5 comments about Sony LCS-HB Soft Textile Carrying Case for Sony DSC-H7/H9 Digital Still Cameras.

1. Attractive, protective of the Sony Camera, no leather which I liked and rec'd quickly from the merchant



2. The camera case is adequate to protect the H-9 Sony camera. Only fault is a better storage lid in the bottom of case is needed.



3. Sony LCS-HB Soft Textile Carrying Case for Sony DSC-H7/H9 Digital Still Cameras Fits everything you really need! Camera, lense, batteries, memories, and the remote control.



4. Item arrived in good condition in a timely fashion; good packaging. The case suits the H9 but leaves little room for any extra items to be carried. There are no internal compartments inside the case to separate the lid and the open face of the H9 screen from damage. Overall happy with the purchase; made of sturdy material and nicely stitched.



5. I think this is a good camera bag. but I have a sony dsc h9 camera and there is no room for accessories.

5 comments about Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. I agree in full with what everyone says about the image quality and ability to take raw pictures. It is a remarkable camera. One complaint I had was its ability to autofocus in low-light levels. Even manual focusing, which appeared on the screen to be in focus later turned out to be out of focus. I would recommend to them to use a white light focusing mechanism instead of the red light that comes on in low light, near object situations. Cameras I have used with this white light have always autofocused better for me. What confused me(and this is more of an observation that a complaint) was the inclusion of this camera in a 'point and shoot' category. By definition, it is a point and shoot in that it doesn't have a mechanical shutter like the SLR cameras. However, the camera is rather large, and if one is expecting to take this camera in a carry-on on a plane, please refer to the pictures I uploaded using 2 other camera types against this camera.



2. Purchased FZ50 a year ago, I have a small professional photog business. It replaced the excellent FZ30 (which replaced an FZ20). I also replaced the TZ3 with the TZ5 for a "personal" point-and-shoot camera, so have extensive experience with Lumix. Tried D-SLRs, and other prosumer (mid-range) camera brands. This is a prosumer camera. A good Canon or Nikon D-SLR will take better pictures in many cases, but only if you can wade through the complex menus and understand more than the basics of photography, despite their claims for auto mode. D-SLRs have more options in most cases, but several friends who went D-SLR, thinking they'd get just a fancier 35mm replacement, quickly became unhappy with the complexity, but where they could handle it, the pix were easier to handle in Photoshop 5.0, and a few with CS2. Lumix has an excellent ability to "read" in the auto/scene modes. The FZ50 does have some limitations with hard shadows (can mostly be compensated for), on occasion will be slightly slow in focusing, and its flash (typical in this price range) is barely ok. It's only slightly smaller than a standard 35mm SLR. It has difficulty with action shots: the faster the action the more likely you'll get blur (running, volleyball, etc.). Use of an Extreme III or Ultra II (or other brands' equivalent) helps by speeding up the "write to" cycle significantly, but it just isn't a great action camera. For less than fast action, especially for everyday sunlit or overcast pix, even with movement, it is exceptional. I get many compliments for my work, and with 6.0 or CS3, the color is marvelous, only a hair below D-SLR. The anti-shake helps my old hands (I was a pro 40 years ago). I love the 12X zoom, and while 10.1 Mp files are very large, the 8 Gb (over 4,000 pictures possible), and 16 Gb SDHC cards (over 7,000 possible) are more than most prosumers will need. My TZ5 (8 Mp) will also do over 4,000 with those cards (the counter doesn't go that high, just says "999"). The FZ50, while not a pocket camera, is reasonably light, if (like its 35 mm predecessors) slightly bulky, yet it fits my hand well, and rarely makes my hand/arm tired. Relatively simple menu makes it easier and quicker for those of us who aren't high "techies" or quite as fast as we used to be. Telephoto is quick and smoothe. I hope Lumix continues putting out such great and quality features for a substantially lower price than a D-SLR, I'll keep upgrading. For those who want better than point-and-shoot, but aren't quite ready for expensive complex pro, this a great camera.



3. I was really on the fence about purchasing this camera but I couldn't be happier that I did. I'm thrilled!! My camera needs were: everyday use, amateur landscape photography, and most importantly product photos for my online business.
   
   This camera takes beautiful product photos. Without even adjusting the settings you can showcase breathtaking details of your products while creating an attractive background blur. This camera delivers beautiful details at a manageable output that's easy to compress for web use.
   
   Things I love:
   
   The macro settings are fantastic! If you need detailed images this camera is perfect.
   
   Low light - My canon point and shoot completely died so I had to hurriedly take a bunch of photos the minute this camera arrived. I took a few hurried shots in low light without changing any settings. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how well the images turned out.
   
   Viewfinder - This has one of the most comfortable/larger viewfinders on digital cameras that I've ever encountered.
   
   LCD - I love how the LCD flips down for optional use and allows you to protect your lcd screen. That you can tilt the screen at angle is fabulous!
   
   Other notes: Definitely purchase a memory card if you don't already own a compatible one for this camera. Without changing file sizes or settings, you can only store 5 pictures with the memory card that is included in this package.
   
   If you love digital cameras but miss the details of your old 35mm camera then this digital camera is for you. Yes, this camera is larger but it's NOT a pocket camera. It feels just like I'm using my 35 mm print camera, something I never thought a digital camera under $500 could ever accomplish.



4. This is just a great product. The best "bridge" camera on the market. It might be a little noisy at high ISO levels, just like any compact camera. Great cuality price ratio, just everything that you could expect from a compact. Besides, It allows you to be creative and to take decisions about your picture (Manual exposure).



5. This is the 3rd Panasonic Lumix that I have owned (previous 2 were the FZ5 and the FZ7). Again as with the previous 2, the FZ50 was an upgrade. I mainly upgrade to better enhance my photographic capabilities. I am far from being a pro but a notch higher than a novice. This camera provides flexibility and freedom to take your skills to the next level. First off, I like the 12x optical zoom (which can be extended up to 21x if yo taper down the resolution). There are no gimmicks to this feature, what you see distance-wise in the EVF or LCD is exactly what the lens projects. The 10MP resolution is quite of an overkill considering that you can make oustanding prints in the 5-6MP range. Nevertheless, having the ability to increase/decrease the resolution is very handy and re-assuring. The swivel-screen LCD is also a dynamic feature. Very incrimental if you need to compose an angled shot. The function button (as with the joystick with the smaller FZ models) is a nice feature to have if you want to jump in directly to some features without a longer scroll time on the menu button. The ability to handle SDHC is great considering a lot of the memory cards out there now are high-capacity. The camera itself is light enough to carry for extended periods of time. The flash is strong enough for normal conditions although I would advise you to buy an external flash if you need to compose shots in extra-ordinary conditions. The ergonomics of this camera is simply amazing! I do not have huge hands but it seems to fit my hand at just the right place. Shutter buttons and all the other buttons are easily accessible. There's not a lot of unnecessary movement required. Everything is within handy reach. The ability to shoot at ISO values up to 1600 goes hand in hand with the new OIS abilities although I seldom require shooting at those high ISO figures. The Venus III engine is superb although in my experience, you have to fine tune the NR down to its lowest level (or turned off in some cases) to get an outstanding shot. The MEGA OIS works just right and works all the time. You can actually do a test yourself composing a shot, with the OIS turned ON/OFF to see the difference. And the good thing is, YOU CAN SEE THE DIFFERENCE! You also have the ability to do RAW with this camera but it is slow. JPEG is still the best. Unless you have a good photo editing software, JPEG will suit you fine in normal operating conditions. The Leica Lens is just superb, sharp and outstanding. No other camera (in my humble opinion) in this price-range and resolution can out-do the things you can be capable of doing. I'm very happy I bought this camera!

2 comments about Sony Alpha A700 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Aspherical ED Lens.

1. Pictures look bad. I only tried with Sony 18-200 Lens, so it may be the problem of camera or/and lens. I returned it and bought Nikon D80 together with Nikon 18-200 Lens. There is not comparison.



2. Sony Alpha A700K 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED LensSony Alpha A700 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera with 16-105mm LensSony Alpha A700 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
   
   A FREE color temperature analyzer included (which would cost $1,200 separately)! As I describe below, there is a little discussed feature that allows you to set the white balance for the ambient light practically perfectly.
   
   I have had my Sony Alpha 700 for about six weeks now, have used it extensively on a vacation, and have tried most of the features.
   
   I'm impressed with:
   
   - the solid "feel" of the camera build
   
   - the 5 frames per second continuous shooting until the card is full (many other more expensive cameras have a limit)
   
   - autofocus is blazing fast, and as reviewed in PopPhoto, is faster than even the best Nikons and Canons in good light.
   
   - there are several ways to access almost any setting or function, and seemingly endless customization of settings.
   
   - Though the Auto white balance isn't always as accurate as I'd like, there is an amazing feature with will allow you to set an custom white balance in a mixed or difficult light situation by using a gray or white card and having the camera "read" the light. It not only gets the Kelvin temperature right, but also adjust to Green/Magenta filter color casts from G9 to M9. To get that quality ambient light sensing, you would have to buy a $1,200 Color temperature sensor (Minolta made one). So basically you get a color analyzer for free with the camera.
   
   - I have quickly gotten used to the separate buttons for the setting I adjust most frequently: Drive setting (for bracketing or time delay), White Balance, and ISO.
   
   - The Dynamic Range (DR) Capabilities are phenomenal. I've shot photos in horribly contrasty situations and been able to get detail in both shadows and highlights. There are 8 levels of adjustment for DR.
   
   - The information you can get on playback is extensive and useful when you press the "C" button.
   
   - I love having a % of battery life left, but I hated having to have to sell my old batteries from my Alpha 100 because they won't fit due to the new feature.
   
   What I don't like:
   
   - the little "joystick" control is difficult for me when I try to press it to confirm a setting. Otherwise it works fine directionally.
   
   - I've found that I get better exposures with a -.5 EV compensation. The histograms are almost always perfect in that situation.
   
   Overall, it's the best value in a semi-pro (bang for the buck) that I've come across after extensive evaluation. I'm also confident that Sony will continue to market it's DSLRs seriously and continue to offer a wider model line. Sony has staying power and marketing muscle. So far it only has about 6% of the worldwide DSLR market, but I'm confident that will grow due to the quality and value of it's camera product line, including the Zeiss lenses.

4 comments about Leica 18669 Classic Leather Case for D-Lux 3 Digital Cameras.

1. This is definetly something you want for this camera. It looks very nice and it's top quality.



2. Good retro look but does not match the modern sleek look of the camera. The magnetic button is not very secure and the narrow strap looks very flimpsy.



3. This elegant case is well made inside and out. The fit and finish are top-notch. The inside is lined, and the sides are padded where the camera controls touch. The stitching is small and strong. The strap is narrow, but upon examination you will see it too is beautifully sewn and strong. It attaches to the case with spring clips, and the loops on the case are both sewn and riveted. On the back of the case is a belt loop if you don't want to use the strap. The latch takes some practice to close quickly, but is secure enough when shut. It allows fast access to the camera, and since the camera slides down into the case vertically, the latch opening accidently does not result in the camera falling out. Of course it also looks great. The Leica name is engraved on the front, which you can't tell from the picture. You got it, so flaunt it.



4. This is a very attractive accessory that will get compliments from strangers. It is a bit bulky and adds a lot of size to the D-LUX but it is protective, very well made and quite sexy.

5 comments about Tamrac Adventure Messenger 4 DSLR Camera Bag (Grey/Black).

1. This bag good for normal use only. Not for adveture like hiking or travelling, due to lack of padding. Fit DSLR camera with zoom lens and 2 extra lens -> zoom + wide angle (fit better without lens hood), charger and memory cards. Side pockets are very tight to be useful for anything then slim cellphone (if you loaded the bag as above). Quick access to camera is nice.



2. Bought this bag and am returning it.
   
   Pros:
   -Configurable interior compartments.
   -Design is OK. Not super stealth but pretty inconspicuous.
   -Fairly large front pouch for accessories.
   -Easy to get to camera.
   -Roomy.
   
   Cons:
   -Too easy to get to camera/equipment. Even when shut as tight as possible, you can easily reach in from the side and grab your camera. This was the deal breaker for me. I can just see water/dust making it's way into the main compartment.
   -Almost no padding on the top cover (where your LCD is facing up).
   -Kinda cheap build quality. OK for the price but the materials definitely seemed kinda cheap to me.
   -Loud velcro closure on for main compartment. A negative if you want to open this bag in a quiet area.
   
   I would not recommend this bag and am surprised that it has so many good reviews.



3. It's soft and comfortable to wear. My Olympus E-510 and its two standard lens fit perfectly. My only complaint, and this is very minor, is that it doesn't stand up on its own accord after the camera is put in. But, I'll keep fiddling with the movable separators and maybe I can position the camera to keep the bag from being top heavy.
   
   Overall, this is a very good bag at a good price.



4. This is a great bag! It has held and protected all my camera gear so far. It fits my D40, 18-55 kit lensm 50mm f/1.8, and my SB-28 (old but an upgrade is coming soon!). I recently ordered a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8,so I have now accumulated enough stuff that I will be in need of a larger backpack when I want to take all my gear with me. This bag will still be used when I need a more casual/professional looking bag, when a backpack should not really be used. I will however, stick with the Tamrac series. I find their build quality to be durable, and the styling to be appealing. I have a Tamrac bag for my P+S, This bag as a dSLR case, and will be purchasing a Tamrac backpack as my gear collection grows.



5. I was at the beach recently waiting for the Blue Angels air show and the sky just opened up. I was about 1/2 mile from the car and had no real cover. I had to walk/run through the absolute downpour and lightning (four people got hit... eek) with this bag holding my camera body, 3 lenses, a charger, microfiber clothes, USB adapters, etc.
   
   If you have this bag and turn on your bathroom shower and walk in with it, then you'll have an idea of what I put it through. When I finally got to my car I unlatched it and opened it up to find my camera and lenses all perfectly dry. YAY! Inside the front zipper pouch... my battery charger and usb adapters... dry! YAY! Unzipped the front (top) flap pouch... my micro fiber clothes and remote... SOAKED!!! Apparently that section is not waterproof. The back section also has a small zipper pouch but I never put anything in there. The soaked cloths kind of bothered me since I couldn't wipe up the fogged lenses. The remote still worked fine (thank goodness). I'm very very happy with this bag. ALWAYS GO WITH WATERPROOF! This won't help if you drop it in the lake, but in a heavy rainstorm... it is heaven-sent.

5 comments about Sony Alpha DSLRA350 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization (Body Only).

1. I enjoyed A350 a lot. The image quality is very high. I shot some awesome family pictures, portraits, our vacation photos: everything came out superb. For an amateur as I am it is dream camera! I user DSC-R1 from Sony before and it also was terrific camera. If you aren't satisfied with the pics from this cam you need some real expensive lens and pro level equipment.
   I'm very happy with this DSLR!



2. I waited a long time for the Nikon D80 to come down in price. While I was at the store ready to purchase the D80 the guy behind the counter introduced me to this A350. I have a few Minolta Lenses so it seemed like a great fit. I was a little skeptical at first but let me tell you, this is a great camera. I have taken more than 700 photos including my kids playing, storms, Lightning, and even long exposure night photos of the sky. I have had some KILLER photos come out of this camera. I am highly impressed and I have no regrets in choosing this camera over the D80. The only downside that I saw in the beginning was the 2.5 photos per second vs the d80's 3.? per second. I can handle that. I would highly recommend at least a 4 gig card but get the 8gig.I have the 8 gig and I currently have about 720 photos stored at highest res. about 14mb per photo on the card with plenty of room left.



3. I purchased the Sony A350 primarily to have an up-to-date, medium-high end DSLR that would accept my Minolta lenses: I have seven. Professional photography was my first career, and had other opportunities not presented, I likely would have remained a photographer. I remained an avid amateur photographer throughout two subsequent careers, and now in retirement. I've found the the A350 a competitive DSLR, with most or all of the functions and modes of similar price-range cameras. Couple that with allowing me to use my collection of Minolta lenses, I've made a good choice. One feature I particularly like since I print large format copies of many of my photos is the menu selection "Creative Style" allowing shooting in Adobe Photoshop color space.
   
   Two downers:
   1. The LCD screen is particulary vulnerable protruding rearward to accommodate the LCD tilt function. Moreover, when using the viewfinder, skin oils and sweat--I shoot a lot of equine sports action--soils the LCD continuously. This vulnerability is why I rated the camera 4 stars rather than 5.
   
   2. I find the Camera Shake warning indicator distracting, and essentially useless. Even when I use a tripod the indicator indicates maximum at the slightest touch. I'll rely on controlling shutter speed.
   
   Nonetheless, I am satisfied with the camera, and would recommend it to others.



4. I used 35 mm years ago and then stopped taking pics. Started up because of some of the digital point and shoot cameras. When I decided to get back into SLRs, I did a lot of research. I have never been into snob appeal so I looked into features, picture quality and value as significant factors. Sony, who took over the older Minolta line, certainly had the right idea when they put together the 350. It is pretty easy to use right out of the box. I would consider a field guide if you are not camera savy, so you know how to get the most out of it. I recently used it on a trip to England and took about 800 pictures in 10 days. It worked great. I do not use the kit lens, but found some others that make this camera pretty flexible (but that's another review.) So far, there is nothing that I have wanted to do that this camera can't.
   
   The majority of great pictures come from the photographer's eye, scene and light. IMHO, this camera will not hold you back if you have those.



5. great camera. The one thing I wasn't expecting was that it takes so great pictures that it will make an inexpensive lens look cheap. These Kit lenses were fine for my smaller processor cameras and gave some very good pictures but this one simply shows any and all imperfections in my older, inexpensive lenses........tried one of the newer, more expensive lens, made for this model, and took great pictures.... guess I learned my lesson that if I'm going to use a great camera, don't try to shoot cheap... the pictures will tell the story... new lenses coming to my collection, soon.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare M763 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. I LOVE this camera!!!!!!! I bought it for a trip to disney world in June and I have taken over 500 pictures with it already. My mom has a Canon Power Shot that she payed over $300 for and whenever she wants good pics she asks if she can borrow my camera. She is going to buy one as soon as the economy gets a little better.



2. I wanted a digital camera easy to learn and use since this is my first digital. Followed Consumer Reports recommedations and am very pleased with quality and ease of picture taking. Easy on the pocketbook, too.



3. Great Price for little camera. Takes beautiful pictures only if there is great light. If there is little light, you have to guess on the shot because the LCD screen does not allow you to see the view very much at all. Zoom is great as long as you don't zoom in more than 3x...grainy. When you take pictures in bright sunl1ight there is a mirror glare. I am in the process of paying a few extra dollars for a camera that would better fit my needs. I wouldn't purchase again.



4. In preparation for a trip to Europe last August I was looking for a new camera. As we were planning on a lot of walking and packing very light, I wanted a pocket-sized camera. No way was I taking my old Pentax film SLR camera on this trip!
   
   There are many cameras out there that are similar in size and features to the Kodak M763, but most are more money. I have a general policy of not spending more than I have to for electronics, as whatever I buy will be obselete in a few years (witness my previous digital camera, only two and a half years old and positively outclassed by the M763 for only $10 more).
   
   I purchased this camera, and was VERY pleased with the pictures I took. It did everything I asked and expected from a pocket camera. Excellent clarity outdoors, with enough zoom capability to allow proper framing of the picture without having to move a great deal. Excellent low-light performance indoors allowing pictures in many circumstances without flash, which avoids the washed-out faces against a black background so common in flash pictures. Face recognition and image stabilization worked well, allowing quality pictures in light conditions I never expected to work.
   
   All in all I was extremely happy with my pictures and the ease of use of the Kodak M763, and never felt like I was missing out on features of more expensive cameras. I would heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a pocket snapshot camera.



5. this tiny device has so many great funcitons packed into it. the photos are great quality of course, but I was pleasantly surprised by the video. you can take any video frame and create a still photo from it - and one would expect those photos to be mediocre, but they're great too! I gave it as a gift to a friend who never reads owner's manuals, and he has all but mastered every function within a week of receiving it.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare M763 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue).

1. I LOVE this camera!!!!!!! I bought it for a trip to disney world in June and I have taken over 500 pictures with it already. My mom has a Canon Power Shot that she payed over $300 for and whenever she wants good pics she asks if she can borrow my camera. She is going to buy one as soon as the economy gets a little better.



2. I wanted a digital camera easy to learn and use since this is my first digital. Followed Consumer Reports recommedations and am very pleased with quality and ease of picture taking. Easy on the pocketbook, too.



3. Great Price for little camera. Takes beautiful pictures only if there is great light. If there is little light, you have to guess on the shot because the LCD screen does not allow you to see the view very much at all. Zoom is great as long as you don't zoom in more than 3x...grainy. When you take pictures in bright sunl1ight there is a mirror glare. I am in the process of paying a few extra dollars for a camera that would better fit my needs. I wouldn't purchase again.



4. In preparation for a trip to Europe last August I was looking for a new camera. As we were planning on a lot of walking and packing very light, I wanted a pocket-sized camera. No way was I taking my old Pentax film SLR camera on this trip!
   
   There are many cameras out there that are similar in size and features to the Kodak M763, but most are more money. I have a general policy of not spending more than I have to for electronics, as whatever I buy will be obselete in a few years (witness my previous digital camera, only two and a half years old and positively outclassed by the M763 for only $10 more).
   
   I purchased this camera, and was VERY pleased with the pictures I took. It did everything I asked and expected from a pocket camera. Excellent clarity outdoors, with enough zoom capability to allow proper framing of the picture without having to move a great deal. Excellent low-light performance indoors allowing pictures in many circumstances without flash, which avoids the washed-out faces against a black background so common in flash pictures. Face recognition and image stabilization worked well, allowing quality pictures in light conditions I never expected to work.
   
   All in all I was extremely happy with my pictures and the ease of use of the Kodak M763, and never felt like I was missing out on features of more expensive cameras. I would heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a pocket snapshot camera.



5. this tiny device has so many great funcitons packed into it. the photos are great quality of course, but I was pleasantly surprised by the video. you can take any video frame and create a still photo from it - and one would expect those photos to be mediocre, but they're great too! I gave it as a gift to a friend who never reads owner's manuals, and he has all but mastered every function within a week of receiving it.

No comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10S 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver).

5 comments about Pentax Optio W30 7.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This camera works quite well and has all the normal features I would expect from a reasonable digital camera. The waterproof capability is the main feature I was looking for. I have a Canon SD750 (if I remember the model correctly...) that I use when I don't need a waterproof camera as the picture quality and overall camera are superior in my mind. However, the loss of picture quality and minor things I don't like about the Pentax are not enough to make me regret the purchase. I have used it several times in and/or under water with no issues and reasonable picture and film results.
   
   I read a review from someone who added a closed cell foam type floating keychain to make the camera float. I did the same and it works very well. The keychain was around $1 at Wal-Mart. It seems like this could be a good feature to build into the camera. A thin closed cell foam covering in a few areas would serve the float the camea and provide some protection from bumps and drops. It doesn't take a whole lot to float the camera. The keychain can be a bit of a nuisance when taking pictures (it always flops in front of the lens), but this seemed like some good insurance.



2. I bought this camera a while ago. This week I gave it to my 16 yr old daughter because she fell in love with it. It's a great idea but for me, I was a little disappointed for two reasons:
   
   1) I have familial hereditary tremors...a cute little phrase doctors use when they have no idea what it is. It's not Parkinson's Disease but I do shake, which makes it harder to get sharp photos with small Point-and-Shoots like this one. At least half of my shots came out blurred. Not the end of the world, since my 2-MB card holds LOTS of photos and I can pick and choose. But many times an important shot that looked good on the LCD turned out blurry and unusable on my Mac's screen at 4x6". This however is more the fault of being 61 and with the lightness of most P&Ss. However, I would LOVE to see Pentax make an underwater camera with real optical VR, rather than just upping the ISO.
   
   2} I live on Maui. Several times a year we go out on whale-sighting boats. This time the sea was rough. I placed the W30 in a side pocket of my pants and the next time I took it out the screen was cracked. I could still take photographs, I just couldn't compose them on the LCD screen. This cost $120 to fix by Pentax Corp. I don't remember hitting said pocket against anything, so I was confused by how easily the camera was put out of commission.
   
   So I just ordered the W60, the W30's underwater successor. Hope springs eternal, not to mention that being able to take the camera underwater and into dusty or sandy areas is so cool. I'm going to buy a small bean bag to use as a rest for the camera, which should eliminate the effects of my shakes. I also have a padded case for it to protect it from rough seas or whatever.
   
   I hope this review proves useful to those who shake, and who still go down to the sea in ships.



3. Difficult to say what happened. It was a phenomenon. I took pictures of my child learning to swim at 1 year of age and then as he approached his 2 year birthday it died. Pentax was no help, a repair costs 70% of the cost of a new camera. What to do?
   
   The camera worked like a dream for the first 12 months. Perfectly. I mean like a dream. Excellent quality, water proof. Durable. Good battery life, you name it. Then it up and died. Hmmm.....



4. I've only had this camera about three months and will do a long term review at a later date. I bought this camera primarily to take pictures from my boat in Choctawhatchee Bay and on river canoe trips. I was looking more for splash resistance as I don't plan opn taking photos under water.
   The W30 is easy to use and takes very nice rich looking pictures.The camera is well made and the size makes it easy to bring everywhere. The video is very good also but you must switch to pan focus or the sound of the auto focus motor is about all you will hear on playback. I plan to contact Pentax to see if there is a setting that will make it automaticly go to pan focus when movie mode is selected.
   So far this camera has exceeded my expectations.



5. This digital camera was recommended by a friend. It was hard to find in the stores so I bought online. I love the way it focuses and needs very little preparation. I was shooting moving objects and also I was on a moving ferry shooting other moving objects. The pictures were great. Very clear. Also very misty and rainy days and no problem as the camera is waterproof. I would recommend this camera to anyone. Great price by the way. I paid $100.00 less then the going price. Thanks.