Editorial Review:Product Description: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.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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Good camera- some things better left for an SLR
I'm a wildlife/wetland ecologist who also does some photography on the side. When I heard about this camera, I was very excited to get one and try it out. Overall, it takes nice quality photos, if you can get the autofocus to cooperate with you. My best photos with this camera are in sunlight. There have been some good indoor photos, but overall, outside is much better. The waterproofing is FABULOUS. It takes pretty good photos in clear water and surprisingly good photos in slightly murky water. I've taken it places where I wouldn't dare take my Cannon XTI and was pleased with the quality of the photos I took. I think it's a little overpriced for the photos you get, but overall, it's a great investment as a second point and shoot to a fancy SLR.
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Decent picture and have not managed to break it yet
I have had this camera for almost a year now. It has gone on a couple trips with us, the major test being the trip to Mexico. No sand or water problems with this camera. The picture quality is good when I manage a decent shot. We are very happy with this camera.
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Pentax is okay
Too many gadgets as I just wanted quality pictures. Really wanted SLR but none were available. I wouldn't want to use it under water even if it claims to have this feature. I go kayaking and thought if I ever fell overboard that it might be prudent.But why did it get all fog up after a rain (humidity?)? Movie clips and recording are not features that I care for. And adjusting picture quality without downloading is nearly impossible to really see the results. Best to download and fix at that time. You can't record at the same time as taking the picture...so what's the point? Pictures seem to be lighter and I must adjust color and tint to most pictures to reflect what I saw. Expensive camera and a little disappointed.
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Nice camera ...not water tight
We bought this camera and were impressed with both above and below water pictures. However, on our second snorkeling trip the camera would turn itself on and take continuous pictures. We had to take the battery out until the camera dried out. When we returned the camera to Pentax, after just three months, they replied that we "exceeded the waterproof capabilities." So don't take it snorkeling.
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Didn't keep it
This camera is very similiar to the last Pentax that I owned, which stopped working after a trip to the beach. I figured I would try out the waterproof/sandproof variety. The camera worked fine initially, but then refused to link with my computer to download pictures. I'm not sure why. I was most disappointed that there is no lens protector. So I ended up returning the camera within the ten day period allowed by Amazon.
