The eleventh generation Pentax Optio W90 waterproof digital camera
is built for rugged adventure in every way. It offers enhanced
waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, and coldproof performance and
features an inventive Digital Microscope mode with LED lighting to
capture small but intriguing subjects. Designed with the look of
mountaineering equipment, the Optio W90 kit includes a woven web fabric
strap complete with a carabiner to attach the camera to a backpack and
other outdoor gear.
Adventure photography doesn't get any
better than this. The rugged Optio W90 offers photographic performance,
innovative features and style that surpass other outdoor compact digital
cameras now available on the market.
- Waterproof to 20 feet for reliable underwater photography
- Shockproof to 4 feet withstanding the rigors of extreme use
- Coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures for use in wintery, snowy activities
- 12.1 megapixel sensor and wide angle 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent)
- Digital
Microscope mode with LED lens lighting perfectly captures the smallest
and closest macro subjects as near as 1cm from the camera
- Eye-Fi
wireless SD memory card connectivity for built-in Wi-Fi capability to
transfer photos and videos from the camera to a computer or an online
sharing site such as Picasaweb, Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. (Eye-fi
cards sold separately.)
- Large 2.7-inch LCD with 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio that is easy to view in strong light or underwater
- Capture
movies in widescreen 720p HD video at 30 frames per second An HDMI port
plays back beautiful high-resolution imges and video on HDTVs
- Advanced
Pixel Track Shake Reduction captures blur-free images in any lighting
Fast Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, and processing
modes specifically designed for portraiture, and new Pet Recognition
captures up to 3 pre-programmed pet faces in memory
- Infrared remote control compatibility with new waterproof Remote Control WP, as well as other Pentax infrared remotes
- Autofocus assist lamp helps to quickly and accurately focus, even in challenging lighting
Pentax Optio W90 Highlights Waterproof, Shockproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof
Rated JIS Class 8 waterproof, the Pentax Optio W90 captures images up
to 20 feet underwater (four feet deeper than the previous Pentax W
series model) for up to two hours. The shockproof* Optio W90 is designed
to withstand falls from a height of four feet without damage to the
body. Rated JIS Class 6 dustproof, the Optio W90 also offers exceptional
coldproof performance for reliable operation at temperatures as low as
-10 degrees C, making it a perfect choice for active photographers who
venture to shoot pictures in demanding outdoor conditions. The camera
also comes equipped with carabiner strap to attach the camera to a
backpack or other outdoor gear.
* Measured under
Pentax-original testing standards (from a height of 1.2 meters, onto a
surface of 5cm-thick plywood), conforming to the Method 516.5-Shock of
the MIL-Standard 810F. Digital Microscope mode for nature observation from 1cm away
Combining a macro shooting capability from less than one inch away with
the Digital Zoom function, the Optio W90's new Digital Microscope mode
magnifies the view and captures miniscule subjects that are difficult to
observe closely with the naked eye.
* Three LED Macro Lights
installed on the face of the lens barrel camera captures subjects such
as plants and insects clearly and brightly on the LCD monitor for
extreme macro photography. ** When using the Digital Microscope mode, the image size is fixed at 2.1 megapixels (at 16:9 proportions). Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card connectivity
Eye-Fi SD memory cards store media and offer built-in Wi-Fi capability
that accesses an assigned wireless network to effortlessly transfer
photos and videos from the camera to a computer and online sharing site
such as Picasaweb, Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. Equipped with an Eye-Fi
Card, the Optio W90 allows users to enable/disable the Eye-Fi Card's
Wi-Fi connectivity via the camera menu and provides an on-screen card
activity indicator. (Eye-fi cards sold separately.)
Upgraded face detection detects dogs and cats
The Optio W90 features a new-generation Face Detection AF & AE
function, which instantly and accurately detects up to 32 faces in the
image field and captures each in sharp focus and optimum exposure in
just 0.03 seconds. This upgraded version is programmed to detect not
only human faces, but also the faces of dogs and cats. When the user
selects pre-registered dog or cat faces (up to 3 choices), the camera
automatically detects them and optimizes focus and exposure. Users may
program the camera to automatically release the shutter the moment the
subject's face turns straight toward the camera, which is helpful for
pet photography.
High-quality, HD-proportioned movie recording
The Optio W90 captures beautiful, flawless movie clips at 16:9
high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 30
frames per second. This mode also offers a variety of editing
functions: Still images may be extracted from movie clips; title images
can be added to the beginning and/or end of a movie clip; and more. The
Optio W90 also provides an HDMI micro terminal for audio/video signal
output.
Extra-wide 2.7-inch LCD monitor for effortless outdoor viewing
The Optio W90 features a large 2.7 inch high-brightness color LCD
monitor with approximately 230,000 dots and horizontally extended 16:9
proportions. This monitor is treated with a special AR (Anti-Reflection)
coating to cut the glare of external light and minimize annoying
reflections, making it easy to view recorded images and on-screen menus
even in bright sunlight.
High image quality
Combining approximately 12.1 effective megapixels with the
Pentax-developed imaging engine and the high-performance Pentax zoom
lens, the Optio W90 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with
well-defined details. Even when images are enlarged to larger sizes,
users are assured of sharp, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge
sharpness.
Optical 5x zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage
Despite its compact dimensions, the Optio W90 features an optical 5x
zoom lens covering focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent in the
35mm format to approximately 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto). This
wide zoom range may be used for a wide variety of subjects and scenes,
from spectacular landscape and group shots to tightly framed snapshots
taken from a distance.
Triple anti-shake protection to prevent different types of camera shake Pixel Track SR
When recording still images, the Optio W90's Pixel Track SR (Shake
Reduction) effectively compensates for camera shake by processing
affected images.
High-Sensitivity anti-shake mode*
When the Optio W90 detects low-lighting conditions in still-image
shooting, it automatically raises its sensitivity to as high as ISO
6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed. This effectively
minimizes the adverse effects of camera shake and subject shake under
poor lighting conditions.
Movie SR** During
movie recording, the Optio W90 prevents blurry images by effectively
minimizing annoying camera shake through the use of exclusive software.
*When the High-Sensitivity anti-shake mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed to five megapixels (2592 x 1944 pixels). **When the Movie SR is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting. Subscreen Input function for constant display of a favorite image on the screen
The Optio W90 features a Subscreen Input function that allows users to
display a thumbnail of a recorded images in the upper left corner of the
LCD panel for a picture in picture effect that may be used as a
reference. This features is helpful when the photographer wants to shoot
subjects from the same angle and at the same image size every time
(such as photographing prepared food in the same way to compile a recipe
file) or when the user wants to constantly keep a favorite image on the
screen.
Additional features - Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1 (available as an optional accessory) for wireless remote shooting*
- New Collage function to compose a single picture from multiple images
- New Ink Rubbing filter to create a monochromatic, high-contrast image from a recorded image
- Auto
Picture mode to automatically select one of the eight shooting modes
for the optimum result 12 digital filters to add distinctive visual
effects to recorded images
- Digital Wide function to compose an
extra-wide-angle image (equivalent to an image taken with an approx.
21mm lens in 35mm format) from two images
- MediaImpression 2.0
for Pentax image viewing, editing and filing software included
(compatible with latest operation systems, such as Windows 7 and Mac OS X
10.6)
* Wireless remote operation is not available when shooting under water.
