| Pentax Optio W60 Waterproof 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom (Ocean Blue) | 
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| List Price: $299.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 46 reviews)
Sales Rank: 125
Category: Photography
Publisher: Pentax
Studio: Pentax
Brand: Pentax
Label: Pentax
Color: Ocean Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 25
Minimum Focal Length: 5
Maximum Resolution: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 2.2 x 1
MPN: B0019V2CW8
Model: B0019V2CW8
UPC: 027075144040
EAN: 0027075144040
ASIN: B0019V2CR8
Release Date: July 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 41 more reviews...
 Pentax Water Prof Camera January 7, 2009
A nice camera only one flaw. Taking outdoor picture in bright sunlight is difficult can't see the person or thing when tryng to take a picture. Too much light on the screen to see clearly. A great indoors camera!
 camera purchase January 6, 2009
I ordered this camera on 12/5/2008, it is now 1/5/2009 and I STILL do not have the camera. I have no idea if this is a good product but i can tell you the delivery stinks and it will be returned if i "actually" do receive the camera.
Awesome camera...there's nothing it can't do! January 6, 2009
What a great product...it takes great pix above water and below. Everyone who complains about this camera get over it. This is not a $1000 SLR camera it is a point and shoot! As far as PAS cameras go it is amazing. Can't wait to take it skiing!!!
 Single use camera good for water not for general use January 5, 2009
Having owned a previous Pentax water camera I had high hopes for this very high priced and high feature new edition. My old Pentax was only a 2 MP camera but had a more rugged body and actually took good overall pictures. To bad after 4 years it finally died. After searching and comparing I decided to go again with Pentax. Those who have said that it is only average or below average for general pictures are correct; so, please take those opinions seriously. I don't know if the Olympus 1030w or 1050w are any better for picture quality, but this cameras standard use of sd card and internal lens use made me choose this camera. While not a professional, I have considerable experience with film and digital camera's and picture taking. I would recommend this camera if you had special outdoor needs, snorkeling, pool, or in the wet outdoors. It is nice not to have to worry about the camera. I tested this camera for 3 months and will be keeping it. However, I will be buying an all purpose camera (less than $200) for general use hoping to get better pictures. I wonder if the Olympus 1030w is a better camera still?
I bought from Amazon; the service was very good and would recommend buying a camera this way. However, if you think you may not like this camera or are unsure, then buy local with a good return policy.
pro: good water pictures which you would expect. Battery life is terrible but at least it is rechargeable. You will need to buy at least 1 replacement if not 2. Simple to use, but to use more advance features need to read the manual.
con: low light situations even with flash very poor pictures; grainy and noisy. Major, not minor, light distortion at the 28 mm setting if any light comes in from the side. Yes, I can use the 35 mm setting, and do, but why should I have to for a camera that cost $300. Does not handle non standard light situations very well. I use software post picture to correct lots of the color distortions. Someone recently took pictures at a party that I took pictures at. They had an inexpensive Kodak and I took pictures with this; theirs are much better for color saturation.
Suggest you buy one of the specials or kits that comes with a charger and at least 1 spare battery. Also, I bought a neoprene clear cover which is needed to protect the camera, it is all metal and not as rugged as the Olympus or the old ones. But, this is not a problem, I would recommend it with all camera's today. 2 or 4 gig non special SD card should be sufficient.
Good luck and hope this and the other opinions help you decide
Single purpose camera January 3, 2009
Purchased this hoping it would be a good 'multi-purpose' camera for the beach, boating and casual snaps. The picture quality is much lower than other 'point and shoots' at this price range. I am still keeping the camera for water/beach use, but ended up getting a Canon SD790 as a general purpose camera.
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