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Pentax Optio A10

Pentax Optio A10

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HQ Grade: C
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.
  • 2 out of 5
"Way too slow"
  • 2 out of 5
"Very delicate!"
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As the flagship of Pentax's new 'A' series of cameras, the Optio A10 is an impressive introduction. This 8 megapixel point-and-shoot camera is loaded with great features. In addition to that large CCD sensor, the Pentax A10 also features Pentax's own shake reduction system, which uses gyroscopic sensors to detect and compensate for any kind of movement... read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • 3x optical zoom
  • 4x digital zoom
  • autofocus
  • auto exposure
  • JPEG file format
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Q: overexposure when used outdoors
A: I would go outside the house, set the ISO to 100 and take a picture to see what's the difference.If... read more
Q: How do I make the video clips on the camera work on a dvd player?
A: Could you tell me what kind of camera you have? That might make finding out a little easier. It depends... read more
Q: I had to change the resolution on my computer to 1024x768 from 800x600 in order to view the video clearly. Is that the norm?
A: Yes, 1024 x 768 gives you more pixels on the monitor and as such, makes your video clarity improve by... read more

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Open Questions for the A10

Q: My A10 starts, the lens comes out and then it shuts down Help?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Does this camera have time lapse feature, if so can it be adjusted
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: WHERE CAN I GET A NEW LCD FOR MY A10
10 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 3.82 out of 5

Average rating based on 94 total reviews: 3.82/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Way too slow (liz - 6/29/08)

I really cant stand this camera! It takes forever to obtain the shot especially at night. Images come out dark at night if you dont... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Very delicate! (kristen - 2/24/08)

Liked the photos but once dropped the LCD screen broke and now its useless. Too expensive to repair and the time to send it for... read more

  • 4 out of 5
AC Adapter (Fred Walsh - 10/9/07)

Very nice camera. Easy to use.

Trying to locate an AC adapter for it. What is the part number ? Any suggestions as to where... read more

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