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Pentax Optio W90 review
Any digital camera that is dropped onto a concrete floor will break and you’ll never use it ever again. The W90 is shockproof up to 4 feet, which means it can survive a drop of up to 4 feet. I know that might not seem like a far distance, but if you were to drop your camera it would probably be within that range.
The camera is also waterproof down to 20 feet. I really like this feature because I do a lot of snorkeling and I don’t even need the full 20 feet. But you have to consider what you could do with it. Lastly, the camera is capable of handling sub-freezing temperatures, which means you can use in some of the coldest climates.
For me, this means that this camera can be used in just about any place on this planet. It is something that works for just about any person that is looking for an adventure.
There aren’t too many negatives with this camera that I have noticed, but I did find that the LCD screen scratches very easily. I know this is something to expect over time, I suggested getting a screen protector for this camera.
Pentax Optio W90 Sepcs
12.1 Megapixel CCD
F3.5-5.5, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 – 140 mm
Rugged body is waterproof to 20 feet, shockproof from 4 feet, freezeproof to 14F, and dustproof
2.7″ widescreen LCD display with 230,000 pixels
Point-and-shoot operation, with auto scene selection mode
“Advanced Pixel Track Shake Reduction” (read: digital image stabilization)
Built-in LED ring light for close-up shots; digital microscope mode lets you be 1 cm away from your subject
Face/smile/blink and now pet detection
Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with sound using M-JPEG codec
26.7MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC slot
Uses D-LI88 lithium-ion battery, 205 shots per charge
Optional waterproof remote control (which works with all remote-compatible Pentax cameras)
Available in all-black and black/green; includes a carabiner strap