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5 Responses to “Pentax Optio S12 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom”

1. 

   barbiedoll
   

   
   

   My Mom borrowed my digital camera when she went on vacation. I couldn’t be without a portable digital camera for a couple of weeks, so I jumped on Amazon to get a new one. Since I already own one, I knew for sure that I didn’t want to pay over $150 for one. I found this online for a GREAT price and the reviews were awesome, so I went ahead and purchased this one.

   I was not disappointed! This camera takes great pictures. I didn’t give 5 stars because sometimes the pictures are not as focused if you take the picture in a hurry or something. But still a great buy!
   Rating: 4 / 5
2. 

   E. Ferrugia
   

   
   

   This camera was exactly what I was looking for! I am very happy with its performance, the picture quality, battery life, features and how easy it is to use, and for the price, it can’t be beat. The only drawback I have found is that the manual is like a novel, and I’m the type of person who likes to read the manuals cover to cover before using the product. This time, I chose not do that due to its length…I just wanted to jump right in and get started! However, I am GLAD the manual is as detailed as it is and it is easy to look up certain things as I go along. Also worthy of mentioning is that on the Pentax website, there is a feature to chat live with a REAL person in REAL time if you have a question or issue with your camera. I am pleased as punch with this camera!
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. 

   Paul K. Yarl
   

   
   

   I must admit I am Pentax fan. I own the K2000 dSLR kit, and now the S12. Before I got the S12, I previously owned the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 10.1MP but it got lost right after a vacation. I enjoyed the portability of the Casio and was mostly satisfied with its use, but something was just not right it, especially the blurry photos of further away objects–objects I could see with my naked eyes were blurry through the camera’s lense. I decided to give this one a try and it has exceeded my expectations. It took me only about 30 minutes of experimenting with the various controls and settings to become confortable with usage. I like the face recognition which is very active with the digital viewfinder. It even recognized a face on a wall photo, no kidding. I only wish this camera would let me zoom when I’m taking videos. Since this was not bought to be a video camera, I can happily live with that. By the way, I bought the silver and save me some bucks since the black cost almost twice as much, leaving me wondering what’s really is the difference since they are the same model, separated only by the color. Finally, while shopping by my local Walmart, I notice they carry lots of compact cameras like this from different brands but not a single Pentax. I started thinking to myself that if they had this one on the shelf next to the others, this one would be a hot seller. hint..hint..hint…
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. 

   BarbaraB1234
   

   
   

   Love the camera! My second one of the same because I thought I lost the first. Not disappointed that I have two. Good little camera. No negatives.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. 

   John W. Helderman
   

   
   

   I agree with the first four reviewers of this camera who all gave it top marks. I have owned a 35mm Pentax for years and still prefer it for some types of photography. I bought this Pentax digital just to get some experience with digital. I am very impressed. Operation is relatively easy to figure out and the pictures came out very clear just using the automatic settings. As I learn how to use the camera I think my results will get even better. I shied away from some of the other brands like Sony and Canon because of some of the bad reviews I read here at Amazon. I think anyone who buys and uses this camera will be well pleased.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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