PENTAX Optio W60 Waterproof Camera is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #81
Topic: Holiday Gift Guide
Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
If you plan to spend your family's Holidays in Hawaii why not give a waterproof camera to capture those colorful fishes on your snorkel trips.
The Pentax Optio W60 compact digital camera is lightweight and fully waterproof and affordable.
The Pentax Optio W60 features 10MP and a 5X zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability.
The enhanced design of the Optio W60 allows the camera to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing.
With improved design and construction of the shutter button and controls, as well as reinforced, airtight joints, the Optio W60 allows underwater photography up to 30 percent deeper than previous PENTAX waterproof models. In addition to the JIS Class 8 waterproofing standard, the camera is JIS Class 5 dustproof against dirt, sand and dust and operates in extreme temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius).
For Whom:
A great gift for anybody that loves to snorkel.
The Good:
Compact
10MP resolution
Waterproof to 13 feet
5x Optical Zoom
No need for a waterproof case as you need for other digicams
The Bad:
n/a
Where to Buy:
The PENTAX Optio W60 Waterproof Camera is on sale on Amazon.com for $230. Compare Prices on Other Retailers.
See all our top 10 gift tips in the Digital Camera Category. Explore all our Top 100 Holiday Gift Tips 2008.
Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
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