Posted by Steve on 5th September 2006
Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the Pentax Optio E10, a compact point and shoot camera. The Pentax Optio E10 offers 6 megapixels resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a 2.4 inch LCD screen.
The verdict of the review:
“In price terms the Pentax Optio E10 is a cheap camera. Despite this I do not feel able to recommend it. When it comes to ease of use you will struggle to find cameras much more straightforward than this one, but it is let down by the quality of photos it takes.”
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Posted by Steve on 1st September 2006
A review of the Pentax K100D dSLR camera is available at DCRP.
The review recommendation:
“With a street price of a little over $600 (with the kit lens), the Pentax K100D is quite a bargain. It doesn’t have the resolution of most of the competition, but it offers solid build quality, great photo quality, and image stabilization for not much money. If you’ve got a Pentax lens collection this camera is a no-brainer, and if you’re buying your first D-SLR then it’s also worth a look.”
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Posted by Steve on 29th August 2006
The Luminous Landscape have tested the Pentax K100D dSLR camera. The K100D features optical image stabilization, 6 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD display.
Here are some of the review impressions:
“[…] What I think we have here in the K100 is a good, solid, basic, entry-level DSLR intended to compete with a) other manufacturers’ entry-level DSLRs and b) anything above about a mid-level “prosumer” digicam. It’s a small, light, well-designed, and well-put-together little camera in the general mold of a Nikon D70, Canon Digital Rebel, and Konica-Minolta 5D.”
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Posted by Steve on 29th August 2006
A review of the Pentax K110D is available at CNet. The Pentax K110D is an entry level digital SLR camera with a 6 megapixel image sensor and a 2.5 inch LCD. The K110D is compatible with K-mount lenses.
With 7.5 out of 10 points as a review result, the Pentax K110D is a “very good” camera.
The review conclusion:
“The good: In-camera optical image stabilization; relatively compact; great mix of auto and manual features.
The bad: Auto white balance is warm in tungsten light; no raw-plus-JPEG mode; only 6 megapixels.
The bottom line: With its built-in image stabilization and comfy mix of manual and automatic features, the Pentax K100D is one of the best dSLR bargains on the market.”
Posted by Steve on 28th August 2006
A camera test of the Pentax K100D dSLR is available at Digital Camera Review. The K100D features optical image stabilization, 6 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD display.
The camera test conclusion:
“[…] Family snap-shooters, P&S digicam users just making the jump to a dSLR, student photographers, casual shutterbugs, and old timers with a collection of Pentax glass will appreciate the K100D’s reasonable price, robust construction, operational simplicity, use of available anywhere AA batteries, image stabilization, and solid performance. […] Compatibility with thousands of KAF, KA, K, S (M42), and Pentax Medium Format optics.”
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Posted by Steve on 15th August 2006
Popular Photography have reviewed the Pentax Optio A10, an ultra compact digital camera with 8 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5 inch LCD display.
The results of the review:
“The Optio A10 produced good images in most conditions we shot in. […] The Shake Reduction system was very good and the A10 is probably one of the more affordable cameras that offer this normally more advanced option. […]
Despite its flaws, the Optio A10 is still a fun camera for the amateur to get their feet wet in digital.”
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Posted by Steve on 11th August 2006
A review of the Pentax Optio M10 digital camera is available at Think Camera.
The review verdict:
“[…] I can definitely say it’s a good choice of camera for novices - it has the specification you’d expect and the right level of freedom. More experienced photographers may find the lack of total control and image quality a bit constricting but the size and robustness of the camera would make it a worthy travel camera.”
Posted by Steve on 10th August 2006
Megapixel.net have tested the Pentax Optio A10, an ultra compact digital camera with 8 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch screen. Like most modern cameras the Optio A10 features optical image stabilization.
The Pentax Optio A10 was awarded 9 out of 10 points for its functionality and 8.4 out of 10 for its photographic qualities by the camera testers.
The findings of the test:
“Positives:
* Very good image quality with good light.
* Excellent metering.
* Reliable white balance.
* Excellent colour rendition.
* Image stabilizer.
* Excellent high resolution monitor.
* Extremely well finished.
Negatives:
* Compression too strong at the highest image quality.
* Sensitive to noise above 200 ISO.
* Underpowered Flash.
* Slow zoom and auto focus.
* Limited autonomy on a single battery charge.”
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Posted by Steve on 29th July 2006
Ephotozine have tested the Pentax K100D dSLR. The K100D features optical image stabilization, 6 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD display.
The review verdict:
“If you’re looking for your first digital SLR, the Pentax K100D is well worth a look. The Shake Reduction, easy controls SD card compatibility and lightweight design make this camera ideal for those looking for a step up from a compact digicam. Photographers who travel will also appreciate these features, as well as the ability to use AA batteries. Existing Pentax SLR owners may also wish to upgrade, whether it is from a film or earlier digital SLR. […]”
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Posted by Steve on 13th July 2006
A review of the Pentax Optio W10 digital camera is available at DigitalCameraInfo. The W10 is waterproof up to a depth of 1.5 metres an can also withstand dust, snow and sand. The Optio WP10 is equipped with 6 megapixels resolution, a 2.5 inch screen and a 3 times optical zoom.
The review results:
“The Optio W10’s unique benefits are its waterproofing, its simplicity and its styling. Its image quality is by no means outstanding. Still, there will be plenty of people who want a convenient, moderately-priced beach camera or even a snorkeling camera, and they will be pleased with the W10. For under $300, the 6-megapixel, 3x optical zoom Optio W10 offers a unique feature set at its price point, although users will have accept the sacrifice in image quality for the added durability and underwater functionality.”
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