Pentax Optio330GS Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio330GS digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio330GS accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio330GS manual and always important Pentax Optio330GS lens which makes the Pentax Optio330GS digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio330GS accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio330GS kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio330GS leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio330GS body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax Optio330GS Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number 330GS
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Street Price $179.24
Price Update Date 2005-02-16
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 230 g
8.0 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 104 x 64 x 42 mm
4.1 x 2.5 x 1.7 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.34
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio No
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 1x - 2.7x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL Contrast Detect
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 10 - 50 cm
4.1 - 20.4 in
Min Aperture f/5.0
Max Aperture f/2.6
Aperture Range Description f/2.6 - f/5.0
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Actual-Image Zoom
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.6
Max Playback Zoom 12.00
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 6
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual setting
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 4
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1500
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted, metering, Spot metering
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Flash Internal Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off (red-eye reduction available)
Flash Range Description Wide: approx. 0.2m - 5.0m (0.66 ft. - 16 ft.); Tele: approx. 0.1m - 2.7m (0.33 ft. - 8.9 ft.)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format AVI (MotionJPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software ACDSee
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Movie Sec @ Max Res 30
Movie Sec @ Min Res 30
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio330GS review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio330GS 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 Optio330GS digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio330GS 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 Optio330GS Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio330GS rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio330GS accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio330GS wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio330GS, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio330GS camera or Pentax Optio330GS 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 Optio330GS 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 Optio330GS digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio330GS powergrip digital camera.

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