Pentax Optio W60 waterproof camera gets reviewed

August 15th, 2008 by

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When it comes to choosing a waterproof digital camera, there’s obviously one feature that matters above all others and, according to Trusted Reviews, Pentax’s Optio W60 passes that test without any difficulty. What’s more, it’s also apparently reasonably rugged, and it takes some decent pictures for good measure. While you can expect the usual noise problems at the highest ISO settings (including a nearly useless ISO 6400), the W60 looks to actually perform decent enough up to ISO 800, which is more than you can say for some cameras. On the downside, the site found that the camera suffered from some “particularly bad barrel distortion” at wide angle settings, and it proved to be a bit more sluggish than the norm, which appears to be at least partly due to the camera’s autofocus system. Still, if resistance to the elements is your top priority, it looks like this one will get the job done.

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Pentax kicks out the waterproof Optio W60

May 22nd, 2008 by

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Pentax has been cranking out waterproof Optio point-and-shoots for a while now, and the company’s latest, the W60, doesn’t really break from the company’s successful basic formula. The 10 megapixel shooter packs a 2.5-inch LCD, 5x optical zoom that doesn’t ever extend out from the main camera body, 720p movie mode, ISO 6400 sensitivity and face, smile, and blink detection. Oh, and it works in depths up to 13 feet in temperatures of just 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and is JIS Class 5 certified against dust and sand. You know, just in case. Should be out in July for $329 in both blue and silver.

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