The Pentax Optio W20 is a waterproof digital camera.
Released in 2007, the Pentax Optio W20 digital camera is a replacement for the Pentax Optio W10. The Optio W20, like its predecessor, is a waterproof digital camera. Pentax is known for making a wide variety of waterproof cameras. Be sure to look at the specs before deciding which digital camera is right for you.
Features
The Pentax Optio W20 features a waterproof design that can endure up to 5 feet or water, or 30 minutes of continuous use in water. It is a lightweight device weighing 5.3 ounces. The display lense is 2.5-inches in size. The camera has a total of 7 megapixels, 3-times optical zoom and auto and manual focus. It also includes 21.9 MB of internal memory. The W20 is also certified as Class 5 dust proof, making it apt to use in locations where there is dust and dirt. An SD or SDHC memory card can be added to give the camera additional memory for storing photos and videos. A rechargeable lithium ion battery is included.
Shooting Modes
There are 25 shooting modes and 15 playback modes included with the Pentax W20 that make it suitable for different situations and environments. Modes include auto, night scene, portrait, underwater, sport, self-portrait, and museum mode. There is also a blur reduction feature to ensure that photos are clear when taken.
Picture Settings
Color effects such as black and white, sepia, brightness, and fish eye can be added to your pictures. Various flash modes are available including auto-flash, soft flash, which can be used for close-up photographs and red eye reduction. The shutter captures pictures in as quickly as .5 seconds.
The Green mode helps simplify picture by letting the camera control the settings. With the push of a button the camera will automatically reset itself to the default settings while locking the current shooting mode. This feature is great to use when others are using your camera because it gives you the option of not having someone make a mistake and change your camera settings.
Movie Features
Movies are captured at 15 to 30 frames per second. The camera includes features such as an anti-shake function and Mermaid mode. The anti-shake feature makes it easy to capture videos and eliminates any movement that may take place during filming. Mermaid mode makes it possible to film underwater.
Other Features
The Pentax W20 features a power saving mode that dims the backlight to save battery life. Additionally, a self-timer is featured that can be set to either two or ten seconds. The camera is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Connectivity is included for video in and out modes.
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