Pentax Optio 230

Pentax bundles ACD Systems' ACDSee image management software with the Optio 230. While it lacks the fine image editing and repairing controls found in Adobe's Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, ACDSee has a great set of tools for managing a large...

Though the Optio 230 is a solid camera with a couple of interesting features, it would benefit from higher resolution.

solid image capability

In this sector, 3Mp cams have caught up since launch

This is a great little camera that takes great pictures, with the only let down being something it should have had rather than something that is fundamentally wrong with it. It's light, compact and offers plenty of options for the new-comer or casual...

Long list of creative features; competitive price; simple, straightforward interface; LCD swings out 180 degrees.

Plastic body feels a bit chintzy; LCD not very sharp or clear; start-up and shot-to-shot times slightly sluggish.

Simply designed and easy to use, this camera offers a good range of manual adjustability and pleasing snapshot quality.

Built into the Optio 230 is a 3x, 5.8-17.4mm optical zoom lens, the equivalent of a 38-114mm zoom on a 35mm camera. (This is a fairly typical range, from a modest wide angle to a moderate telephoto.) Made up of six elements in five groups, with one...

Its 3D image capture mode is a fun option and the camera would probably suit someone looking for a good quality entry level digital camera

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