The pentax optio WG 10, is it easy to operate?
444465
yes it is easy to use. The basic functions are very easy. For the more complex features once you read the book they are easy as well.
444466
I have the WG-1 and WG-2. The WG-10 is very similar to the WG-10. I can tell you that it is easy to operate.
444467
Very! It defaults to an automatic setting where it chooses the best settings for your picture. When I went to take sunsets, it changes automatically to sunset mode. When I was taking pictures of people, it automatically changed to portrait mode. It also comes with a very detailed owners manual to show you how to operate the more advanced functions. The 4th of July it changed to FIREWORKS mode, I didn't even know it had a fireworks mode! :)
444468
Yes, it has a lot of features, but once you go over the booklet it is very easy.
1810698
It is relatively easy, but it does help to know the functions of the buttons. There is a question mark button on the camera that will tell you almost all the information you need to know about photography and how to work the camera. Hope this answers your question.
1486865
The manual focusing is "by-wire". It's very natural, I found it easy to get used to and easy to use.
309252
I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur photographer who likes taking good/great pictures and the G15 does that for me. I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur... » Read More I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur photographer who likes taking good/great pictures and the G15 does that for me. « Show Less
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I bought the Olympus and have found it very intuitive and simple to use. Picture quality seems good, even in long zoom conditions. It has been banged around a bit in my travels with no apparent ill affects. It still suffers the digital delay that every camera I have tried to use in taking candid grandkid pictures. As long as the subject isn't moving, digital works great. My personal preference remains my 35mm SLR film Pentax...no delay. Hard to get film developed these days, though.
1934525
Yes it is very user friendly even for a beginner. I haven't had any problems with this camera. The manual is ready to understand and got should play with it to see all the different settings that it can do.
1711247
The basic features are easy to use. If you want to use some of the 'bells and whistles' it will depend on how well you understand cameras. My use of it is very basic (zoom in/out, flash on/off, change picture resolution).
765913
iT WORKS FINE ON MY PENTAX BOTH ON AUTO FOCUS AND MANUAL FOCUS Manual focus is more accuate especially when viewing subjects that aucto focus finds difficult mirror surfaces wate glass dimly lit!!!
1528578
It is easy to operate but I do not like the quality of the pictures from this camera. I would not buy it again. Ron
1674315
I didn't find it too hard. Once you get the hang of it you will be quicker changing your ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.
847993
I have a 720 mju and I love it. I was also looking at the Pentax WP10... but I went with the 720mju for several reasons-There's a higher ISO sensativity.-Digital image stabilization(this feature is niiiice... no accidental blurry photos!)-Overall build quality. It just feels rock-solid which is good for me because I do lots of hiking/climbing and stuff. I know I'll manage to drop this thing on the ground eventually... the shock-proof feature is nice.I personally don't have a problem with the button sizing. It seems a bit small, but they're spaced far enough apart so you don't hit things accidently.Cheers. I have a 720 mju and I love it. I was also looking at the Pentax WP10... but I went with the 720mju for several reasons-There's a higher ISO sensativity.-Digital image stabilization(this feature is niiiice... no accidental blurry photos!)-Overall build quality. It just feels rock-solid which is good for me because I do lots of hiking/climbing and stuff. I know I'll manage to drop this thing on the ground eventually... the shock-proof feature is nice.I personally don't have a problem with the button sizing. It seems a bit small, but they're spaced far enough... » Read More I have a 720 mju and I love it. I was also looking at the Pentax WP10... but I went with the 720mju for several reasons-There's a higher ISO sensativity.-Digital image stabilization(this feature is niiiice... no accidental blurry photos!)-Overall build quality. It just feels rock-solid which is good for me because I do lots of hiking/climbing and stuff. I know I'll manage to drop this thing on the ground eventually... the shock-proof feature is nice.I personally don't have a problem with the button sizing. It seems a bit small, but they're spaced far enough apart so you don't hit things accidently.Cheers. « Show Less
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If you have a steady hand it's quite good. I've taken a number of shots at concerts, I try to zoom onto the lit area to keep the sensor from being fooled, but the quality is there.
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Yes, I like the camera very much. I find the menus easy to use and it takes great pictures. I have taken some outdoor shots with a tripod in low light and find the results to be very good for a point and shoot camera. As far as uploads, I don't know. I use Linux on my computers and the utilities are for Windows and I suspect Mac. I pull the pictures from the memory card with a card reader. This Sony support page has manuals for download. You should be able to find the answers there. http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=DSCWX300R&template;_id=1&region;_id=1&tab;=manuals#/manualsTab Yes, I like the camera very much. I find the menus easy to use and it takes great pictures. I have taken some outdoor shots with a tripod in low light and find the results to be very good for a point and shoot camera. As far as uploads, I don't know. I use Linux on my computers and the utilities are for Windows and I suspect Mac. I pull the pictures from the memory card with a card reader. This Sony support page has manuals for download. You should be able to find the answers there.... » Read More Yes, I like the camera very much. I find the menus easy to use and it takes great pictures. I have taken some outdoor shots with a tripod in low light and find the results to be very good for a point and shoot camera. As far as uploads, I don't know. I use Linux on my computers and the utilities are for Windows and I suspect Mac. I pull the pictures from the memory card with a card reader. This Sony support page has manuals for download. You should be able to find the answers there. http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=DSCWX300R&template;_id=1&region;_id=1&tab;=manuals#/manualsTab « Show Less
1536568
Ah, then you should be pretty much at home with the basic functions of the K200D. The LCD also displays setting information.BTW, if you have any screwmount lenses, make sure to get the official Pentax adapter since the 3rd party adapters may lose infinity focus. Also get some good NiMH rechargeable AA batteries (like Eneloops) and a charger.
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I have been wondering the same thing & still can't decide. I was wondering if you have decided yet & if so which way you went? I have a Pentax Optio A10 right now & I love everything about it except the shutter speed so I have been looking for a new one & can't decide between the Sony DSCW80 & the Canon SD1000.
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Nope. Once you've set it (turn it on), as I recall, everything is automatic. As with any new touch-screen device it may take awhile for you to get the hang of the menu operation but once you've played with it for a day or two you'll have it down and some of the features are not the kinda stuff that a "regular" point-and-shoot photographer should be playing with anyway....they won't help produce a better shot in the context of how I use the camera, at least. There are about ten settings I even care about and once I've set them, I pretty much forget about them. Hope this is useful to you.
968163
I have the camera for 2 days and I am pleased with it. It has many options and is somewhat complicated to use. I would go on the forums on dprerview.com before you pick a camera