 degrees F and HD movie capture that resolves in 1280 X 720 pixels. The 2.5 inch LCD monitor makes it easy to view recorded details. It has an internal memory which makes memory cards unneeded, however, there is memory card capabilities if desired.

Overall, the Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera is a brilliant camera that is hindered only by its lack of serious underwater depth capabilities. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give this camera an 8 because of its broad array of capabilities.

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Pentax Optio W30 7.1 Megapixel Camera

thrandur — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:13:16 +0000

If you are looking for a great waterproof, digital camera, I rate the Pentax Optio W30 7.1 Megapixel an A+. It's an easy camera to use and you can store many photos on one card and takes hours of video on an 8GB card, using Quicktime-Mov files to boot. And, since the lens extension is internal, it can't get dirty or clogged with water.

Pentax Optio W30

The W30 has a lot more speed than the W20 and powers up twice as fast. It's compact and has a super waterproof capability underwater allowing for continuous shooting for two hours. The camera has a protective glass that is treated with a special coating designed by Pentax, and it does an excellent job of keeping water off the camera's surface. It's takes amazing underwater close up and distant shots, and the colors are exquisite.

The Pentax Optio W30 7.1 megapixel is a great camera to take on hikes or any outdoor activity. Because it's dust proof it stands up well against snow, dirt and water, so you can take it almost anywhere. It has a screen thats easy to view indoor or outside and the anti-reflection coating automatically regulates light, eliminating reflections. I took mine on a camping trip, and it performed like a true camper withstanding a windstorm and an accidental drop on the ground.

I am impressed and I'm sure you will be too with the SR (shake reduction) capabilities, which eliminates shaking and blurring when you're trying to photograph a person or image. The camera will adjust automatically to sensitivity speeds aligning with how much light is on the image you are photographing. I haven't taken a blurry photo yet with this camera, and that's a miracle my friends.

I found that this shake reduction capability comes in handy when shooting video, because it automatically controls the involuntary motions you make while shooting. Close up photography is a snap as well because of the camera's ability to shoot only one centimeter from an image creating fabulous close-ups. I love filling the frame with as many faces as I can making for sometimes interesting and often funny photographs. And because you don't have to keep changing the settings yourself -- it's done automatically, it makes shooting a lot easier.

The other features I love about this camera are if you accidentally erase a shot, it recovers it for you, and the digital filter capabilities allow for editing your work. In a nut shell, I have highly recommend the Pentax Optio W30 7.1 Megapixel camera to many of my friends, and not one of them has been disappointed.

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