Used Pentax Optio S30 Digital Compact Camera
£39 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateClearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
Our notes: Exellent condition with few signs of use. Fully functional
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Wrist Strap (AA batteries not supplied)
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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Questions about this one?
Ask the people who tested it. We’ll check any detail or send extra photos before you buy.
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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Warranty includedUp to 12 months
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The details
At a glance: Pentax Optio S30 - pocketable 3.2MP early-2000s digital compact with 3x zoom, runs on AA batteries.
About this camera
The Pentax Optio S30 is a compact digital camera from 2003, from the era when Pentax's Optio S line was celebrated for fitting a genuinely pocketable camera into an Altoids-tin-sized body. It pairs a 3.2-megapixel sensor with a 3x optical zoom and runs on widely available AA batteries rather than a proprietary cell.
Build & handling
| Sensor | 3.2 megapixel CCD |
|---|---|
| Lens | 3x optical zoom |
| Screen | Rear LCD with optical viewfinder also provided |
| Storage | SD card |
| Power | AA batteries |
| Type | Compact digital |
Works with
- SD memory cards
- Standard AA batteries - alkaline or rechargeable NiMH
Best for
A characterful early-2000s digital compact, of interest both as a simple pocket camera and to the growing number of photographers seeking out the distinctive look of early digital sensors. The AA battery power is a practical advantage over cameras of the period that need long-discontinued proprietary cells - you can buy power for it anywhere. Note that 3.2 megapixels suits screen use and small prints rather than large enlargements.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3.2 megapixels enough?
It is ample for screen use, social media and small prints up to about 6x4 inches. It is not intended for large enlargements. Many buyers are specifically after the early-digital aesthetic rather than resolution.
What batteries does it take?
Standard AA cells, which is a real practical benefit for a camera of this age - no hunting for a discontinued proprietary battery.
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