Holiday Gift Guide - Digital Cameras - RnR Geek Video

Another Holiday Gift Guide - Sam Levin shows us some really cool cameras from Pentax OPTIO WS80 Purchase on Amazon 10 Megapixel CCD for detailed images, large print sizes, and cropping flexibility.5X internal optical zoom housed in a slim body less than an inch thick is ideal for vacations or every day adventures.Large 2.7 inch LCD with 230,000 dot resolution for easy composition and playback of still images and video.Waterproof construction can withstand depths up to 5 feet (1.5 meters), protecting against rain, snow, sand, spills, and allowing full underwater photos and video.Capture high resolution, widescreen, HD video up to 720p at a full-speed 30 frames per second.Fast Face Detection technology sees up to 32 faces in as little as 3 one-hundredths of a second for easy portrait photography.Smile Capture automatically takes the pictures when your subject smiles, and Blink Detection alerts you if your subject's eyes are closed during the exposure.PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) technology features Pixel Track SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR, stabilizing your images and video for beautiful, blur-free results.PENTAX Auto Picture mode automatically selects from 8 shooting modes for beautiful images in any setting.Sensitivity up to ISO 6400 boosts shutter speeds to freeze subject movement for blur-free images even in low lighting.Fashionable yet functional design is available in 2 bold color options: black with orange, and white with purple.K-X PURCHASE ON AMAZON 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max. 2.7 inch LCD with Live View and Face Detection Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces). 720p HD Video Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280x720) at 24 FPS cinematic frame rate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens. Compact Body Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when travelling. Auto Picture and Scene Modes Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography. Creative Processing and Filter Modes Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects. HDR Image Capture True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail. 4.7 Frames per Second Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine. 11 Point Wide Angle Focus Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects. AA Batteries Capture up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries). K-x White Software CD-ROM S-SW99 USB Cable I-USB7 Strap O-ST53 Hotshoe Cover FK Eyecup FQ Body Mount Cover AA Lithium Batteries (*4) Sensor:Type: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement system Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW Effective pixels: 12.4 MP Total pixels: 12.9 MP Recorded resolutions Still: 12M (4288x2848), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152) Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p24 (16:9), 640x416p24 (3:2) Quality levels: ??? Best, ?? Better, ? Good Dust Removal: Image sensor movement combined with SP coating (Dust Alert available) Lens Mount:Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes Power zoom function: n/a Focus System:Type: TTL phase-matching 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) Focus modes: AF Auto, AF Single (w focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual Focus point adjustment: 11 point auto, 5 point auto, AF point select, center/spot AF assist: Yes, via built-in flash Viewfinder:Type: Pentamirror Coverage (field of view): Approx 96% Magnification: Approx 0.85X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5 Depth of field preview: Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button) LCD Monitor:Type: 2.7" TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightness Resolution: 230,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes Built-in Flash:Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash Guide number: 12 (100/m), 16 (200/m) Coverage: 25mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm) Flash modes: On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps) External Flash:Type: Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync), wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash Synchronization speed: 1/180s Storage Media:Internal memory: n/a Removable memory: SD, SDHC Interfaces:Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out Video out: NTSC, PAL Printer interfaces: n/a Power Supply:Power source: 4 AA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline) Recordable images: Approx 1900 (1100 w 50% flash, CIPA) Playback time: Approx 680 min Movie recording time: Approx TBD AC adapter available: Yes (optional) Physical Specifications:Body dimensions (W x H x D): 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7" Body weight Without battery or removable memory: 18.2 oz Loaded and ready: 20.5 oz (lithium) Construction material(s): Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis Weather resistant: n/a Operating temperature: 32-104°F Language Support:English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese Image Stabilization:Type: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max)Metering System:Type: TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200, 50mm F1.4) Multi-segment: Yes Center weighted: Yes Spot: Yes Exposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) Exposure lock: Yes (available via programmable AF/AE-L button) Exposure bracketing: Yes, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps) ISO Sensitivity:Auto: 200-6400 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800 Manual: 200-6400 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800 White Balance*:Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes * WB fine adjustment available in all modes Shutter:Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb available Capture Modes:Mode selection: Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), Movie Custom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome. Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Cross Processing mode available for creative random effect generation. Green simplified mode available: n/a P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (in Metered Manual), Sv (Sensitivity Priority) Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Color Extract (6), Fisheye, Custom (8) Data record: Folder name (standard/date) Drive Modes:Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Auto Bracket, HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3 w 2 blend settings), Multi-Exposure Continuous FPS: Approx 4.7 FPS (Continuous Hi: 17 JPG, 5 RAW), 2 FPS (Continuous Lo: unlimited JPG, 11 RAW) Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s) Remote control: Yes (infrared, 0s, 3s) Playback Modes:Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, or 36 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification (quick zoom available), Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Bright/Dark Indication Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Image Comparison, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, DPOF Magnification: Up to 16X, scrollable Digital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color (6), Watercolor, Pastel, Miniature, Base Parameter Adj, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Color (6), Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Slim, HDR, Custom Filter File Formats:Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III Movie (compression): AVI (motion JPG) Custom Functions:Functions available: 22 Computer Requirements:*For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP/Vista/7, USB 2.0 port Mac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port K-x Black Go to all Digital SLRs K-x Navy Go to all Digital SLRs K-x Red Go to all Digital SLRs AF200FG Go to all Flashes Downloads: K-x Manual► Updates: Software Updates► Firmware Updates► Live Chat: Have a question or concern you want answered right away? Chat with a knowledgeable PENTAX consultant online right now. Go to Chat ► Visit our support section to register products, research updates, download literature and contact customer care. GO TO SUPPORT ►