----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Whaley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 11:26 AM Subject: Re: Optio 330 GS announced
> > > 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... I took a seminar and am only relating what I heard there from the presenter. Also, I have a friend with a Kodak Digital 2mp and it's glass is FAR larger than mine. And, unfortunately, takes better pictures even though it is quite old for a Digital. Just look at good lenses for an SLR, they seem to have larger front elements than the cheaper models in most cases anyhow..... > > 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... I sent away from Pentax Canada website before buying one, and I got literature on all the Optio's. They all share so much in common. Yes, the 330 and 330 RS are better and have some extra options, but they still were lacking in what I thought were key areas. So I bought the small guy, and it suits my needs just fine and doesn't damage my wallet. I will admit there is one thing missing from mine and that the 330RS? has, is that waterproof casing. I'd really like that for my 230, but it was not made for the lesser model. Cheers, Brad Dobo
