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Pentax Optio 33WR Digital Cameras

Pentax Optio 33WR Digital Camera

Price:
 $315.00
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.
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Description: 3.2 MegaPixel CCD JIS-Class 7 water-resistant digital camera Movie mode records 30 seconds of footage with sound as an AVI file 15 fps Convenient USB ... More at Amazon Marketplace  
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Manufacturer: Pentax
Product MPN
MPN Optio 33WR
Key Features
Camera Type  What is "Camera Type"?
Standard Point and Shoot
Optical Zoom  What is "Optical Zoom"?
2.8x
Resolution  What is "Resolution"?
3.34 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type  What is "Image Sensor Type"?
CCD
Weight 0.46 lb.
Lens
Interchangeable Lens  What is "Interchangeable Lens"?
Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom  What is "Optical Zoom"?
2.8x
35mm Zoom Lens 37 - 104 mm
Digital Zoom  What is "Digital Zoom"?
4x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range 11.76 in. to Infinity (w) / 7.87 in. to Infinity (t)
Macro Focus Range  What is "Macro Focus Range"?
3.93 - 19.68 in. (w)
Focal Length  What is "Focal Length"?
5.7 - 16 mm
Image Quality
Camera Resolution  What is "Camera Resolution"?
3.34 Megapixel
Image Resolutions  What is "Image Resolutions"?
640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video
Video Resolutions  What is "Video Resolutions"?
320 x 240 • 160 x 120
Video Speed 15 fps
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Format QuickTime
Exposure Control
Aperture Range  What is "Aperture Range"?
f3.9 (w) - f2.8/f3.9 (w/t)
Shutter Speed  What is "Shutter Speed"?
4 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance  What is "White Balance"?
Auto • Manual
Storage
Memory Type  What is "Memory Type"?
Multimedia Card • SD Card
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type  What is "Compression Type"?
JPEG
File Size (High Res.) 2.29 MB (56 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.) 0.16 MB (about 800 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds  What is "ISO Speeds"?
Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Flash Type Built-In
Flash Functions  What is "Flash Functions"?
Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder  What is "Viewfinder"?
Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen  What is "LCD Screen"?
With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Size 1.6 in.
LCD Screen Resolution 86,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type  What is "Interface Type"?
USB
Video Interface Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 540 Images
Included Features
Self Timer 10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player Unknown
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
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
Width 3.2 in.
Depth 1.2 in.
Height 3 in.
Weight 0.46 lb.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line Pentax Optio
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap
Review Summary
10 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: 4.5/5 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: 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: 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: 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


By: lightpainter
Sep 27, 2005

A wee gem

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

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

Cons: none


By: rattlerryan
Mar 29, 2004

Great camera built to withstand the elements

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

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

Cons: Only 2.8x zoom


By: forrest_mims
Jun 4, 2004

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

Author's 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.


By: hiohsilver
Mar 8, 2004

Best all-weather camera

Author's 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.


By: jps246
Feb 9, 2004

Water Resistant and Rugged - Pentax Optio 33WR

Author's 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: 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: 3/5 stars  

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

Cons: Pentax service is crap.



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