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from South Carolina on 11/27/2010
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
Bought this camera because I wanted a good quality point-and-shoot that I could take anywhere without the worry of water, sand or dust ruining any delicate mechanisms. For two years I had no problems--great quality photos and lots of use. In the last year, however, I have been having sporadic trouble with focus--more often than not pictures will come out blurry. I suspect condensation of some kind under the lens, but the cost of sending the camera back to the company for repairs is beyond prohibitive: it would be cheaper to buy a new camera. I loved it while it lasted, but am sorry to have spent nearly[$] for something that only lasted two years.
from Caracas on 1/21/2008
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
It is ideal to take to the beach and similar places where regular cameras (Non watertight) are not recomended. The lens is OK but never as good as my DSLR's lenses.
from Joplin MO on 9/26/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
Several of the photographs from this camera have been published in catalogs and ad's.
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from Los Angeles, Ca. on 9/26/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
Takes good pictures above the water, and then you can go snorkeling and it takes good pictures of the fish under water. You just take it in. It doesn't need to be put in a case. It is waterproof. We are so glad we have this camera for swimming in Catalina or when on a trip. All around good camera. Very happy with it.
swimming with the fish
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Face to face with a bass
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from San Jose, CA on 9/26/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
I use it mainly when I can't carry my DSLR around. It's a fun little camera to use, especially when at play. It's awesome during the day & when having fun, since I don't have to worry about it getting wet or dirty.
Shooting at night, however, isn't too much fun. It takes a while for the AF to lock on & find the subject at low light. It shoots with too much noise in the photos & the AF usually can't find the subject, even if the subject is lit with a strong light.
Most redeeming quality: it can shoot underwater! How many other point & shoot cameras can do that?
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
The Optio W10 and W20 both had better shutter lag time in low light with flash. I would not recommend the W30 camera for low-no light situations.
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Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
It was great for fishing and kayaking. But one day when I was using it under about a foot of water it stopped working later that day. So I paid close to [$] bucks for 5 months of camera. Get the Olympus underwater camera it is shock proof.
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
I use it frequently for pics while whitewater kayaking, swimming/snorkeling and it does a good job. Lag time is a bit frustrating sometimes however.
I have had no problems so far but be aware that the Pentax warranty does NOT cover water damage so if it does leak you're out of luck.
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from Diamond Bar, CA on 7/10/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
The camera has no moving parts. No lens that telescopes in and out. It is a perfect portable camera. I use it at work and traveling.
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from Lake Tahoe on 6/12/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
My wife and I bought this camera because it is "waterproof." It leaked in two feet of water despite the a protective silicon cover and close adherence to the directions. Pentax is not repairing the unit and it is still under warrenty. On top of having a leaky dead camera, when it did work, the shutter response was so delayed that spontaneous shots were impossible to get. Couple that with difficult controls and you have a terrible piece of equipment. The worst electronics we have ever bought.
from Waynesboro, VA on 5/19/2007
Comments about Pentax Pentax Optio W30 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD Display:
This was purchased as a gift for someone else. They have found it easy to use and fun! I'm probably going to buy another one for my wife to replace her current camera.