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The water and dustproof Optio WS80 is a perfect choice for travel, outdoor activities and families. Featuring a 10-megapixel CCD and a 5x internal optical zoom housed in a slim, palm-sized body that is less than an inch thick, the Optio WS80 has a large 2.7-inch LCD with 230,000 dot resolution for easy composition. With waterproof construction that can withstand depths up to five feet (1.5 meters), the Optio WS80 captures underwater photos and video including high resolution, widescreen, HD video up to 720p at a full-speed 30 frames per second.
The palm-sized Optio WS80 assures reliable waterproof performance that allows underwater photography up to five feet for up two hours (JIS Class 8 standard). The WS80 also features the Pentax-exclusive, highly water-repellent SP (Super Protect) coating on the protective glass panel that covers the zoom lens. As a result, the Optio WS80 may be rinsed clean with fresh water if it becomes covered with dirt or sand. Coupled with remarkable dustproof capabilities equivalent to JIS Class 6, the Optio WS80 may be used without worry in many different situations where water or dirt is a major concern.
The slim, palm-sized Optio WS80 features an optical 5x zoom lens covering focal lengths from 35mm to 175mm in the 35mm format. The camera offers an Intelligent Zoom function that extends the zoom range up to approximately 28.5x for even tighter zooming in on the subject.
The Optio WS80 captures beautiful, flawless HD movie clips at 16:9 aspect ratio (1280 x 720 pixels)* at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. The camera also comes equipped with advanced, user-friendly features designed to facilitate movie recording: the Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, which automatically compensates for camera shake during movie shooting; and the Underwater Movie mode, which automatically optimizes color settings for underwater movie shooting.
Product Highlights
- Auto Picture mode automatically selects one of eight shooting modes for the optimum results in a wide variety of shooting conditions
- A variety of digital filters including Toy Camera and Retro to add distinctive visual effects to recorded images
- Dynamic Range adjustment prevents overexposed and underexposed areas in images
- Digital Wide function creates a panoramic, extra-wide-angle image (equivalent to an image taken with an approx. 25.4mm lens in 35mm format) from two images
- Digital Panorama mode creates a single panoramic picture from as many as three images
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from Mequite, Tx on 7/30/2010
Comments about Pentax Optio WS80 10MP Waterproof Digital Camera:
The underwater pictures are really awsome. The daylight picture quaily appears good. I haven't taken enough low light pictures to be able to tell if they are as good as other cameras I own.
So far a great buy.
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from Dallas, TX on 7/24/2010
Comments about Pentax Optio WS80 10MP Waterproof Digital Camera:
Cannot get the video to record longer then 1 1/2 minutes. Photos are not clear. We use this for random family pics.
Very prompt and packaged well.
Comments about Pentax Optio WS80 10MP Waterproof Digital Camera:
I Love this Camera. We leave for the beach in 3 weeks and I can't wait to use this camera at the ocean. My friend had one last year and I loved it! I love how you can take funny or action pics This Camera is perfect for me
from New Era, MI on 4/3/2010
Comments about Pentax Optio WS80 10MP Waterproof Digital Camera:
Very compact and the waterproof feature is great for travel. If it rains you don't have to miss any shots you would not want a regular camera exposed to.
Very quick shipping. Packaged well. Have had no need for customer service as yet.