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Pentax Optio S30 Digital Camera [3MP 3x Optical]
 
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Pentax Optio S30 Digital Camera [3MP 3x Optical]

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4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews) More about this product

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Technical Details

  • 3x Optical zoom with 'sliding lens system'
  • 3.2M pixel camera
  • 9 position mode dial
  • 10 PICT modes
  • 1.6" TFT LCD Screen
  • Metal body
  • PictBridge compatible
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 8.9 x 5.8 cm ; 1.2 Kg
  • Boxed-product Weight: 908 g
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  • Item model number: S30
  • ASIN: B0001VJ86U
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 1 Jan 2001
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 40,428 in Electronics & Photo (See Bestsellers in Electronics & Photo)

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Product Description

Manufacturer's Description
Latest digital technology - for each and every application

The Optio S30 is the ideal all-round digital camera for anyone for whom versatility, seductive design, perfect ergonomics and simple operation are of equal importance. The Optio S30 with 3.2 megapixels offers the perfect resolution for stingingly sharp prints up to 13 x 18cm. The Optio S30 lies extremely well in the hand and is captivating with its slim, responsive aluminium housing. It utilises a highly efficient 3x zoom lens with 2 double-sided aspherical lens elements and features PENTAX's exclusive super-multi-coating. Brilliant photographic results with superb colour accuracy are without question - even in this tiny wonder. And it is all made possible through the unique design of PENTAX's space saving "Sliding Lens System".

A too-small camera body can be an annoyance if miniaturisation impairs operability. Not so with the Optio S30. Particularly remarkable on this ultra-compact model is a very generously dimensioned shutter release button and Mode Dial located on the top where the 9 different photographic mode options can be selected. It couldn't be any clearer. The concept continues in the menu guide. All features can be found and accessed quickly and simply. Among them are 8 Picture Mode programs including the new Text Mode for photographing documents and the Marine Mode, which provides for outstanding underwater photographs when the camera is used with the optionally available underwater housing. Large TFT LCD Display for an absolute view whether before, during or after recording: the sharp TFT LCD Display provides for a total view. After recording you get an immediate display for a fast evaluation. And if you need to see more detail then you can magnify the image up to 16 times. Or you can view 9 images at a time to quickly evaluate your combined work. You can even do a bit of work right on the screen and save the changes. Details that leave nothing to desire from the various functions that the camera makes automatically to the individual user's selection of sharpness, saturation, and contrast: the most diverse options are open. The 5-Point Autofocus is switchable to Spot Focus providing for best-possible focus accuracy in difficult situations. Ten digital filters, a macro mode for detailed photographs as near as 6cm away, the individualising of different functions as set by the user, the optionally available remote control as well as a protection function that guards against the inadvertent deletion of specified images round out the features - leaving you nothing more to desire in a digital camera.

Box Contents

  • Optio S30 camera
  • Software (CD-ROM) S-SW16
  • Battery 2x AA Nickel Manganese ZR6
  • Strap O-ST20
  • AV cable I-AVC7(B)
  • USB Cable I-USB7

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    4.2 out of 5 stars (21 customer reviews)
     
     
     
     
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    263 of 267 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little camera but a bit slow, 23 Nov 2004
    I bought the Pentax Optio S30 because I wanted a compact camera that would fit in my pocket and would be easy to carry around, and it certainly fulfils that requirement- its very slim-lined and portable. Other features I particularly like about this camera are the fact that it takes ordinary AA batteries rather than the Li-ion ones, so it's much cheaper to power, and if you are ever stuck in a situation on the move, where your rechargable batteries have run out but there's an important photo opportunity coming up, you can just nip to the nearest shop and get some regular ones. It also has some very nifty, although not strictly necessary, 'fun' modes, such as black and white filter, panorama assist, super macro and many others. However, I have found that it is very slow at actually taking photos- there's a big time delay between pressing the button and actually taking the photo- almost 2 seconds I'd say, which is a big annoyance, especially if you're trying to take a photo of something that's moving. I have found a way around this though- if you set it to manual focus it takes the photo almost instantly, but of course with that there's the added problem of having to fiddle around with the focus before taking the photo and having a greater chance that it'll be blurred. So, my conclusion is, this is a great camera if you want something that's easy to use and easy to carry around, and if you'll be mainly photographing landscapes, people, flowers- things that don't move much. But if you're thinking of taking a lot of action shots, go for something else.
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    125 of 128 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality at its best, 30 Nov 2004
    By JOHN E CARROLL (Wigan United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
    For £99 I now have a really good camera that is packed with useful features. Take time out to read the instructions and you will get the best out of it. I cant believe I have a 3.2 megapixal camera with a 3 x zoom lens for such a good price. It is smaller than a pack of 20 cigs but feels substantial in the hand. A nice big shutter release button makes it easy to use. I used the video setting last night and the quality was good enough and it has sound! It does have built in memory but I also bought a ByteStor (secure Digital) 256MB card for about £16 and a couple of sets of good rechargable batteries.
    To sum up, exceptional value, quality finish, easy to use and slips easily into the pocket.
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    14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars S30 - Great Digital Camera, 29 Dec 2004
    Well, where do I start. This camera is great for someone who just takes holiday photos or just day to day pictures out and about. I bought this after my other Pentax was stolen. 3 Years ago it cost me £400 to buy a Pentax camera, now only £99! Plus amazon also gave me a free camera case, which was very nice of them! This camera fully deserves the 5 stars that i have given it. With its movie mode, with sound it excels other cameras in its class! A Great Buy for Anyone!!!
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow
    This is a good camera, which produces good shots, but it is outdated. You can get a camera which is tice as good for the same price. Read more
    Published on 23 May 2007 by Chloe

    4.0 out of 5 stars moments of brilliance
    I've had this camera for two years and I'm now ready to move on. It was a gift from my dad - and I've been using it pretty regularly.

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    Published on 22 Jul 2006 by London looks

    4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant buy!
    Unlike the review below, I bought my optio S30 2 years ago and I have now replaced it with a camera with higher pixels for my A levels. Read more
    Published on 11 Jun 2006 by Ms. Joy E. Stacey

    1.0 out of 5 stars Short life span
    I bought a Pentax Optio S 30 camara in 2003 which was used approximately six times. It failed to work this April and was returned to Pentax who wanted £102.00 to repair it. Read more
    Published on 1 May 2006 by Andrew Seaton

    5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality, cheap price
    This camera was a present at christmas and my dad liked the look of it so much he shortly bought another one for my brother. this camera is the boss. Read more
    Published on 2 Mar 2005 by C. J. Smith

    4.0 out of 5 stars didnt think a quality camera could be so cheap Dec 2004
    I've been contemplating buying a digital camera for some years now, but realised that I'm gonna have to take the plunge and go for it. Read more
    Published on 13 Feb 2005

    5.0 out of 5 stars great camera
    the pentax is a great digi cam but taking pictures can b abit slow as the flash takes ages to load and the cam has an est 5 sec delay, it also needs very strong bats as it sucs... Read more
    Published on 5 Feb 2005 by john

    1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty & Poor Redelivery Date
    I bought this cemera on behalf of a internet sceptic who isn't happy with buying on line. The camera arrived and it was great. Read more
    Published on 4 Feb 2005 by snotbag

    3.0 out of 5 stars nice camera - but batteries dont last
    Its my first digital camera - it's nice.
    Problem is the batteries literally last five minuets.
    Rather annoying really - apparently it's the LCD screen on dig cams that... Read more
    Published on 24 Jan 2005 by flowergirllondon

    5.0 out of 5 stars Small Object of Desire
    Very impressed with this camera having just printed out some A4 close up shots (taken in "super macro mode"). Read more
    Published on 14 Jan 2005

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