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Pentax Optio T10
Editor's Review
The Pentax Optio T10 is a stunning 6 megapixel camera with a high-quality, low-size aluminum alloy body and innovative touch screen interface. The sleekness of the T10 is juxtaposed by the massive 3.0 inch LCD screen that dominates the back of the camera, perfect for high-quality previews and photo sharing. The T10 also integrates the LCD into every aspect of camera control, utilizing an innovative touch screen through which users can adjust settings and navigate through their photos. The T10 is a fantastic looking camera that will get gadget gurus humming, and is a strong competitor for Sony's touch screen enabled N1.
Editor's Review
The Pentax Optio T10 is a stunning 6 megapixel camera with a high-quality, low-size aluminum alloy body and innovative touch screen interface. The sleekness of the T10 is juxtaposed by the massive 3.0 inch LCD screen that dominates the back of the camera, perfect for high-quality previews and photo sharing. The T10 also integrates the LCD into every aspect of camera control, utilizing an innovative touch screen through which users can adjust settings and navigate through their photos. The T10 is a fantastic looking camera that will get gadget gurus humming, and is a strong competitor for Sony's touch screen enabled N1.
Specifications
- 6 megapixel
- 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- auto and manual exposure
- JPEG file format
- movie mode w/sound
- lithium ion battery
- 3.0 inch LCD touch screen
- SD card storage (12MB internal)
- Part Number: OPTIOT10
- UPC: 027075117037
- Release Date: Feb 24, 2006
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Pentax Optio T10 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
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albert mennes
Weak battery is easy to solve, just recharge the battery. But lens cannot extend fully is often difficult to solve, DIY style.
There are some ' home brew ' methods to help the motor to extend/retract the lens. It is not known whether yours cannot extend at all or extends a bit and retracted again into the camera body.
Let us know more and we will see which ' home brew ' method suits you best.
Then hit power to try and turn off.
Last resort recharge battery.
NEed more details about battery and camera.
No screen image, no lights.
just plain battery to put in your camera and if worked it must be faulty battires so go buy nimh 3600 recharge battires to recharge it again to full then off you go shot photos
good luck
cheers
revhead227
Thanks anyway.
I understand the aversion to the "Made in China" tag. For years here in the US we had a similar feeling toward it--that things made in China were cheap and flimsy. However, as I'm sure you know, in recent years China's industrial sector has made huge leaps in technology and quality. Most major manufacturers have at least a few factories in China, and as technology has improved the gaps between factories in different countries have been cut to almost nothing. These days there is generally little difference between a camera made in China or Korea or Japan. I'd say that you shouldn't let the T10's "Made in China" tag dissuade you from using it. I suppose the best test is to see how it performs for you, since you bought it already. :)
Good luck!
Aside from any quality issues with the "Made in China" tag, there is a MORAL issue regarding anything made in China. Many of the products from China are made by forced labor, including prisoners of conscience. Hence the cheap prices. The Communist Chinese government invaded Tibet in 1959 and has ruthlessly abused human rights in Tibet as well as in China.
I realize that it's hard to find products that are not made in China, but in many cases there are alternatives which are competitively priced. So please, avoid Chinese products as much as you can.
Remember, you can do your small part to support human rights by choosing not to buy "Made in China" products.
Forced labour - including prisoners of conscience? Where is this information comming from...American web sites full of anti communist propaganda?
Maya...come to China and see just how free it is, little crime, rape, murder etc, nothing like the violent environment of the US.
China is cheaper to manufacture goods because the people simply earn less and everything is ten time cheaper to buy than anywhere else...call than 'cheap' labour?
(I've liven in China 20 years and see nothing like you suggest)
There are just to many to choose from. (Maybe someone could give me an another good advise for an another camera other than the T10/A540)
If you don't mind spending a few dollars more, the Canon A630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) (8 megapixel) and A640 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) (10 megapixel) would be a better choice than either of these. They're similar in size but far more powerful and much better handling. They're pretty much crowd favorites around here, and you can't do much better in the compact digital range.
Good luck!
The Olympus 740 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is really a pretty mediocre camera. It has issues with glare on the LCD screen, which makes taking pictures very difficult outdoors, and its build quality and picture quality are only so-so.
Just out of curiosity, why are you anti-AA batteries? Most people find them incredibly convenient, as you can buy NiMH AA rechargeables, which have a longer life than most kinds of batteries, and can be recharged up to 1000 times in their lifetime. I use them in my Canon S2 IS and get about 450 pictures out of each charge. You can get 4 AA rechargeables and a rapid charger for ~$15, and if for some reason you don't have the NiMH batteries around, you can always sub in alkalines in a pinch. Can't do that with a proprietary battery pack.
Let me know if this doesn't change your mind and I'll try and point out a few good cameras similar in price/features to the ones we've already talked about, that have battery packs.
Good luck!
First of all thanks for helping me out ! Because it seems to get more confusing everytime i'm reading reviews, go to sellingpoints and other stuff....
I`m not anti AA-batts but I think 4 is a lot, kinda need 8 then to back yourself up on a trip. A camera with two AA's is the limit for me.
my Cam facts: - Good pictures (night and day) ofcourse....
- about $270 max
- 6 or more Mp
- prefer SD card
- Easy to handle
- min. 3x optical zoom
This should be it...
I hope you can name a few good cameras....
I want to buy one tonight on the internet, because ì'm leaving pretty soon :)
Steve
I feel you on the 4 batteries thing. There's a reason for the 4 instead of 2, though--much longer battery life. ;)
Ok... within your specs...
First of all, there's the Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's very nearly as good as the A630 and A640, and has some extra features those cameras don't have--optical image stabilization being the most important of these. It's got a very nice 7.1MP sensor, can shoot in 16:9 widescreen, has a great 6x optical zoom, and does use a SD card. It uses 2 AA batteries. As you might have determined by this point I'm a fairly staunch Canon supporter, but I assure you it's solely due to my admiration of their image quality. This one is very slightly out of your price range (~$300), but I believe it's worth the extra cash.
Another you might want to consider is the Panasonic FX07 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's equipped with a 7.2MP sensor, a 3.6x optically stabilized zoom, uses SD cards, and it uses a LiIon rechargeable battery. Users seem to like it a lot, and the only difference between it and the more expensive FX50 is a slightly smaller LCD screen (2.5" to the FX50's 3.0").
Finally, there's the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which has a 5MP sensor (below your spec, I know) but a great 10x optical zoom in a very compact package. It also uses SD cards and a LiIon battery and has the same optical image stabilization as the FX07. Some pro reviewers have complained about high image noise even at low ISO settings, but most users seem quite pleased with the camera.
These are the only three I really feel comfortable recommending under your specifications. I think you'd be happy with any of them, but my pick is the A710 IS.
Hope this helps you make a choice. :)
In the meantime I was checking a site, which gave a good summery.
The panasonics score was good !
I think it`s going to be this one, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7, FX 07 or A710 IS :)
Can I ask for your last opinion please ?
Hahhahah you are definately going make a serious point now...
After this... i'm buying the piece of S*#T ;)
Ok... between those three, if you're prepared to spend the money it's really between the FZ7 and the A710 IS.
The FZ7 is of a different class than the A710 IS and the FX07--it's quite a bit larger and heavier (about twice as heavy, actually), and this might factor into your choice if you have a problem with carrying the camera somewhere other than your pocket (i.e., a camera bag).
It is, however, a very powerful camera, with a nice 12x stabilized zoom (twice that of the A710, three or four times that of the FX07) and a good 6MP sensor. Panasonic has had some complaints in general regarding high image noise and excessive noise reduction (which smears away some fine detail in an effort to get rid of graininess), but users seem to not have nearly as much trouble with this as pro reviewers do. But hey, it's their business to scrutinize everything, right?
The A710 IS is not an ultracompact, but it's small enough to fit in your average jeans pocket. Its lens is top quality, and while its 6x zoom isn't a match for the 12x of the FZ7, it's still quite impressive. Canon's image stabilization is as good as or better than Panasonic's, and their image quality is quite frankly second to none.
Honestly, my gut is still leaning toward the A710 IS, though its feature set doesn't match the FZ7's. If the longer zoom matters to you, and if you can deal with the larger size, the FZ7 may be a better choice for you. If not, I'd definitely go for the A710.
Continue what you`re doing, A +
Steve
Thanks heaps
Val
Not to beat a dead horse, but the A540 DOES have 6MP, not bad. And now the new A550 has 7.1MP, just like the A710.
I have the A710, I looked at the A630-640 and the S3. These last three were a bit bulky when I went to Best Buy to try them out. I was spoiled by the compact A520, and the A710 is just slightly bigger.
When people camera-shop, I don't think that they realize that the longer the optical zoom, the thicker the camera. It's strictly a matter of physics.
I was actually more thinking about a bigger zoom, aka the Panasonic DMC FZ7 ; we've tried to work out which one would be the best between this one, the Sony DSC H2, and the Olympus SP 500. My heart goes to the FZ7 :) but i am open to any other hint !!
Thanks for the help :)
Val
Tip: Sony uses memory sticks (yuk!) and Olympus uses Xd memory, correct? The most popular, hence economical---memory cards are SD. (Panasonic uses SD). So the SD will probably be the standard for a long time. If you buy another camera in 2-3 years, you would most likely be able to use your current (SD) memory cards.
Rich
I`m actually very happy with my canon a710s ! I`ve made 350 pictures on my holiday and they`ve been shot on the highest conditions on a 1gb SD card. Egypt came out very clear and almost fake (positive thing !) on the pictures. You can see all details and stuff when zooming the pictures on your pc. I think it`s worth the money ! The only thing which could be a turning point for your decision is the durability caused by the 2x AA.
You have to make sure the AA`s you`re using are strong because the camera uses a lot of energy. But on the other hand, 2x AA is always handy because you can always buy them practically in every store (just in case). To back up Richio, SD is definately the easiest way to use and to have with an eye on future buyings !!!
Steve
Thanks for getting back to the crowd. Glad to hear your A710 is working great.
However, it sounds like you are buying alkaline AA batteries!! You should run, not walk, to pick up NiMH batteries somewhere. (See Ben's second comment.) Once you go NiMH, you won't ever go back.
Check out thomas-distributing.com/ind... for nice package deals on batts and chargers.
We opted for the panasonic, it has been ordered, that and a 2GB card. The only thing that I feared was the lack of battery time as this model have one of its own and not AAs 'that you can buy anywhere', so we bought a pack of 2 extra batteries with it !! (Should I say we want to go to Europe for 2 months to explain why we bought extra mem and batt ???) Steve, just be aware that you have different qualities of rechargeable AAs and that the 2500mAh are WAY better than the smaller ones. ;)
Thanks again for the help and we'll tell you how it turned out as soon as we get the whole lot and we have time to try it !!
StevoOo...
One problem with rechargeables is that the charger is soooo 20th century. The new chargers analyze the condition of the batteries with sophisticated electronics, and adjust the current as needed. Then, when the batteries are 'full up' these new chargers will apply a little current every 10 seconds or so, to keep the batteries fully charged.
You can buy a battery kit (batts + charger) at your local discount store, but that will probably come with mediocre batteries (like 2000 mAh, or less!) and a charger that sucks. Spend $50 and get a nice setup. Check out thomas-distributing.com/ind... for great batteries and chargers. (No, I don't work there, no, I am not the owner's bro, etc.)
I bought their charger---Maha C204W 18 months ago. Best money I spent in a long, long time. This charger does AA's, AAA's, has a 're-conditioning' button, has a top-off routine, works internationally on voltages from 100 to 240 automatically, will charge up to 4 batteries 'in pairs'---which means that 2 batteries can be in the charger indefinitely, while YOU ADD two depleted batteries which then start charging with a different program, etc.
Defines STATE OF THE ART
Val
1 - Need 4 Batteries - rechargable
2 - Don't even look at the digital zoom figures - Only consider the optical zoom
3 - What type/size card was in use (prefer SD/1gig myself)
4 - Main Stream manufacturer
Result - Canon Powershot S3 IS - - Got it in November and over 6000 shots later I still think its the best thing since beer and pretzels.
Cheers Jon
The Happy Amateur from New Zealand
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grace
Thanks! Tracey
Really not a lot of differences between them aside from of course the increase in megapixels. Our reviews here don't show a manual mode for the T20, but I believe this is incorrect- just like the T10, this camera offers manual focus & exposure. The T20 has a higher ISO maximum (800 vs. T10's 400). Other than that... awfully similar camera. Even the skinny bodies are the same.
To be honest, I have no idea why the T20 retails for so much more.
I would choose the Pentax for myself, as I like that it has "Shake Reduction" image stabilization and I can choose different lenses.
Unless you can provide more details about your intended use, and more specific questions you have or features you want, I would have to recomend the Kodak for you.
The Kodak camera will certainly do a good job of taking family photos and ebay photos.
The only place where I really see it coming up short compared to the Pentax is: taking indoor photos without flash of a moving subject or without having the camera on a tripod.
I particularly want to do those things, which is why I would choose the Pentax for myself. However, Steve from www.steves-digicams.com says the Kodak has good low light performance:
"But if you rarely capture action shots, the P880's high resolution, image quality, low light performance and wide angle zoom lens may be just what you need for shooting family portraits, vacation landscapes and short movie clips. While its advanced features will appeal mainly to the experienced photographer, novices will easily produce terrific images using the automatic and scene modes and grow their skills by experimenting with its versatile features. With a street price of under $500, the P880 is a very good value for an 8-megapixel camera. " (Steve's review conclusion)
How does a Pentex optio s50 stand up againts a Cannon Powershot S50?
And would a Pentex be a smart buy?
The SD600 and T10 both beat the S50s with 6 megapixels and larger LCD screens (the SD600 has a 2.5 inch screen and the T10 has a 3 inch *touchscreen*).
You can find more details about these cameras here:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... these cameras are about $50-100 less that what you would get the Canon or Pentax S50s for now, plus they've got superior features and aren't outdated models that might be hard to find support for.
Pentax Optio T10 Reviews
Pentax Optio T10 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
I had a canon A20 before I bought this camera and this is the worse camera I have had from $90. to $400 I feel like getting a cheap camera and call it a day. The slimness 3.5' touch screen got me....I must say I HATE this camera. forget about using it when its sunny cant see the screen, the flash is week so inside photos are 99.9% dark. refresh rate way too long, works better on a tripod at night who have time for that.
- 4.0 out of 5
I've owned this camera about 3 months. The touch screen is great and very intuitive. The screen is large and good for playback with the slideshow option. The compact size of the camera with the large LCD is the main reason I bought this camera. I suggest a screen overlay if you are having fingerprint problems with the LCD, they sell a 10 pack at Best Buy for $15. Picture quality at first was so-so. I was basically using the settings the camera came with. I was finding that several of my pictures were coming out blurry. What has seemed to remedy this issue is changing the picture mode from "Program" to "Portrait". Only the outdoor shots were coming out ok in Program, but once I switched to Portrait, most pictures came out much better. I don't really want to change modes everytime I take a picture so Portrait seems to be a good general setting to keep it on. This is my 3rd pentax and never had that problem before. Another thing is that the LCD is very hard to see out in bright sunlight, but that doesn't really bother me too much as I still managed to get some great pictures. The camera is very fragile, it scratches and dents easily. It would be nice if they sold some kind of rubber protective case like they have for ipods - I've seen these for other camera's but not this one. I really do like this camera, but I think it needs a little fine tuning before it's a great camera. Bottom line: I'm content with it. The price makes this one a pretty good deal. The form of this camera is great and I would give that a 9/10, and is mainly why I bought it. The function is less desireable at around a 6/10, due to the picture quality and durability.
- 4.0 out of 5
Great camera. This camera offers everything that up-to-date technology has to offer, This is a great for use point-and-shoot that if taken with the right precautions, able to take pictures as well as an SLR. The sharp, crisp color of the camera could rival that of Canon, or Nikon. However, the only down fall with the camera is that it does not take well-suited pictures of nightscapes. I find that the Night scene of the camera does not work well at all, and i NEVER use it. The Sport action is also no use, as i find that the shutter speed is slower than the normal auto mode. As long as you keep the flash on (or on auto... and may I add that the flash works great) and If you keep the shutter speed on auto, Your pictures will come out great! All the things that you can do with editing your pictures with out the use of a photo shop is amazing! So far, this is my favorite point and shoot that is out there.
- 1.0 out of 5
neat camera. love the touch screen and size of viewing area. however, after just 4 months the lens is stuck. no damage occured during use. there is no visable sign of damage to camera. technical support says lens was jammed and will NOT warrenty the camera. Pentax will not get my business ever again. Sorely disappointed.
- 1.0 out of 5
Brought as a replacement for my OPTIO 230 which is 6 year old and never given any trouble, I had problems from day one with slow to take pics and blurry shots. I thought is was just me getting use to it so I persisted with it. One week in the whole thing locked up! ... SD card was corrupt so they told me nothing to do with the camera. Had issues with not being able to see the screen in the sunlight and the touch screen gets very smeared with finger prints. Went to use it yesterday and the screen is now broken. No signs of impact damage on the camera and it lives in a protective case ..... I dropped it the shop tells me so warranty not applicable! I am sure I did not drop it and if I did then it must be super fragile! .... Not at all impressed, have owned Pentax all my life and this one is a read dud.
- 2.0 out of 5
i had exactly the same problem with my Pentax, the lens doesn´t back of when the Camera is turnned off.
- 4.0 out of 5
bought to replace a stolen s4. i miss my s4. manual focus, especially! t10 is slow to focus, sometimes taking blurry pics, and slow shutter speed. takes amazing pics when they turn out. acdc software now wants you to pay for additional stuff that was free with the s4. touch screen is a fun novelty, gets old fast. love the good pics, but would trade for my old s4 4 mp.
- 5.0 out of 5
This Camera is probably by far the best I've owned. I really enjoy it. If you enjoy taking amazing scene pictures or just pictures of yourself partying and you want professional quality, this camera is made for you! The touch screen characteristic has got everyone amazed. Also the big screen makes people go crazy. They enjoy being able to see such a big picture when you first take it. The Pentax Optio T10 is very easy to use. Very self-explanatory. The drawing and framing technique on this camera makes this camera act as if it were a mini computer. It is such a great camera for the price. The price may catch up on your, but once you purchase this camera, you will realize it was word the 240 dollars.
- 5.0 out of 5
the best carmera everr
i love it so easy to workk
- 4.0 out of 5
Its right, a little slow, shutter lag, etc.
But if you are pacience, takes great pictures outside outperforming many other like sonys, kodaks and even some coolpix.
If going to be used for family and reunion pics, not very recommended but outdoors and landscapes, go for it.
- 2.0 out of 5
Really wish I had not bought this camera. The main gripe I have is that it is so SLOW SLOW SLOW... Shutter lag is measured in seconds, I have taken (or tried to) a pics of my 6 year old, but by the time the camera has focussed and the shutter has released he has usually gone from the frame! Also in bright sunlight (I live in Australia, D'Oh) it is impossible to see the TFT screen and therefore impossible to focus the camera on a subject.
On the good side, if yu find a subject that doesn't move, in not too dark, not to bright conditions, the picture quality is quite good.
I am afraid this will turn into an expensive paperweight for me.
- 5.0 out of 5
The touchscreen 3 inch LCD is absolutely amazing. The features are outstanding too. The only bad thing is the shutter speed from time to time.
- 1.0 out of 5
I bought from THAILAND in july-2006. I used over one month this screen was not yet. Now i lost this guarantee paper but i have bank account list. Now i live in NORWAY so i have problem for connect to shopping center. The last month i connected this PENTAX company. I got information, to reform this camera i may be cost 1550-Kr. So that, very very terribe.
- 4.0 out of 5
I reviewed the T10 before purchase and was pleased with it untill the lenses came off thier guides on turning it off. pentax insist I forced them and wont honour the warrantee ! I have a bill after 5 weeks use for £105. anyone else had this problem ?
- 4.0 out of 5
I love this camera its awesome, but because of its screen size and the touch features the battery life is very short, when compares to other digital camera, I think I will have to purchase another battery or carry my charger with me more frequently, which "sucks"
PS:Pentax please make another battery with longer life.
- 5.0 out of 5
Awesome Camera... wish I had this earlier!
- 3.0 out of 5
I do medical photography and some traveling and am graduating from a coolpix 5200 which I loved but finally died. I saw the great screen on the pentax and the touch face and loved the idea but the camera was too new and had no reviews.
At first, I loved it, but it has LOTS of limitations.
PROS
1) GREAT GREAT screen
2) Great size
PROBS
1) Full 30FPS video was good but I missed LOTS of them because you have to push the button down so long for it to start to record
2) The camera shutter sound is so quiet even with the volume all the way up so making me get paranoid whther I got the photo or not.
3) LONG LAG TIME between pics and with flash pics auto focus — even when changing setting to "fast" mode. No anti-shaling makes many resulting images blurry and frustrating
4) Touch screen at first is good but it takes too long to switch between settings because you have to "touch" buttons right on rather than pushing real buttons.
5) With such a large screen, a carrying case would have been nice if it came with it...
Overall I sent it back and am still searching...
- 5.0 out of 5
Takes better pictures than a Sony N1 and is a lot easier to operate. Menu's are simple to use picture quality is second to none takes great movies as well. Haven't found anything i dislike about this camera, battery life is unbelievable lasts for ages. Didn't need to read the manual that came with it switched it on menu icons explain what they do, connected to pc with cable done.
Fantastic product!
- 2.0 out of 5
Don't get me wrong, I dig the cool touch screen camera, and the interface, and LCD display size....
But, the Battery has already gone dead and I only took around 40 photos, and the image quality is just okay.... Not a good camera if you are used to better optics....
