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  • Jul 1, 2009 at 8:32 pm #4246
    todd woodcroft
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    i saw a review on another site about the Pentax W-80….
    anyone know or use this?

    i was looking to buy the W-60 based on reviews from IA people….

    thanks!
    todd

    Jul 1, 2009 at 11:59 pm #37293
    Corey Kruitbosch
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    I have used one of the older models for a while and really liked it … Its actually still going strong after a number of years. Other than no RAW, the w80 looks like a great point and shoot.

    Jul 2, 2009 at 12:16 am #37294
    todd woodcroft
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    sorry cory, what is RAW?

    Jul 2, 2009 at 12:16 am #37295
    todd woodcroft
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    i mean corey!

    Jul 2, 2009 at 12:27 am #37296
    bruce harris
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    I have a Pentax W60. It is great. It takes great underwater shots of trout before release.

    Jul 2, 2009 at 12:33 am #37297
    Corey Kruitbosch
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    RAW is a lossless file format <-- Link to info .. Prob not a big deal. The w80 looks like a great camera, especially on the river.

    Jul 2, 2009 at 1:59 am #37298
    Neal Osborn
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    Todd,

    The W-80 is a great camera.  Honestly, just pick one (Olympus or Pentax) that is a good deal and get it.  Check out http://www.flyartstudio.com where I have posted some tutorials on how to use a waterproof point-and-shoot camera.  If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me or post them here for discussion.  

    By the way, what are you holding in your avatar?

    Jul 2, 2009 at 6:32 am #37299
    Avatar photoTim Angeli
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    Neal,
    That’s not only a hockey trophy, that’s the hockey trophy.  Lord Stanley’s Cup, which will no doubt be returning to its home in Detroit next season.   🙂

    Todd,
    I have an older model, the W30.

    Jul 2, 2009 at 12:53 pm #37300
    Andrew Barclay
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    Those waterproof cameras are great for fishing.

    Jul 2, 2009 at 2:02 pm #37301
    Avatar photoBob Riggins
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    I have the Pentax W60 and it is a great camera for water environments.  The Pentax W80 is an upgrade from the W60 and there are some significant differences.  The W80 is 12 mp rather than 10 mp (no big deal).  The big difference is the W80 is the depth rating (16 feet) and shockproof features.  It is now more comparable to the newer Olympus SW series in these areas.

    Unless you can get a very good deal on a W60, I would pay the extra $50 for the W80.

    Jul 2, 2009 at 2:24 pm #37302
    todd woodcroft
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    thanks fellas!
    much appreciated….

    neal: yep, that is the Stanley Cup…my brother was a coach in Detroit two seasons ago (but is now trying to win in San Jose!)

    i would post those pics, but i wouldn’t want to get arrested from that night….

    😉

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