Adventurous meets clumsy in the 12 megapixels, waterproof, coldproof and now shockproof Optio W80. Dunk it, freeze it, drop it, and it will keep coming back for more.
Resolution: 12.1 MegapixelsOptical Zoom: 5xLCD: 2.5"Storage Media: SD/SDHC Waterproof to ... more
4m for 2 hours Intelligent Zoom to approx. 31.3x , Wide angle 5x optical zoom lens , Shockproof performance to 1m , Coldproof as low as -10°C , Dust proof to IPX 6 (or JIS Class 6) ,
Pentax first introduced dunkable digital cameras in 2003 to the delight of outdoor ... more
enthusiasts- travelers and families everywhere. Today- the PENTAX Optio W80s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills- as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land- the rugged- shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels- a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm)- a slim one inch body- and a wide angle 28mm lens- the Optio W80 offers an expanded perspective that is ideal for landscape- group and more confined shots. With a PENTAX-developed imaging engine and a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens- the Optio W80 delivers brilliant- high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water- grime and finger marks. Coldproof design that allows the camera to be used in sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius)- ideal for cold weather activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. 2.5 inch LCD monitor that features anti-reflective coating- making it easy to view- even in bright sunlight. Widescreen- HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280x720 pixels at full-speed 30 frames per second. Fast Face Detection technology that sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds- with Smile Capture and Blink Detection- for perfect portrait shots. Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) that ensures sharp images in any lighting condition- without adding high ISO noise. Digital SR and Movie SR are also available. Close focusing- Super Macro mode that brings out the details in even the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm (less than one inch).
Pentax have just announced a new addition to their waterproof range of Digital cameras- ... more
the Optio W80! These cameras will be available to order from early August 2009- pre order now to receive one of the first available cameras in the UK! You can pre order by clicking the Add to Basket button. No money will be taken from your account until we have received deliveries and you have confirmed your order. Pentax first introduced dunkable digital cameras in 2003 to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts- travelers and families everywhere. Today- the PENTAX Optio W80s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills- as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land- the rugged- shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels- a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm)- a slim one inch body- and a wide angle 28mm lens- the Optio W80 offers an expanded perspective that is ideal for landscape- group and more confined shots. With a PENTAX-developed imaging engine and a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens- the Optio W80 delivers brilliant- high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water- grime and finger marks. Coldproof design that allows the camera to be used in sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius)- ideal for cold weather activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. 2.5 inch LCD monitor that features anti-reflective coating- making it easy to view- even in bright sunlight. Widescreen- HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280x720 pixels at full-speed 30 frames per second. Fast Face Detection technology that sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds- with Smile Capture and Blink Detection- for perfect portrait shots. Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) that ensures sharp images in any lighting condition- without adding high ISO noise. Digital SR and Movie SR are also available. Close focusing- Super Macro mode that brings out the details in even the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm (less than one inch).
Pentax have just announced a new addition to their waterproof range of Digital cameras- ... more
the Optio W80! These cameras will be available to order from early August 2009- pre order now to receive one of the first available cameras in the UK! You can pre order by clicking the Add to Basket button. No money will be taken from your account until we have received deliveries and you have confirmed your order. Pentax first introduced dunkable digital cameras in 2003 to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts- travelers and families everywhere. Today- the PENTAX Optio W80s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills- as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land- the rugged- shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels- a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm)- a slim one inch body- and a wide angle 28mm lens- the Optio W80 offers an expanded perspective that is ideal for landscape- group and more confined shots. With a PENTAX-developed imaging engine and a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens- the Optio W80 delivers brilliant- high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water- grime and finger marks. Coldproof design that allows the camera to be used in sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius)- ideal for cold weather activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. 2.5 inch LCD monitor that features anti-reflective coating- making it easy to view- even in bright sunlight. Widescreen- HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280x720 pixels at full-speed 30 frames per second. Fast Face Detection technology that sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds- with Smile Capture and Blink Detection- for perfect portrait shots. Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) that ensures sharp images in any lighting condition- without adding high ISO noise. Digital SR and Movie SR are also available. Close focusing- Super Macro mode that brings out the details in even the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm (less than one inch).
Pentax have just announced a new addition to their waterproof range of Digital cameras- ... more
the Optio W80! These cameras will be available to order from early August 2009- pre order now to receive one of the first available cameras in the UK! You can pre order by clicking the Add to Basket button. No money will be taken from your account until we have received deliveries and you have confirmed your order. Pentax first introduced dunkable digital cameras in 2003 to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts- travelers and families everywhere. Today- the PENTAX Optio W80s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills- as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land- the rugged- shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels- a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm)- a slim one inch body- and a wide angle 28mm lens- the Optio W80 offers an expanded perspective that is ideal for landscape- group and more confined shots. With a PENTAX-developed imaging engine and a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens- the Optio W80 delivers brilliant- high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water- grime and finger marks. Coldproof design that allows the camera to be used in sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius)- ideal for cold weather activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. 2.5 inch LCD monitor that features anti-reflective coating- making it easy to view- even in bright sunlight. Widescreen- HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280x720 pixels at full-speed 30 frames per second. Fast Face Detection technology that sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds- with Smile Capture and Blink Detection- for perfect portrait shots. Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) that ensures sharp images in any lighting condition- without adding high ISO noise. Digital SR and Movie SR are also available. Close focusing- Super Macro mode that brings out the details in even the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm (less than one inch).
Advantages: Great build quality, easy to use and good picture quality. Disadvantages: No image stabalisation and no wide angle capability in the lens.
As I am sure most Ciao members will now know, I am a professional photographer but as well as taking pictures I also hold photography seminars at my local camera club and over the last few years I have become somewhat of a target for sales persons asking me to try out their latest digital cameras and give talks and written reviews on them.
I figured a couple of years back if I was going to be testing out all these cameras and doing reviews anyway then I may as well be posting them on Ciao and Dooyoo and making some money for charity which as you well know is what I do now.
The latest camera to be handed to me is the PentaxOptio M60 and as you read on you will find that this little digital camera is a real breath of fresh air. For months now I have been handed very expensive digital point and shoot cameras that claim to be able ...
thebigc1690 28.04.2009 (17.05.2009)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: exceptional Review of Pentax Optio M60
Advantages: Large display screen, easy to use Disadvantages: I haven't found any
I was given the PentaxOptio S10 as a birthday present 2 months ago to replace my film camera and quite honestly I was convinced I would hate it and thought it was far too small and would be fiddly and not take photos as good as my SLR.
Well I have to say I've been made to eat my words, Firstly the quality of the pictures is totally amazing, very crisp and clear, even when printed at A4 size they don't lose any clarity.
The display screen is much larger than on many small digital cameras and makes it easy to use.
The controls are very easy to use, when you click onto the mode screen there is a clear symbol for each type of operation and when you click on it, it gives a brief description of what it does which saves from having to consult the manual all the time.
The battery life is a real plus as I'd heard that many digital cameras ...
Advantages: easy to use Disadvantages: no sound for vidio
; Software CD.
• Instruction manual, software guide, and registration kit.
Cost of camera
I got mine aver 4 years ago now from tesco on line for £230 but I have since then in working order on eBay go for as little as £10 in the end .
Cost of the extras you can bye
You can bye all the extras for this camera like batteries memory cards and other bits hear are a just a few I have got and seen,
AC Adapter for PENTAXOPTIO 230 OPTIO 33L
£5.71
PentaxOptio 230 Digital Camera Battery
£5.12
USB2 USB Cable Pentax
£5
I got my memory card from jesops for a good £20 but I do know you can ye them from places like eBay for as little as £5
Recommendation
Do I recommend this camera oh yes it is so simple to use even my daughters have took pictures with it and with the great big screen to see what you are taking its just as easy to ...
Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, Soft
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Effective Flash Range
3.9 m
Features
AF illuminator
Lens system
Type
Zoom lens - 5 mm - 25 mm - f/3.5-5.5
Focal Length
5 mm - 25 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
28 - 140mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)
9
Min Focus Range
50 cm
Macro Focus Range
1cm
Lens Aperture
F/3.5-5.5
Optical Zoom
5 x
Zoom Adjustment
Motorised drive
Lens Construction
9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
Features
Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional features
Self Timer
Built-in
Self Timer Delay
10 sec, 2sec
Additional Features
Audio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, shock resistant, PictBridge support, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, Face Detection AF/AE, digital image stabilization (video mode), interval shooting mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face zoom, Blink Detection technology, Smile Capture
Display
Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Display Format
230,000 pixels
Microphone
Type
Microphone - built-in
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode
Mono
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SD Memory Card
Software
Software
Drivers & Utilities
System requirements for pc connection
Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.2 - 10.5
Peripheral Devices
USB port, CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements Details
Windows 2000/XP/Vista - Pentium III - 500 MHz - 512 MB - 1 GB
MacOS X 10.1.2 or later - 233 MHz - 8 MB
Miscellaneous
Underwater Depth
Up to 5m
Included Accessories
Carrying strap
Cables Included
USB cable
A/V cable
Power
Power Device
Battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery
Pentax D-Li78
Supported Battery Details
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
-10 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Manufacturer's product description
Adventurous meets clumsy in the 12 megapixels, waterproof, coldproof and now shockproof Optio W80. Dunk it, freeze it, drop it, and it will keep coming back for more.
Good features and functions and of course a long zoom. 
