Pentax IQ Zoom/Espio 115M Point and Shoot
Pentax IQ Zoom/Espio 115M Point and Shoot
USER REVIEWS
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[Apr 26, 2001]
Pete Burrell
Intermediate
Strength:
:: Size
Weakness:
:: Min aperture too large - prone to shake A camera for people who like snaps - but not 'photographs.' The meter doesn't stand up to the critical tolerance of slides and the lens just isn't sharp enough. There is too much shutter lag (missed too many moments, and got "closed eyes" pics instead) and the max apertures are far too small, which force long shutter speeds - leading to blurred pics unless you use a tripod... and if you can take a tripod, you should take an SLR! It's OK for the non-critical eye, but the Olympuses are better. In fact, I've abandoned P&S zooms altogether. It has good features (apart from Panoramic) and may compare well with its peers, but I recently got rid of mine. And good riddance. Customer Service NA Similar Products Used: Olympus mju/stylus zooms |
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[May 13, 2001]
Mike Harris
Casual
Strength:
Appearance
Weakness:
Not very sharp This is a very versatile camera. The photos are consistently good (although they are not as sharp as some other cameras) and well exposed. I suspect many people complaining about getting blur shots at the tele zooms are using ISO 100 or 200 film. To get consistently good results with this camera, you really need to use ISO 400 films. Unless you are sure you are shooting under bright sunlight. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: Samsung Slim Zoom |
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[Jul 17, 2001]
Don Weeks
Expert
Strength:
Nice sharpness. Very compact, pretty-that's word isn't it?
Weakness:
Hard to open back-the latch is tiny and I'm a big guy. This is a pocketable camera. Women love it! Guys get one to impress the girls and take great photos! Customer Service Pentax did a lousy job on another Pentax I had. Sent it in twice and it's still not right. No problems with this Pentax however. Similar Products Used: Olympus XA, Pentax 105 Super, Ricoh R-1 (the best one so far!) |
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[Jul 25, 2001]
Cam
Intermediate
Strength:
Compact, light weight and robust. Nice lens
Weakness:
Extremely slow shutter lag, The slow shutter lag alone has almost stopped me using this camera. Sure, it's nice and compact, but you can get much better cameras for the same size and weight. To be honest, this is the worst modern camera I have used. I wouldn't buy one from this range again. Customer Service None needed Similar Products Used: Pentax ME Super SE |
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[Nov 28, 1999]
D. ACKER
Casual
Model Reviewed:
IQ Zoom/Espio 115M
Strength:
SIZE,ZOOM
Weakness:
RED-EYE,TOO LONG DELAY AFTER PRESSING BUTTON NOT HAPPY WITH RED-EYE Customer Service NONE Similar Products Used: None |
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[Nov 20, 1999]
Roger Patterson
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
IQ Zoom/Espio 115M
Strength:
pocketable, decent range of zoom lens, crisp images
Weakness:
miss my Nikon's 28mm lens and loading film can be tricky...busy topside presentation of too many icons Pentax IQZoom 115M is a more versatile backup unit to carry with my Nikons than the Olympus XA ever was and delivers great images Customer Service none needed Similar Products Used: Olymous XA...a manual collector's item |
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[Aug 15, 1999]
Helene Bahnman
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
IQ Zoom/Espio 115M
Strength:
Light weight, autofocus,autowind, built in zoom lens, panarama option, viewfinder focusing for different eyes. It also has a built in timer, and remote control for photos.
Weakness:
None I really like my little pentax camera. It fits in my purse or fanny pack, so I can take it everywhere, and never miss a photo opportunity. All of my pictures have turned out great. I love the panarama option for scereny photos, as well as for group shots of people. Customer Service Have not required any. Similar Products Used: Pentex ME with autofocus, auto wind, built in zoom, etc. |