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Pentax Optio 60

Pentax Optio 60

D+
HQ Grade: D+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 3 out of 5
"Good in bright light"
  • 3 out of 5
"Just OK; eats batteries"
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Editors' Comments

Specifically designed for the first-time buyer. The Pentax Optio 60 answers the frustrated cries of all novice photographers with the borderline sarcastic "Simple" mode. In this mode, the camera selects the appropriate focus and exposure settings for whatever subject you're looking to capture. It might be a little embarrassing for the experienced... read more

Specifications

  • 6 megapixels
  • 3x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
  • autofocus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • Simple mode
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the 60

Q: horizontal lines on photos
A: It's possible that it's an overexposure problem. Does it happen when shooting only under certain lighting conditions?Try this: turn the... read more
Q: Does it work as webcam and if yes how?
A: YES (only on windows), it does. I read it once, in it's manual. But, you need pentax optio 60 softwares... read more

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Open Questions for the 60

Q: I have aPentax Optio L36. can't find any Reset on menus, dont have manual, how does it Reset?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: how can i fix lines on pic shutter wont close stays open causing over exposer?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: my camera won't turn on.
2 points for best answer - 6 replies

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  • 2.9 out of 5

Average rating based on 91 total reviews: 2.9/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Good in bright light (Kelly - 12/27/08)

This camera is great, but only in bright sunlight. Inside, or dark shots, are really blurry and only still shots come out right. I am... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Just OK; eats batteries (Bill Rolfes - 11/28/06)

This is our 2nd digital camera; the other is a Kodak DX4330 (3.1 megapixel). We were looking for a smaller sized camera with similar or... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Average for a 6MP ( - 12/1/05)

I have taken plenty of shots and developed them. I have found that the camera has a hard time focusing, even on still objects. I... read more

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