I forgot to add that the Optio 230 has 3x optical zoom (dunno what digital is 2, or 2.5, but image quality using that is horrid I turned that option off) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 2:58 PM Subject: Re: Optio 330 GS announced
> > ----- 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 >
