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Pentax
Introduces the
Pentax Optio S5i Digital Camera
BIG STYLE IN A SMALL DIGITAL CAMERA
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Pentax
has today introduced the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S5i compact
digital camera with a 3x optical zoom.
According
to Pentax, "the Optio S5i is a perfect digital camera
for action photographers. The Pentax Optio S5i features a
new Sport mode that sets the camera for shutter speed-priority
to enable spur of the moment shooting while Pan focusing mode
ensures optimal focusing from close range to infinity. Both
modes help offer optimal results for capturing fleeting action
shots."
The
body is made of aluminium alloy, and the camera features a
1.8' LCD monitor. A Canadian price has not yet been announced.
The Pentax Optio S5i will be available in September.
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Press
Release,
August 24, 2004: PENTAX Imaging Company is proud to announce
the new Optio S5i. With 5.0 effective megapixels and a 3X
optical zoom lens, the Optio S5i features a stylish design
in an ultra-compact, lightweight digital camera. Following
in the footsteps of the popular Optio S, the stylish Optio
S5i features the highest megapixel count in this ultra-compact
series.
The Optio
S5i is a perfect digital camera for action photographers.
The Optio S5i features a new Sport mode that sets the camera
for shutter speed-priority to enable spur of the moment shooting
while Pan focusing mode ensures optimal focusing from close
range to infinity. Both modes help offer optimal results for
capturing fleeting action shots. For additional user confidence,
the Optio S5i battery charger stand is capable of simultaneously
charging one rechargeable Lithium-ion battery housed inside
the camera as well as a spare battery. The Optio S5i is equipped
with 10MB of internal memory and is compatible with SD memory
cards.
PENTAX will
unveil the Optio S5i and other new and exciting digital products
on September 20 at the PEPCOM Holiday Spectacular in New York
City.
As with
all newer PENTAX Optio digital cameras, the Optio S5i includes
the latest version of ACDSee™ 5.1 software. With a $150
value, ACDSee™ digital camera software makes it easy
to retrieve, view, manage, print, enhance and share your digital
photos.
The Optio
S5i will ship along with the software to major camera retailers
in September 2004.
Major Features of the Optio S5i
A
stylish, ultra-compact body
The
high quality aluminum alloy body and grip are textured beautifully
for a sense of high design.
Lightweight,
tiny design
Despite a powerful 3X optical zoom lens, the Optio S5i weighs
3.7 ounces (excluding batteries and SD memory card). A unique
Sliding Lens system that allows the lens to store up and away
inside the camera for the ultra-compact dimensions of 3.3x2.0x.80
inches (excluding controls and other protusions).
The
power of 5.0 effective megapixels
For
high-precision imaging, the Optio S5i features the power of
5.0 effective megapixels and features an smc PENTAX lens that
delivers high-clarity and suppresses ghosting and flare. The
primary color filter reproduces vivid, natural colors.
Large,
easy-to-view 1.8-inch LCD monitor
The
Optio S5i incorporates a large 1.8 inch, TFT LCD monitor that
offers an approximate 100% field of view with approximately
85,000 pixels. It makes confirmation of composition or focus
easy at the time of shooting and enhances image confirmation
during playback.
Quick
button function offers shortcut to favorite modes
A
Quick button function allows the user to designate one mode
from a choice of 10 to act as a shortcut button to a selected
function. By default, the Optio S5i comes with Green mode designated
for the Quick button, which leaves all settings to the camera
with the exception of zooming. Additional modes accessible via
the Quick button include: Green mode, USER mode, Movie mode,
Mode Palette, White balance, Mode memory, Resizing, Trimming,
Image/voice copy, and Format.
Diverse
shooting modes, plus a new Sport mode
In
addition to the conventionally available shooting modes, the
Optio S5i features a new “Sport” mode that sets the
camera for shutter speed-priority to enable spur of the moment
shooting for active subjects. As with other shooting modes,
the Sport mode is easy to select on the Mode palette where mode
icons on the LCD monitor are displayed all at once. The easy
to select option helps isolate 10 select modes from the an impressive
selection of 21 modes.
Pan
focusing – a new addition to focus modes
Pan
focusing ensures clear focusing from a close range to infinity,
providing a better chance of capturing the action in quickly
disappearing photo opportunities.
Battery
charger stand charges camera battery and a spare
The
battery charger stand charges the battery inside the camera
as well as spare batteries.
TV
playback with remote control
Optio S5i users
may control image playback on a TV via two optional remote controller
units. Remote control F can be used to control image advance
by pressing the shutter release button, while remote control
E can be used to control image advance with the shutter release
button, and image rewind with the zoom button.
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Quick
response with approx. 0.01 sec.* shutter release time lag
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SD
memory card compatibility, approx.10MB built-in memory
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USB
mass storage class compatibility, AV cable connects the
OptioS5i to a TV
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Standard
image viewer, ACDSee for PENTAX software
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Optical
viewfinder, built-in auto flash
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Super
macro mode that allows the user to shoot as close as 6cm
from the subject
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DPOF
function, ExifPrint, PRINT Image MatchingIII compatibility
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World
time function, alarm function
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