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Pentax Optio 33WR Digital Cameras

Pentax Optio 33WR Light Field Camera

The 3-megapixel Pentax Optio 33WR is Pentax's first waterproof digital camera. While the Optio 33WR should not be operated underwater,... Read More
The 3-megapixel Pentax Optio 33WR is Pentax's first waterproof digital camera. While the Optio 33WR should not be operated underwater, its sealed body can withstand immersion in shallow water. This capability, coupled with the camera's small size, makes the Optio 33WR a perfect companion for the active photographer. Minimize

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Key Features
Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot • Light Field Camera
Weight 0.46 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.6 in.
Resolution 3.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 2.8x
Image Quality
Camera Resolution 3.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 160 x 120
Video Format QuickTime
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed 15 fps
Lens
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus
Optical Zoom 2.8x
Focal Length 5.7 - 16 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.93 - 19.68 in. (w)
35mm Zoom Lens 37 - 104 mm
Focus Range 11.76 in. to Infinity (w) / 7.87 in. to Infinity (t)
Exposure Control
Aperture Range f3.9 (w) - f2.8/f3.9 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 4 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance Auto • Manual
Flash
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Storage
File Size (High Res.) 2.29 MB (56 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card
Compression Type JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.16 MB (about 800 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Included Features
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Self Timer 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 86,000 pixels
Interfaces
Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB
Power Supply
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 540 Images
System Requirements
Operating System Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions
Weight 0.46 lb.
Depth 1.2 in.
Height 3 in.
Width 3.2 in.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap
Family Line Pentax Optio
Product MPN
MPN 18047
Product Review Summary
10 Reviews from Shopping.com
Overall Rating: Rating: 4.6/5 stars
Ease of Use: 4
Durability: 4
Battery Life: 4
Photo Quality: 4
Shutter Lag 4
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By: teamw23
Jul 23, 2004

Handy little camera with decent picture quality

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Good pictures, tiny, good battery life, waterproof, solidly built.

Cons: Low-light performance sometimes spotty, no lens cover.

Bottom Line:
A fine little camera, great for active-lifestyle folks who still want to take pretty good pictures, even in places where a high-end camera should never venture. Read More


By: belliveaulp
Jan 31, 2004

Awesome Camera for the Sports Enthusiast!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Camera's square shape, size, weather resistant, awesome menu interface!

Cons: Very hard to find at local camera shops. Finally found it though!

Bottom Line:
If you want to be able to take digital pictures in any weather conditions and not worry about the camera being affected or even a sudden drop get this camera! Read More


By: roposo
Jan 20, 2008

Outdoors/Water Sports/Sailing/Etc Digital Camera

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: You will be able to keep those memories, where other digital cameras Will Not.

Cons: A larger LCD could be a good improvement for future models Read More


By: lightpainter
Sep 27, 2005

A wee gem

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: durable water resistant user-friendly great images, particularly the macro ones

Cons: none Read More


By: rattlerryan
Mar 29, 2004

Great camera built to withstand the elements

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Water resistance, ease of use, AA or CV3 batteries

Cons: Only 2.8x zoom Read More


By: forrest_mims
Jun 4, 2004

Pentax Optio 33WR: An Important New Tool for Outdoor Science Photography

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Water resistance, user programmable elapsed time photographs, rubber corners, compact size, internal optics, reasonable price.

Cons: Some kind of lens protection would be nice, even if only a sliding door. Read More


By: hiohsilver
Mar 8, 2004

Best all-weather camera

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Class 7 Water resistance, speed, size, weight, well designed controls, pic quality, price.

Cons: No lens cap. Maybe better if used 4 batteries instead of 2. Read More


By: jps246
Feb 9, 2004

Water Resistant and Rugged - Pentax Optio 33WR

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Level 7 Water Resistant, Rugged Construction, Good Image Quality, Great Knock-Around Camera

Cons: Wish it had more megapixels

Bottom Line:
Between its water resistance and ruggedness, the Pentax 33WR is a great camera for users who are just a bit harder on their cameras than most others are. Read More


By: dcrosin
Jul 7, 2004

Pentax Optio 33WR camera

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Very rugged. Lives up to water resistant claims. Great pics. easy use

Cons: Ate batteries (I think something is wrong with it)

Bottom Line:
I strongly recommend this camera especially for wet and rugged conditions. Read More


By: bugswife
Dec 13, 2004

Pentax service is the pits

Author's Rating: Rating: 3/5 stars

Pros: Cute camera, small, water resistant, easy to use.

Cons: Pentax service is crap. Read More



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