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 Pentax Optio 30 Digital Camera
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Pentax Optio 30

 
Description: Model ID 18136 / Pentax Optio 30 - Digital camera - 3.2 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SD / Feeling a little daunted by ... more
Pentax Optio 30 ... digital? Help is on the way inside Pentax Optio 30 digital camera. This Pentax camera is designed for newcomers with little or no digital photography experience making it a perfect answer for a growing demand for quality, easy-to-use digital.

In addition to 3.2 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, and the signature, compact dimensions of the Pentax digital brand, the Optio 30 sports a simple, but revolutionary, menu prompt that provides helpful, tutorial messages about frequently used digital camera functions. With a simple touch, this feature will guide new, and old, hands through the camera's array of digital features. Expertise is the last thing you need to go digital with Pentax - just turn on the Optio 30 and shoot!

The Pentax Optio 30 makes digital easy and fun! Equipped with PictBridge, a direct-print standard released by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA), the Optio 30 connects directly to your printer so you may print images without a personal computer! You also may record a favorite shot on the start-up screen and select customized wallpaper choices for the menu screen on the ample 1.6 inch LCD monitor. In addition to a variety of conventional picture modes (Landscape, Nightscene, Nightscene Portrait, Portrait, Surf and Snow, Flower), the innovative Optio 30 virtual mode dial features new lifestyle-oriented modes including Pet, Party, and Food.

But, help doesn't stop there. The Optio 30 sports a round-edge design that offers an easy-to-hold, steady grip, and the camera permits you to customize a wide range of camera settings so you may select how you use the camera features as your digital confidence grows. With 16MB of built-in memory, the Optio 30 is always ready for a shot even if you leave your larger memory media behind!

Newest Review: ... do not have to worry about recharging it when your out and about. The PENTAX Optio 30 makes digital easy and fun. Equipped ... more

 ... with PictBridge technology, a new direct-print standard released by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA), the Optio30 connects directly to your printer so you may print images without a personal computer. You can also record a favorite shot on the start-up screen and select customized wallpaper choices for the menu screen on the ample 1.6 inch LCD monitor. In addition to a variety of conventional picture modes (Landscape, Nightscene, Nightscene Portrait, Portrait, Surf and Snow, Flower), the Optio 30 feat...more

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yana_preity
Premium Review Pentax Optio 30: pentax optio 30 review (153 words)
by - written on 13/02/06 (Somewhat useful, 114 readings)
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The Pentax Optio 30 digital camera is great for beginners, as all you need to do is point and click. All the menus are simple and easy to navigate. It takes AA batteries, so you do not have to worry about recharging it when your out and about. The PENTAX Optio 30 makes digital easy and fun. Equipped with PictBridge technology, a new direct-print standard released by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA), the Optio30 connects directly to your printer so you may print images without a personal computer. You can also record a favorite shot on the start-up screen and select customized wallpaper choices for the menu screen on the ample 1.6 inch LCD ...  Read the complete review

jsrennie
Premium Review Keepin up wit the times (954 words)
by - written on 17/02/05 (Very useful, 215 readings)
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I was never going to take the decisoin lightly of what digital camera to buy, so I had to make sure that I got a camera that was tres inexpensive but also covered not just all of the basics but also more of the technical stuff. To help me choose my camera I bought which digital camera magazine, which is very handy in helping you choose which digital camera you purchase....see what they have done there very clever! I looked in my relevant price range (upto £150) and came accross the pentax optio 30. A camera that was the star (magazines favourite) of the price range and seemed to compare extremely favourably with other cameras in the same price ...  Read the complete review

 
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Processing/Quality:  75% Reliability:  75%
Ease of use:  100% Features:  75%
Picture quality:  75%
 

Technical Details for Pentax Optio 30

Product DescriptionPentax Optio 30 - digital camera
Product TypeDigital camera
Dimensions (WxDxH)9.4 cm x 3.6 cm x 6.2 cm
Weight0.1 kg
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card
Integrated Memory16 MB
Sensor Resolution3.2 Megapixel
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Lens System3 x zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - f/2.9-5.0
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Min Focus Range50 cm
Digital Zoom4 x
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
MicrophoneNone
ViewfinderOptical - real-image zoom
DisplayLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.6" - colour
Supported Battery2 x AA

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