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Excellent waterproof performance.
The compact Pentax Optio W20 digital camera offers superb waterproof photography, including a slim, flat body design. The Optio W20 is capable of underwater photography without requiring a waterproof case or other accessories. Its waterproof design meets the JIS Class 8 waterproof standard, enabling it to withstand up to 30 minutes of continuous operation at an underwater depth of up to five feet. In addition, the Optio W20 features a new Blur Reduction High ISO mode that selects ISO up to 1600, and an upgrade to 7.0 effective megapixels to offer improved image quality in a fun, easy-to-handle package.
- JIS Class 8 Waterproof and Class 5 Dustproof performance allows underwater photography and video. Rinse away sand and dirt with ease.
- 7.0 megapixel CCD and 3X Pentax optical zoom lens offer excellent image quality from 0.36 inch macro shots to expansive landscapes.
- 115,000 pixel 2.5 inch low reflection LCD monitor remains easy to view, even on sunny days. Power saving mode extends battery life.
- High performance 0.6 second start-up and 0.05 second shutter lag make getting the action shots effortless.
- Ultra-fast 9-Point Autofocus features Tracking AF. Portrait mode combines Face priority AF with Face priority auto-exposure for perfect results.
- High-quality extended movie captures QuickTime motion JPEG (640 x 480) at 30fps with anti-shake and a range of built-in editing functions.
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from goose creek,sc on 12/28/2006
Comments about Pentax Optio W20 Waterproof Digital Camera - 2.5'' LCD:
I absolutley love it! I am outdoors as much as possible. When I'm fishing I don't worry about dropping it in the water, getting it muddy because I can just rinse it off. small enough to carry in your pocket. Very detailed pictures, clear. The only thing I have a hard time with is at night, you can't see the screen but when you take a picture the flash goes and when the picture pops up, it's really good! I think this is the perfect camera for someone who loves the outdoors and snapping alot of pictures of their family. A scrapbookers delight! ^_^