Editorial Review:Product Description:Compact is a word that understates the Optio 430. It is smaller than a conventional pack of playing cards and weighs just 240g. Size, however, is no measure of strength, as its slim, shiny exterior holds the power to achieve a surprisingly high level of image quality. This has been made possible through the incorporation of a powerful 4.13-megapixel 1/1.8-inch primary color CCD and advanced Pentax image processing technology. The Optio 430 also has a high-performance 3X zoom lens (equivalent to 37.5 - 112.5mm in 35mm format), which provides superb compositional versatility and has been reduced in size through the integration of two dual-sided aspherical elements and a redesigned lens barrel. This lens successfully combines impressively high image resolution with a low level of image distortion, and adds a further enhancement to the performance of this powerful compact camera. The Optio 430 even has its own alarm clock function. It can be set to display pictures relevant to your schedule at preset times, or to wake you in the morning with a favorite image. More than just a convenient compact digital, the Optio 430 is now an ideal travel accessory, capable of displaying the time in 62 cities across the globe with its world time function.The Optio 430 lets you obtain pleasing results with simplistic operation. It has a dial, which allows all playback and shooting modes to be selected with ease, while its image processing circuit and user-friendly software serve to further enhance overall operability. In short, the Optio 430 brings convenience with a new level of quality; it allows fast composition and shooting that produces shots with lasting impact.
Amazon.com Product Description:Take razor-sharp and brilliantly colored digital photos with the Pentax Optio 430 digital camera. Its 4-megapixel sensor is capable of resolutions of up to 2,301 by 1,712 pixels, which can produce quality prints from 11 by 14 inches to poster size. Sitting comfortably in your hand, the 430 has a 3x optical and 2x digital zoom for a total 6x magnification. Take pictures effortlessly with the autofocus, autoexposure, and autoflash systems, or you can switch to manual settings for more artistic control.
Several shooting modes are available for a variety of creative choices, such as standard and night scene. Movie mode records movie clips of up to 30 seconds at 15 frames per second in AVI format. You can add filters such as sepia, monochrome, and other colors for added style. The 3-D image mode gives photos a sense of depth and perspective when viewed with the included 3-D viewer.
A 16 MB CompactFlash card is included for memory storage. Control and keep track of all the camera's functions with the large 1.6-inch LCD monitor. The camera can be easily connected to PCs and Macs through the USB port, allowing fast transfer of your photos and video to a computer for editing and sharing on the Internet. There is also a video-out jack so you can watch your work on a television.
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Depends for what!
I have had this for 6 months, and use it extensively. I also own a Rollei prego90, and a nikon n70. I love it. its very very compact, and that is a great advantage. it takes sharp pictures and is easy to use. But if you need this for your main camera - i would not advise it. There is no shoe for an add on flash, the focusing and exposure setting time take about a second and a half, so if you need fast pictures, certainly if its anything with action, its not good enough. the batterie eats up very fast, so get a spare one.
But again, if you are at all familiar with basic photography, the camera lets you customize almost everything, from exposure to color to file size.