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Pentax Optio WS80 10MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Internal Optical Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Black and Orange)
 
Manufacturer: Pentax
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List Price: $219.95
Sale Price: $124.95
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Product Description
The water and dustproof Optio WS80 is a perfect choice for families, travel, and outdoor activities. 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 Optio WS80 has a large 2.7 inch LCD with 230,000 dot resolution for easy composition. Capture images up to five feet underwater or shoot HD video up to 720p at a full-speed 30 frames per second. Available in bold, fun colors, the WS80 features Fast Face Detection, Smile Capture, Shake Reduction, and an Auto Picture for more beautiful images in any setting.

Product Details
  • 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)

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Customer Reviews
Great Beach Camera!
 
Review Date: October 5, 2009
Reviewer: Charles Confar, Ohio
Easy to use water proof camera you'll want to take to any water activity. All functions are simple and user friendly. The large picture viewing screen is extra good for older eyes with no glasses. You will not find better for the money. Old NC surfer.
Great Little Camera
 
Review Date: November 9, 2009
Reviewer: John Gello, Texas, USA
Since I just started using the camera, I have not yet utilized it to its fullest capacity, but so far I am very pleased. I like the fact that the camera is water proof 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, this camera is much easier to use and produces very sharp photos. For a little over $200, very well worth the price!

JC
Not bad for the Price
 
Review Date: November 23, 2009
Reviewer: Mike W, New Jersey
I've had this camera a couple weeks and I finally got outside to take some pictures. Overall, for the price of the camera it takes OK pictures. If I wanted great quality pictures I would have bought a more expensive waterproof camera. I did however, buy this camera because it is waterproof. I did not buy it for the intent of snorkling but it will be exposed at some point to rapids, snow, and rain. After these entounters and no problems I will gladly raise this review to a five.

Camera is very easy to use. Takes nice pictures although on some pictures it looks a little blury in the background. When the shutter is pressed I experienced no delay even indoors. It was very easy to download pics to computer.

Overall, I would recommend this camera to anyone that wants a nice easy to use waterproof camera and is not to fussy about perfect pictures everytime. Camera is a good value at $169 w/free shipping. I'll update as I use this under different conditions.
waterproof camera for surf shots
 
Review Date: October 3, 2009
Reviewer: M. Wagstaff, CA
So far so good.. A bit of lag time when I take a photo... Can't see the screen in bright light which is a bit of a pain in the water...would be better with an optical viewfinder, but then it would be bigger.. Still, I have managed to point and shoot and get some nice shots.. Fits in the neck of my wetsuit..Not bad for the price..
Great little camera, but needs to be "Waterproof"
 
Review Date: November 20, 2009
Reviewer: Startrain, Philadelphia suburbs, PA
I ordered this camera to use during water activties on a caribbean cruise. I used it the weekend before on dry land and thought it did a great job - especially shooting "Wide screen" video.

We left for our cruise and took the Pentax on our first beach day. Used it snorkeling (note I stay on the surface and never dive down so the camera would never be more than 3 feet submerged) and took fabulous underwater photos and video. I was very pleased.

When we returned to our cabin, some hours after leaving the water, I took out the battery and put it in the charger and also downloaded the photos & video into my computer. Next morning, however, I took the battery out of the charger and noticed the contacts were all corroded. Looked inside the camera and the same thing.

I managed to get it working and it took photos one more day. Drained the battery during another water-filled day. I could never get the battery to charge again. Sadly, I had no waterproof camera to use during the two remaining water fun days.

Returned the camera to Amazon and will be shopping for something similar but more "Waterproof!"
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