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Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera from OpticsPlanet.com - one of The World’s Smallest 4 Mega Pixel, 3X Optical Zoom Digital Camera!
The stylish second generation Pentax Optio S digital camera is so small that it can actually fit into an empty Altoids(R) tin! But don’t let the size fool you – Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera delivers a big punch with its variety of shooting modes, and reflects the innovation, reliability and durability that are hallmarks of the Pentax digital brand. Pentax Optio S 4 camera is one of the most outstanding new consumer technology products. Sporting the tiny dimensions and light weight of its predecessor, the PENTAX OptioS4 digital camera boasts a hefty 4.23 effective megapixel, a 3X zoom lens and a variety of features

Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera 18283 Features



• Detailed imaging with a 4.0 MegaPixel Pentax Optio CCD
• Precision and clarity through an SMC PENTAX 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm film format, 12x combined zoom
• Ultra lightweight aluminum alloy body of Pentax Optio 4S weighs only 3.5 oz
• Miniaturized Engineering Concept - Pentax Optio S4  measures 3.3 x 2.0 x 0.8 inches
• Revolutionary Sliding Lens System contributes to stylish compact body design (see the picture above)
• Pentax Optio Voice recording mode – audio capability that rivals stand alone audio recording devices - Movie mode records 60 seconds of footage as an AVI file with sound
• Pentax Optio4S has Seven Auto Picture Modes: Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Self-portrait, Surf & Snow, Autumn Color and Sunset
• Convenient USB connection hooks your Pentax Optio S4 digital camera to your computer
• Pentax Optio LCD monitor bright enough for use in direct sunlight
• Three metering options: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
• 11MB internal memory  (SD / MMC slot allows you to store up to 1GB of pictures on our options Secure Digital (SD) and MMC cards)
• Includes a long-life rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
• Along with the intuitive, easy-to-use menu, there are a variety of shooting modes through use of Virtual Mode Dial
• Three capture settings with three JPEG quality settings each
• TTL contrast detection autofocus system with 7-point wide-focus, spot focus and infinity landscape mode
• Free Focus mode allows you to place focus point anywhere in the image area
• JPEG (Exif.) 2.2, DPOF and Epson PRINT Image Matching II technology assures the highest quality prints
• 3D and Panorama assist modes
• Alarm clock with sound and picture wake-up 




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PENTAX OPTIO S4 Digital Camera 18283 Kit Contents



PENTAX OPTIO S4 Digital Cameras review highlights

  • Equivalent to a 35 – 105mm lens in 35mm format, the 3X optical zoom of Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera allows a full range of shooting from expansive scenery to telephoto shots. All elements are crafted entirely from glass and two of the lenses are aspherical on each side. Combined with 4X digital zoom, the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera offers 12X combined zoom capability.
  • With the high-level imaging power of 4.0 effective megapixels, the Optio S4 Pentax Digital Camera captures everything from macro shots to distant scenery with exceptional sharpness and accuracy. Such performance is also enhanced through the a primary color filter, which serves to bring out brighter, more natural colors and enhanced image quality.
  • The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera offer more heightened responsiveness across all aspects of operation. With a shutter release time lag of just 0.01 sec.*, the Optio S4 allows switching from viewing to shooting with a single touch of the shutter or playback button at any time. Independent buttons serve to allow frequently used shooting and playback functions to be accessed with the same ease, and modes can be switched easily via the handy virtual mode dial. Finally, to speed operation in a way best suited to each user, the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera also allows the customization of functions such as enlargement and deletion. * Time taken from the moment when the shutter release is fully depressed following focus lock to the moment the shutter opens, when the flash is switched off.
  • The virtual mode dial offers different shooting modes: * Program - Program mode allows you to control a combination of functions all at once. * Picture - The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera offers seven convenient picture modes, including Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Self-portrait, Surf & Snow, Autumn Color, and Sunset. * Night scene - Night scene captures evening and night scenes and is ideal for shooting subjects with dark backgrounds. * Movie** - The Optio S4 records up to 60 seconds of video with sound at 15 frames per second, with the definition of 320 x 240 pixels. Video files are also recorded in AVI format, making it easy to play them back on a PC. **System requirements: PCs running Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP operating systems which came with Direct X9.0 and Windows Media Player pre-installed, or have QuickTime™ 6.0 or higher installed (included on the accompanying CD-ROM). Macintosh machines running OS8.6 or higher operating systems, which came with QuickTime 6.0 or higher pre-installed. * Panorama assist - For expansive scenes, this mode allows multiple shots either horizontally or vertically that may be aligned and combined on a PC using the enclosed, powerful ACDSee software Photostitcher. ACDSee Photostitcher is compatible with Windows systems only. * 3D image - 3D image mode produces images with a real sense of depth and perspective. Just take two shots, then take a look at the genuine 3D effect achieved when the images are seen through the special viewer provided. * Digital filter - The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera offers a range of digital filters that can be used to add a different mood to shots. Choose black & white, sepia, or a range of colors (red, pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple). The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera also offers a special Slim filter that makes subjects appear slender or broader and can be adjusted to different degrees. * User - User mode allows a combination of preferred settings to be saved for easy access whenever you need them. Seven different picture modes allow you to shoot subjects while the camera automatically controls exposure, focus, and white balance. * Landscape mode - A mode specifically designed to make the most of the greens and blues of scenic shots.
  • The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera offers the following picture modes: * Flower mode - Ideal for capturing the vivid colors and tiny details of flowers. * Portrait mode - A mode developed to capture natural skin tones for more flattering shots. * Self-portrait mode - Provides pleasing results when you want to take a shot of yourself or join a friend in the frame. * Surf & Snow mode - A mode that guards against the underexposure of darker elements when other areas of an image are reflecting high levels of light. * Autumn Color mode - Selection of Autumn Color mode makes the most of reds, browns, and other colors associated with the season. * Sunset mode - A mode designed to faithfully capture the splendid tones of sunrise and sunset scenes.
  • The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera recording ability rivals that of stand alone audio recording devices. Equipped with a 64MB memory card, the Optio S4 has the power to record an impressive 4 hours and 17 minutes of audio!
  • USB cable connectivity allows multiple recorded shots to be quickly and easily imported into a range of common PC applications. *System requirements: PC running Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional or Mac OS 8.6 or higher (installation of the included driver software is required, except in the case of Mac 0S 9.0 or higher). Compliance with the aforementioned system requirements does not guarantee USB compatibility.
  • As with all PENTAX Optio digital cameras, the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera includes the latest version of ACDSee™ 5.0 software designed exclusively for PENTAX Optio digital cameras.
  • The built-in flash on the  Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera can be set to fire automatically when shooting in low-light conditions. For greater control, the camera also features Flash-on, Flash-off, and red-eye reduction* modes, and there’s also the option of slow shutter sync when shooting in Night Scene mode. *This feature does not eliminate “red eyes” in all instances.
  • A high-resolution 1.6-inch LCD monitor of Pentax Optio S4 Digital Cameras offers a 100% field of view for simple composition, and it is handy for checking recorded images on the spot.
  • Composition is additionally made easy by a viewfinder that offers actual image zoom. Use of the viewfinder also allows you to conserve power by switching off the LCD monitor.
  • To speed the search for recorded images, the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera is able to display nine recorded shots on the LCD screen at once. Each image can also be displayed with 4X magnification, allowing you to make close-up inspections for focus and minor details.
  • A handy self-timer lets you join group shots and produce self-portraits.
  • Two remote control units are available from OpticsPlanet.com  as options for use with the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera. Pentax Remote controls E or F both offer immediate shutter release and a three-second timer, while Remote control E offers zoom control as well.
  • The Time-lapse movie function allows a sequential set of shots to be run as a short film. This can be used for impressive effects, such as scenes of clouds rushing across the sky, for example, and offers a selection of recording speeds — X2, X5, X10, X20, X50, and X100.
  • Macro mode allows shots from as close as 7.08 inches from the subject, while selection of super macro shooting allows you to compose from as close as just 2.36 inches. Both modes may be combined with 4X digital zooming. The Optio S4 also is ideal for capturing truly expansive scenes, achieving sharp focus of the horizon through selection of Infinity-landscape mode.
  • Continuous shots can be taken just by keeping the shutter button held down, allowing fast-occurring events to be captured in a more expressive manner.
  • With an LCD monitor that enlarges the central part of a potential shot, manual focus can be achieved with a higher degree of accuracy.
  • The Optio S4 offers a choice of two kinds of autofocus. 7-point autofocus helps you achieve sharp focus even when subjects are off-center. Spot AF, on the other hand, lets you place the center of focus on one point out of a choice of 49 in the frame, marking that point in the viewfinder for easier use.
  • With a variety of white balance modes, the Optio S4 is able to balance colors correctly when shooting in different types of light. It features settings for auto, daylight, shade, tungsten, and fluorescent light, and there is also a manual setting that lets you decide the selection yourself.
  • With a histogram display that accurately represents light levels during both shooting and playback, the Optio S4 enables you to make a more educated evaluation of each image.
  • The Optio S4 offers a choice of multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering, allowing you to achieve the most appropriate exposure in myriad situations.
  • Light sensitivity is easy to adjust, with a selection of equivalent to ISO50, 100, and 200, as well as an auto setting.
  • With exposure compensation across a range of +2EV in of 1/3EV steps, the Optio S4 allows you to take a set of images and be more creative.
  • With five grades of settings for sharpness, saturation, and contrast, the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera gives you an exceptional amount of control over each and every shot.
  • The image protection function of Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera guards select images from unintentional deletion.
  • With the mode memory function, save a combination of settings at once with the handy mode memory function so you may return to the settings when power is restored.
  • The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Cameras can display the time for 62 different cities around the world. Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera can also record the time and date for each shot taken, making the sorting of shots so much easier upon your return.
  • An alarm function makes the Optio S4 handier to have around. The camera may be set to display the image of your choice when the alarm sounds, showing something related to your schedule, for example, or simply displaying a friendly face.
  • The user can claim a further degree of control over printouts thanks to DPOF compatibility, which lets you make use of the date function and decide the number of copies*. *Some printers may not support the above function. Please consult the supplier of your printer for more information.
  • When used with Exif Print (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching-compatible printers, the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera can produce prints of an even higher quality.
  • The convenience of approximately 11MB of built-in memory allows the user to record a substantial amount of images without the need for additional media.
  • The Pentax OptioS4 Digital Camera is compatible with both SD memory cards and Multimedia cards, both of which can be purchased virtually anywhere. Such media also supports simplistic transfer of data to a PC.
  • A resize function of Pentax Optio S4 Camera allows the data size of recorded shots to be reduced. This frees up space to capture more shots without having to delete ones already taken, and resized data can be stored as new files or used to overwrite the previous images.
  • The useful Trimming function of Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera allows images to be cropped and parts to be selected for storage on their own as individual files.
  • Up to 30 seconds of sound can be attached to recorded images, allowing situations to be captured in a much more memorable manner.
  • Two frequently used functions can be selected from a choice of nine. These can then be assigned to the left and right positions of the four-way controller for easier access in the future.
  • Thanks to the incorporation of an AV output terminal and a provided AV cable, the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera makes it easy to display recorded shots on a TV screen.
  • The Pentax Optio S4 Digital Cameras offer a choice of power sources, with exclusive rechargeable lithium-ion battery compatibility and an AC adapter available as an option.
  • All menus and messages of the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera can be set for display in the user’s choice of English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, or Japanese.

Pentax Optio S4 Camera Specifications

Camera Type: Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash


Effective Pixels:
4.0 megapixels
Image Capture Device


Type:
1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter


Total Pixels:
4.23 megapixels


Color Depth:
10 bit x 3 colors


Recorded Pixels:
Still –2304x1728 pixels, 1600x1200 pixels, 1024x768 pixels, 640x480 pixels; Movie – 320x240
Focus System


Type:
TTL contrast detection autofocus system


Autofocus:
7 point AF, Spot AF & Infinity Landscape Mode


Manual Focus:
2.4 inches (0.06m) to Infinity


Focusing Range:
Normal: 1.31 ft (0.4m) to Infinity; Macro: 7.1 inches (0.18 m) to 1.64 ft (0.5m); Super Macro: 2.4 inches (0.06m) to 7.9 inches (0.2m) at 10.2mm
Lens


Type:
smc Pentax power zoom


Focal Length:
5.8mm - 17.4mm


35mm Equivalent:
35mm - 105mm


Aperture Range:
F2.6 - F4.8


Construction:
6 elements in 5 groups (2 dual-sided aspherical elements)


Optical Zoom:
3X


Digital Zoom:
4X


Combined:
12X
Exposure Control


Light Metering Method:
TTL metering with choice of: Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter


Sensitivity:
Auto, or user select ISO 50, 100, 200


Exposure Control Method:
Program AE


Exposure Modes:
Program, Picture mode, Night scene, Movie, Panorama assist, 3D image, Digital filter, User


Exposure Compensation:
+/-2 EV (1/3 steps)


Shutter:
Type - Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter; Shutter Speed – approx. 1/2000 - 4 second


White Balance:
White Balance Control - TTL Auto, Pre-set, Custom White Balance; Available Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual


Flash:
Operation Modes - Auto, Flash-Off, Flash-On, Auto + red-eye reduction, Flash-On + red-eye reduction
Shooting Specifications


Shooting Modes:
Program, Picture mode, Night scene, Movie, Panorama assist, 3D image, Digital filter, User


Picture Modes:
Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Self-portrait, Surf & Snow, Autumn color, Sunset


Digital Filter:
Black & White, Sepia, Red, Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Soft, Slim


Drive Modes:
Single-shot, Continuous, Remote control (instant/3 sec.), Self-timer-10 sec.


Movie Mode:
Up to 60 seconds with sound
Time


Modes:
dd/mm/yy, mm/dd/yy, yy/mm/dd


World Time:
Display of the time in 62 cities (28 time zones)


Alarm Clock:
Displays image with alarm (maximum of three memory settings)
Image Storage


Storage Media:
11MB built-in memory, SD memory card/MMC removable


File Formats:
Still - JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format); Movie - AVI (Open DML motion; JPEG Format) 15fps with sound; Sound - WAV (ADPCM), Monaural, Recordable time depends on the remaining capacity of the memory card


JPEG Compression Mode:
Good, Better, Best. Recorded pixels with 11MB built-in memory: 2304x1728: 3 - 7 - 10; 1600x1200: 9 - 15 - 21; 1024x768: 19 - 36 - 47; 640x480: 43 - 67 - 90
Viewfinder


Optical Viewfinder:
Actual Image zoom viewfinder


LCD Monitor:
1.6 inch, TFT color LCD with Histogram Display


LCD Coverage:
100%


LCD Resolution:
84K pixels
Playback Specifications


Playback Modes File:
Single, Index - Nine Image


Magnification:
4X


LCD Function:
Slide show, voice memo available in playback mode


Size Change:
Trimming, Resize


Erase Modes:
Single, All


Image Protect:
Single, All
Interfaces


Type:
AV output terminal, USB terminal, DC input terminal


Video Output:
Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats (monaural sound)


Power Supply:
Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI8 battery, AC adaptor kit (optional)
Physical Specifications


Operating Temperatures:
32 to 104 Ferihight (0 to 40 Celsius)


Camera Casing:
Aluminum alloy


Dimensions (W x H x D):
3.3 x 2.0 x 0.8 Inches (83 x 52 x 20mm)


Weight:
3.5 oz (98g) without battery and SD memory card; 4.1 oz (115g) loaded and ready
Computer System Requirements


Mac Requirements:
OS: Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later to view movies), CPU: Power PC 266MHz or higher, Memory: 8MB or more, Hard disk space: 6MB or more, Standard equipped USB port


PC Requirements:
OS: Windows 98,98 second edition, 2000, Me, XP Home edition / Professional, CPU: Pentium or later recommended, Memory: 64MB or more, Hard disk space: 15MB or more, Standard equipped USB port


Includes:
Camera, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, Battery Charger, AV Cable, USB Cable, 3D Image Viewer, Software, Strap
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.




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