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Pentax Optio WPi - Waterproof Camera

Author Cliff Smith
Published 10th Feb 2006
Manufacturer Pentax
Price £169.36 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £199.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 6 for Image Quality
Value Score 9 for Value
Overall Score 8 for Overall
Pentax Optio WPi - Waterproof Camera
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ManufacturerPentax
NameOptio Wpi
Image sensor1/2.5" interline transfer CCD with primary colour filter, 6.36 megapixel, 6.0 megapixel (effective)
Max output resolution2816 x 2112
Other resolutions2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Zoom3x optical, 4x digital
Optical focal length (35mm)6.3-18.9mm (38mm to 114mm)
Maximum lens aperturef3.3-4.0
Shutter speeds4 sec. to 1/2,000 sec.
ISO ratingAuto/50/100/200/400
LCD screen2.0" TFT LCD, 115,000 pixels
ViewfinderN/A
Flash range3.1m
Flash modesAuto flash, flash on, flash off, soft, red-eye reduction
Exposure controlGreen Mode, Program Auto, 16 Picture Modes
Exposure meteringTTL Multi segment metering
Exposure Compensation± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step
White balance modesAutomatic, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent and Manual
Auto-FocusSpot, Pan-focus, Manual, Infinity, 9-point auto
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distance1cm
Recording ModesSingle, Continuous, Movie
Image formatsJPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), .MOV format movies
CompressionEconomy, Normal, Fine
Picture AdjustmentsColour filters applied post-shot
Video (max res/format)320 x 240, 30fps with sound.
Movie LengthUp to card capacity
Self-timer10 seconds/2 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital (SD)
Supplied MemoryNone
Batteries suppliedD-LI8 710mAh Li-ion battery
Recharger suppliedYes
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB/AV/DC in
AccessoriesCharger cradle, audio/video cable, USB cable, strap
Dimensions (W x H x D)102 x 51 x 22 mm
Weight (Body Only)135g
SoftwareACDSee for PENTAX Image viewing software
Warranty24 Months

 

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