Pentax Optio

This Camera was suggestion came from a symposium that Jess Smith attended in fall of 2008.

Pentax_Optio

The Pentax Optio W30 7.1MP Digital Camera was discussed at a symposium that Jess Smith attended in fall of 2008. With it, the Science Team will be able to take pictures at any interval without cracking the case. It also has a good response time, and takes high quality 7.1 MP pictures.

This camera has been chosen as the new VAST imaging workhorse, becoming the default choice for image capture on future flights. It could also be used in the image mapping project, housed in a specially designed capsule pointing down at the earth.