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Pentax Optio S5i Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio S5i digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio S5i accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio S5i manual and always important Pentax Optio S5i lens which makes the Pentax Optio S5i digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio S5i accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio S5i kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio S5i leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio S5i body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Pentax Optio S5i Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
S5i |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$278.99 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-11-29 |
| Date Available |
2004-09-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
120 g
4.2 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
84 x 52 x 20 mm
3.3 x 2.0 x 0.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.25 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.5" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
36 - 107 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.93x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL Contrast Detection |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.2500 |
| 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 |
| Min Macro Area |
34 x 26 mm
1.3 x 1.0 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.6 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Actual image zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
73% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
85000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
4.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
80, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W,N,D), 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 |
| 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 |
0.65 ft - 11.5 ft (0.2m - 3.5m) (5.8mm at ISO 200); 0.65 ft - 6.6 ft (0.2m - 2m) (17.4mm at ISO 200) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
10.0 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
3.5 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
2.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.4 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
4.5 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
4.7 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.1 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
1 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
0.3 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
763.0 |
| 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 S5i review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio S5i 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 S5i digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio S5i 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 S5i Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio S5i rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio S5i accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio S5i wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio S5i, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio S5i camera or Pentax Optio S5i 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 S5i 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 S5i digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio S5i powergrip digital camera.
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