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Pentax Optio W60 Waterproof 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom (Silver)
List Price: $299.95
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pentax
Color: Silver
Display Size: 2.5
Feature: Includes camera and USB Cable I-USB7 (39551); AV Cable I-AVC7 (39552); Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI78 (39741); Battery Charge Cradle D-BC78(A); AC Plug Cord (39477); Strap O-ST20 (39195); Software CD-ROM S-SW81
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Maximum Focal Length: 25
Maximum Resolution: 10
Minimum Focal Length: 5
Model: B0019V2CR8
Optical Zoom: 5
Publisher: Pentax
Release Date: 2008-07-08
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Features
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Includes camera and USB Cable I-USB7 (39551); AV Cable I-AVC7 (39552); Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI78 (39741); Battery Charge Cradle D-BC78(A); AC Plug Cord (39477); Strap O-ST20 (39195); Software CD-ROM S-SW81
10 Megapixels for large, detailed images up to 3648x2736 resolution for stills
5X optical zoom in a slim 1-inch body is equivalent to 28-140mm if it were a 35mm camera
Wide-angle 28mm zoom lens ideal for landscape, indoor, or group photos
Waterproof to 4m (13 feet) protects from rain and spills, as well as allowing underwater photos and video
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Editorial Reviews:
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Take your PENTAX Optio W60 to new extremes. With 10 megapixels and a 5X internal zoom, this waterproof Optio shoots deeper, wider and at colder temps. A new design allows the Optio W60 to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing. Perfect for photography in adventurous settings, the Optio W60 captures a wide variety of scenes including expansive landscapes, architecture, and group photos in confined spaces as well as close-up telephoto shots. The Optio W60 also features High-Quality Movie mode, Face Recognition, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection. 2.5 inch IPS (In Plane Switching) LCD monitor with Anti-Reflective coating is viewable at wide angles, even in bright sunlight Coldproof for use in extreme, sub-zero temperatures HD movie capture to vividly capture moving memories in widescreen 720p Advanced Face Recognition technology sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, with Smile Capture and Blink Detection PENTAX Shake Reduction system automatically sets ISO up to a high 6400 to prevent subject blur. Movie Shake Reduction also available Focus modes - 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan focus, Manual focus Capture Modes - Mode selection - Auto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower), Program, Night Scene, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, and more Programmed AE electronic lens shutter Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 3.9 x 2.2 x 1.0; Weight - Without battery or removable memory - 4.4 oz
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Featured Customer Reviews:
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Grainy and Blurry
I was so excited to get this camera, but was really disappointed with the picture quality. Low-light conditions made for extremely blurry and grainy photos. I tried to use the proper shooting mode, but that didn't help at all. Outdoor pics in bright sun were pretty good, although once the pics were on the computer I couldn't tell if they were taken with my old 3MP camera or the new Pentax 10MP. I was hoping to be blown away by the pictures but was not impressed at all.
A few other cons-
Navigating the menu was counterintuitive
The buttons are tiny.
Lens is always uncovered
These last things could be overlooked, but the poor picture quality makes this camera a no-go.
Tragically flawed camera
I purchased this camera for an upcoming flyfishing trip to New Zealand where inclement weather reigns supreme. It is not unusual to get 7 days of bad weather in row, hard rain snow, down in Fiordland. Having taken several trips before I thought this camera might be the perfect solution. Previously I had carried my camera in plastic ziploc bag to protect from the inadvertant dip into one of Fiordland's ice cold streams. here was the camera for me. Waterproof and 10 megapixels. I read some of the reviews about poor quality pictures but then there were some rave reviews. I had no idea how bad the pictures could be. Every picture had a bow distortion which bent every straight line. Colours were not even close to reality even when adjusting with manual settings. Also in low light there was huge noise. No comparison with my old Canon 2 megapixel digital elph. Granted if you want a camera that you don't care about. It's light and waterproof and so it would would have served but I couldn't give up all that beauty I wanted to photograph. Also this camera isn't cheap. For less money I got a new Canon Elph SD790. What a difference in the colours. And then to deal with the weather I spent a little more money and got a waterproof case. I'm extremely satisfied although in the end I've spent more money with this solution.
WELL WORTH THE PRICE
I own the W-30 , and was pleased with it ,3 years and no problems!! . The 60 is a worth while upgrade , just for the wide angle lense. the 3 to now 5 power zoom is also nice , but the HD video at 15 frames is a waste! I do everything around ,on ,or under water and like the feel and size (very sturdy) and locking device very much and would recomend to anyone with same hobbies
pentax waterproof camera
Small size, waterproof to 10 feet, dust resistant, relatively easy to operate. All in all a good buy for outdoor activity. Extensive menu for different operations is a bit of a time sink to learn but many options make for better flexibility after going up the learning curve.
nice
picked it for fly fishing/rafting pics. drowned 2 cameras this past summer so seemed like a good idea. being able to take pics of fish underwater is too fun, as well. no problems with any leakage when dunked all afternoon taking underwater pics in a stream. I enlarged several of the better pics to 11x14 for kicks and to see the quality and was impressed. fun camera. the macro is outstanding too.
a little less accurate/slower on the auto-focus when up close underwater. with bubbles and debris sometimes present, i realize it's demanding situation for a p/s camera though. not a complaint just something to be aware of when using it. selecting the tighter focusing zone option seemed to help allot, as well for this specific situation.
a spare battery or two is a good idea. about 200+ pics w/ fair amount of flash use and being dunked in a cold river allot of the time.
again, fun camera.
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