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Weighing in at just 135g and measuring a minuscule 5.7 x 9.7 x 1.8cm, the Optio M30 is one of the leanest and lightest compact cameras of its kind currently on the market. The casing is constructed from an attractive anodised aluminium with a chrome...
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The glare that results from the lack of non-reflective coating on the the LCD monitor means shooting in sunlight can become extremely annoying. Plus this 2.5in display is susceptible to scratches if not properly protected when in transit - but this is...
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webuser.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-31 05:56:31
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The Pentax model undercuts its rivals by a significant margin, but keeps a similar level of basic features – 7-megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and a svelte pocketable case. Its short on extras though and we found the text-based menus for many of the c...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-31 05:56:46
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Pentaxs Optio M10 (Whats New, Shopper July 2006) set a new standard for image quality from a £150 camera. It shows just how much things have changed in a year that the M30 takes higher-resolution photos and videos and has a slim aluminium case and...
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Do you really need a 3200 ISO setting on a compact?...
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Svelte design is easy to use, image quality at lower sensitivity, handling...
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Sluggish Focusing, noise at higher ISOs, flimsy battery cover...
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The Optio M30 is a slimly smart and pocketable digital compact with good results and a price to match...
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thestar.com.my Updated: 2016-12-29 23:22:58
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Slim and sensible By TAN KIT HOONG OPTIO M30 (Pentax Corp) Consumer digicam Sensor: 7.1-megapixels (3072 x 2304 pixels), 1/2.5in type Lens: 6.3-18.9mm, f/3.1-5.9 (38-114mm equivalent) Shutter: 4sec – 1/2000sec ISO range: 64 – 3200 Exposure...
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Easy to use; fast reponse times.
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ISO1600 and 3200 are a joke.
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I quite like the Pentax Optio M30 actually because while it may not be the most advanced camera around, it does its job well.The lens and picture quality are good for a compact digicam and response times were excellent.At a list price of RM899, I can r...
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star-techcentral.com Updated: 2011-07-31 05:56:28
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Slim and sensible By TAN KIT HOONG OPTIO M30 (Pentax Corp) Consumer digicam Sensor: 7.1-megapixels (3072 x 2304 pixels), 1/2.5in type Lens: 6.3-18.9mm, f/3.1-5.9 (38-114mm equivalent) Shutter: 4sec – 1/2000sec ISO range: 64 – 3200 Exposure...
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Easy to use; fast reponse times.
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ISO1600 and 3200 are a joke.
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I quite like the Pentax Optio M30 actually because while it may not be the most advanced camera around, it does its job well.The lens and picture quality are good for a compact digicam and response times were excellent.At a list price of RM899, I can r...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2011-07-31 05:56:33
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For too long, clunky and unattractive models have dominated the lower end of the compact camera price bracket with users forced to shell out a lot of money for an eye-catching number that also produced good results. But with the Optio M30, Pentax seem...
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With 7.1 effective megapixels and high-performance PENTAX lens, the Optio M30 has the ability to capture clear, high-quality images. This lens features a 3x focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format, whic...
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Businessweek.com Updated: 2011-07-31 05:56:41
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This svelte digital camera produces sharp snapshots—without taking a big bite from your wallet...
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It's been a while since I've reviewed any of Pentax's Optio pocket compacts, so today I'm taking a look at one of the most recent, the super-slim Optio M30. Announced in January along with the more sophisticated T30 and the AA-powered E30, the M30 is a...
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