Anyone with a W90 yet..

layfsphoto · 04-09-2010, 05:34 AM

I am trying to decide if the new w90 is worth it. I would like to see any shots. And see any reviews. Thought about the new panasonic thats water proof but looks like it going to be 150 more that the w90..

Ari · 04-09-2010, 08:50 AM

Ned has some shots on his blog:
NED BUNNELL: First Weekend with the W90
Here is a brief, hands - on, pre-production review:
Pentax Optio W90 Brief Hands-On Photography Bay | Digital Camera Reviews, News and Resources

layfsphoto · 04-09-2010, 11:58 AM

Ari Thanks for the find.. I cant wait to get mine. The "big" camera needs a rest .

GerryL · 04-10-2010, 05:45 PM

Pentax P&S are actually good in good/bright light but once the available light becomes low, the noise usually sets in..but hey, this is P&S, so I have no qualms with it with my W80. Am still happy with it.
If I didn't get the W80, i might have gotten the W90 as the LED lights must come in handy for those macro shots.

Pentaxie · 04-12-2010, 09:00 PM

I concur with GerryL on the good/bright light part. Pentax P&S is good or on par with most well-known brand when taking picture in the bright light like, morning/afternoon sunlight. But when it comes to dimly lit area, or night time photography, the P&S "sucks".
Well, I have no regret, just accept the Pentax P&S camera's limitation.

Stomie · 04-13-2010, 01:09 AM

....haven't read much of it, but what I have, doesn't enthrall me too much about the W90 :ugh:

Any W90 images?: Pentax Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

layfsphoto · 04-14-2010, 11:46 AM

See I like the idea of playing with it. Not Carrying the k20d to a theme park Lugging that monster aroung. And The ability to take it in water = BONUS.. If your buying a P&S then you know its not a DSLR. and Your stuck with average shots. However 20 years ago I had the Canon Aqua Snappy. WOW. That little 35mm was incredilble. Thanks to my wife for losing it on a business trip to ALASkA. I just want a fun durable camera I can beat up the w90 is looking real good in that department. Now I have to decide BLACK OR GREEN?

DualFever · 04-18-2010, 12:45 PM

I have got the w90 heres a few shots i have took with it:

Index of /w90

I took the photos of the ring i bought my gf with macro mode, with 3 leds on

The one with a picture of my gf in twice was using the image stitching mode.

the horse was at 5x optical zoom

Any other photos i think were in auto shot.

Sorry no underwater shots atm.

I enjoy using this camera, its great.

1 thing i'd like to see in ths camera's firmware is picbridge, i don't know if pentax can update this or w/e.

-Dual

raider · 04-28-2010, 01:15 AM

Just notice this thread so I will pop in and ask the question.

The W90 has no SR. I would imagine taking low light pictures at night would be quite difficult to get sharp pictures?

layfsphoto · 04-28-2010, 06:15 AM

Image Stabilization: Still: Pixel Track SR, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 3.8M) Movie: Movie SR

Optio W90 Black - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

What ever that means. Really I will use the k20d for the tought stuff .
I bought this because its a rugged camera. That I will slip in my pocket at the beach,theme park, work , and any thing I decide to shoot. Should be delivered thursday 29.. I will post pictures next week fo sure.

layfsphoto · 05-03-2010, 08:25 PM

the boys under water on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Really a fun little camera. Its not 20d quality but it fun.

Ron_Man · 05-05-2010, 09:34 PM

This might be a stupid reason to not buy this camera... but all I need to know is if I can zoom in and out while taking videos? This is the only reason why I have not bought previous models because that was not possible.

If someone can confirm if I can zoom in and out while shooting vids that will be the selling point for me

(I probably will end up with the camera anyway.. but not so soon..)

EDIT: It turns out I saw a vid on youtube and my question has been answered. The camera can indeed zoom in and out while shooting vid! Sweet, this camera should be mine in a few weeks now

layfsphoto · 05-08-2010, 07:01 PM

You Tube

**Ex Finn.** · 05-29-2010, 03:48 PM

Cool.

GerryL · 05-29-2010, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Ron_Man

This might be a stupid reason to not buy this camera... but all I need to know is if I can zoom in and out while taking videos? This is the only reason why I have not bought previous models because that was not possible.

If someone can confirm if I can zoom in and out while shooting vids that will be the selling point for me

(I probably will end up with the camera anyway.. but not so soon..)

EDIT: It turns out I saw a vid on youtube and my question has been answered. The camera can indeed zoom in and out while shooting vid! Sweet, this camera should be mine in a few weeks now

The only problem with these cameras including the W80 is the sound 'coz with every button you press, it is picked up by the microphone.

04-09-2010, 05:34 AM	#1
layfsphoto Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Anyone with a W90 yet.. I am trying to decide if the new w90 is worth it. I would like to see any shots. And see any reviews. Thought about the new panasonic thats water proof but looks like it going to be 150 more that the w90..

04-09-2010, 11:58 AM	#3
layfsphoto Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	Sweet. Ari Thanks for the find.. I cant wait to get mine. The "big" camera needs a rest .

04-13-2010, 01:09 AM	#6
Stomie Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	A substantial DPR W90 thread.... ....haven't read much of it, but what I have, doesn't enthrall me too much about the W90 :ugh: Any W90 images?: Pentax Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

04-18-2010, 12:45 PM	#8
DualFever New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	I have.. I have got the w90 heres a few shots i have took with it: Index of /w90 I took the photos of the ring i bought my gf with macro mode, with 3 leds on The one with a picture of my gf in twice was using the image stitching mode. the horse was at 5x optical zoom Any other photos i think were in auto shot. Sorry no underwater shots atm. I enjoy using this camera, its great. 1 thing i'd like to see in ths camera's firmware is picbridge, i don't know if pentax can update this or w/e. -Dual Last edited by DualFever; 04-18-2010 at 12:50 PM.

05-03-2010, 08:25 PM	#11
layfsphoto Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	w90 under water the boys under water on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Really a fun little camera. Its not 20d quality but it fun.

04-09-2010, 08:50 AM	#2
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	Ned has some shots on his blog: NED BUNNELL: First Weekend with the W90 Here is a brief, hands - on, pre-production review: Pentax Optio W90 Brief Hands-On Photography Bay \| Digital Camera Reviews, News and Resources

04-10-2010, 05:45 PM	#4
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Pentax P&S are actually good in good/bright light but once the available light becomes low, the noise usually sets in..but hey, this is P&S, so I have no qualms with it with my W80. Am still happy with it. If I didn't get the W80, i might have gotten the W90 as the LED lights must come in handy for those macro shots.

04-12-2010, 09:00 PM	#5
Pentaxie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	I concur with GerryL on the good/bright light part. Pentax P&S is good or on par with most well-known brand when taking picture in the bright light like, morning/afternoon sunlight. But when it comes to dimly lit area, or night time photography, the P&S "sucks". Well, I have no regret, just accept the Pentax P&S camera's limitation.

04-14-2010, 11:46 AM	#7
layfsphoto Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	See I like the idea of playing with it. Not Carrying the k20d to a theme park Lugging that monster aroung. And The ability to take it in water = BONUS.. If your buying a P&S then you know its not a DSLR. and Your stuck with average shots. However 20 years ago I had the Canon Aqua Snappy. WOW. That little 35mm was incredilble. Thanks to my wife for losing it on a business trip to ALASkA. I just want a fun durable camera I can beat up the w90 is looking real good in that department. Now I have to decide BLACK OR GREEN?

04-28-2010, 01:15 AM	#9
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Just notice this thread so I will pop in and ask the question. The W90 has no SR. I would imagine taking low light pictures at night would be quite difficult to get sharp pictures?

04-28-2010, 06:15 AM	#10
layfsphoto Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	Image Stabilization: Still: Pixel Track SR, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 3.8M) Movie: Movie SR Optio W90 Black - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site What ever that means. Really I will use the k20d for the tought stuff . I bought this because its a rugged camera. That I will slip in my pocket at the beach,theme park, work , and any thing I decide to shoot. Should be delivered thursday 29.. I will post pictures next week fo sure.

05-05-2010, 09:34 PM	#12
Ron_Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 221	This might be a stupid reason to not buy this camera... but all I need to know is if I can zoom in and out while taking videos? This is the only reason why I have not bought previous models because that was not possible. If someone can confirm if I can zoom in and out while shooting vids that will be the selling point for me (I probably will end up with the camera anyway.. but not so soon..) EDIT: It turns out I saw a vid on youtube and my question has been answered. The camera can indeed zoom in and out while shooting vid! Sweet, this camera should be mine in a few weeks now Last edited by Ron_Man; 05-06-2010 at 12:40 PM.

05-29-2010, 03:48 PM	#14
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Cool.

05-29-2010, 07:31 PM	#15
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by Ron_Man This might be a stupid reason to not buy this camera... but all I need to know is if I can zoom in and out while taking videos? This is the only reason why I have not bought previous models because that was not possible. If someone can confirm if I can zoom in and out while shooting vids that will be the selling point for me (I probably will end up with the camera anyway.. but not so soon..) EDIT: It turns out I saw a vid on youtube and my question has been answered. The camera can indeed zoom in and out while shooting vid! Sweet, this camera should be mine in a few weeks now The only problem with these cameras including the W80 is the sound 'coz with every button you press, it is picked up by the microphone.

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