Pentax Optio S5i 4 to 5 Megapixel

Pentax Optio S5i 4 to 5 Megapixel 

DESCRIPTION

The picture of elegance Sleek and ultra-compact. A 5.0 megapixel CCD for exquisite detail and clarity. A large, 1.8 inch LCD monitor to view the action even in bright light. Flash exposure compensation and an astounding 21 picture modes to ensure the best images possible. All housed in a gorgeous 3.7-ounce aluminum alloy body. The perfect pocket accessory for professionals, travelers, and people on the go.

USER REVIEWS

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[Feb 07, 2005]
alex288
Intermediate

Strength:

Very compact size and weight, fast turning on/focus/low shutter lag, lots of features, good image quality/colour, does PictBridge, live histogram for both taking and reviewing photos, manual focus/exposure compensation/white blanace, macro+super macro,

Weakness:

No autofocus lamp, only 320x240 movie mode, cannot manually adjust shutter speed or aperature

Overall I'm very happy with this ultra-compact camera. The one major gripe for me has been the lack of autofocus lamp, meaning I end up with out of focus photos in dim light. The camera has decent manual controls, though the shutter speed and aperature cannot be independently adjusted. The battery life has been extremely good, especially considering it's small size. The camera takes SD/MMC cards, which is one of the cheapest and most widely available formats. Personally, I refuse to buy cameras that use the more proprietary memory formats such as xD and Memory Stick, that can cost almost double yet don't provide any other advantages. For those concerned with having a very compact, stylish, quality camera, I can't think of a better choice.

Customer Service

Never had to speak with Pentax about the camera, but they're a top tier camera manufacturer, so their customer service is likely very good.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
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