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Model Name: Pentax Optio W30 
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Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: W30 
Camera Format:  
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $299.95
Street Price: $234.64
Date Available: 2007-03-31
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Weight: 5.6 oz
(160 g)
Weight With Batteries? Yes 
Size: 4.2 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.
(107 x 53 x 24 mm)
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:  
Movie Resolution: 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate: 30/15, 30/15
Movie Audio: Yes 
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 7.41
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.5" 
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 
Sensor Type: CCD 
Effective Megapixels: 7.10 
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 1 - 60 cm
0.4 - 23.6 in
Aperture Range: f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ??? 
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type:  
Display
Optical Viewfinder:  
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 115,000
Max Playback Zoom: 8.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (Blur Reduction / Report modes only)
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual 
Shutter Speed Range: 4 - 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot 
Aperture Priority: No 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: No 
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash 
Flash Guide Number (Meters): n/a
Flash Range Description: ISO Auto: Wide:11.8 ft (3.6m); Tele: 9.8 ft (3.0m) 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SDHC / SD 
Memory Included (MB): 21.9
Uncompressed Format:  
CCD Raw Format: No 
Movie File Format: MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: Software S-SW63 (CD ROM)  
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS 
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI63 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
Notes & Features: Enhanced waterproof construction allows it to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours. 

 


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