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Pentax Optio S4 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio S4 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio S4 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio S4 manual and always important Pentax Optio S4 lens which makes the Pentax Optio S4 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio S4 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio S4 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio S4 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio S4 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
S4 |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$549.00 |
| Street Price |
$548.49 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-02-15 |
| Date Available |
2003-10-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Optional remote controls E & F |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Unknown |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
115 g
4.0 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
83 x 52 x 20 mm
3.3 x 2.0 x 0.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2304x1728, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.23 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.5" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast Detection |
| Normal Focus Range |
40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
6 - 50 cm
2.4 - 20.4 in |
| Min Macro Area |
3 x 2 mm
0.1 x 0.1 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.6 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Actual-Image Zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
72% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.6 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
84000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
4.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200 |
| ISO Rating Max |
200 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
4 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash-Off, Flash-On, Auto + red-eye reduction, Flash-On + red-eye reduction |
| Flash Range Description |
Unknown |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types |
SD / MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
11.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (Open DML MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Unknown |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary D-LI8 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio S4 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio S4 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax Optio S4 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio S4 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Pentax Optio S4 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio S4 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio S4 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio S4 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio S4, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio S4 camera or Pentax Optio S4 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Pentax Optio S4 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax Optio S4 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio S4 powergrip digital camera.
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