Pentax Optio MX digital camera/ camcorder

Advantages: Digital Camera and Camcorder in One!!
Disadvantages: Not many

...Brief description of the Pentax Optio MX: The Pentax Optio MX is a great, unique looking camera, if a little clunky. It is great for both amateurs and the more experienced alike. The camera itself is not in the usual 'box' style of most other digital cameras, it has a sleek silver body, with an arm on the right, which rotates 180 degrees. This is where the lithium-ion battery is stored. The 'take picture' button, is encased in zoom button, with the record button a little lower down, all neatly sitting on the shoulder of the handle. The LCD monitor display is on the cameras back, and can be flipped up 210 degrees and swivels 180 degrees, which is great for protecting it from damage. The flash is stored in the top of the camera, and can be erected by the push of a small button on the left hand side. Also on the side are the flash...

tigger67333 17.01.2007 · Read review
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  Pentax produces pretty perfect pictures!

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 Pentax Optio 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) · Read review
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Pentax Optio S10

Advantages: Large display screen, easy to use
Disadvantages: I haven't found any

...I was given the Pentax Optio 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...

jellybean21 16.07.2008 · Read review
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My pentax optio 230

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 PENTAX OPTIO 230 OPTIO 33L £5.71 Pentax Optio 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...

vikkisbest 03.03.2006 · Read review
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I take my pocket camera kayaking, snorkeling and river running!

Advantages: Waterproof, pocket-sized and decent pictures
Disadvantages: Clearly not as good as a digital SLR and some features are rather gimicky

.... We had previously looked into whether there was a camera available that was designed for travel, something that offered a bit of bump protection and, maybe even a splashproof facility. Unless we wanted to spend an additional £100 (at the time) on a waterproof case for a standard camera (which would make the whole as bulky as our existing Kodak) it seemed that there was a hole in the market. That was until we discovered the Pentax Optio WP. It was new on the market at the time and there was little written about it. As it was no more expensive than most of the other compacts from the major photography houses we decided to make the leap. We've no regrets. The camera itself comes in at a tiny 102 x 51 x 22mm (WxHxD) weighs 120g and is made from rather sturdy plastic. It feels great in the hands and certainly more robust than many...

CareBear 06.10.2009 · Read review
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Snap happy with the Pentax Optio E40

Advantages: attractive, light and portable, ease of use, multiple functions, large LCD display window,
Disadvantages: maybe just not as good as the top of the range flashy brands?

...Digital cameras are getting cheaper and cheaper these days, and this snazzy machine fits nicely in the "affordable" end of the budget without being too cheap, or too flashy. Reasonably priced, and fantastic value considering the quality of the camera itself. With a massive 8.1 megapixels, the quality of the photos is exceptional, allowing you to take really detailed snaps of anything that takes your fancy. A whopping 11 settings aside from the 2 main ones (not to mention the video/audio recording facility) make it easy to adjust the camera to whatever situation. Within each setting you can adjust the focus with 4 different settings aside from the normal one. There's even a "flower" setting - take pictures of multi-coloured and textured flowers and it's almost guaranteed that you'll keep all of the detail that you can see with the naked...

teppanyaki 28.12.2007 (18.02.2009) · Read review
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Pentax Optio 5Sn

Advantages: Handy size, well built
Disadvantages: poor flash

...I have owned this camera for 12 months. The picture quality is very good, and it can be used easily - more or less the same as a point and shoot camera. The viewing screen is large enough, and the menu is easy to use. It seems to be shock resistant ! I dropped mine onto a tarmac road and it remained intact and in working condition. It is a great camera to keep in your pocket or handbag, and can be ready to shoot in a couple of seconds. Never miss a photo opportunity again. The only thing I wish were better is the strength of the flash. Whilst I appreciate the drain on the battery is important, a more substantial flash would improve things. Therefore I only rate this camera as good....

Maverell 16.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Pentax Optio S5n

Pentax Optio S50 is great.

Advantages: compact,well built,full manual control,excellent macro.
Disadvantages: response could be a bit faster

...I spent about 6 hours reading camera reviews in magazines and online before purchasing a Pentax Optio s50. I paid £160 in the summer of 2005, which was a bargain then and it's probably a lot cheaper now. The Good points: I would call this camera a professional compact, it is small enough to fit in your pocket but with enough professional touches to make it a tool rather than a toy. For example you can attach it to a tripod, a lot of small silver compacts don't have that ability and show them up as being 'fun snappers' rather than for someone who cares about the photos they take. Sturdy build; all metal case. Decent weight to it. Not cheap and plastic! Extensive modes of operation from full auto 'point and click' to full manual control of Focus, light modes, exposure time up to 4 seconds, light sensitivity (ISO...

victoriaelectra 09.11.2006 · Read review
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My Pentax Optio 33WR Digital camera

Advantages: Small, Robust
Disadvantages: Batteries run out quick! A case that fits!

...About 3.3 megapixels I think, dosen't take a bad small picture. I find this camera difficult to hold still at times but it does have a timer function so you can take some lovely pictures with it with yourself in the shot to! With it's small square shape it is easy to place anywhere to get a good timed shot. I have had much difficulty finding a case that fits it's unusual square shape and now it lives in a leather bag. It only takes 2 AA batteries but I find these run out really quickly so I now use rechargeable and always carry spare. It is rubber sealed and I have taken mine to the beach and it still seems ok. The screen is a nice size and you can zoom in on pictures you have just taken. It has different modes for different conditions like evening (not much light) portraits (people) one if your taking pictures...

zanyzanny 11.07.2005 · Read review
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Pentax Optio M20

Advantages: Good range of features.
Disadvantages: None that I have discovered yet.

...I bought this camera about 6months ago at a discounted price. I find it has a lot of features and the quality of the pictures very acceptable. I particularly like the good sized screen which makes reviewing the pics easy and practical. Comparing this with my last digital camera which was a Konica Revio KD-400z I find the Optio M20 a big step up in terms of functionality. I also like the ability to resize a picture after the shot which means you can effectively increase the zoom capbility. I have used this to snap a ship on the horizon at full zoom and then using the trimming function retake which brought the ship into much closer view. However at this point clarity was compromised as expected. Altogether a very acceptable camera for my needs....

jimmcfarland27 30.07.2008 · Read review
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