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Top Pentax Optio W20 Camera Reviews
DigiCamReview wrote a review on the
Pentax Optio W20 and said: "The Pentax Optio W20 is one of
the cheapest completely waterproof digital cameras available -
available from only £139 you'd be tempted to think that Pentax
have made compromises in order to get the price so low -
thankfully this isn't the case. Pentax have done an excellent
job making a compact and easy to use digital camera full of
features."
Pentax Optio W20 News Release Summary:
GOLDEN, CO. (August 7, 2006) PENTAX Imaging Company has
announced the new PENTAX Optio W20, a compact digital camera
featuring excellent waterproof performance with a slim, flat
body design.
The Optio W20 is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio W series
of cameras that are capable of underwater photography without
requiring a waterproof case or other accessories. The waterproof
design of the Optio W20 meets the JIS Class 8 waterproof
standard, enabling it to withstand up to 30 minutes of
continuous operation at an underwater depth of up to five feet.
In addition, this model features a new Blur Reduction High ISO
mode that selects ISO up to 1600, and an upgrade to 7.0
effective megapixels to offer improved image quality in a fun,
easy-to-handle package. The PENTAX Optio W20 will ship in
September 2006 for under $300US.
PENTAX Optio W20 FACT SHEET
Water and dust protection for worry-free use in all kinds of
environments
The Optio W20 features a waterproof design that meets the JIS
Class 8 waterproof standard, enabling it to withstand up to 30
minutes of continuous operation at an underwater depth up to
five feet, without needing a waterproof case. The Optio W20 also
meets the JIS Class 5 dustproof standard, and is ideal for use
skiing, marine sports, fishing, and enjoying other outdoor
events.
3X optical zoom lens and 7.0 effective megapixels deliver
outstanding pictures
The Optio W20 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 “folding” optical system so the lens never
protrudes from the camera while zooming. The 7.0 effective
megapixels produces extremely high-quality prints with crisp
detail even when the photo is greatly enlarged.
Macro photography at less than an inch
The Optio W20 can be used at less than an inch away from a
subject for stunning close-up photography. Macro photography
provides many exciting photo options that allow you to fill the
photo frame with subjects such as flowers, insects, and jewelry.
2.5 inch LCD monitor with superb visibility even outdoors
The Optio W20 comes with a 2.5 inch LCD monitor that is easy to
view even in sunny outdoor conditions. The LCD cover is finished
with a non-glare coating and features adjustable LCD backlight
strength. The camera also has a Power Saving mode that
automatically dims the backlight to save battery power.
Optio W20 automatically adjusts ISO as high as 1600
The Optio W20 is equipped with a Blur Reduction High ISO mode, a
new feature that lets you take photos at faster shutter speeds
for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night
scenes and indoor sporting events. In this mode, the camera
automatically adjusts the sensitivity to as high as ISO 1600 to
match the brightness of the subject. The higher sensitivity
permits faster shutter speeds that effectively reduce not just
camera shake but also blurring caused by moving subjects.
Face Recognition AF & AE for beautiful one-step portraits
The camera includes Face Recognition AF & AE, which allows you
to take bright, beautiful photos of people with perfectly
focused faces free of shadows caused by backlighting. This
useful function automatically detects the position of the
subject's face anywhere in the photo frame and then adjusts the
focus and optimizes the exposure for the detected position.
High-quality movies with an electronic anti-shake function
With the Optio W20, you can smoothly capture movies at 30 fps
(frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels that rival
those shot with camcorders. It also has additional features that
make taking movies easier and more enjoyable, including the
movie electronic anti-shake feature,* which automatically
compensates for camera shake while taking movies, and the
Mermaid Movie mode, which optimizes the settings for filming
underwater.
*Using the movie anti-shake function results in a narrower field
of view than during normal recording.
Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
The auto-tracking AF feature of the Optio W20 continuously
focuses on subjects such as kids and pets that move around
unpredictably. Since the focus frame automatically follows the
movement of the subject inside the photo frame, you can capture
those instantaneous photo opportunities.
Supports the SDHC memory card for greater storage of
high-quality images and longer movies
The Optio W20 supports two removable storage media: the
conventional SD memory cards and new SDHC memory cards.*
*SD High Capacity; these memory cards have capacities in excess
of 2 GB.
Digital filters add all kinds of fun expressions
A number of creative digital filter functions are built into the
camera that you can use to customize your photos. In addition to
a B&W filter, a Sepia filter, a Soft Focus filter, and six Color
filters, there is a Fish-eye filter, which dramatically distorts
the image so it appears to have been taken with a fish-eye lens.
With these filters, you can obtain a rich assortment of digital
effects without needing a computer.
Auto Picture mode automatically determines the best settings
for the shooting conditions
The Auto Picture mode lets the camera automatically determine
the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene,
and Program modes and choose the optimum settings for each
subject. This PENTAX original function simplifies shooting for
users since it eliminates the necessity of making a number of
individual settings.
Other features
Calendar display lets you choose photos by date
Mode Palette provides quick access to 25 shooting modes and 15
playback modes
Image Recovery function lets you retrieve accidentally erased
picturesSoft flash function avoids overexposure during close-up
flash photography
Digital zooming provides up to 4X magnification
FotoNation's red-eye compensation function for flash shots
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
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