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Pentax Optio W10 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio W10 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio W10 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio W10 manual and always important Pentax Optio W10 lens which makes the Pentax Optio W10 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio W10 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio W10 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio W10 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio W10 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Pentax Optio W10 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
W10 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Retail Price |
$299.95 |
| Street Price |
$272.02 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-21 |
| Date Available |
2006-03-01 |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Weight |
155 g
5.4 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
107 x 55 x 23 mm
4.2 x 2.2 x 0.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2816x2112, 2560x1920, 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 1600x1200 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
6.18 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.5" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 114 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
9-point Contrast Detection |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.2500 |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 - 60 cm
0.4 - 24.5 in |
| Min Macro Area |
17 x 13 mm
0.7 x 0.5 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/3.3 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
No |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
115000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
8.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
64, 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
TTL multi-segment |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction, Soft flash |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.6 |
| Flash Range Description |
ISO Auto: Wide: 0.66 ft - 12 ft (0.2m - 3.6m); 1.64 ft - 9.8 ft (0.5m - 3m) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
10.5 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif 2.2) |
| Movie File Format |
MOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Software S-SW48 (CD ROM) |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
2.9 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
0.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.3 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
4.0 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.5 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.7 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
6 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.1 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
30.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
843.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary D-LI8 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio W10 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio W10 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax Optio W10 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio W10 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Pentax Optio W10 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio W10 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio W10 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio W10 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio W10, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio W10 camera or Pentax Optio W10 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Pentax Optio W10 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax Optio W10 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio W10 powergrip digital camera.
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