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Pentax Optio S 12

Posted to Digital Cameras 2008-07-14

The Optio S 12, a Slim digital camera from Pentax, has a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3 x optical zoom. With its’ 12.0 megapixels, the Optio S 12 is worth a look.

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Product Summary
12.0 mega pixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen

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Main Details
Product Type(P/DCMRS) Slim
Barcode n/a
Notes Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR), Face priority AF&AE is available at all modes. 15 people at most. Face selector
Production Year 2008
Sensor Chip
Effective Pixels 12.0
Aspect Ratio(P/DCMRS) n/a
Maximum Resolution 4000x3000
Minimum Resolution 10M(3648×2736), 7M (3072 x 2304), 5M(2592x1944), 3M(2048×1536), 1024(1024×768), 640(640×480) pixels
Sensor 12.4
Sensor Size 1/1.7
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None
Body
ISO Rating Auto - ISO 64-3200 (3200 in Digital SR mode), auto range adjustable; Manual - 64-3200 (3200 in Digital SR mode)
Aperture Priority n/a
Built-in Flash n/a
Continuous Drive Yes
Digital Zoom Yes up to 6x
Exposure Compensation -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
External Flash n/a
Flash Guide Number Wide: approx. 0.06m - approx. 6.8m (Standard Output Sensitivity Auto) approx. 0.20ft - approx. 22ft (Standard Output Sensitivity Auto) Tele: approx. 0.35m- approx. 3.5m (Standard Output Sensitivity Auto) approx. 1.15ft - approx. 11ft (Standard Output Sensitivity Auto)
Flash Modes Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" reduction function employs a pre-discharge. Soft flash
Image Effects n/a
Internal Memory Yes
Maximum Shutter 1/2000 sec
Metering TTL metering: Choice of Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering
Minimum Shutter 4 sec
PicBridge Compatible n/a
Quality Levels Best, Better, Good
Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
Shutter Priority n/a
Time-lapse Recording n/a
Tripod Mount n/a
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting
Lens
Optical Zoom 3 x
Aperture Range F2.8 (W)-F5.4 (T)
Lens Thread n/a
Zoom Tele 111 mm
Zoom Wide 37 mm
Focal Length Multiplier n/a
LCD Monitor
LCD Size 2.5
LCD Pixels 232,000
Focus
AF TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Type Yes
Macro Focus Range 0.12m to 0.4m (at full wide-angle setting), 0.39ft to 1.31ft (at full wide-angle setting), Supermacro:0.06m to 0.15m(at full wide-angle setting), 0.20ft to 0.49ft
Manual Focus n/a
Normal Focus Range 0.35m to infinity (1.15ft to infinity)
Record Modes
Broadcast Type NTSC/PAL
Compressed Format JPEG
Media Type SDHC/SD
Movie Mode n/a
Movie Mode with Sound n/a
Shooting Modes Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Natural skin tone, Portrait, Half-length Portrait, Kids, Digital SR, Sport, Surf&Snow, Pet, Text, Food, Frame Composite, Green Auto Picture: Automatically chosen from "Landscape", "Portrait", "Night Scene" and "Normal", Date Imprint: *Date Imprint Available (except Green)
Uncompressed Format n/a
Playback Modes
Playback Functions Slideshow, Resize, Trimming, Image&Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Color Filter, Digital Filter, Brightness Filter, Movie Edit, Red-eye Compensation, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Start-up Screen, Frame Composite Function: One Shot, Index (9 thumb nails), Enlargement (up to 8X, scroll available), Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Select&Delete, Calendar Digital Effect: Colour Filter(13), Digital Filter(5), Brightness Filter, Face zooming.
Power
AC Adapter Optional AC adapter kit
Battery size/type Rechargeable D-LI68 lithium-ion battery
Physical Dimensions
Depth (Inch) 0.9
Height (Inch) 2.2
Width (Inch) 3.6
Depth (mm) 21.0
Height (mm) 54.0
Width (mm) 87.0
Weight (g) 110
Weight (oz) 4.6
Supplied Accessories
Included Software Software CD-ROM S-SW80
Storage Included Internal approx. 21 MB
Accessories
Included Accessories USB Cable I-USB7, AV Cable I-AVC7(B), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68(C), AC Plug Cord, Strap O-ST20, Software CD-ROM S-SW80
Optional Accessories Optional Remote Control Available, Optional AC adapter kit,
Remote Control Yes
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