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Pentax have just announced a new amphibious 5.0 megapixel digital camera - the Pentax Optio WP. The OptioWP has a 5 megapixel sensor, 3x Optical zoom and will capture images both on land and under water to a depth of up to 5 feet. It comes with a large 2.0 inch LCD screen and 10 megabytes of intermal memory. The Optio WP has the ability to shoot video in JPEG format at up to 30 frames per second.
Buy the “Pentax Optio WP 5MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom”
Digital Camera Info has a first impression review of the Pentax OptioWP digital camera and writes - 'Overall, the Pentax OptioWP is ideal company for an all-weather vacation. The compact, durable shell is solid enough to sustain skiing accidents and heavy snowfall. It is waterproofed and pressurized to submerge in up to 5 feet of water, capable of surviving snow, sleet, or rain. This camera is perfect for the adventurous vacationer that travels in many environments and attempts everything from snorkeling to sky-diving. This 5-megapixel point-and-shoot has a sleek design and many functional applications.'
Pocket Lint reviews the Pentax Optio WP and writes - 'Overall, the Pentax Optio WP is the perfect all rounder. Light, small. Impeccably well dressed, yet hard as nails and a resilient as a cockroach at ground zero. In camera terms this is the sort of camera that photographers should keep tucked in their sock, a ‘back-up’ as they would say on NYPD Blue- well they said it when the show was still on, anyway.'
Trusted Reviews has a review of the Pentax Optio WP and writes - 'Quite simply the Optio WP is one of only a handful of fully waterproof digital cameras currently on the market. It spares you the added expense of a separate waterproof housing and in terms of image quality it gives many “normal” compacts a run for their money, while blowing disposable underwater cameras clean out of the water. There are several niggles, but these are off-set by its ‘go anywhere’ practicality.'
Lets Go Digital reviews the Pentax Optio WP Digital Camera and writes - 'The Pentax Optio WP is a nice camera with some efficient features. The Pentax WP is a fast camera to work with and it's an 'easy to carry around' camera. The image quality could be improved a little and a somewhat larger battery wouldn't hurt either. But the greatest fun of the Pentax Optio WP is the fact that it is waterproof. And I mean, really waterproof, you can take it with you when swimming, even underwater. There is a lot to discover there! Most certainly the Pentax Optio WP is a very attractive camera for the holiday photographer, you just take it with you wherever you go. Still outside of the summer season the Optio WP will keep on pleasing you.'
Imaging Resource reviews the Pentax Optio WP Digital Camera and writes - 'Pentax's Optio WP's sturdy plastic body and waterproof seals give peace of mind when travelling, letting users take the camera along regardless of weather or your planned activities. Its fully automatic exposure control performs reasonably well in a wide variety of conditions, although the camera does tend to underexpose significantly. For more difficult shooting conditions, an unusually wide range of preset "Scene" modes extend the camera's capabilities nicely, so long as you manage to find those hidden by an occasionally obtuse interface. The 5.0-megapixel CCD captures high resolution images, with plenty of detail to make good-looking 11x17 prints. DPOF and PictBridge compatibility, plus a good selection of pre- and post-capture tools such as Red-Eye correction, color filters, brightness filter, and more make the Optio WP an excellent choice for users looking to make prints straight from the camera or flash card.'
Learn more about the Pentax OptioWP from the following Pentax Press Release.
Pentax Press Release
AMPHIBIOUS PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA TO LAND IN LAS VEGAS:
Stylish OptioWP Launches At CES 2005
Golden, CO. (January 4, 2005)…The leader in waterproof digital, PENTAX Imaging Company has outdone itself with the introduction of the amphibious OptioWP digital camera. With a sleek, elegant exterior, 5.0 megapixels and a 3X zoom, the PENTAX OptioWP captures high quality images both on land and underwater.* The OptioWP is the perfect digital camera for active people who snorkel, ski, sail, surf, participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
* The OptioWP captures high quality images up to five feet underwater without an additional underwater housing unit.
Well-known for delivering tiny digital, PENTAX keeps the OptioWP dimensions to a mere 4x2x0.9 inches and only 4.2 ounces.* Despite the diminutive size, the OptioWP features a generous 2.0 inch low reflection LCD, 10MB built-in memory, quick start-up, an ultra fast nine point autofocus, and it captures movies at 30 frames per second in JPEG format. *Without battery and memory card.
How does the OptioWP outdo other water resistant digital cameras in the marketplace? The design of the new OptioWP is not only stylish, it's innovative. Every seam in the camera is protected with rubber sealant and an interlocking design to resist the enemies of all electronics including dust, pressure and moisture. Inside, a powerful internal 3X optical zoom captures images as close as 0.36 inches without ever protruding from the camera body. A special watertight locking mechanism fully secures the camera's rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and SD memory card slot.
These technological design advances help qualify the PENTAX OptioWP as the first 5.0 megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera with a JIS Class 8 water resistant rating.
“Our latest camera blends digital elegance into outdoor lifestyles,” said Michelle Martin, Public Relations Coordinator. “The beautiful, high quality PENTAX OptioWP appeals to anyone who wants a powerful digital camera they will be proud to use everywhere.”
The PENTAX OptioWP will ship to major camera retailers in March 2005 for less than four hundred U.S. dollars.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of digital and film cameras, sport optics, lenses, mobile printers, scanners and internet cameras. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PENTAX Corporation of Japan.
Posted by Darren in our Pentax category on January 05, 2005