The 12-megapixel camera is waterproof down to 6m, shockproof from drops of 1.2m and freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius. Built from reinforced polycarbonate plastic, the W90 has a 5x, F3.5-5.5, 28-140mm and a 2.7-inch display. If you look closely at the lens, you can see there are three LEDs around it to help brighten scenes. They’re also designed to work with the camera’s Digital Microscope mode to capture macro subjects less than an inch from the camera. It shoots 720p HD video at 30 frames per second (Motion JPEG) and there’s a mini HDMI output for direct playback on an HDTV or monitor. The carabiner strap is a nice addition, and if you’re afraid of dropping it while in the water, Pentax makes a floating strap for it. A US$29.95 waterproof infrared remote control will be available, too, for those who want to shoot from a distance or reduce camera shake. It uses SD/SDHC cards for storage and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery for power.
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The X90 has full manual and semi-manual controls, sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-inch LCD, electronic viewfinder and support for Eye-Fi wireless SD memory cards. It isn’t overflowing with shooting features like those models using backside-illuminated CMOS sensors, but it does have high-speed continuous burst shooting at up to 11 frames per second at 5-megapixel resolution. Macro shots can be taken down to less than an inch from a subject and you can add digital filters such as Toy Camera, Fisheye, and Retro. There is also dynamic range adjustment for highlight and shadow correction. Movies can be shot at 720p at 30fps (Motion JPEG) and there’s a mini HDMI port for playback on an HDTV or monitor. The X90 is powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable cell and stores to SD/SDHC cards. Pentax claims improved battery life, which was a weakness for the X70.
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If you chanced upon a Polaroid picture on the streets of your city, would you be inspired to make a wearable object out of it? French designer Philippe Roucou has made a limited edition run of silk scarves based on Polaroid pictures–almost as rare as the now-defunct official Polaroid film.
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