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Pentax Optio S6

Pentax Optio S6 Digital Camera

Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens

Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

$314.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
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... More
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. Less
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD... More
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Ultra-Compact SLR/Professional
Weight 0.22 lb. 1.06 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) -
Video Format MPEG-4 QuickTime • HD (High Definition)
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focal Length 6.2 - 18.6 mm 18 - 55 mm
Macro Focus Range 5.9 - 19.68 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm 29 - 88 mm
Focus Range 15.72 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.7/f5.2 (w/t) f22/f38 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 4 - 1/2000 sec 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second - 3.4 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 80 Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.42 MB (53 images on 128MB card) 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card) 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 23 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 232,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 130 Images 500 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.22 lb. 1.06 lb.
Depth 0.7 in. 2.4 in.
Height 2.1 in. 3.8 in.
Width 3.4 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075114180 579769965696
Product ID 27359064 84124229
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date October, 2005 May, 2009
Family Line Pentax Optio Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN CNETOPTIOS6 3818B002
 
Consumer Reviews
Pentax Optio S6
Pentax Optio S6 Digital Camera
$314.99
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $545.00

Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 8 user reviews
75% recommend this product
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Pros
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

6

Small frame, decent features

bytksolis Aug 16, 2006
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light, sturdy, feature packed, small, price, ease of use.
Cons AF feature can use some speeding up.
Recommended it? Yes

Pentax makes pretty decent products. This camera is no exception. It has a very small footprint/frame and is quite slim. The LCD screen in the back is quite large for a unit like this and is appreciated tremendously. Oh, and on sunny days, it still works and doesn't wash out like other units.
... Read full review »

4

PENTAX-stic Option S6

byxldu Jan 8, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros On camera editing, size, and value
Cons Lag time, lithium ion battery
Recommended it? No

The camera is compact and very well designed. It is about the size of a deck of cards. It is 6.3 mega-pixel which is more than enough for everyday point and shoot. The LCD screen is 2.5 inches. Uses SD memory card.

The camera is equipped with many modes in which to take photos such as... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

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Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing amounts of features and performance for the... Read full review »

2

Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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