Latest Pentax Optio M30 Review at CNET.co.uk (added 02 August ‘07)
The 7.1 megapixel Pentax Optio M30 features a 3x optical zoom, ISO based ’shake reduction,’ face recognition, and a super macro mode capabile of focusing down to 2 inches.
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Reviews – (updated 02 August ‘07)
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CNET.co.uk tests the Pentax Optio M30 and feels this a slim and very affordable camera. But buyer beware, photo quality is not that great and would be fine for web publishing and small prints but that’s about it. Also the image stabilizfation casued the reviewer some problems in marginal lighting situations and he concluded it was not the best system he had worked with.
Bottom Line: Despite is small slim profile the M30 the review indicated most of its features where, well in a word, childish. Enough said…
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Reg Hardware – 6/6/2007 – reviews the Pentax Optio M30 compact digital camera and writes, “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 the case with many compact cameras. However, the Optio M30 is well-designed, well-made and comfortable to use with good overall performance and battery life. The 3x optical zoom, 7.1-megapixel sensor and maximum ISO of 3200 (in Digital SR mode) means that the M30 will carry its weight in this class of compact digital for some time to come.”
ePhotozine – 5/18/2007 – has tested the Samsung Digimax L700 against the Pentax Optio M30 and here’s the verdict, “Despite the fact that the colour chart tests were virtually identical, how the processing engines work is markedly different. The L700 is sharper in most tests, it has better colour fringing control and the image quality is markedly better with less noise and bittiness throughout, all the way through the ISO range. So, the M30 is nicer looking, handles better, but the L700 makes up for the more industrial approach with image quality that whups the M30’s shiny metal ass. The winner of this head to head, is therefore, the Samsung L700.”
Steve’s Digicams – 4/26/2007 – has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Pentax Optio M30 compact digital camera and thinks it’s light and lively. They continue to write, “Pentax has created a nice compact digital package for 2007. With good image quality, class average performance, a durable all-metal body and various exposure modes, the Optio M30 is sure to make a great digicam for the family, tourist, or office user. With an MSRP of US$199 (April 2007) or less, I feel the M30 offers a great value for a camera in this class.”
BusinessWeek – 4/12/2007 – has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Pentax Optio M30 compact digital camera and thinks it’s light and lively. They continue to write, “Overall, I would say this is a great camera for beginners, or a good secondary casual snapshot camera for a more advanced user who typically uses a bigger device. This is the camera you would be fine taking along on a bike ride because it’s light and, with its relatively low price, easy to replace.”
Trusted Reviews – 4/2/2007 – has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Pentax Optio M30 compact digital camera and here’s the verdict, “The Pentax Optio M30 is the latest in a long line of low-cost, easy-to-use and extremely stylish pocket compacts. It is well made, well designed and has reasonably good performance, but it is let down by poor low-light capability and some worrying image quality issues, particularly very bad lens distortion under some circumstances. If you want an ultra-slim 7MP camera, save up a bit more and get the Casio EX-S770 instead.”
Pocket-lint – 3/29/2007 – has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Pentax Optio M30 compact digital camera and writes, “This, the latest M-series Optio is a real slim line package that with the camera in an inside pocket will not plump the lines of your suit jacket and thanks to its keen pricing, it won’t affect the line of your back balance to badly either.
It’s a great point’n’shoot model with neat features, but I can’t help feeling that 3200 ISO setting is a tad silly given the huge amount of noise it generates in the images.
At lower ISO’s image quality is more than acceptable and excellent at ISO 64 so with the caveat on those higher sensitivity settings, the Optio M30 is certainly a compact worth closer inspection.”
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GOLDEN, COLORADO (January 22, 2007)…PENTAX today announced the latest model in the PENTAX Optio M series. Sporting an ultra-slim body with a fresh, textured design, the affordable Optio M30 features Digital Shake Reduction, Face Recognition AF and AE, and an Auto-Macro function that enables close-up photography up to two inches in Super Macro mode and less than four inches in Auto Macro mode.
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