Typical price: £85
What is it: Child-friendly 7.1 megapixel compact digital camera
What we think: Cheap and cheerful, with performance and features suitable for kids
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 July 2007
Tags: Pentax, Pentax Optio E30, AA batteries, recording, plastic
We like:
Cheap; simple to use
We don't like:
Patchy auto focus; bulbous shape
You might also need:
AA batteries, AA battery charger
CNET UK judgement:
The budget Pentax Optio E30 is a dumpy point-and-shoot compact camera with a paucity of features and average picture quality, but its cheerful interface and child-friendly attibutes make it fun to use
Full review:
The Pentax Optio E30 may look squat for a point-and-shoot digital compact camera, but it's redeemed by a friendly, perky interface. The simple control layout and an automatic 'green' mode make it easy to start snapping. SD cards and AA batteries are convenient and continue the budget theme of this sub-£100 child-friendly camera. Continue Reading...
Pentax Optio E30 History
10 Jul 2007 in Crave
Pentax Optio E30: Lolcats for kids
The Pentax Optio E30 is simplicity itself: an automatic 'green mode', cartoon menus and AA batteries, for less than a hundred pounds. Perfect for kids -- even before you hear it miaow like a cat
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