Digital photography keeps getting better and better. And nowadays there are so many different types and manufacturers of digital cameras; in that case, purchasing one is a very tough decision to make. PENTAX was known to develop durable and reliable products that meet the needs of consumers. Now, PENTAX has released Optio WS80 waterproof Camera and bringing customers another unforgettable picture perfect moment.

    Last August 5, 2009, PENTAX Imaging Systems Division announced the launch of the PENTAX Optio WS80 digital compact camera. This newly added collection of PENTAX to the digital camera world is ideal for day-to-day applications especially for some outdoor activities. With this newly launched camera, kids and students will surely enjoy their summer vacation for they can already take pictures underwater. Yes! It’s a waterproof camera that allows underwater photography to a depth of 1.5 meters for up to two hours. No worries for moms because they can even use it during rainy days. Now you can take pictures rain or shine!

    High quality for worry –free underwater shooting. This is one of the major feature of  Optio WS80. This camera can be used without any worry that it might get wet for it has SP (Super Protect) coating on the protective glass element installed at the front end of the zoom lens so can simply clean it with fresh water if it was covered by dirt or sand.
    The Optio WS80 has a user-friendly features including the Small Face filter, which makes the subject’s face appear smaller in proportion to the body than it actually is, to produce attractive, well-balanced portraits; the Smile Capture mode, which automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile; and the Blink Detection function, which warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release. Regardless of its compact dimensions, the Optio WS80 features an optical 5X zoom lens. It also offers the Intelligent Zoom function, which extends the zoom range up to approximately 28.5 times for even tighter zooming in on the subject. The Optio WS80 features a large 2.7in high-brightness color LCD monitor. It has also an image recovery function so that you can still recover images you accidentally erased.
    Other features include High-speed AF system, with Auto-Tracking function, to maintain stable focus on a moving subject. It has Digital Wide function, to create a panoramic, extra-wide-angle image from two images. You can select one of the eight shooting modes with its Auto Picture mode. To prevent overexposed and underexposed areas in images, this water based camera has a D-Range setting.

    The PENTAX Optio WS80 is one of the durable and affordable digital cameras in town. This water and dustproof digital camera is a perfect choice for travel and some outdoor activities. Available in two bold, his-and-her designs with a attention-grabbing color option, black with orange accents for him and white with purple accents just for her.  You will surely love it! With PENTAX Optio WS80, you can have an exceptional waterproof performance for underwater shooting and adventure.