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news.cnet.com - 6/25/2009

Pentax goes deeper with Optio W80 | Crave

— news.cnet.com — There's been an explosion of waterproof and rugged cameras and camcorders this year, and Wednesday Pentax added... one more to the list (though it's been making them since 2003). The Optio W80 is a water/dust/shock/freezeproof 12-megapixel camera with a ... (more) Pentax goes deeper with Optio W80 | Crave

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engadget.com - 6/25/2009

Pentax's Optio W80 point-and-shoot shrugs off water, haters

— engadget.com — While Canon's PowerShot D10 has been hogging the spotlight in the waterproof point-and-shoot arena, Pentax is dropping... in a formidable opponent this evening with the Optio W80. Said shooter measures in at just one inch thick and features a 12.1 ... (more) Pentax's Optio W80 point-and-shoot shrugs off water, haters

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photographyblog.com - 7/1/2009

Pentax K-7 Review

— photographyblog.com — Introduction The Pentax K-7 is one of the more exciting new DSLR cameras of 2009, signalling Pentax’s... entry into the super-competitive semi-pro category. Going up against the likes of the Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D300, the 14.6 megapixel K7 certainly ... (more) Pentax K-7 Review

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Pentax Optio W80 lo puede todo
Gizmología — ... cámara para quien se vaya a la playa estas vacaciones. Incluye los típicos sistemas que detectan caras para enfocarlos mejor, pero es que es capaz de detectar hasta 32 caras diferentes, por si te marcas un viaje en grupo. Pentax indica que también es capaz de tomar fotos macro a una distancia impresionante, solo a 1 centímetro ya es capaz de enfocar, cuando por regla general tienes que estar a unos 5 centímetros. Esta disponible en rojo, gris y en azul el próximo mes de julio por $299.95. ...

Pentax New Everything-Proof Rugged Cam
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... equivalent). Less important is the Decorative Frame mode which can put some frilly edges on your extreme gliding pictures. The very best part though is the name of Pentax’s PC software: ACDSee. Genius. The W80 will cost $300, and looks to be a very capable camera, wrapped in a tough body. The trouble is… well, look at it. That’s camera design circa 1982, and not in a good way. Product page [Pentax. Thanks, Martin!] ...

Pentax W80 Camera Review: Waterproof and Now Slightly Ruggedized [Lightning Review]
Gizmodo — ... light to medium beach duty. The Recommendation: My favorite rugged-ish waterproof camera when size is a consideration. Compact considering its quasi-rugged chassis. Decent shot quality. There are tougher cams out there that take better photos, but only slightly so in all regards. Could use a redesign, since the W60, W40 and W20 had similar cases. [Giz, Pentax] ...

Gifts for Outdoorsy Geeks Not Averse to Sunshine or Sweat [Gift Guide]
Gizmodo — ... tightest packing jacket Patagonia makes. PrimaLoft One (60g) filling makes it so. I'd use it as a good fall/spring outer, or a good winter/ski extra midlayer for when the cold creeps in. $150 [Patagonia] Rugged Cameras: The W80 Pentax is pretty compact, takes OK photos and videos, and is shockproof to a few feet, coldproof to 14 degrees F and waterproof to 16 feet. I like it for winter sports. $300 [Review; Pentax] The larger Lumix DMC-TS1 is only coldproof to 32 degrees on paper, and waterproof ...

Casio Gets Tough With a Rugged Camera
Gadgetwise — Casio believes even tough guys can look really good, and it has built a rugged camera to prove it. The company’s first ruggedized point-and-shoot camera, the Casio Exilim G EX-G1 , is a lean model that’s heavy on tough features. The Exilim G EX-G1 joins other rugged contenders that include the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 , the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 , the Pentax Optio W80 , and the Canon PowerShot D10 . In general, it compares pretty favorably. The $300 EX-G1 is shock-resistant (it can withstand drops of 7 feet), waterproof to depths of 10 feet, ...