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Pentax Optio S55 Digital Camera

5 Megapixels5 MegapixelsLow-Quality Video: 320x240 resolution or less.Low-Quality Video: 320x240 resolution or less.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringRuns on standard AA batteriesRuns on standard AA batteriesAccepts Secure Digital (SD) memory.Accepts Secure Digital (SD) memory.Neocamera detailed reviewNeocamera detailed review

Model Specifications

BrandPentax ModelOptio S55
Sensor 5 Megapixels CCD Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationNo Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 50 - 400 Shutter-Speed 1/2000 - 4s
Lens35 - 107mm F/2.6 - 4.8 / 8Mininum Focus6cm (w) / 40cm (t)
ZoomElectronicManual Focus Electronic
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Position Fixed Display Size 2.5" LCD 115K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesAuto Scene Modes Yes
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot Bracketing
Exposure Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive 1 FPS, Unlimited JPEG Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s
Command Dials DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger Wired Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor No
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports
Built-In Flash No, 4.9 - 2.6m (W-T) Flash Sync Unknown
Video Capture 320x240 @ 30 FPS 4:3 Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital GPS N / A
Battery Standard AA Battery Life Unknown
Introduced 2005-05-10, Discontinued Construction
Size 89 x 59 x 28mm (W x H x D) Weight 155g

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Pentax S55 Facts

Compact digital camera
5 Megapixels Fixed LensISO 50-400
3.1X Optical ZoomShutter 1/2000-4s
1 FPS Drive, Unlimited ImagesCustom white-balance
320x240 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingSpot-Metering
2.5" LCD 115K PixelsStandard AA
Secure Digital

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