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Pentax Optio33WR Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio33WR digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio33WR accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio33WR manual and always important Pentax Optio33WR lens which makes the Pentax Optio33WR digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio33WR accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio33WR kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio33WR leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio33WR body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Pentax Optio33WR Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
33WR |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$349.00 |
| Street Price |
$294.84 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-02-16 |
| Date Available |
2003-10-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
plastic |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
208 g
7.3 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
82 x 76 x 31 mm
3.2 x 3.0 x 1.2 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 |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
37 - 104 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.81x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast Detection |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 - 50 cm
0.4 - 20.4 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.9 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Actual-Image Zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
1% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
1% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.6 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
84000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
8.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
4 |
| 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 |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| 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) |
5.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.66ft ( 0.2m ) – 16ft ( 5.0m ); Tele: approx. 0.33ft ( 0.1m ) – 8.9ft ( 2.7m ) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Movie File Format |
Quicktime (MOV) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Unknown |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
1.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.1 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
4.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.1 seconds |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.0 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
313.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alk. / Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Water-resistant. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio33WR review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio33WR 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 Optio33WR digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio33WR 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 Optio33WR Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio33WR rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio33WR accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio33WR wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio33WR, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio33WR camera or Pentax Optio33WR 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 Optio33WR 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 Optio33WR digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio33WR powergrip digital camera.
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