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Pentax Optio S6

  • Manufacturer: Pentax
  • Part Number:18493

General

  • Product Type Digital camera
  • Point-and-shoot highlights A slim profile makes this camera easy to carry. A panoramic assist function is provided in this camera, making it ideal for vacation pictures. Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
  • Width 3.4 in
  • Depth 0.7 in
  • Height 2.1 in
  • Weight 0.2 lbs
  • Body Material Aluminum alloy

Main Features

  • Resolution 6 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 6,360,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 80 , ISO 100 , ISO 200 , ISO 400 , ISO auto
  • Digital Zoom 4 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Shooting Programs Food , Text , Flower , Sunset , Landscape , Night scene , Sports mode , Surf & snow , Portrait mode , Panorama assist
  • Special Effects Slim , Soft , Sepia , Illustration , Black & White , Black & White Red filter , Black & White Blue filter , Black & White Green filter
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot , Multi-segment , Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Program Automatic
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Shade , Daylight , Fluorescent , Tungsten light
  • White Balance Bracketing Yes
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-4
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Continuous Shooting Speed 1.6 frames per second
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480 , MPEG-4 - 640 x 480 , MPEG-4 - 320 x 240 , MPEG-4 - 320 x 240

Memory / Storage

  • Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
  • Integrated Memory 23 MB
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Fine JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 53 - With 128MB card , Normal JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 80 - With 128MB card , Economy JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 121 - With 128MB card , Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 67 - With 128MB card , Normal JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 101 - With 128MB card , Economy JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 151 - With 128MB card , Fine JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 81 - With 128MB card , Normal JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 122 - With 128MB card , Economy JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 183 - With 128MB card , Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 96 - With 128MB card , Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 144 - With 128MB card , Economy JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 216 - With 128MB card , Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 134 - With 128MB card , Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 202 - With 128MB card , Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 303 - With 128MB card , Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 245 - With 128MB card , Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 367 - With 128MB card , Economy JPEG 1024 x 768 : 551 - With 128MB card , Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 449 - With 128MB card , Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 674 - With 128MB card , Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 1011 - With 128MB card

Camera Flash

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm - F/2.7-5.2
  • Focal Length 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
  • Min Focus Range 15.7 in
  • Macro Focus Range 15-50cm
  • Lens Aperture F/2.7-5.2
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
  • Features Aspherical lens , Built-in lens shield

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec , 10 sec
  • Additional Features DPOF support , Direct print , Audio recording , Auto power save , Date/time stamp , Histogram display , Resizing an image , PictBridge support , PRINT Image Matching , Digital image rotation , RGB primary color filter , Digital image stabilization (video mode)

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 232,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser
  • Microphone Operation Mode Mono

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x USB , 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows 98 , MS Windows ME , MS Windows XP , MS Windows 2000 , MS Windows 98 SE , Apple Mac OS 9.2 or later
  • Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Included Accessories Carrying strap
  • Cables Included A/V cable , USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Pentax D-L18
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 710 mAh ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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