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Pentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera (Black with Orange)

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Pentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera (Black with Orange)
Key Features
  • 10.0 Megapixels
  • 5x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 2.7" LCD
  • Waterproof
Waterproof and compact, the Pentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera is resistant to rain, snow, and sand. The camera even captures stunning photos and video up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) underwater. From a day at the water park to your next beach vacation, the WS80 is an excellent choice for quality and durability.

A specially designed 5x optical zoom lens never protrudes from the camera body, yet provides an impressive focal length of 6.2-31.0mm (approximately a 35-175mm equivalent in 35mm format). From beachscapes to telephoto action photography, the WS80 never compromises your creative vision.

The camera records still images at a resolution of up to 10.0 megapixels for brilliant color and stunning, life-like detail. Automated Scene Modes, Face Recognition Autofocus, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, and the revolutionary High Sensitivity Digital SR Mode (with ISO up to 6400) ensure perfect photos under even the most challenging lighting conditions. The Optio WS80 even captures broadcast quality 720p HD video at a smooth 30 frames per second. Dunk it in the pool, take it swimming at the beach - the Pentax Optio WS80 is always ready for adventure.

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Pentax WS80 Overview

Waterproof and compact, the Pentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera is resistant to rain, snow, and sand. The camera even captures stunning photos and video up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) underwater. From a day at the water park to your next beach vacation, the WS80 is an excellent choice for quality and durability.

A specially designed 5x optical zoom lens never protrudes from the camera body, yet provides an impressive focal length of 6.2-31.0mm (approximately a 35-175mm equivalent in 35mm format). From beachscapes to telephoto action photography, the WS80 never compromises your creative vision.

The camera records still images at a resolution of up to 10.0 megapixels for brilliant color and stunning, life-like detail. Automated Scene Modes, Face Recognition Autofocus, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, and the revolutionary High Sensitivity Digital SR Mode (with ISO up to 6400) ensure perfect photos under even the most challenging lighting conditions. The Optio WS80 even captures broadcast quality 720p HD video at a smooth 30 frames per second. Dunk it in the pool, take it swimming at the beach - the Pentax Optio WS80 is always ready for adventure.

Fashionable, Waterproof Design
At just 0.9" thin, the stylish WS80 is easy to carry with you at all times. New waterproof construction assures that the camera can go just about anywhere, too. Built to withstand water depths up to 5 feet (1.5 meters), the camera is protected against rain, snow, sand, spills, and allows for full underwater photos and video.
High Resolution Imaging
The 10.0 megapixel CCD sensor boasts ample resolution for detailed images, large prints, and cropping flexibility.
Advanced Pentax Optics
The 5x Pentax optical zoom lens offers a 35mm focal equivalent of 35-175mm - perfect for everything from landscapes to portrait shots.
2.7" LCD
Large 2.7" LCD provides accurate composition and playback of still images and video.
Auto Picture Mode
Auto Picture Mode automatically analyzes shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Program modes and optimizes exposure based on subject data. This Pentax original function simplifies shooting and eliminates the need for time consuming manual settings.
HD Video Recording
The Optio WS80 captures broadcast quality HD movies at a smooth 30 frames per second.
Fast Face Detection
Fast Face Detection technology recognizes up to 32 faces in as little as 3 one-hundredths of a second for easy portraits and group photos.
Smile Capture and Blink Detection
Smile Capture automatically takes the pictures when your subject smiles and Blink Detection alerts you if your subject's eyes are closed during the exposure.
Shake Reduction (SR) + High Sensitivity
Shake Reduction (SR) technology automatically compensates for unwanted camera movement and hand shake. Coupled with sensitivity up to ISO 6400, all of your photos are captured with optimum sharpness - even under low lighting conditions.

Pentax WS80 Specs

Camera Type
Point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Imaging
Resolution
Effective: 10.34MP, Recorded: 10.00MP
Sensor
1/2.3" CCD
Bit Depth
Not Specified By Manufacturer
File Formats
JPEG, AVI, WAV
File Size
~3.8 MB at maximum resolution
Color Spaces
sRGB
Image Stabilization
Yes
Crop Factor
N/A
Optics
Lens
6.2-31.0mm (35mm film equivalent: 28-140mm)
Zoom
Optical: 5x, Digital: 5.7x
Lens Mount
N/A
Focus Type
Autofocus
Focus Range
Normal: 1.31' (40cm) - infinity
Macro: 0.33' (10.06cm) - 1.64' (60.05cm)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
N/A
Shooting Controls
Sensitivity
ISO 64-1600 (expandable to 3200 and 6400)
Shutter Speeds
1/1500 - 1/4 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene Mode)
Metering
Multi-segment, center-weighted, and spot
Exposure Modes
Auto, Scene
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual
Mirror Lock-Up
N/A
Burst Capability
About 1.11fps
Self Timer
2 seconds or 10 seconds
Interval Recording
No
Remote Control
No
Flash
Built-in Flash
Yes
Effective Flash Range
11.2' (3.4m)
External Flash Connection
None
Dedicated Flash System
N/A
Max Sync Speed
N/A
Memory
Built-in Memory
Yes: 33.6MB of Internal Memory
Memory Card Type
SD/SDHC
Still Images per GB
~292
A/V Recording
Video Recording
Yes
Video Resolution
1280 x 720 @ 15 or 30fps, 640 x 480 @ 15 or 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 15 or 30fps
Video Clip Length
2 GB
Audio Recording
Audio with Video
Voice Memo Recording
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type
None
Viewfinder Coverage
N/A
Display
2.7" LCD
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity
USB 2.0, Dedicated A/V Out
System & Software Requirements
Windows 2000 (SP4), XP, Vista
Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature:14-104°F/-10-40°C
Weatherproofing
JIS Class 8: waterproof to 5' (1.5m)
Durability
Not Rated
Power
Battery Type
D-LI88 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Power Adapter
Optional AC Adapter
Physical
Dimensions
3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9" (91.44 x 58.42 x 22.86mm)
Weight
3.7 oz (104.9g) body only

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