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Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display image

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Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display

More information for the Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to keep clean(4), Easy to setup(5), Large clear LCD(4), Short lag time(3), Simple controls(5)

Best Uses:

Art(3), Documentary(3), Fun(5), Travel(6)

Describe Yourself:

Casual user(3), Professional(3)

Lots of wihiz and plenty of Bang

By RickyBrownEyes

from Arvada, Colorado on 9/4/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD

Cons:

Long Lag Time

Best Uses:

Travel

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

For image quality is hard to beat the SLR's, but quick travel photos this camera is great. I love it.

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Lizzie

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Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

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Superior quality, competitive price.

By Shutterbug Mark

from Los Angeles, CA on 8/24/2008

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Great Price, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction, User friendly

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Point and shoot, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

No cons here. I cannot find a better quality camera for the price. Sharp images and video. Reasonable amount of preset settings for exposures.

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Malcolm resting

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Nice Try But Missed the Mark

By MWC Photo

from Phoenix, AZ on 1/22/2008

Cons:

Long Lag Time, Poor Operation in Low Light

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

We found this product lacking necessary speed for even the most normal uses, with a long delay there is lots of camera movement. Not as fun as we had hoped.

great little camera

By Chris

from Santa Rosa, CA on 1/21/2008

Pros:

Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Cons:

Hard to see in bright sun

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

I love the size of it and the workmanship. I can carry it easily in my purse or pocket. It does everything I want it to do. I was a wonderful gift at Christmas.

Major evolution from my old Optio 'S'

By LA Tony

from Los Angeles on 9/26/2007

Pros:

Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction

Cons:

Poor Operation in Low Light

Best Uses:

Documentary, Fun

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

I do miss the viewfinder on my old Optio S. On the A30, in bright sunlight I find the LCD difficult to use.

Pentax Optio A30

By Tim-E

from Garden City, Michigan on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Face Focus up to 9, GREAT Red Eye Reduction, Pro Pictures, Remote Sensor, Strong Construction

Cons:

Transition in light level

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Not Pro but not Amature

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

This camera is great. If your looking for something to get fine details... grab this 10 Mega pixel camera while you can. It simply is great. Not the best which is why I rated a 4, but it is amazing. Better than what I thought it would be.

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This is the Flower Mode which focuses on anything.

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Cedar Point Marina. July 4, 2007.

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LOVE THIS CAMERA

By DEBANN from SUMRALL, MS on 8/31/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:

LOVE THIS CAMERA. WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WANTING ALL THE FEATURES AND EASE OF USE TOO. GREAT PHOTOS. MY DAUGHTER HAS TAKEN SOME PHOTOS THAT RIVAL THE PROS.

Customer Reviews about the Pentax Optio A30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 10 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display at Adorama