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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...
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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
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Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in...
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Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in doing so with a sleek, lightweight design for impressive portability and advanced controls and options that can be accessed with minimal effort. Bursting with speed and producing spotless pictures with exceptional color and detail, the EVOLT E-500 is tailor-made for anyone to use while capturing the imagination in the process. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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Camera Type
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Ultra-Compact
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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0.22 lb.
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0.96 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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8.9 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Features
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Red-eye Correction
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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8.9 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2560 x 1920
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2304 x 1728
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2048 x 1536
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1600 x 1200
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1024 x 768
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640 x 480
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3264 x 2448
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3200 x 2400
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2560 x 1920
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1600 x 1200
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1024 x 768
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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Video Format
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MPEG-4
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Focal Length
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6.2 - 18.6 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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5.9 - 19.68 in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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38 - 114 mm
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Focus Range
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15.72 in. to Infinity (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f2.7/f5.2 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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4 - 1/2000 sec
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60 - 1/4000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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80
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.42 MB (53 images on 128MB card)
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24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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TIFF
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Raw Image
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Memory Type
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Built-in
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SD Card
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CompactFlash Card Type I
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CompactFlash Card Type II
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IBM Microdrive
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xD Picture Card
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card)
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0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Built-in Memory Size
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23 MB
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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Without Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Without Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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232,000 pixels
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215,250 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Proprietary Lithium
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Battery Life
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130 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.22 lb.
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0.96 lb.
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Depth
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0.7 in.
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3.7 in.
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Height
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2.1 in.
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2.6 in.
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Width
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3.4 in.
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5 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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027075114180
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050332156555
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Product ID
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27359064
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27740487
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Release Date
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October, 2005
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October, 2005
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Family Line
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Pentax Optio
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Olympus EVOLT
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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CNETOPTIOS6
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E-500
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Pentax Optio S6 Digital Camera
$314.99
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
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$649.95
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Product Review Summary
75% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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.
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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...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Price, performance, easy to use, features, picture quality, low noise, resolution
Cons
Manual focus not mechanically-linked, slight corner softness of the 14-45mm lens
Recommended it?
Yes
After using the Canon Digital Rebel XT with an 18-55 mm lens, I decided to try the latest affordable digital SLR from Olympus - Olympus EVOLT E-500 with 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 Olympus Zuiko lens. I bought the camera with the lens for $688.
Pictures
The pictures of the Olympus EVOLT...
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Pros
Dual memory slots, image quality, price.
Cons
Relatively slow lenses, manual focusing not as easy as it could be.
Recommended it?
Yes
Why This Camera
Simple. Value for money. With the dual lens kit, this is an incredible amount of camera for the money.
I had wanted a DSLR for a long time, well long is relative term in consumer electronics, so let us just say that I've wanted one since they've been viable. When they...
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