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Take your underwater images to a new depth. With an enhanced waterproof design, the compact Optio W30 performance capacity has more than doubled and now allows photographers to capture images underwater up to 10 feet for 2 hours. The generous 2.5-inch LCD monitor offers an LCD Bright Mode that can adjust the brightness of the screen as necessary for improved viewing in the sunlight. Ever the perfect camera for capturing adventure in the outdoors, the Optio W30 also features both Digital and Movie SR modes to reduce blur in both image and video capture. The Optio W30 also features the Face Recognition function and Macro Photography mode to allow image capture at under half an inch for stunning close-ups of photography subjects such as flowers, insects, jewelry and much more.
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Technical Details
- 7.1-megapixel CCD and 3x Pentax optical zoom lens- Enhanced waterproof construction allows the W30 to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours
- 2.5-inch low-reflection LCD monitor; all-new Bright mode
- Ultra-fast 9-point auto focus; Portrait mode utilizes Face Priority AF for perfect results
- High-quality extended movie captures QuickTime motion JPEG at 30fps; built-in editing functions
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By Justin Martin (Seattle, WA USA)
Bought this for my wife so she'd have a compact camera to take around. We were going on a trip around some beach areas and rivers, so I thought a waterproof model would be a good choice. Also I have a Pentax DSLR and it takes great pictures. However overall I wish we had gotten a compact Canon camera instead (I have an A-640, and it takes great pics underwater with the extra waterproof housing, which goes down to 100+ feet, unlike this Pentax which only goes to 10 feet!). This camera is "compact" but not super small, a little bulky still for a pocket. The biggest problem has been the focus and exposure... it always takes so long to focus, and often picks strange exposure settings. Also being used the the Canon, it's so difficult to get any kind of manual control (e.g. exp compensation) to override the auto settings on this camera. There are just a ton of little icons for every auto/scene mode you can imagine! Many shots come out too light or dark, or very grainy because the camera has picked a very high ISO. On the good side, we haven't had any problems with the camera leaking at all, it still works fine after a number of (not extensive) uses in and around fresh and salt water, as well as the occasional drop in the water glass as a party trick.
Anyway, the short of it is if you have extra money and really need a camera for the beach or rafting or snorkeling then this might be a good option. But if you want something to use around water once in a while but mostly just to have a good compact point and shoot digital camera, then look elsewhere.
By Walk2Treat (Seattle, WA United States)
I take this camera kayaking with me and love it for those times. It takes very good photos in bright lighting situations. The lag time between shots is short (with a fully charged battery). The photos are accurate color and crisp. However, this is a terrible camera for indoors or low light. The camera cannot focus well in anything but bright light. Even with the flash, photos are often blurry. I use a Canon SD990IS for all the times I don't need waterproof-ness. The Canon is far superior in every other way, and I really miss the image stabilization when using the Pentax Optio W30. The only reason I don't just get the waterproof housing for my Canon is that then it is no longer a compact camera.
Pros:
Waterproof
Very good outdoor photos is good lighting situations.
Compact size.
Easy to use.
Starts up quickly.
Short lag time between shots with a fully charged battery.
Cons:
Horrible low-light and flash photos.
Frequently has difficulty focusing.
No image stabilization.
Zoom is ok, but not great.
Battery charger is difficult for travel because of it's size and the separate chord.
By RAZ
Our camera "some how" got dropped in a fire pit. It was slightly melted but still takes clear photos! And we can still download them onto the computer... It makes a few strange noises now, and I'm afraid it is no longer water proof. But because of it's unexpected durrability I would definately buy another one. The only downfall is that these types of accindents are not covered under warenty!
By Robert W. Wilder (Sumter, SC)
Could not tell it wasn't new. Very light weight pocket sized and waterproof. Great for the outdoorsman.
By Candace (United States)
I bought one of these about two years ago and I've loved it! I've taken thousands of photos with it, at home and overseas, and been quite pleased with the results. Obviously it doesn't have the features of a big, expensive camera...but that hasn't stopped people from complimenting many of the photos (especially after they see the little thing I took them with). And it's so easy to take along everywhere. Yes, I have used it underwater several times and in saltwater no less, and had no leaks of any kind. However, I wasn't diving or otherwise dunking it deeply, merely sticking it underwater while sitting in a kayak or wading around a reef. :) One note, if you use it in saltwater, plan to clean the lens before using it again out of the water, as salt residue will collect on it. Speaking of the lens, when I got the camera I was concerned about the lack of any lens cover. I expected to constantly be getting a thumbprint or dirt on it, or that it might be easily damaged. But after lots of use (including often carrying it loose in a pocket), I've found the lens stays surprisingly clean. My only complaint is that the battery doesn't seem to hold a charge all that well anymore, but it's been through a lot of charge/discharge cycles. Excellent little camera!
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