 | | Pentax Optio W90 waterproof digital camera review. |
Digital cameras have evolved in this time and age and the Pentax Optio W90 waterproof digital camera is among the latest entrants to this market. It is a successor of the W80 model and is all weather. The rugged design helps to protect against dust and drops from as high as 1.2 meters. It is waterproofed to a height of 6 meters and also proofed against freezing at negative 10 degrees Celsius. This means it can not develop mechanical problems due to some harsh conditions. This camera is both quick and responsive. Pictures are composed and reviewed through a 2.7 inch LCD which has a 230k resolution. Much of the back is this LCD. It proves very reliable under different shooting conditions. Captured photos are saved to a removable SD/SDHC card or to a 26.7MB internal memory. This camera is compatible with the Eye-Fi SD memory cards. This makes it possible to effortlessly download photos when in the proximity of a wireless network. It combines 1cm macro mode to its digital zoom feature and the three LED for illumination which are placed around the lens so as to deliver crisp detailed view of objects which are minuscule in nature. It features a resolution of 12.1 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom. Zooming starts at 28mm on the wide end and reaches 140mm on the telephoto end. The photos taken can be viewed on the LCD monitor at the back immediately.
The digital filter effects make this it ahead of the pack. It is endowed with 12 effects with new effect known as in rubbing in place. The Auto picture mode which comes in handy for novice users as it selects from eight parameters which are on-board to give optimum results for given subject or a scene. The front camera has a window for built in flash. It also has space for a self timer assist lamp which is placed at the bottom right of the lamp. The camera box contains various items. These include the camera unit, a USB cable, an AV cable, a rechargeable Li-ION battery, an AC power cord, a heavy duty trap, a Carabiner clip and a software CD-ROM. The CD contains the manual detailing how the Camera works. This gadget is infrared remote control enabled. Its ISO range at between 80 and 6400. It has the face detection feature. It also has smile capture and blinking detection features. To support playing back of HD videos and the still images on ones HDTV, and is fitted with a HDMI port. To aid in auto focusing, present is an assist lamp. The Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and up to 250 shots can be taken before recharging. The Pentax Optio W90 waterproof camera, due to its appealing features offers nice improvements over previous series. This model has a good shoot performance, high image quality and numerous helpful scene modes. Its tough nature can not go without mention. Not only is it good on appearance but also on style as it offers versatility in a great way for active lifestyle. It is a great improvement on previous versions. |