benny
05-01-2005, 12:21 PM
Hi guys,
Not sure if you guys noticed this little gem from Pentax that was launched in Jan 05.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/product/OptioWP.lg_01.jpg
5 megapixel with 3 X optical zoom, but more importantly...
The JIS Class 8 waterproof rating confirms the OptioWP will remain watertight even when the camera is used in water.*
*The OptioWP may be submerged and operated up to five feet underwater for up to 30 minutes.
The start-up time of the OptioWP is less than a second (0.6) and the shutter release time lag is 0.05 seconds. This will surely make it suitable for true aquatic photography? More details here (http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/digital_camera--OptioWP/reqID--6442215/subsection--optio).
hmm... very tempting indeed.
Cheers,
Not sure if you guys noticed this little gem from Pentax that was launched in Jan 05.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/product/OptioWP.lg_01.jpg
5 megapixel with 3 X optical zoom, but more importantly...
The JIS Class 8 waterproof rating confirms the OptioWP will remain watertight even when the camera is used in water.*
*The OptioWP may be submerged and operated up to five feet underwater for up to 30 minutes.
The start-up time of the OptioWP is less than a second (0.6) and the shutter release time lag is 0.05 seconds. This will surely make it suitable for true aquatic photography? More details here (http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/digital_camera--OptioWP/reqID--6442215/subsection--optio).
hmm... very tempting indeed.
Cheers,