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Top Pentax Optio W30 Camera Reviews
Trusted Reviews wrote a review on the
Pentax Optio W30 and said: "Picture quality is about average
for a 7MP compact. Exposure is generally good, although in
standard multi-zone metering mode it does tend to under-expose
in strong backlighting. Colour rendition is very good, and the
lens performs well despite its unusual configuration."
Pentax Optio W30 News Release Summary:
GOLDEN, CO. (February 21, 2007)…PENTAX Imaging Company has
announced two compact digital cameras in advance of the Photo
Marketing Association International Trade Show (PMA 2007).
PENTAX also announced the PENTAX Optio W30, the fifth model in
the manufacturer's waterproof digital camera line. With an
enhanced waterproof design, the 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.
Both models will be featured along with the entire line of
PENTAX digital compact and SLR cameras and lenses in Booth G151
at PMA 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 8 – 11, 2007. The
Optio W30 will ship in March for US $299.95.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production
of digital SLR and compact cameras, lenses, flash units,
binoculars, scopes, eyepieces and mobile printers and scanners.
For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable,
reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and
businesses. With headquarters in Golden, Colorado, PENTAX
Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
Pentax Optio W30 Fact Sheet
Enhanced waterproof function
With an enhanced design, the Optio W30 waterproof performance
capacity has more than doubled and now allows photographers to
capture images underwater up to 10 feet for 2 hours. Improved
construction of the camera incorporates metal front and back
covers for added durability. Protective glass on the lens is
treated with a Super Protect (SP) coating, developed exclusively
by Pentax for superior water repellency. In addition to a JIS
Class 8 waterproof standard, the Optio W30 features JIS Class 5
dustproof standard that protects the camera even more in outdoor
settings.
Bright, new LCD monitor is easy-to-view
The Optio W30 is equipped with a high-intensity 2.5 inch LCD
monitor with an LCD Bright Mode that adjusts the brightness of
the screen, making it easy-to-view even outdoors in strong
sunlight. An Anti-Reflection (AR) coating on the monitor helps
make the screen even more visible outdoors.
Face Recognition AF & AE mode is convenient when
photographing people
The Optio W30 is equipped with a “Face Recognition AF & AE”
function* that automatically detects and focuses on faces,
regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In
addition, optimal exposure settings are automatically conducted
so that the areas with faces are not darkened even if there is
backlighting.
* Available when the shooting mode is “Portrait” and the camera
is directed at people from the front.
Digital Shake Reduction (SR)
The Digital SR mode helps reduce camera shake and subject blur
in still photography by adjusting sensitivity automatically to
as high as the sensitivity of ISO 3200, to match the brightness
of the subject. This enables photography with fast shutter
speeds.
High-quality movies with Shake Reduction function
The Optio W30 captures smooth, high-quality movies at 30 fps
(frames per second) at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, which
is comparable to movies taken with a camcorder. The Optio W30
also features Movie SR mode *, which automatically corrects
camera shake, and an Interval Shooting mode that records images
during each specified time interval as a movie for more creative
options.
* Using the “Movie SR" function results in a narrower field of
view than that during normal video recording.
Macro photography
The Optio W30 can focus on objects at just under half an inch
away for stunning close-up photography of subjects such as
flowers, insects, or jewelry.
3X optical zoom lens and 7.1 effective megapixels deliver
outstanding pictures
The Optio W30 includes a 3X optical zoom lens that covers focal
lengths from 6.3 to 18.9 mm (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm for 35mm
film) and features a refraction lens system so the lens never
protrudes from the camera while zooming. By harnessing the full
power of the 7.1 effective megapixels, the Optio W30 produces
extremely high-quality prints with crisp detail even when the
photo is greatly enlarged.
Auto Picture mode automatically determines best settings for
shooting conditions
The Auto Picture mode helps the Optio W30 automatically
determine the best shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait,
Night Scene, and Program modes and choose the optimum settings
for each subject. This PENTAX original function makes
photography a breeze for beginners since it eliminates the
necessity of making a number of individual settings.
Other Features
New auto-lock mechanism automatically locks the battery cover
when closed.
• Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
• Compatible with new SDHC memory cards, in addition to
conventional SD memory cards
• Mode Palette provides quick access to 25 shooting modes and 15
playback modes
• Image Recovery function lets you retrieve accidentally erased
pictures
• Soft flash function avoids overexposure during close-up flash
photography
• Digital zooming provides up to 4X magnification
• Digital Filter function that lets you enjoy editing
photographed images
• FotoNation's red-eye correction function for correcting red
eye after shooting, which occurs easily when photographing with
flash
• Approximately 21.9 MB of built-in memory
• Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX image viewer/image management
software
• Supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT
Image Matching III
PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. All other
brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies. This product supports PRINT Image
Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still
cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce
images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not
available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III
compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Print Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson
Corporation. Features Automatic Red-eye Compensation function of
FotoNation Inc. for red-eye compensation when shooting with a
flash. Design and Specifications is subject to change without
notice.
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