Pentax Optio 330RS 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 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: B00006B12A
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,141 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 15, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Take razor-sharp and brilliantly colored digital photos with the Pentax Optio 330RS digital camera. Its 3.2-megapixel sensor is capable of resolutions of up to 2,048 by 1,536 pixels, which can produce quality 11-by-14-inch prints. Sitting comfortably in your hand and encased in a stainless-steel shell, the 330RS 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, night scene, and metered manual. Movie mode records movie clips of up to 30 seconds. The digital-filter mode changes the picture tone to colors like sepia, red, and monochrome. A 3-D image mode gives photos a sense of depth and perspective when viewed with the included 3-D viewer.

Photos are stored on 11 MB of built-in memory, but you can add more memory via CompactFlash cards. 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So pleased I may buy another one, August 21, 2002

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Bruce L. Taylor (Madison, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax Optio 330RS 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I purchased the Pentax Optio 330 RS for my church to use for putting together a church directory. Being a photography buff for the last 30 years I wanted photo quality as well as ease of use. The 330 RS is the first digital camera I have really worked with and have been so pleased with the quality, versatility, user friendliness, etc. that I am considering buying one for myself. It is so easy to understand and use that I was amazed at the first pictures I took with the camera. Out of the printer they looked as if they were right out of the commercial processor. The builtin memory enables the user to make photos with or without a memory card. Versatility includes optional exposure selections, flash selections, closeup photos, continuous shooting (this is great!!), movie option. I could go on and on. Did I mention its size? So small it will fit in your shirt pocket, yet its "feel" in your hands tells you it is well-constructed. I'm jinxed when it comes to installing software, but following the setup instructions with the camera and software, I connected the USB direct and with little inconvenience viewed my photos on my dinosaur computer. The quality was excellent. For me, another advantage of the 330 RS is the rechargeable battery.

I like this camera and can hardly wait to get one of my own. The photo quality and versatility enables this camera to meet my photography expectations.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I am so pleased with my Pentax Optio 330RS digital camera!, November 10, 2002

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Phyllis Schultz (San Juan Capistrano, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax Optio 330RS 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I had never used a digial camera and purchased the Pentax Optio 330RS just 3 days before we were to leave on our vacation, a bit concerned that it would be difficult to learn to operate. What a pleasant surprise. It is very easy to use. The 30 second video feature is such fun and not complicated at all. Thirty seconds is certainly enough time to get some great little videos. I encourage anyone who is looking for a mid-priced digital camera to purchase this model. It has a good "feel" to it. Also, for us ladies, fits nicely in a purse.
Be sure to purchase a CF card though, as this comes with only enough memory to store about 9 shots. Just remember, you will never have to purchase film again, nor pay for developing...if you have a pc! It's worth it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pentax Optio 330RS, December 13, 2002

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"oneshopper" (Westminster, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax Optio 330RS 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

My first digital camera I owned for about five days now, after spending some time to review different brands of camera, i.e. Canon, Minolta, Pentax, etc. I ordered it from Amazon.com on Thursday 12/05/02 with standard shipping(upgraded to free shipping,) but my order was upgraded by Amazon(somehow without charge) to "2 Day Air" shipping so I received on Monday 12/09/02. Frankly speaking, I am very satisfied with my Pentax ownership so far.

Here are what I like: excellent viewing pictures outdoor/indoor with sharpness and vivid colors; easy to use and control selection menu; sharp LCD display; pocket size camera; good flash within reasonable range; good reasonable zoom; lens cover automatically at power off; lots of good features for picture adjustment and creativity; very good auto focus with visible indicator light at half way down of shutter button; fast transfer time to PC via provided USB driver.

What I don't like: non-metal camera body; quick drain of battery with extensive use of LCD display + flash(estimate: last at most 2 hours of continuous use of picture taking and viewing)

Conclusion: an excellent compact size digital camera at 3 Megapixels with lots of features and execellent picture quality at reasonable price(I paid [$$$] at Amazon with free shipping,) if you don't mind about its non-metal body.