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Who would have thought of a 6 megapixel entry level camera a few years ago. Pentax now introduces the Optio60 as an excellent choice for digital newcomers. An easy-to-understand “Simple...
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Who would have thought of a 6 megapixel entry level camera a few years ago. Pentax now introduces the Optio60 as an excellent choice for digital newcomers. An easy-to-understand “Simple mode” deserves the credit for lowering the learning curve of the Optio60. The Optio60 features a 2.0 inch LCD plus a viewfinder with automatic diopter adjustment to enhance viewing for users who may lack perfect eyesight. Less
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The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon...
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The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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HD Recording Format
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1080p (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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0.33 lb.
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1 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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14.2 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Red-eye Correction
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AF Tracking
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Camera Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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14.2 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2848 x 2136
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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2304 x 1536
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4608 x 3072
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3456 x 2304
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 424
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HD (1280 x 720)
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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QuickTime
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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600 Seconds
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Video Speed
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20 fps
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24 fps
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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7.5 - 22.5 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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1.97 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.81 in. to Infinity (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 108 mm
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Focus Range
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19.68 in. to Infinity (w)
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Aperture Range
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f2.8/f4.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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2 - 1/1000 sec
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Incandescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Rear Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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100
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200
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64
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100
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3200
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6400
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12800
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Memory Type
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Built-in
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SD Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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DPOF
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EXIF 2.21
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DCF 2.0
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.05 MB (about 2,560 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Built-in Memory Size
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12 MB
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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130,000 pixels
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230,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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2 x AA Batteries
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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80 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.33 lb.
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1 lb.
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Depth
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1.5 in.
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2.9 in.
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Height
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2.4 in.
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3.8 in.
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Width
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3.6 in.
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4.9 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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027075110755
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18208097982
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Product ID
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25784628
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101677489
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Included Accessories
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2 x AA Batteries
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Strap
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Software
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Battery Pack
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Release Date
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August, 2005
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September, 2010
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Family Line
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Pentax Optio
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Nikon D
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MPN
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OPTIO60NU
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9798
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Pentax Optio 60 Digital Camera
$149.00
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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
63% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
6-Megapixel resolution, no shutter lag, simple intuitive controls, set and forget simple...
Cons
Horrible battery life, peephole viewfinder (see update)
Recommended it?
Yes
I got this camera as a present for the end of year holidays (sanitized to be PC) from the wife as she's fed up with our Sony 5 Megapixel camera that has so much boot up time and shutter lag it nearly missed the holidays entirely (press, yawn, ponder, flash, darn missed again).
So far I am...
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Pros
High Megapixles, light.
Cons
Poor battery life, blurry, slow shutter.
Recommended it?
No
Two years ago I decided to buy a digital camera to stay up-to-date on technology. I did a bit of research via Consumer Reports looking for recommendations and features to look for in a camera. At the time, they were very happy with many different Pentax digital cameras.
Not wanting to pay...
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Product Review Summary
89% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons
battery life in liveview
Recommended it?
Yes
I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I...
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Pros
Everything!
Cons
A little heavy and bulky.
Recommended it?
Yes
I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are...
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