Pentax Optio30 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio30 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio30 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio30 manual and always important Pentax Optio30 lens which makes the Pentax Optio30 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio30 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio30 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio30 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio30 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax Optio30 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number 30
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $200.00
Street Price $179.24
Price Update Date 2005-02-16
Date Available 2004-04-30
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Tripod Mount Material Unknown
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 180 g
6.3 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 94 x 62 x 36 mm
3.7 x 2.4 x 1.4 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.34
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Movie Audio No
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 5-point contrast detect
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 2 - 60 cm
0.8 - 24.5 in
Max Aperture f/2.9
Aperture Range Description f/2.9 (wide) / f/5.0 (tele) - ???
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Actual Image zoom
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.6
LCD Resolution (pixels) 85000
Max Playback Zoom 8.00
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 2
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot meter
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Flash-Off, Flash-On, Auto + red-eye reduction, Flash-On + red-eye reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 2.9
Flash Range Description 0.65 - 9.51ft (0.2 – 2.9m) (wide); 1.65 - 5.58ft (0.5 – 1.7m) (tele)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Other Memory Types 16MB built-in
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (Open DML MotionJPEG)
Connectivity Video Out No
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Unknown
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types Alkaline or NiMH (AA), Lithium (CR-V3)

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio30 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio30 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 Optio30 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio30 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 Optio30 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio30 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio30 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio30 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio30, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio30 camera or Pentax Optio30 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 Optio30 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 Optio30 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio30 powergrip digital camera.

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