Brad Dobo wrote:
>
> >From what the pros tell me, it's glass element(s) are far too small for it
> to compete with many other brands.
The CCD sensor is only a little less than 3/8" square in this camera,
so how large do they expect/need a lens to be? If it's a bit bigger
than it's CCD that it ought to cover it's needs...
> These cameras seem too much alike for me.
The 3x zoom doesn't impress? Four megapixel CCD no big deal?
Numerous auxiliary features not worth it? What?
I admit I don't know what your Optio 230 offers, but the 330 does seem
rather nice...
keith whaley
> I'd never pay more than I did for my Optio 230. At most I'd make 5x7
> prints (rare), 4x6 (not so rare), and computer monitor, all the time!
>
> Brad
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 9:47 AM
> Subject: RE: Optio 330 GS announced
>
> > Yeah I know the RS, but the trouble is it doesn't have a flip out screen
> > and only has 3*. Plus IO have heard MANY people saying that the
> > sharpening algorithm in particular is absolute trash. I have actually
> > looked around today, and the lens is not well regarded either, so
> > perhaps I will have to betray Pentax after all. I am still surprised
> > that there has been no mention of a 430 GS - perhaps they are saving
> > that one for the show!!
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Nick Wright [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: 17 September 2002 14:34
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: RE: Optio 330 GS announced
> > >
> > >
> > > See the Pentax USA website at:
> > >
> > > http://pentaxusa.com/products/cameras/camera_overview.cfm?prod
> > > uctID=18158
> > >
> > > Nick Wright
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Rob Brigham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > Question is: whats the price?
> > > >
> > > > I must admit, the gadget man in me ha been starting
> > > > to get interested in
> > > > possibly the Canon G3 or the Nikon 4500. If I
> > > > bought a digicam I would
> > > > only look at ones with swivel screens. Now this
> > > > Optio seems interesting
> > > > and would keep me loyal to Pentax glass, but it is
> > > > 3* and 3MP as opposed
> > > > to the others which are 4* and 4MP. Will there be a
> > > > 430GS that finally
> > > > competes with the others? Or maybe I should
> > > > consider the 330GS if it is
> > > > much cheaper than the others, especially seeing as
> > > > it is partially a
> > > > 'stop-gap' anyway.
> > > >
> > > > Hmmm Photokina may be interesting after all - even
> > > > if no D-SLR is
> > > > announced...
> > > >
> > > > Oh no, I am getting carried away - must resist...
> > > >
> > > > Must buy more film, must buy more film...
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: David Chang-Sang
> > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > > > Sent: 17 September 2002 10:29
> > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > Subject: Optio 330 GS announced
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0209/02091702pentaxoptio330gs.asp
> > > > >
> > > > > Still waiting for the DSLR though :)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers,
> > > > > Dave
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > =====
> > > Nick Wright
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