Pentax Optio S55 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio S55 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio S55 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio S55 manual and always important Pentax Optio S55 lens which makes the Pentax Optio S55 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio S55 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio S55 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio S55 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio S55 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax Optio S55 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number Optio S
Camera Format Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $399.00
Street Price $314.00
Price Update Date 2004-05-05
Remote Control Yes
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 CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.34
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detect 7-point AiAF
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 / f/4.8 - ???
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Actual-Image Zoom
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 1.6
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 1
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
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Other Memory Types 11MB Built-In
Memory Included (MB) 11.0
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG, Mono ADPCM WAV
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 ACDSee, USB Driver
OS Compatibility Win98, 98SE, 2000, ME or XP; MacOS 8.6+
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 12.0
Movie Sec @ Max Res 30
Movie Sec @ Min Res 30
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary D-LI8
Usable Battery Types Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included D-LI8 Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes
More Information Notes & Features Billed as "so small that it ... [fits] ... into an empty AltoidsŪ tin".

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio S55 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio S55 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 S55 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio S55 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 S55 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio S55 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio S55 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio S55 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio S55, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio S55 camera or Pentax Optio S55 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 S55 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 S55 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio S55 powergrip digital camera.

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