Pentax Optio 430 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 1.2 x 2.3 inches ; 7.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000066TI9
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,722 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 22, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Take razor-sharp and brilliantly colored digital photos with the Pentax Optio 430 digital camera. Its 4-megapixel sensor is capable of resolutions of up to 2,301 by 1,712 pixels, which can produce quality prints from 11 by 14 inches to poster size. Sitting comfortably in your hand, the 430 has a 3x optical and 2x digital zoom for a total 6x magnification. Take pictures effortlessly with the autofocus, autoexposure, and autoflash systems, or you can switch to manual settings for more artistic control.

Several shooting modes are available for a variety of creative choices, such as standard and night scene. Movie mode records movie clips of up to 30 seconds at 15 frames per second in AVI format. You can add filters such as sepia, monochrome, and other colors for added style. The 3-D image mode gives photos a sense of depth and perspective when viewed with the included 3-D viewer.

A 16 MB CompactFlash card is included for memory storage. Control and keep track of all the camera's functions with the large 1.6-inch LCD monitor. The camera can be easily connected to PCs and Macs through the USB port, allowing fast transfer of your photos and video to a computer for editing and sharing on the Internet. There is also a video-out jack so you can watch your work on a television.

Customer Reviews

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Depends for what!, August 22, 2002

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Elyone (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax Optio 430 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have had this for 6 months, and use it extensively. I also own a Rollei prego90, and a nikon n70. I love it. its very very compact, and that is a great advantage. it takes sharp pictures and is easy to use. But if you need this for your main camera - i would not advise it. There is no shoe for an add on flash, the focusing and exposure setting time take about a second and a half, so if you need fast pictures, certainly if its anything with action, its not good enough. the batterie eats up very fast, so get a spare one.
But again, if you are at all familiar with basic photography, the camera lets you customize almost everything, from exposure to color to file size.