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Introduction
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01.Testing / Performance
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02.Physical Tour
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03.Components
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04.Design / Layout
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05.Modes
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06.Control Options
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07.Image Parameters
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08.Connectivity / Extras
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09.Overall Impressions
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10.Conclusions
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11.Specs
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12.Comments
Pentax OptioWP Digital Camera Review
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Connectivity / ExtrasPicture Quality / Size Options (5.0)
The image quality settings and size options are controlled through the recording menu and allow users to select between a variety of options whether in movie or still format. When the camera is set in still format, users can select among 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480 resolution settings. Each of these image sizes is available in three quality settings: Best, Better, and Good. For a digital camera with 5 megapixels, this list is fairly complete. The only drawback is that all of the image sizes are in 4:3 format, so 4 x 6-inch prints (which are a 3:2 format) will come out cropped differently than the actual image file.
When the camera is shooting in movie mode, the user is able to choose between two sizes of 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels at selectable frame rates of 30 and 15 fps. While a 640 x 480 resolution would have been a more adequate size for the movie mode, the smaller frame sizes will suffice for users who view their clips on computers.
Picture Effects Mode (8.0)
The picture effects on the Pentax OptioWP are more expansive than what most consumers will find on other cameras in this price range. In the recording menu, users can adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast. The other picture effects – and there are many – can only be added in the playback menu. These include digital color filters such as Black & White, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Soft. There is also a brightness adjustment setting active in the playback menu that can brighten the whole scene like a post-recording exposure compensation. The color choices located within the digital filter settings are a bit difficult to locate, and may only be used during playback, unlike filters on many other manufacturers’ digital cameras.
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