Optio S6
From Pentax Digital Cameras

The PENTAX Optio S series is all grown up with 6.0 megapixels and a gorgeous chassis, but it never outgrew the mint tin. The new PENTAX Optio S6 slides right in. This latest tiny digital features a generous 2.5 inch monitor, 6.0 megapixels, and a powerful 3X zoom sliding lens system. Slim is still in, and the Optio S6 offers the slimmest PENTAX digital body available. Expect substance and style to blend perfectly in the PENTAX Optio S6.

  • Stylish, ultra-compact body with an aluminum alloy exterior measures just 3.4 (W) x 2.1 (H) x 0.7 (D) inches.
  • Outstanding image quality thanks to a 1/2.5-inch primary color 6.0 megapixel CCD, 3X optical smc PENTAX lens and high-performance ASIC.
  • Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor offers 100% field of view and the clarity of 232,000 pixels.
  • High-quality extended movie captures MPEG-4 (640 x 480) at 30fps with Anti-shake and a range of built-in editing features.
  • Quick response with approx. 0.01 second
  • shutter release lag time.
  • Personalization is a snap with the Fn (Function) button by creating a shortcut to four functions from a choice of 11
    • Specifications
    Effective Pixels: 6.0 megapixels
    Image Capture Device: Type - 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Total Pixels - 6.36 megapixels Color Depth - 12 bit x 3 colors Recorded Pixels - Still: 2816x2112 pixels, 2560x1920 pixels, 2304x1728 pixels, 2048x1536 pixels, 1600x1200 pixels, 1024x768 pixels, 640x480 pixels; Movie: 640x480 pixels, 320x240 pixels
    Focus System: TTL contrast detection autofocus system Autofocus - 5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF Focusing Range - Auto Focus: Normal - 1.31 ft (0.4m) to Infinity, Macro - 5.9 inches (0.15 m) to 1.64 ft (0.5m); Manual Focus: 5.9 inches (0.15m) to Infinity at 6.2mm
    Lens: smc PENTAX power zoom Focal Length – 6.2mm – 18.6mm 35mm Equivalent - 38mm -114mm Aperture Range - F2.7 – F5.2 Construction - 6 elements in 5 groups (2 dual-sided aspherical elements) Optical Zoom - 3X Digital Zoom - 4X Combined - 12X
    Exposure Control: Light Metering Method - TTL metering with choice of: Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter Sensitivity - Auto, or User select ISO 80, 100, 200, 400 Exposure Control Method - Program AE Exposure Modes - Program, Night scene, Movie, Voice record, Panorama assist, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sunset, Text, Food, Sport, Frame composition, Digital filter Exposure Compensation - +/-2 EV (1/3 steps) Shutter - Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter; Shutter Speed: Approx. 1/2000 - 4 second White Balance - White Balance Control: TTL Auto, Manual; Available Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Flash - Operation Modes: Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction, Auto backlight compensation; Effective Range: Approx. 0.49 ft - 17 ft (0.15m – 5.1m) (5.8mm at Sensitivity Auto), Approx. 1.31 ft – 8.9 ft (0.4m – 2.7m) (17.4mm at Sensitivity Auto)
    Shooting Specs: Digital Filter - Black & White, Sepia, 8 Color, Black & White + Red, Black & White + Green, Black & White+Blue, Soft, Illustration, Special Effect, Slim, Brightness Drive Modes - Single-shot, Continuous (Standard & High-speed), Remote control, Self-timer (2 sec, 10 sec), Auto-bracketing (Exposure, White balance, Saturation, Sharpness, Contrast) Movie Mode - Shooting Time: from Approx. 1 sec. to memory card capacity
    Time: Modes - dd/mm/yy, mm/dd/yy, yy/mm/dd World Time - Display of the time in 70 cities (28 time zones)
    Image Storage: Storage Media – Approx. 23MB built-in memory File Formats - Still: JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III; Movie: MPEG-4 approx. 30fps/15fps with sound Sound: WAV (ADPCM), Monaural, Recordable time depends on the remaining capacity of the memory card Quality Levels - Best, Better, Good with 128MB SD Card Still Mode ★★★ ★★ ★ 2816 x 2112 53 80 121 2560 x 1920 67 101 151 2304 x 1728 81 122 183 2048 x 1536 96 144 216 1600 x 1200 134 202 303 1024 x 768 245 367 551 640 x 480 449 674 1011 Movie Mode - 640 x 480: 5 min. 11 sec., 6 min. 14 sec., 7 min. 13 sec.; 320 x 240: 14 min. 3 sec., 15 min. 51 sec., 17 min. 20 sec.
    Lcd Monitor: LCD Monitor – 2.5 inch, TFT color LCD- with Histogram Display LCD Coverage - 100% LCD Resolution - Approx. 232,000 pixels
    Lcd Viewfinder: Optical Viewfinder - None
    Playback Specs: Playback Modes File - Single, Index- Nine image Magnification - 8X LCD Function - Slide show, Image rotation, Voice memo available in playback mode Size Change - Trimming, Resize Erase and Image Protect Modes - Single, All
    Pictbridge: One image printing, All image printing, DPOF auto print, Paper size select
    Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Swedish, Dutch, Portuguese
    Interfaces: AV output terminal, USB terminal, DC input terminal Video Output - Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats (monaural sound)
    Power Supply: Rechargeable Lithium-ion D-LI8 battery (allows approximately 130 shots*) AC adaptor kit (optional) * According to CIPA 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 - Aluminum alloy Dimensions (W x H x D) - 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches (86 x 54 x 19mm) Weight – 3.5 oz. (100g) without battery and SD memory card, 4.2 oz. (120g) loaded and ready
    Computer System Reqs: USB Driver installment is required for Windows 98/98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.2 Mac Requirements - OS: Mac OS 9.2 or later, Standard equipped USB port PC Requirements - OS: Windows 98,98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home edition / Professional, Standard equipped USB port