Pentax Optio S45 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio S45 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio S45 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio S45 manual and always important Pentax Optio S45 lens which makes the Pentax Optio S45 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio S45 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio S45 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio S45 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio S45 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax Optio S45 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number S45
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $230.00
Price Update Date 2005-12-05
Date Available 2005-06-30
Remote Control Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 180 g
6.3 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 89 x 59 x 28 mm
3.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 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
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 107 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2.6x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL Contrast Detection
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 6 - 50 cm
2.4 - 20.4 in
Max Aperture f/2.6
Aperture Range Description f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 115000
Max Playback Zoom 12.00
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
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 2 or 10
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 Default ISO (meters) 3.5
Flash Range Description Wide: 0.65 ft -11.5 ft (0.2m - 3.5m); Tele: 0.65 ft -6.6 ft (0.2m - 2m) at ISO 200
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 11.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (MotionJPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 2 x AA, Type unknown

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio S45 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio S45 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 S45 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio S45 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 S45 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio S45 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio S45 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio S45 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio S45, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio S45 camera or Pentax Optio S45 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 S45 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 S45 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio S45 powergrip digital camera.

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