Pentax Optio S60 Digital Camera

Pentax have recently released the 6.0 Megapixel Pentax Optio S60 Digital Camera, it is an excellent choice for new digital users. The camera has a handy simple mode feature that allows users to concentrate on the subject while the Pentax Optio S60 selects the optimal settings automatically.

Large 2.5 inch LCD monitor

3X optical zoom

Optical, actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment that enables easier operation especially for users with limited eyesight.

Compatible with AA batteries to make it a great choice for traveling.

The Pentax Optio S60 will be available for under $300 US.

Pentax Optio S60 Digital Camera Specifications:

Sensor	1/2.5" Type CCD 6.4 million total pixels 6.0 million effective pixels
Image sizes	2816 x 2112 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480
Movie clips	320 x 240 @ 30/15 fps With sound
File formats	Still: JPEG Movie: AVI Sound: WAV
Lens	35 - 106 mm (35 mm equiv) 3x optical zoom F 2.6 - F 4.8
Digital zoom	Up to 2.6x
Focus	TTL contrast detection auto focus
Focus distance	Normal: 0.4 m to infinity Macro: 0.18 cm - 0.5 cm Super macro: 6 cm- 20 cm
Metering	Multi Center-weighted Spot
ISO sensitivity	Auto ISO 80 ISO 160 ISO 320 ISO 400
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV 1/3 EV steps
Shutter speed	4 - 1/2000 sec
Aperture	F2.6 (wide) F4.8 (tele)
Scene modes	Auto Portrait Landscape Night scene Flower Self portrait Snow Sunset Museum Text Food Lanscape with portrait
White balance	Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Manual
Self timer	2 or 10 seconds
Continuous shooting	Yes
Flash	Built-in Flash on, flash off, red-eye Range (at standard output sensitivity ISO 400): 0.2 m - 4.9 m (W)/0.2 m - 2.8 m (T) Range in night mode (at standard output sensitivity ISO 320): 0.2 m - 4.4 m (W)/0.2 m - 2.5 m (T)
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	2.5" TFT LCD 115,000 pixels
Connectivity	USB AV out DC in
Print compliance	DPOF EXIF 2.2 PIM PictBridge
Storage	SD card 11 MB intermal memory
Power	2x AA battery (NiMH, lithium or alkaline) or 1x lithium CR-V3 type
Weight	185 g (6.5 oz) (batteries and card) 135 g (4.7 oz)
Dimensions	89 x 59 x 28 mm (3.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 in)

Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on August 26, 2005 4:46 AM | Permalink