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Pentax Optio S4 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Pentax Optio S4 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

List Price: $419.99
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A worthy successor to Optio S
Review: Compared to the older Optio S, the S4 features 4 megapixels (vs. Optio S's 3MP), and weighs in at only 3.5 ounces vs. Optio S's 4.1. In short, the S4 is another truly AMAZING digital camera that's no bigger than the Apple iPod. If there's one consumer-grade digital camera you get this holiday season, the S4 should be the one. (If money is object, choose the S model.)

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best things (sometimes) come in (very) small packages...
Review: Extraordiary camera... combination of very samll size, large image size, and outstanding pictures. It's the kind of camera you will carry with you every day. Battery life is 70-80 pictures and recharging time is quick. Very easy for the beginner to use but also has all the features an advanced user could want. Color quality equals the best I've seen from ANY digital camera. Highest recommendation... you will not be disappointed.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wonderful Camera
Review: Great pictures and small size make this the coolest around. Have had it for a year now and had no problems with it. Outstanding battery life and great screen. Buy this camera

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Digital pictures look great on 4x6 prints too!
Review: I agree with all the positive stuff that's been said about this camera... one thing that I do want to stress also is that if your local camera store has those special machines that are able to process your digital pictures onto regular 4x6 glossy prints, those pics do come out looking awesome! My friends were totally surprised to find out that my 4x6 glossy prints came from my little Optio, because the picture quality looked unbelievably just as crisp and clear as the pictures from my 35mm camera film.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great compact, if you're not strict about perfect photograph
Review: I bought mine quite a while back while I was in Japan - and I don't know if they manufacture it exactly the same as here. Mine hasn't broken, like with some of the reviews I read. And while I love my electronics, I'm not the most careful with them. I've dropped it, I've carried it around in my bag (without my Altoids case), and it's survived fine. Scratches on my pink exterior paint, but nothing major yet.

The size definitely rocks. And I find the battery life more than acceptable, considering that my last camera was an old Sony that ate up 2 AA's after a couple dozen flash photos. This one keeps its promise on the user's guide, and lasts a full night of party photos. Or two days of non-flash photography on your outdoor trips.

That said, I do wish the photo quality is a bit sharper. But it's nothing unacceptable, unless you need perfect quality (I can still use mine for professional purposes). You might want to play around in different modes before you get what you want. No ISO 400, some noise in dark images. But what I found out - get one of those mini-tripods, and try taking some city shots at night, with night mode. The result can be pretty amazing.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great compact, if you're not strict about perfect photograph
Review: I bought mine quite a while back while I was in Japan - and I don't know if they manufacture it exactly the same as here. Mine hasn't broken, like with some of the reviews I read. And while I love my electronics, I'm not the most careful with them. I've dropped it, I've carried it around in my bag (without my Altoids case), and it's survived fine. Scratches on my pink exterior paint, but nothing major yet.

The size definitely rocks. And I find the battery life more than acceptable, considering that my last camera was an old Sony that ate up 2 AA's after a couple dozen flash photos. This one keeps its promise on the user's guide, and lasts a full night of party photos. Or two days of non-flash photography on your outdoor trips.

That said, I do wish the photo quality is a bit sharper. But it's nothing unacceptable, unless you need perfect quality (I can still use mine for professional purposes). You might want to play around in different modes before you get what you want. No ISO 400, some noise in dark images. But what I found out - get one of those mini-tripods, and try taking some city shots at night, with night mode. The result can be pretty amazing.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great camera
Review: I bought this Pentax Optio S4 after being frustrated with my Sony digital camera. The Sony was just too big and a pain to carry; therefore, I never used it or took it on trips. With the Optio, ther is no reason not to take it with you. It is so small, takes great pictures, is easy to use, and the owner's manual is great. Definitely THE gift of the season!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great camera!
Review: I didn't buy this camera from amazon (I found a lower price elsewhere). The Optio S4 is an amazing camera. I was going to buy the Optio S, but decided to hold out for the S4 since it had some options that were worth waiting for.

I've only had it for 2 days, but it has been taking some great pictures. It's super-tiny! The quality of the pictures is not bad at all.

With its features and the price, I would *highly* recommend this camera.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: How is that ?
Review: I don't understand why this camera is cheaper than the Pentax Optio S, which is only 3,2 MP.
Can anyone tell me ?

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: great little camera
Review: I first bought the casio Exlim did'nt like the dock system!So I bought the optio 4.The Quality of the Casio is much better! Made in Japan vs Philippines (BUT) the camera is still very good!You can order the Casio Exilm wallet type case and it works fine! You can find at a lower price at other dealers..OH yes!It has software included but,I found Kodak easyware MUCH more simple and looks great when you use full screen.You can download from Kodak websight..


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