Pentax Optio W30 Point & Shoot Digital Camera - 19271
Pentax Optio W30 Digital Camera w/ 7 Megapixels, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" Color LCD

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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Pentax
Mfg Part#: 19271
UPC: 00027075126947
Buy.com Sku: 204563943
Item#: E2S44K
Buy.com Sales Rank: 73613
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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.
 
Features
7.1 megapixel CCD, 3X optical zoom lens
JIS Class 8 Waterproof and JIS Class 5 Dustproof (IP58) performance allows underwater photography (3m below surface)
Full aluminum alloy outer body construction adds durability
High sensitivity of ISO 3200 helps prevent blurring
2.5 inch LCD (approx. 115,000 pixels) with anti reflective coating
SP coating prevents water drops from sticking to the lens
Auto locking door mechanisms adds protection for sensitive internal electronics
LCD Bright Mode allows the screen to be seen in direct sunlight
Interval Movie Mode available for timelapse movies

 
Tech Specs
Type: Compact waterproof digital camera
Sensor: Type - 1/2.5” interline transfer CCD; Effective pixels - 7.1MP; Total pixels - 7.41MP; Recorded resolutions - Still: 7M (3072x2304), 5M (2592x1944), 4M (2304x1728), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1024 (1024x768), VGA (640x480); Movie: VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240)
Lens: Type/construction - Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements, 9 groups, 1 single sided aspherical element, 2 dual sided aspherical elements; Optical zoom - 3x, 6.3-18.9mm; Focal length (equiv.) - 38-114mm; Digital zoom - 4x; Combined zoom - 12x; Aperture - F3.3-4.0
LCD/Viewfinder: LCD screen - 2.5” TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating and high brightness mode; LCD resolution - 115,000 pixels; Wide angle viewable - n/a; Optical viewfinder - n/a
Focus System: Type - TTL contrast detection autofocus system; Autofocus - 9 point autofocus, spot, pan, and auto tracking autofocus available; Manual focus - YES, 0.03’ to infinity (at wide), 1.64’ to infinity (off wide); Macro focus - YES, manual and automatic macro; Focus lock - Available by pressing the shutter release button half way down; Focus range - Normal 1.31’ to infinity, Macro 0.03-1.97’ (at wide)
Flash: Type - Built-in, series-control, automatic flash; Flash modes - Auto, on, off, redeye reduction, soft; Effective range - 11.8’ (at wide), 9.8’ (at tele), Auto ISO
Storage Media: Internal memory - 21.9 MB; Removable memory - SD, SDHC
Interfaces: Ports - USB/AV out, DC in; Video out - NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces - PictBridge
Power Supply: Power source - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI63; Recordable images - Approx. 210; Playback time - Approx. 240 min; AC adapter available - Optional
Physical Dimensions: Dimensions (W x H x D) - 4.2 x 2.1 x 0.93”; Weight - Without battery or removable memory: 4.9 oz, Loaded and ready: 5.6 oz; Construction material(s) - Aluminum alloy; Operating temperature - 32-104 degrees F; Waterproofing - JIS Class 8 submersible, Class 5 dust proof, tested at 3m underwater for 120 minutes
Timing: Startup - 1.3 sec; Release lag - 0.05 sec
Image Stabilization: Still - Digital SR Mode (ISO 3200); Movie - Movie SR Mode
Metering System: Type - TTL; Multi-segment - YES; Center weighted - YES; Spot - YES; Exposure compensation - +/- 2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
ISO Sensitivity: Auto - 64-400 (up to 3200 in Digital SR Mode and Report Mode); Manual - 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance: Auto preset modes - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent; Manual mode(s) - YES
Shutter: Type - Programmed AE electronic lens shutter w/ CCD electronic shutter; Shutter speed - 1/2000 to 4 sec
Capture Modes: Mode selection - Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Frame Composite (3MP), Synchronous Sound Record, Kids, Soft, Self-portrait, Fireworks, Food, Text, Museum, Neutral Skin Tone, Report; Green simplified mode available - YES; P/A/S/M/B - P; Date/time stamp - n/a (software only); Digital filters (capture) - n/a
Drive Modes: Mode selection - One shot, self timer, continuous (standard and high speed), interval shooting; Self-timer - 10 sec, 2 sec; Remote control - n/a
File Formats: Still - JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF, DPOF, Print Image Matching III; Movie - MOV (QuickTime Motion JPG), 30/15 FPS w/ sound, Movie SR, interval shooting; Sound - WAV (PCM), monaural

 
Tech Reviews
Pentax Optio W30 - Digital Camera Review
DigitalCameraInfo.com
Published on: 7/30/2007 10:00 AM
The Pentax Optio W30 is the latest digital camera that is completely waterproof. The number of digital cameras that can be submerged in water without an external shell can be counted on one hand, and the W30 is listed among that lucky crowd. It has 7.1 megapixels, and a 3x optical zoom lens....read the full review

  
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Value 5
Performance 5
Ease of Use 5
Overall Satisfaction 5
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5 of 5 LOVE IT! Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Matilda from San Antonio, TX  

This camera is easy to use. Takes great pictures and great short video. LOVE IT...LOVE IT!!! GREAT VALUE!
 
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