Pentax K-x Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Black)

List Price: $649.95 Price: Too low to display

Product Details 4.7fps capture rate with 1/6000 sec max shutter speed; 11-point wide-angle autofocus Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens Powered by AA lithium batteries; capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory (not included) Capture widescreen HD 720p video at 24fps; 2.7-inch LCD with autofocus and Face Detection Live View

Product Description

Settle upon a camera that redefines the entry-level digital SLR category. The PENTAX K-x offers costly-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic playing that challenges higher class models. Since there's no rule that SLR cameras must come in one feel embarrassed, try the K-x in a choice of white or black, as well as special, limited edition red and flotilla. With a one-handed shooting design that is extremely compact, lightweight, and natural-to-use, the very affordable K-x is perfect for users stepping up from a point and shoot digital camera to their first digital SLR.

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Customer Reviews

Pentax K-x Digital SLR - Using non-sedan focus Vivitar lenses
I'm still scholarship how to use this camera. I had an old Super-program Pentax 35mm, moved to digital point-n-shoot, now the K-x. I have used my new K-x for landscapes only and have been on two trips so far. I contemplate the resolution and clarity is very good, and the features and options are fantistic! Also, it works well with old Vivitar 28-85 and 70-210 lenses, barely don't have autofocus. There seems to be a very slight problem with auto-exposure settings made by the camera, but the problem could be the big-time operator, me. However, I learned long ago to bracket all important shots, so I still have some great photos. (BTW, I'm not using it, but what the heck is susceptibility priority? Manual doesn't explain it very well.) I have not used the Pentax 18-85 lens that came with the camera much, but it will only go as low as 4.5, so I'll principled use it for point-and-shoot applications and movies to take advantage of the auto-focus. I think it's good the extra $50 on the price vs. the body-only price.

The viewing screen is great, but unsparing to see in bright sunlight. It makes reviewing the pictures difficult in some situations. However, the viewfinder is congested when you take movies, so I'm going to get a hood to go over my head and the camera (pretty retro.), or a big hat to dusk the viewfinder when making movies outdoors. BTW, the quality of the movies is amazing.

A great camera at a major price! I am very satisfied.

2010-08-01 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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Pentax K-x
I bought this as a back up for the K-7. I launch wildlife only. I know nothing about any other photography. But i find myself reaching for this sometimes. It is really an excellent camera for the price. I also yen to comment on the excellent sensor in the camera. It is better than my K-7 at hight ISO settings. Which is very important to me. Very gracious product for the price.

2010-07-30 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Grerat Buy!
This camera righteous plain rocks for the price point. You can use it as a full automatic or take control of any or all of the settings. It comes with a charitable number of preset scene modes. Its burst recording is lightning fast as covet as you do not have the camera set to do any automatic in camera processing adjustments. You will need a Class 6 or higher reminiscence card to take full advantage of its burst recording capabilities. Focus is very fast and usually lifeless on. Occasional mis focus but not any more than with any other digital camera. Kit lense works well and is pretty solid. Low sunrise capabilities are fantastic. Great images right down to ISO 1600. Battery life is NOT an topic as long as you have the latest firmware. I am running the same set of batteries after set up and three weeks of use with hundreds of photos charmed. I also spend a lot of time at places like Medieval Faires where the camera is turned on and ided for hours at a be that as it may waiting for that perfect candid shot. After all of that the battery indicator is still green. If you do not want to edge litium primary batteries invest in a set of eneloops and a charger and you are good to go at minimal expense.

Only cold thoughts.....Wish the setting display in the viewfinder was a little larger and brighter and low land (Close to dark) / low contrast focusing can be an issue. It is better is you select one of the sunset scene modes.

Overall I am extremely pleased withn this camera and I am VERY particular about my profession.

2010-07-21 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Made a Pentax Fan Out of Me
I bought the K-x peremptorily after it came out. I got it with the kit 18-55 zoom and the 50-200 zoom. To call this an entry level camera is a harm. It may be easy enough for a newbie, but the capabilities and options in it go far beyond an "entry" level. The main reason I was interested in the K-x was for the low taking into account performance, and it is everything they say. It is even more so with better lenses and understanding of the settings. The batteries are the only issue but I have not had a problem. I bought 2 sets of eneloops and simply keep them charged and ready. I have never got caught out of juice. I did seek to upgrade the lenses after a while. One of the best features owning a Pentax is you can get lenses as information or better than Canon or Nikon for 1/3 to 1/2 the cost. You can also fit almost any lens Pentax ever made on the camera. I've picked up a few for twopence lenses on Craiglist to get a feel for what I'd like in a new lens. I replaced the 50-200 kit zoom with a DA* 50-135 f/2.8 and it is remembrance-bogglingly (if that's a word) better. The images it produces have a distinct quality that makes them almost 3D. It's an dear lens but, believe me, it's worth it. Take my advice on this, though: don't bother looking for a better standard zoom. The Pentax 18-55 kit zoom is one of the most desirable kit lenses available. I compared it to the DA* 18-55 f/2.8 and Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and returned both. Neither produced noticeably heartier images and they did not have the kind of "pop" produced by the DA* 50-135. There just isn't that big a difference to justify the extra set someone back (it is justified for the 50-135 f/2.8). Be satisfied you have a good standard zoom and maybe get a capable prime lens instead. One of the neat features I really like in the K-x is the HDR function. If you take architectural photos, specially at night, it can produce unbelieveable images. The other thing I like is the green button you can appoint certain functions to. I have it set to focus when I press it with my thumb. I prefer doing it that way than pressing partly way down on the shutter. Don't be afraid to buy this camera. I know Canon and Nikon are the heavy weights, but after owning a Pentax, and reading accomplishments from other users and reviewers, you come to realize Pentax is not an underdog. They are just as good and often better. There valid aren't as many Fans. Yet.

2010-07-20 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Most skilfully Starter DSLR on the Market
The Camera is by far the most qualified starter level DSLR on the market. Having used both the Cannon Rebel and the Nikkon D3000, I can say that the Pentax is the overcome. The only complaint I have is that the auto focus, particularly up close, takes forever to work. However, for those who don't use the coupй-focus, like myself, that is not a problem. The Manual mode allows you to control every last bit of the camera. The photoshop options that upon with the camera are unique and allow for expression. All of the important dials are easy to reach, and speedy to use. The camera is comfortable in your hand, and easy to hold. The video quality is very good for a camera.

The lens it comes with is very versitle and discover. And a simple flick of a switch on the side can put the camera into auto-focus mode, allowing the camera to target when you can't.

Pentax is the way to go.

2010-07-20 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Pentax Optio W90 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD...

List Price: $299.95 Price: Too low to display

Product Details 720p high-definition video at 30 fps 12.1 megapixel CCD Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (28?140mm equivalent) Waterproof up to 20 ft

Product Description

PENTAX 16426 12.1 Megapixel Optio W90 Digital Camera (Immature)

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Customer Reviews

Wretched picture quality doesn't befit a "real" camera. A toy??
I recieved the gloomy Optio W90 as a 25 year gift from my company. "Wow", I thought "it has some good reviews." The highest resistant camera, lots of "features." Sure, I'll pick this camera over the Canon and Sony.

I'm See sorrowful to say that the image quality of this camera is only slightly better than a toy. Well, actually it's not. I have, and do own, many still cameras from Canons, Nikons, Sonys, from Pro SLR's to reasonable point and shoot. While most don't take pictures as good as my Canon 20D, they all do a realitively good job given perfect lighting and careful use. I have really liked some of the Canon Sure Shots and some of the Sonys. No, I don't travail for any camera companies. :)

Uou may think that I'm used to really high quality SLR camreas and that is a slant. Not in this case. I'm comparing the Pentax with similar point and shooters in the same quality/price range. That's apples to apples.

Only put, I'm VERY DIS-SATISFIED with the W90.

Picure quality? Look at the lense. How many elements given that it's almost a surface-mount lense? It's also not much of a ignition collector! The pictures all are noisey and lack clarity - regardless of lighting and settings. Totally put, it's an embarrassment to Pentax. I've owned other Pentax cameras and I've seen them do MUCH better. The high pixel noise, horrible go red in the face balance (in almost any light), muddy colors and soft lense make for a rotten exact experience.

Features? It's lacking some of the most common features found in modern point and shoot cameras - some primary manual control. There are a multitude of "modes" that try to make up for the lack of some simple manual conrol. Modes are hair-splitting, but give us some control over the camera if we want it. Instead of playing with "pet face detection" put some effort into normal noise reduction, a better image chip or a better lense! Why would I want to take a low grade, smudgy picture of my pet?

In the video mode, the lack of picture quality is less noticeable because the impressive frames hide some of the detail. The video is not that great either. Again, there is much better out there in a point and shoot.

If I could get money back for this hand-out, I'd be first in line. Don't bother getting this camera. You will NOT be happy with the images it creates unless you are looking at them on the back of the camera or reduced in immensity to a small portion of a computer screen. Don't even try to look at it full screen. Sigh.

We've tossed this camera in the bottom of a dresser drawer never to be utilized unless it was an emergency! Sad.
If I could give it zero stars for picture quality, I would. It's got some nice "fun" features, but what's the item if the picture you are taking looks horrible.

2010-09-03 | The Tech (Illinois) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Optio reconsideration
This camera is peerless. Not only because you can use it underwater, but also because you can feel confident that it will last for long, and it is hard to broke it... water, humidity, dust will no mar it. Also great pics and easy operation. This is the second one that I buy; I bought my first Optio10 in 2005 which worked literally 4 years until somebody rub it to me during a trip.

2010-09-01 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Outstanding Durability
I took it on a vacation to Cancun and I am as a matter of fact rough on things. It was with me all week and it made it. Ski boats, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, fourwheeling in the jungle, and nightfall life. I would highly recomend! The pics are not the best quality but a water proof camera for the amount is unbeatable. Also it is only rated for 20' of water so scuba diving with it is not possable eather. But inclusive a great guys camera.

2010-08-25 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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pleasure this cam takes great pics
still successful strong been used and abused love this cam and everyone who has borrowed it loves it and its pics I recommend it

2010-08-16 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Less Than One Hero
I received this camera as a Sire's Day gift prior to our family vacation to Hawaii. Obviously, I wanted to use this camera to assassinate some fish while snorkeling. Well, to cut to the chase, it lasted all of 5 minutes on our first time out on the reef before the screen began pixellating, then thoroughly shorted out. The camera is toast and I am sorely disgruntled. I did not jostle it, get it in the sand, dive with it or otherwise furnish in any way to its early demise. So, don't waste your money if you are going to use this camera in the WATER! Waterproof hand-me-down to mean just what it says but I guess it has multiple meanings these days. Maybe it would vulnerable a mild waterfight with squirt guns but, then again, who knows? Multiple thumbs down on this produuct. It remains to be seen if I can get the stinking rich back.

2010-08-14 | cowles811 (U.S.A.) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 1

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Pentax X90 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 26x Super-Telephoto Triple Shake Stabilized Zoom and...

List Price: $399.95 Price: Too low to display

Product Details Triple Shake Reduction technology includes a mechanical sensor-shift mechanism 2.7-inch LCD with anti-reflection coating; electronic viewfinder with diopter adjustment 26x super-telephoto lens (26-676mm equivalent); 12.1-megapixel sensor is ideal for large prints or cropping flexibility Fast Face Detection technology quickly finds up to 32 faces; Super Macro mode

Product Description

Punt the megazoom category up another notch with the PENTAX X90 digital camera.  Featuring an notably-wide zoom, longer battery life, and an electronic viewfinder, the X90 delivers smooth picture-taking in a wide variety of situations to photographers of all levels.  The key stress of the PENTAX X90 is the 26X megazoom, super-telephoto lens (26-676mm equivalent) also expected with a Macro mode that focuses to less than one inch away to capture images of subjects that are imminent or far.

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Customer Reviews

moving camera
Still lore some of the many features that are included, but so far it has delivered on everything I need. Incredible close-ups, very defined action shots, and a rapid shutter release.

2010-08-08 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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tried to like it
I kept this camara for almost 30 era and just could not really love it. The pictures were just ok. The zoom shot blurry for the most part. Some of the shooting modes were not as good as the auto, The batteries were terrible. Would only last through one day of shooting with family around. Alot of the pictures were sleepy.Too much of a delay in the shutter speed. Missed alot of shots.
Sent it back and bought a LL110 nikon. Pictures as sympathetic as an slr, which I own.

2010-08-08 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 2

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Marvellous camera for this price point.
I have had this camera for more then a month. I have enchanted well over a thousand photos and am thoroughly impressed with the camera overall. The super macro is owed. I have taken so many close ups of very small things....(Ex. Ladybug eggs, small dragonflies, water droplets on underbrush)that numerous people have asked me what camera am I using. I have also taken some really cool digital zoom photos as well. I am an dabbler photographer and have used Fuji, Hp, Pentax SLR 35mm. I find that every photographer and their camera will not take perfect pictures 100 percent of the be that as it may but if you read your manual and enjoy taking photos you will not only find awesome ways to use this camera but you will not hunger to let go of this camera.

Some Pros:Amazing super macro, digital zoom, anti swing, many shooting options, ease of use, fun pre-installed picture frames, night time with glare, good size screen, viewfinder, battery charges a quick hour and a partly. A cinch to connect to PC.

Some Cons; lightweight, not enough rubber grip, I would have liked a larger grip extent, lens cap(but similar camera lens caps generally come the same),battery spirit about 200 or so pictures. Picture playback option a bit awkward (have to hold power knob and play button together? Just play button would have been fine.

Conclusion.... At the new much put down price (Price was higher when I bought it) I would tell you to jump with both feet! Awesome camera for this cost point Period. I have some photos up from this camera..check them out!

2010-06-20 (NY USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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Pentax x90
I am very on cloud nine with my new camera, although I've only shot about 200 pictures so far and not in every condition. I took a bunch of shots out on the damp on a very blue, sunny day and was extremely pleased at how well they came out. The zoom is fantastic. My partiality feature by far. The only feature I'm not fond of is the flash and the fact that you have to manually turn it on before you can use it. After using a apex and shoot where the flash was 100% automatic, it is difficult to remember to turn the flash on before you take the matters. This is my second Pentax camera and I would definitely recommend this one to anyone.

2010-06-15 (MI, USA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4

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Rapture It, Love It, Love It
all i can say is WOW, major value for money it is just brilliant for new wanabe photographers, it is a good price it has a colossal zoom and is not to bulky, I like the fact that it is a point and shoot camera but you can also play with the settings and do vade-mecum focus etc. I am not planing on being a profetional photographer but this is all you will ever need foor family photos and is also sound at long shot photos of the family pet and the birds they are chasing.

all in all a great buy

2010-06-15 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (White)

List Price: $649.95

Product Details Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens Capture widescreen HD 720p video at 24fps; 2.7-inch LCD with autofocus and Face Detection Live View 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor with Pentax Shake Reduction; HDR image capture Powered by AA lithium batteries; capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory (not included)

Product Description

The Pentax K-X DSLR Digital Camera is the talented model for hobbyists, photographers and beginners that don’t want to sacrifice camera je sais quoi for price! This DSLR has a 12.4 megapixel images sensor and in-camera vaunt reduction technology. It’s capable of capturing 720p HD video at a solid 24 frames per second, and features several essential tools to on life your pictures such as Face Recognition, contrast autofocus, various notion modes so you can adjust your shot to various light conditions, and more. You can arrest fast-action shots with thePentax K-X DSLR Digital Camera's constant frame rate of 4.7FPS (frames per second). Check out the Pentax K-X DSLR Digital Camera and 18-55MM Lens today!

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Customer Reviews

Upper-class Ever
I have been genuinely wanting a camera, and I am so glad I got this one. Shipping was right on time and everything was included that I needed!

2010-08-31 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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A honourableness beginner DSLR
K-x is a large solid reliable camera. It is an entry level DSLR. I've compared my image eminence to the more expensive Canon DSLRs. The K-x produces fuzzier images with a bit more noticeable chromatic fault. That being said, you do have to look pretty closely to see the difference between the K-x to the results from a Canon's almost 3 times the evaluation of the K-x. But if you do care about such things - yes, there is a difference and it is visible to the naked eye.
The K-x can work as a point and shoot which is out-and-out because the whole family can use it - Set it to "auto", turn on Live View,
and push the button to snap a visualize. But the manual controls are easy to control and once you understand the way aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and revelation work together, taking photos with this camera becomes a rewarding and stimulating process.
The weak points of the K-x: The visual image stabilization feature in Video mode makes a loud noise like metal on metal clanking continuously. This is a rumpus that gets picked up by the microphone so you have to choose between shaky video (with image stabilization off) or booming audio in stable video... It's a known issue to this model. Unfortunately there is no way to use an extraneous microphone to get around that.
The first generation of the onboard software misread the battery level when using rechargeable Lithium AA batteries. I use Eneloop rechargeable AAs. The 1.1v software section helps but it's still very conservative - I get a handful of shots with the battery indicator in the green before it goes into "tawny". It does stay orange for a long time so battery life is mellifluous decent.
I find the Noise Reduction in the camera produces blurry feathered edges. It's less ill to turn off all NR settings (it's in a couple of places and it's defaulted to "on") and reduce noise after the fact using photo editing software.
Trifling details - I wish the stock lens cap had a loop to attach a leash to it. I bought an aftermarket 52mm lens cap that can be leashed so I can pop in on the cap and take a shot quickly without having to fuss with storing the cap or worrying about losing the cap.
The overall mean is user-friendly and comfortable to hold for a long time.
I found the digital filters to be beautiful toy-like and mucked up the menu system.
Video mode is 720 HD maximum. No 1080 res. skeleton rate is locked at 24fps - which I actually like (it gives it a film-like feel) but would have been close to have an option to set it to 30 fps too.

I've enjoyed learning on this camera and I may try another lens to see if I can get a better image rank but if it doesn't help, I'll eventually be trading up to a better DSLR.

2010-08-27 | triclops (los angeles, CA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Change one's mind than expected
I ordered the k-x from dominant digital and am extremely happy with my purchase. the picture quality is incredible. the 18-55mm kit lens takes genial pictures under the right conditions but I've mainly used an old 50mm macro lens from my dad's k1000. I've gone to stores to look at cameras when i was shopping for this one and was almost convinced that i should get the canon revolt xs when i found this one. the build quality on the k-x is far better than the xs. it is made out of a different plastic, but i wouldn't say it's a better material.
the k-x is amicable to use, great for a beginner like me. the filters are amazing, but extract color isn't very sensitive to even to a certain different hues of a color. oh well. nothing that can't be done with photoshop.
the only problem i have with it is the live view mode. it doesn't profession. i don't have a problem with it, seeing that i prefer the optical viewfinder, but i turned on live view today and the camera started making a strange noise and froze so i had to take the batteries out. The white version of the camera is cool, but a little bit gummy, i think. it's a great camera and i would recommend it to anyone.

-cutler

2010-08-04 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Pentax K-x is celebrated camera
I couldn't circuit the price for this entry level DSLR. It's got all the features I want, a neat look and is total sturdy. I went with Pentax because all their older lenses (even going back into the '70s) work with the new cameras. They don't have the pull of Nikon or Canon, but they still have a virtue reputation with a small cultish community backing Pentax products.

I went with this specific copy because of the good price vs quality ratio, fast firing speed and unique look.

I have traveled everywhere with this camera and it has survived. I didn't hope for metal casing/heavy plastic or weather sealing at this price level, but the in of this would have put it over the top.

2010-07-28 | shawandmusic (FL) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Slovenly Technology, Noisy Mechanics, Blurry Photos
This was purchased as a aptitude for my daughter. I am sorry to say that I regret buying it and it is now too late to return it. Her cellphone takes more wisely pictures. This device is of terribly poor quality. Buyer beware.

2010-07-17 | theyblinked (Dallas, TX USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 1

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Pentax Optio W20 7MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

List Price: $299.99

Product Details 2.5-inch low reflection LCD monitor; 115,000 pixels High-quality extended movie captures QuickTime motion JPEG (640 x 480) at 30fps; built-in editing functions JIS Class 8 Waterproof and Class 5 Dustproof performance allows underwater photography and video 7.0-megapixel CCD and 3x Pentax optical zoom lens

Product Description

MD) CL) AA) PENTAX OPTIO W20 DIG CAM

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Customer Reviews

Fine fantastic!
I've had this camera for the over five years now and let me tell you its been everywhere. I've taken it to the ocean, the pool around campus to parties... This camera is the most strong little sucker you could possibly want.

2010-07-29 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Opportune for what it is.
My chain purchased the Pentax Optio W20 7MP Waterproof camera for my birthday a couple years ago. I needed to succeed a Nikon which had drowned in a rain storm. The camera proved to be very useful and reliable. I snapshot both video and stills in the ocean and lakes. The camera never took on water. The picture worth was good in and out of the water.
I would say that this is a basic point and shoot with the only exception being that it is waterproof.

The layout and functions are tolerant to use, although coming from a fairly high end digital Nikon and an old Nikon SLR, I missed the manual wheel. The 3x Optical begins with a recessed lens, so close ups can appear a bit distorted. I recommend, stepping back and zooming to grab close-ups.

High ISOs give a great deal of noise, but with the automatic 400 scene, indoor and low-light stills looked great.

Overall, I'd recommend to anyone as a second camera for rainy life span, or rafting/kayaking trips. The pictures are good, but you will have to play with the settings to get really effects pics.

2010-05-14 | Mzilic (NY USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Talented for underwater!
If you're looking for a significant point-and-shoot camera with a fast flash and great clarity in most of your shots, this is very likely not the camera for you. That being said, this is a great second camera for the beach, swimming pool, indoor be indefensible parks, and snow.

The Good: I have gotten some amazing and really cool photos of my kids under the excellent at swimming pools and water parks. The underwater video feature is also awesome. I've captured their first attempts at swimming on video from UNDER the O! I have videos of them swimming toward me and also waving, so I e-mail them to the grandparents and deployed Dad. I was even able to get shots of a pal who threw his son into the air at a water park (the son is in mid-air). I've taken pictures and video underwater of my kids swimming in a jacuzzi (the hot temperature doesn't sham it). I can take the camera to the beach and not worry about the sand getting into it. I take pictures of sand castles and then swell it off in the ocean water. No sweat. Because of its "toughness," I feel comfortable taking it out in the snow. I don't like to hazard subject to my other cameras to cold temperatures.

Modes available (I haven't tried most of these): Auto Advise fully; Program; Night Scene; Movie; Voice Recording; Landscape; Flower; Profile; Underwater; Underwater Movie; Blur Reduction; Surf & Snow; Sport; Pet; Forge Composite; Syncrho Sound Record; Kids; Soft; Self-Portrait; Fireworks; Commons; Text; Museum; Natural Skin Tone; Report

The Bad: Because the camera housing is waterproof, all of the menu selections are on the curtain (no dial). So, to switch from Auto Photo to underwater photo to underwater video, you have to go through the menu program on box. Not a big deal--just have to adjust. The main thing is the lag time of the flash. Unless you're at an open-air pool, most photos (in and out of the water) need a flash. The flash is SLOW, especially the underwater glint. I sometimes have to try 3 or 4 times to get a nice shot--but worth it! Also, if there are lots of bubbles in the water (wave tarn), the focus can get thrown off.

The Bottom Line: This won't likely fit the bill to capture amazing shots and certainly not indoor photos where the end is moving (takes patience and several tries). However, for places with water or sand, it will take some formidable photos and videos your other non-waterproof cameras can only dream about.

2009-10-17 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Lifeless and useless
I owned this camera for about three years. I occupied it often for the first two years and now am using a small LEICA point and shoot. I just tried to put the Pentax back in benefit and it is dead - will not turn on. A new battery doesn't help. It was stored in a drawer without a battery under elevated conditions. Next time I will pay more attention to the negative reviews.

2009-08-20 | Thos (WV) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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No dissapointments
I have had this camera for four years now, and i still mate it. I've never had a problem with it leaking underwater (one of my innitial fears), the buttons still all work, it turns on and it prepared to use in 3 seconds, it is very small (but not too small), and can go a whole day on one battery as long as you turn it off in between photos (tested in spain, portugal,poland, and prague. The bad things: the whistle washes pictures out more than some of the newer camera and it tends to take fuzzy pictures if you dont have a civilized hand. I do have the first edition of this camera (optioWP), so they might have fixed these things.

2009-03-06 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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