Product Features and Technical Details Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera
Product Features
- 10.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
- Waterproof performance allows underwater photography up to five feet
- 5x optical zoom; Intelligent Zoom function extends the zoom range up to approximately 28.5x
- Widescreen HD movie recording at 30fps
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Pentax
- Model: WS80 White & Purple
- Optical Sensor Resolution: 10 MP
- Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
- Optical zoom: 5 x
- Maximum Aperture Range: F/3.8-4.7
- Minimum focal length: 6.2 millimeters
- Maximum focal length: 31 millimeters
- Lens Type: Zoom lens
- Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.3"
- Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
- Display Size: 2.7 inches
- Light Sensitivity: ISO auto, ISO 64-6400
- Image types: JPEG
- Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
- Exposure Control Type: Candle, Night scene with portrait, Frame composition, Kids, Natural skin tone, Landscape, Portrait mode, Half-length portrait, Digital wide, Party/indoor, Surf & snow, Pet, Natural green, Food, Fireworks, Flower, Night scene, Underwater, Sports mode
- Viewfinder Type: None
- Width: 3.6 inches
- Depth: 0.9 inches
- Height: 2.4 inches
- Weight: 3.7 Ounces
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches ; 4.5 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- ASIN: B002KE48ES
- Item model number: WS80 White & Purple
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon.com Sales Rank: #85 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
- Date first available at Amazon.com: August 4, 2009
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera is a perfect choice for travel, outdoor activities and families. Featuring a 10-megapixel CCD and a 5x internal optical zoom housed in a slim, palm-sized body that is less than an inch thick, the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera has a large 2.7-inch LCD with 230,000 dot resolution for easy composition. With waterproof construction that can withstand depths up to five feet (1.5 meters), the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera captures underwater photos and video including high resolution, widescreen, HD video up to 720p at a full-speed 30 frames per second.
Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera Highlights
Exceptional waterproof performance for underwater shooting and adventure
The palm-sized Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera assures reliable waterproof performance that allows underwater photography up to five feet for up two hours (JIS Class 8 standard). The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera also features the Pentax-exclusive, highly water-repellent SP (Super Protect) coating on the protective glass panel that covers the zoom lens. As a result, the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera may be rinsed clean with fresh water if it becomes covered with dirt or sand. Coupled with remarkable dustproof capabilities equivalent to JIS Class 6, the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera may be used without worry in many different situations where water or dirt is a major concern.
High-quality images delivered by 10.0 effective megapixels
Combining 10.0 effective megapixels with the Pentax-developed imaging engine and high-performance Pentax zoom lens, the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera produces brilliant, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge sharpness even when images are enlarged.
High-performance optical 5x zoom lens
The slim, palm-sized Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera features an optical 5x zoom lens covering focal lengths from 35mm to 175mm in the 35mm format. The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera offers an Intelligent Zoom function that extends the zoom range up to approximately 28.5x for even tighter zooming in on the subject.
High-quality, widescreen, HD movie recording
The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera captures beautiful, flawless HD movie clips at 16:9 aspect ratio (1280 x 720 pixels)* at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. The camera also comes equipped with advanced, user-friendly features designed to facilitate movie recording: the Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, which automatically compensates for camera shake during movie shooting; and the Underwater Movie mode, which automatically optimizes color settings for underwater movie shooting.
*When the Optio WS80’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output as normal image-size data. If the user wishes to play back movie clips at high-definition-TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels), the data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback.
High-speed Face Detection, with a range of user-friendly features
The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera’s advanced Face Detection AF & AE function captures 32 faces in sharp focus and perfect exposure in a mere 0.03 seconds. It also accurately detects a subject facing the camera at an angle or with a tilted head. The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera offers other user-friendly features, including:
- A Smile Capture mode automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile.
- A Blink Detection function warns the photographer when a subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release.
- A Small Face filter helps reduce a subject’s face so that it appears smaller in proportion to the body to produce more flattering well-balanced portraits.
Triple anti-shake protection to prevent different types of camera shake
- Pixel Track SR mode : When recording still images, the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera’s Pixel Track SR (Shake Reduction) mode effectively compensates for camera shake by processing affected images.
- High-Sensitivity SR mode*: When it detects low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting, the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera automatically raises its sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed. This effectively minimizes the adverse effects of camera shake and subject motion blur under poor lighting conditions.
- Movie SR mode**: During movie recording, the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera prevents blurry images by effectively minimizing annoying camera shake.
* When the High-Sensitivity SR mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed to 5M (2592 x 1944 pixels).
** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.
Large 2.7-inch LCD monitor for effortless image viewing
The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera features a large 2.7-inch extra bright color LCD monitor so photographers may view on-screen images, menus and mode-settings with ease while shooting and during playback.
Additional Features
- Interval shooting mode, convenient for fixed-point observation of starry skies, flowers and plants
- High-speed 9 point AF system, with Auto-Tracking function, to maintain constant focus on a moving subject
- Auto Picture mode automatically selects one of eight shooting modes for the optimum results in a wide variety of shooting conditions
- A variety of digital filters including Toy Camera and Retro to add distinctive visual effects to recorded images
- Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera Dynamic Range adjustment prevents overexposed and underexposed areas in images
- Digital Wide function creates a panoramic, extra-wide-angle image (equivalent to an image taken with an approx. 25.4mm lens in 35mm format) from two images
- Digital Panorama mode creates a single panoramic picture from as many as three images
- Style Watch function displays the time with pushbutton operation, even when the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera’s power is turned off
- Image recovery function recovers accidentally erased images
- Frame composite function (with 90 frames stored in the camera) shoots or composes images with decorative photo frames
Review by John Gello:
Since I just started using the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera, I have not yet utilized it to its fullest capacity, but so far I am very pleased. I like the fact that the Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera is waterproof so I do not have to worry about using it around water. Also, I like the feature that the zoom lens is encased so the lens does not constantly extend then compact every time you turn it on/off. The 5X optical lens is very sharp and even the digital zoom is quite sharp. Although the manual is thicker than the camera, it comes with a quick guide to let you start taking pictures quickly. I can always read the manual on an as-need basis if necessary.
I have owned a Pentax camera before (Optio S sub-compact)and really liked it also. However, Pentax Optio WS80 10MP – Waterproof Digital Camera is much easier to use and produces very sharp photos. For a little over $200, very well worth the price!
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