Pentax

This high quality compact zoom camera lets you take images at an even higher level, while its ultra-portable dimensions ions make it ready to use, anytime, anywhere.

The styling and design of the Optio S4 is a result of many years of creating cameras at Pentax.

The camera has a high sensitivity CCD and a shutter with a rapid response time, while remaining ultra small, ultra light, and thin.

The camera features 4.0 effective megapixels and a 3X optical zoom, making it the pinnacle of compact digital cameras.

The Optio S4 uses the unique Pentax Sliding Lens system to produce a smaller, thinner camera, that includes the ultimate in new technologies.

The design is optimized for the user through the natural positioning of buttons, with a user-friendly four-way controller, that gives easy control of the camera's myriad functions.Sliding Lens System - The Optio S4 features an innovative Sliding Lens system that allows the camera's powerful 3X zoom lens to move up and away so the retracted lens is completely flush with the camera body.

This novel system protects the lens and helps reduce the size.

Optio S4 brings together a wealth of Pentax technology in a single compact camera.

In addition to Picture Mode, which lets you capture all the beautiful images you could desire, it has a wide variety of functions to please the novice through the advanced amateur.

An easy-to-operate virtual mode dial gives you a wealth of modes, so you can take the most appropriate shot.Program - Control a variety of functions to achieve the results you desire.

Picture mode - Select a mode to match the scene you want to take, and with a press of the shutter, take expressive, beautiful, pictures quickly and easily.

Control a variety of functions to achieve the results you desire.

Landscape - Emphasizes rich hues, and the color contrast between greenery and sky.

Flower - Perfect for capturing the lush colors and beauty of flowers.

Autumn Color - Captures the bright, rich colors of autumn.

Sunset - Captures more lifelike colors , displaying the warmth and beauty of the rising and setting sun.

Portrait - Faithfully reproduces natural skin tones.

/ Self-portrait Take self portraits , or add a friend to the frame.Surf & Snow -Take pictures of water and snow scenes, just as they appear.

Night scene mode - Night scene mode is ideal for capturing images in the evening or at night.

Using this mode together with the flash lets you bring out detail in both your subject and in the background.

Movie with sound - The Optio S4 can record up to 60 seconds of video with sound, at 15 frames per second, and 320 x 240 recorded pixels.

The file is stored in AVI format, for easy playback on computers.

You're Creativity and full range of cababilities should not be limited because you have a tiny camera - and Pentax has seen to that with the addition of these other useful modes.

Panorama Assist - Take multiple pictures either vertically or horizontally as guided by the camera, and combine them using the provided computer software to create breathtaking panoramas.

ACD photostitcher is compatible with Windows systems only.

3D image mode - The 3D image mode gives you photos , which when viewed with the provided 3D image viewer, have a greater sense of depth and perspective.

Digital Filter - You can select black and white or sepia filters to create dramatic pictures, and the wide range of color filters (red, pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple) will also let you influence the final photo.

The Optio S4 also has a special slim filter, to make subjects appear narrower or broader than in real life.

Macro shooting mode - Macro mode works at its optimum when the subject is as close as 7.1 inches (18cm), whereas Super Macro mode has a fixed focusing distance, so you can get as close as 2.6 inches (6cm) to your subject.

Use with the maximum 4X digital zoom to make the subject even larger.

This mode lets you have miniature subjects fill the whole frame, so the camera can capture the smallest details.

Infinity-lands cape mode - This mode sets the focus to infinity, for crisp, clear focus when taking landscape photos.

Voice recording mode - The Optio S4 can record up to 4 hours 22 minutes of sound (with a 64MB memory component). As the photographer it is your job to envision your pictures.

Pentax's role is to create the technology to make them happen.

The Optio S4 offers a variety of convenient modes and features to simplify take even greater control of your photography.

LCD monitor - The high-resolution, 1.6 inch LCD monitor helps you compose pictures by showing the subject, and check images you have just captured.

Easy playback - Reviewing images you've captured is just as easy as taking them.

Simply press the playback button to view stored photos.

Use the camera's shutter release button to quickly switch back and forth from viewing to shooting modes.

Nine-image display and Zoom display - The screen can display up to nine images simultaneously to make it easier to quickly search for pictures.

The screen can also display images at up to 4X magnification, for checking focus and other details within pictures you have already taken.

Optical Viewfinder - Optio S4 also offers an optical viewfinder.

This helps save power by reducing the need for the LCD monitor.

Manual focus - The manual focus function on the Optio S4 allows you to adjust the focus as you wish.

Prior to taking the picture, you can confirm your focus by viewing an enlarged image on the LCD screen.

White balance mode - Use white balance mode for adapting to the various natural lighting conditions you may encounter.

In addition to an automatic setting, there are daylight, shade, and indoor lighting (tungsten and fluorescent) options.

There is also a manual setting that gives you the freedom to experiment.

Exposure compensation - Exposure compensation from + 2 to - 2 EV in 1/3 steps gives even broader exposure control.

Histogram display - A graphical display on the LCD monitor shows you more accurate information about lighting levels during both shooting and playback, giving you more accurate control, and better pictures.

Metering options - Different shooting situations call for different metering methods.

With a choice of multi-segment, center-weighted, and spot metering options the Optio S4 gives you better pictures in almost any situation.

Sensitivity - Sensitivity can be configured easily, either by selecting auto mode, or the ISO 50, ISO 100, or ISO 200 settings.

7-point autofocus - The 7-point autofocus setting lets you capture your subjects easily, even when they are not in the center of the frame.

When you're ready to shoot, press the shutter release buttons lightly, and the autofocus frame will identify the area upon which the shot will be focused.

Spot AF - Spot AF enables you to select a specific point for sharp focus from any of 49 locations within the frame, including in corners.

Built-in auto flash - The flash in the Optio S4 can be set to discharge in low light conditions.

The camera also features Flash on, Flash off, and red-eye reduction The Optio S4 offers a variety of capabilities to offer increased versatility to let you have even more fun and convenience do more.

Remote control - Two optional remote control units are available.

The zoom enabled remote control E and the remote control F allow three-second or immediate shutter release.

AV output terminal included - Recorded pictures and audio can be enjoyed with ease on your TV monitor! Simply use the AV cable provided to connect the Optio S4 to the television.

DPOF function - When used together with DPOF-compatible printers , the Optio S4 lets you control the number of copies and the date display directly from the camera.

Some printers may not support this function.

Please consult your printer manufacturer for more information.

Exif Print/PRINT Image Matching ll compatibility - When used together with Exif Print and PR INT Image Matching ll compatible printers, the Optio S4 can produce even more accurately printed colors.

Alarm clock function - The perfect travel companion, the Optio S 4 can be used as an alarm clock, or to remind you of items on your schedule.

11MB built-in memory - The Optio S 4 has approximately 11MB of internal memory, that lets you capture images without any additional media.