Pentax Optio SV Camera Review

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

Pentax Optio SV Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number SV
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $450.00
Street Price $269.30
Price Update Date 2006-04-21
Remote Control Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 150 g
5.2 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 92 x 56 x 28 mm
3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.36
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 36 - 180 mm
Zoom Ratio 5.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL contrast detection
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 3 - 60 cm
1.2 - 24.5 in
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ???
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real image optical zoom
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels) 118000
Max Playback Zoom 4.00
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 Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Auto + Red-Eye Reduction, On + Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Range Description Wide: 0.12 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.6 - 2.5m (ISO 200)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 32.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (OpenDML MotionJPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Other Connection DC In
OS Compatibility Windows, Mac OS
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
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 SV review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio SV 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 SV digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio SV 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 SV Power Grip

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

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