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Pentax Optio SVi - Digital Camera

Author Cliff Smith
Published 8th Sep 2005
Manufacturer Pentax
Price £165.96 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £195.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 9 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 9 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Pentax Optio SVi - Digital Camera
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ManufacturerPentax
NameOptio Svi
URLwww.pentax.co.uk
Image sensor1/2.5" interline transfer CCD with primary colour filter, 5.36 megapixel, 5.0 megapixel (effective)
Max output resolution2560 x 1960
Other resolutions2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Zoom5x optical, 4x digital
Optical focal length (35mm)5.8 - 29mm (35 - 180mm)
Maximum lens aperturef/ 2.8 - f/ 8.0
Shutter speeds4 sec. to 1/2,000 sec.
ISO ratingAuto/50/100/200/400
LCD screen1.8" TFT LCD, 115,000 pixels
ViewfinderOptical, real image
Flash range64.2m
Flash modesAuto flash, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction
Exposure controlManual, Program Auto, Night Portrait, 12 Picture Modes
Exposure meteringTTL Multi segment, centre-weighted or spot metering
Exposure Compensation± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step
White balance modesAutomatic, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent and Manual
Auto-FocusMulti, 5-point selectable
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distance3 cm
Recording ModesSingle, Continuous, Movie
Image formatsJPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), AVI (Motion JPEG), WAV
CompressionEconomy, Normal, Fine
Picture AdjustmentsColour filters applied post-shot
Video (max res/format)320 x 240, 30fps with sound.
Movie LengthUp to card capacity
Self-timer10 seconds/2 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital (SD)
Supplied MemoryNone
Batteries suppliedD-LI8 710mAh Li-ion battery
Recharger suppliedYes
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB/AV/DC in
AccessoriesCharger cradle, audio/video cable, USB cable, strap
Dimensions (W x H x D)91.5 (W) x 56 (H) x 28 (D) mm
Weight (Body Only)150g
SoftwareACDSee for PENTAX Image viewing software
Warranty24 Months

 

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