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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2003--The innovative manufacturer that introduced a popular digital camera tucked inside a breath mint tin has introduced a second generation.
PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. announced the launch of the Optio S4. Sporting the tiny dimensions and light weight of its predecessor, the Optio S4 boasts a hefty 4.23 effective megapixels, a 3X zoom lens, and a variety of features including a large, easy-to-use manual control playback button.
PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. will preview the tiny but powerful digital camera at the Digital Focus media event on Monday, September 15, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City during the PC EXPO trade show.
How does PENTAX continue to load so much into such a small space? The Optio S4 features an innovative Sliding Lens system that allows the camera's powerful 3X zoom lens to move up and away so the retracted lens is completely flush with the camera body. This novel system protects the lens and helps reduce the size.
Despite the size, the Optio S4 boasts all the features found on other Optio digital cameras: a movie mode with sound playback, a voice recording memo for attaching 30 second memos to select images, a well-placed 1.6 monitor, and approximately 11MB of built-in memory. All these features and more are made even more accessible through a larger, well-placed manual control playback button on the Optio S4.
The Optio S4 includes an ACDSee(TM) software package designed exclusively for PENTAX Optio digital cameras that includes ACDSee(TM) 5.0. Valued at more than $150, ACDSee(TM) digital camera software makes it easy to retrieve, view, manage, print, enhance and share your digital photos. The Optio S4 will ship with the software in October in plenty of time for the Holiday 2003 buying season.
Pentax Optio S4 Specifications
| Sensor | • 1/2.5" CCD • RGB Color Filter Array • 4.23 million pixels total |
| Effective pixel count | 4.0 million |
| Image sizes | • 2304x1728 • 1600x1200 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 |
| Movie clips | 320 x 240, 15 fps |
| File formats | • Still: JPEG ( Exif 2.2 ) • Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Lens | • 3x optical zoom • 35mm - 105mm equiv. • F2.6 - F4.8 |
| Digital zoom | Up to 4x |
| Focus | • 7 point AF • Spot AF • Infinity Landscape Mode • Manual focus |
| Metering | • Multi • Center weighted • Spot |
| Exposure compen. | +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps |
| Sensitivity | • Auto • ISO 64 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 |
| Shutter | 1/2000 - 4 seconds |
| White balance | • Auto • Daylight • Shade • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Manual |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| LCD monitor | 1.6" TFT LCD |
| Flash | • Built-In • Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off • Red-Eye Reduction: On, Off |
| Shooting modes | • Auto • Program • Picture mode • Night scene • Movie • Panorama assist • 3D image • Digital filter • User • Landscape • Flower • Portrait • Self-portrait • Surf & Snow • Autumn color • Sunset |
| Photo effects | • B&W • Sepia • Red • Pink • Purple • Blue • Green • Yellow • Soft |
| Connectivity | • USB 1.1 • A/V out |
| Storage | • 11MB built-in memory • SD memory card and MultiMediaCards • 16 MB SD card supplied |
| Power | • Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) • Optional AC adapter |
| Dimensions | 83 x 52 x 20 mm |
| Weight (no batt) | 115g |
$ 75,92
Product Description
Raising the stakes from its predecessor--the groundbreaking Optio S--the Pentax Optio S4 adds more megapixel resolution without adding any size to the camera's sleekly designed, tough aluminum-alloy body. It features a unique 3x zoom sliding lens system body that allows the lens to move up, away, and lie fully flush within the camera frame to protect the lens and allow for the camera's tiny dimensions.
Optics and Resolution
With the high-level imaging power of 4.0 effective megapixels (2304 x 1728 pixels), the Optio S4 captures everything from macro shots to distant scenery with exceptional sharpness and accuracy. Other resolution modes include 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480.Equivalent to a 35–105mm lens in 35mm format, the 3x optical zoom 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 Optio S4 offers 12x combined zoom capability.
Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the Optio S4 can also record movie clips of up to 60 secondswith audio at 12 frames per second. The limited resolution of your movies guarantees that this feature won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.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.
More Features
With a shutter release time lag of just 0.01 seconds, the Optio S4 allows switching from viewing to shooting with a single touch of the shutter or playback button at any time.The built-in flash on the Optio S4 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.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.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.The OptioS has been specially designed with audio recording capability rivaling the abilities of standalone audio recording devices. This can be exceptionally handy for recording important information in meetings. An index can be added during recording for easy playback.
Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored in the internal 11 MB memory or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCards (MMC). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-L18, included). It measures 3.3 by 2.0 by 0.8 inches and weighs 4.1 ounces (with battery).
What's In The Box
This package includes the Optio S4 digital camera, battery and battery charger, USB and AV cables, hand strap, and CD-ROM with image software (the latest version of ACDSee 5.0 software designed exclusively for Pentax Optio digital cameras) and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
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