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1.0 Inches | Home » » » Pentax Optio M30 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | The 7.1 megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom in the M30 assures high resolution images. Using a new compact battery and miniaturized circuitry, the M30 is thin and compact. Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure automatically detects a persons face and assures properly exposed portraits. Digital Shake Reduction mode automatically selects higher ISO setting to prevent blur due to subject or photographer movement. Mode pallet includes auto picture mode to automatically select the best settings. High-quality extended movie captures QuickTime motion JPEG with a range of built-in editing functions Manual focus - 0.33 feet to infinity at wide, 1.97 feet to infinity other than wide Macro focus - Manual and automatic macro, super macro Focus range - Normal 1.31-feet to infinity, Macro 0.33-3.3 feet at wide, Super Macro 0.16-1.31 feet Flash Type - Built-in, series-control, high power auto flash Flash Modes - Auto, on, off, redeye reduction, soft flash Effective Range - 18.0-feet at wide, 9.2-feet at telephoto, 50.9 feet at wide with digital SR, 26.6 feet at telephoto with digital SR, Auto ISO Self-timer - 10 sec, 2 sec ISO Sensitivity - Auto 64-1600 (3200 in Digital SR Mode at full resolution), Manual White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent Shutter Type - Programmed AE electronic lens with CCD electronic shutter Shutter speed - 1/2000 to 4 seconds File Format - JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF, DPOF, Print Image Matching III Still, MOV (QuickTime Motion JPG), 30 FPS with sound, Movie SR, WAV (PCM), WAV monaural Sound System Requirements - Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.2, X (10.1 or later), USB port Dimensions - 3.8 x 2.2 x 0.7 inch Weight - 4.2 ounces without battery | | | Features: | |
• 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom (with high-ISO shake reduction); 2.5-inch LCD display
• Photograph from as close as two inches away in Super Macro mode and and four inches in Auto Macro mode
• Movies at 30 frames per second at 640 x 480 resolution
• Stores images on SD or SDHC memory cards (21.9MB internal memory included); powered by li-ion battery (battery and charger included)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 17 reviews |
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Takes great pictures, excellent features...Aug 06, 2007
By Elan
I just bought this camera as a gift for someone but I got a chance to play with it a bit. I really like recent Pentax products, I find them to be much less generic in their design and features than the competition. I own a K10D which is great and the M30 definitely lived up my expectations from Pentax.
The indoor performance was amazing, all the pictures were prefectly exposed -- indoors is where I have generally found P&S cams to perform poorly. I analyzed the histograms in Picasa and they were perfect, nice peaks in the middle...
Also, there are a ton of features on this camera for those inclined to explore and want to play... Definitely a great beginner camera or a light weight alternative camera.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Best camera I ever had. . .Jul 06, 2007
By Evelyn L. Katerba
I have loved photography for many years. So when digital cameras came out. . .I just had to have one. I wanted something that could fit in my purse, be handy, easy to operate, and take fantastic pictures. . . of ALL kinds. .. including videos. . . and not cost a lot, oh yeah. I was checking out Amazon one evening and came across the Pentax Optio M30 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom. Everything you need to capture memories quickly and beautifully. I have taken my pets' pictures, great shots of my grandsons playing soccer, and gorgeous closeups of my garden in bloom from all angles. I then can go to my computer and photo printer. . and print out and frame what I consider works of art. . . with memories attached. The price was fantastic. . under $200 for all you could ever want in a camera. I've created large poster sized pictures of most of my shots. Pentax has a great reputation and I want to thank Amazon.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Pentax Option M30Aug 10, 2007
By J. Borzotta
I used to have a Canon, lost it, and got this Optio. Part of the reason I chose a Pentax is because I have a Pentax 35mm from 1982 and it's indestructible! I use my camera for shooting my art to make jpegs, shooting reference, as well as the usual snapshots. I also use it to shoot stuff for Ebay. So far this camera is excellent. Very easy to use which is what I wanted, I didnt need all the bells and whistles. The big viewscreen is great and all the options like flash selection and especially the selections for what type of shot you;re doing are clear and easy. It's also very light. I havent used it in crowd shots yet so I can't attest to the face/focus features they promote. I've had a little bit of shake when shooting some stills for Ebay, but not nearly as much as I did with the Canon. I've had the Optio for a few weeks, and I would defintitely recommend it for the novice as well as the experienced user.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Great in its class - super compact cutie typeJul 22, 2007
By Luving it
Pro:
1. easy of use, no need for the manual. all functions logically laid out in the menu system. easy to navigate. very user friendly!
2. shake reduction function. very helpful.
3. good looking and small size, at a very attractive price.
Neutral:
nothing really stand out in its performance.
Con:
1. horrible IQ after ISO 400+ due to excessive, similar to Panasoic slim cams. Be careful doing low light shooting.
2. AF is relatively reliable. So is AE. Better than my experience with Kodak, but not as good as Canon.
3. I'd say overall the lens is not as sharp as those I found on Canon/Kodak of similar class.
Bottom line: a very attractive and affordable ultra slim point-n-shoot good for outdoor normal light shooting. Use caution for indoor shots. Again, I have yet to find a slim cam that can do indoor shots well.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Pleased with this cameraSep 09, 2007
By Louis A. Rodriguez
This is my 3rd digital camera and I am very pleased with this one. I previously had a Olympus FE-190 and had to replace it because I dropped it while it was on and the lense would not go back in. It was the best mistake I ever made. I hated the Olympus camera because of the poor quality of the pictures.
I wanted a small camera that we could take on vacations that would take great pics. The Pentax camera accomplished this and more. The only draw back I have is that it really doesn't take great pics in dim lighting but think this is common with any camera at this price range.
All in all this is a great product that I found on Amazon at a great price.
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