Pentax Optio W80 compact camera
Posted July 25th, 2009 by admin No Comments »
Review There are some things you should never mix with water, such as a fine malt or electricity. Another is your digital Camera, unless you happen to be the proud owner of a Pentax Optio W80.
Waterproof and grit resistant: Pentax’s Optio W80
This novel-looking Camera is designed to be used underwater. It has a JIS waterproof grade eight spec, which means it can operate down to a depth of five metres for up to two hours. It can operate in temperatures as low as -10°C. No need for any fancy and expensive underwater housing accessories with this baby: just take the plunge and snap away, well, at least until the battery runs out.
And that’s not all. The Optio W80 also has a JIS dust proofing grade six rating, so it’s going to keep out tiny grains of sand and other minute particles that might gum up the works. It’s tough too, with Pentax claiming it can withstand a drop of one metre onto thick plywood. Despite this, we would strongly recommend treating the Optio W80 with a little care, not least because dropping the Camera could damage the waterproof housing. So there you have it: a Camera that is waterproof, dustproof, and has graduated from the school of hard knocks. But is it any good? Read the rest of this entry »
