Take your underwater images to a new depth With an enhanced waterproof design, the compact 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.
Pentax Optio W30 Digital Camera
Rating
Written By giter_dun69
Date Written Jun 30 2007
Summary
First let me say that yes the waterproofing works! I tried taking underwater shots in my aquarium as I have never gotten good shots of my cichlids from outside the tank and wanted to test the waterproof claim while in warranty. Great shots! Worked...
Strength
waterproof/dustproof, 7 megapixels, accepts sdhc cards, point and shoot operation, great pics
Weakness
no view finder, hard to focus in dark, must protect lens covering from scratches
Bottom Line
I would recommend this camera because it does what it's advertised to do in a very easy manner. It IS waterproof/dustproof and point and shoot!!
I finally bought the Pentax W30 water proof camera and had a chance to test it out this past weekend. Here is my review of the camera. I will not go over the technical aspect because you can pull that up on the web. I will review the camera from a...
Strength
Water proof and dust proof.
Weakness
No view finder and annoying auto focus in low light
Bottom Line
good investment, as long as you don't drop it. Does live up to it's claim.
I bought this camera for a holiday in the Caribbean. After using it for 20 minutes in shallow water, it failed. I returned it to Pentax who (eventually) claimed the warranty was void because it had sand on the battery cover which has compromised the...
Strength
none
Weakness
a waterproof camera that isn't and a customer service organisation that is dreadful
