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  • Pentax Optio 33WR - Expert Reviews

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    Storage media: SD Memory Card, Standard supplied memory size: 16MB, Optical zoom: 2.8x, Sensor resolution: 3.2 Megapixels, Viewfinder type: Optical viewfinder, Weight: 208g, Digital zoom: 4x ...

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    • February 2004 en

      Pentax Optio 33WR

      By Jeff Keller

      Review summary: The Pentax Optio 33WR ($350) is one of the cameras that are water resistant right out of the box. I've said this before, but I'll say it again here: water resistant is not the same as waterproof. The 33WR can get splashed or rained on, but you can't ...

      Pros: Water resistant ; Good photo quality ; Live histogram in record mode ; Excellent macro mode ; Fast startup time ; Lots of scene modes ; Cool digital color filter effects ; Doubles as a voice recorder

      Cons: Images on the noisy side ; Redeye ; 2.8X zoom lens ; image goes out of focus for a second when you zoom in or out ; Cheap plastic doors over I/O ports and battery/memory card compartment ; Poor low light focusing, no AF-assist lamp ; No lens cover

      Verdict: Something else you'll need to buy are batteries, as the 33WR comes with two alkaline AAs that will quickly find their way into the trash (or, better yet, the recycling bin). Do yourself a favor and buy a four-pack of NiMH rechargeable batteries and a ...

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    • January 2004 en

      Pentax Optio 33WR

      By Jananie Nadarajah

      Cons: Pentax 01753 792731

      Verdict: A 3.2-megapixel camera with a good range of shooting modes.

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    • December 2003 en

      Mini-Review: Pentax Optio 33WR digital camera

      By Matt Miller

      Review summary: In the past I used my Sony CLI digital camera or Canon digital video camera to take photos of my review products. These were not very good quality, and I really couldn't get macro shots to work. I then bought an inexpensive HP 2.1 megapixel digital ...

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    • October 2003 en

      Pentax Optio 33WR

      Review summary: The Optio 33WR is a compact and durable 3.2 megapixel digital camera with a 2.8X zoom lens and a JIS Class 7 water resistance rating. The Optio 33WR remains watertight even when the camera is rinsed, splashed or submersed in water. The Optio 33WR is ...

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