Optio 60
From Pentax Digital Cameras

Looking for digital under $200? Perfect for digital newcomers, the PENTAX Optio60 offers 6.0 megapixel resolution and a 3X zoom in a compact, lightweight, and stylish design. An easy-to-understand “Simple” mode deserves credit for lowering the learning curve. With the Optio60 set in this mode, users are free to concentrate on subjects while the camera automatically selects optimal settings. Add to this a large 2.0 inch LCD monitor and an optical, actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment to enhance viewing, and the Optio60 is perfect for users who may lack perfect eyesight.

  • Convenient mode dial, intuitive controls and “simple mode” combine for easy operation
  • The 6.0 megapixel CCD and primary color filter achieve high-resolution images with vivid color
  • Get close while maintaining image quality with a 3X optical zoom lens
  • Manual exposure settings plus aperture and shutter priority modes allow room to grow with photography
  • Ready to use right out of the box with internal memory and included AA batteries
  • Composition and focusing are made much simpler with the high resolution 2.0 inch LCD monitor
    • Specifications
    Effective Pixels: 6.0 megapixels
    Image Capture Device: Type - 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Total Pixels - 6.36 megapixels Color Depth - 12 bit x 3 colors Recorded Pixels - Still: 2848x2136 pixels, 2272x1704 pixels, 1600x1200 pixels, 640x480 pixels; Movie: 320x240
    Focus System: Type - TTL contrast detection autofocus system Autofocus – Multi-point AF & Infinity Landscape Mode Focusing Range - Auto Focus: Normal - 1.6 ft (0.5m) to Infinity; Wide Macro - 2.0 inches (0.05m); Tele Macro - 11.8 inches (0.35m)
    Lens: Type - PENTAX power zoom Focal Length – 7.5mm – 22.5mm 35mm Equivalent - 36mm - 108mm Aperture Range - F2.8 - F4.8 Construction - 7 elements in 6 groups (2 aspherical elements) Optical Zoom - 3X Digital Zoom - 4X Combined - Approx. 12X
    Exposure Control: Light Metering Method - TTL metering with choice of: Center-weighted & Spot meter Sensitivity - Auto, or User select ISO 64, 100, 200 Exposure Control Method - Program AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual Exposure Modes - Mode dial: Simple, Program, Picture, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Movie Exposure Compensation - +/-2 EV (1/3 steps) Shutter - Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter; Shutter Speed: Approx. 1/1000 - 2 seconds White Balance - White Balance Control: TTL Auto, Manual; Available Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light Flash - Operation Modes: Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Red-eye reduction; Effective Range: Approx. 8.2 ft (3.8m) (7.5mm at Sensitivity 200), Approx. 6.6 ft (2m) (22.5mm at Sensitivity 200)
    Shooting Specs: Picture Modes – Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Sport Digital Filter - Black & White, Sepia Drive Modes - Single-shot, Continuous, Auto bracket, Self-timer Movie Mode - Shooting Time: From approx. 1 sec. to memory card capacity
    Time: Modes - dd/mm/yy, mm/dd/yy, yy/mm/dd
    Image Storage: Storage Media - Approx. 12MB built-in memory, SD memory card removable File Formats - Still: JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF 1.1 (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF 1.0 (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III; Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) approx. 20fps with sound Quality Levels - Best, Better, Good with 128MB SD Card Still ★★★ ★★ ★ 2848x2136 36 73 147 2272x1704 57 115 230 1600x1200 110 217 435 640x480 652 1305 2610 Movie mode 320 x 240, 20fps, 128MB, 9 min. 42 sec.
    Lcd Monitor: Monitor – 2.0 inch, TFT color LCD with Histogram Display Coverage - 100% Resolution - Approx. 130,000 pixels
    Lcd Viewfinder: Optical Viewfinder - Actual Image zoom viewfinder
    Playback Specs: Playback Modes File - Single, Index- Nine image Magnification - 4X Playback Menu - Slideshow, Protect, DPOF, Resize, Quality Change, Image Copy Erase and Image Protect Modes - Single, All
    Pictbridge: One image printing, DPOF auto print
    Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Swedish, Dutch
    Interfaces: Type - AV output terminal, USB terminal, DC input terminal Video Output - Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats (monaural sound)
    Power Supply: Power Source – Two AA batteries (Alkaline or rechargeable NiMH), AC adapter kit (optional) (allows approximately 270 shots* with 2500mAh NiMH, 80 shots* with Alkaline) * According to CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on and flash used for 50% of the shots）
    Physical Specs: Operating Temperatures - 32 degrees to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees to 40 degrees Celsius) Camera Casing - Plastic Dimensions (W x H x D) - 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5 inches (91 x 61 x 38mm) Weight - 5.3 oz. (150g) without battery and SD memory card; 7.1 oz. (200g) loaded and ready
    Computer System Reqs: Mac Requirements - OS: Mac OS 9.2 or later with QuickTime 6.0, standard equipped USB port PC Requirements - OS: Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home/Pro, standard equipped USB port