Pentax Optio SV 5MP offers 5X optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-180 mm in 35mm film format, 20X combined zoom offers Large 1.8 inch LCD monitor bright enough for use in direct sunlight, , Innovative second generation sliding lens system contributes to a stylish compact body design – measures 3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches, Convenient battery charging cradle recharges a long-life lithium-ion battery in the camera and a second battery at the same time, Movie mode with sound records to the capacity of your memory card, Ultra lightweight aluminum alloy body weighs only 5.3 oz, Quick and easy operation with ergonomic mode dial and control positioning, Customize camera access with the function button, Voice recording mode audio capability that rivals stand alone audio recording devices, JPEG (Exif.) 2.2, DPOF and Pictbridge and Epson Print Image Matching II technology assures the highest quality prints, Use the Matrix Display to select from 15 picture modes, Three metering options: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Three capture settings with three JPEG quality settings each, Rapid Image Download with USB 2.0, TTL contr, World time function and alarm clock with sound and picture wake-up
Optio SV Camera, Software (CD ROM), Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI8, Operating manual, Battery Charger Stand with AC Plug Cord, Serial number card, AV Cable (I-AVC7), Service network directory, USB Cable, Strap.
Helpful consumer’s review
I’ve had SLRs for years and know enough to want and use the manual aspects of such cameras for the unique pictures you can capture once in a while. I wanted the same capabilities in my first digital camera. But I also wanted convenience, compact size, and a reasonable telephoto lens. Quite simply, this camera has it all. Its fully automated, night-time, and sunset modes take the most stunning pictures with a simple push of the button (get a mini tripod for the night and sunset pics). The panorama and movie mode (with sound) makes my SLR obsolete. I bought an extra battery but with charging each night, I never needed it on vacation. I bought a 1gig memory card and after 9 days on vacation, 181 pictures at full resolution, and 2 minutes of movie, it still had room for over 600 more pictures (i.e., 1 gig was not neccessary). The only disappointment is that there is a delay while taking and after taking a picture. The 5x optical zoom adds more calculation time to the auto focus and there is another small delay while it writes each picture to memory (SLR users will find this delay frustrating but I got used to it quickly). I believe this is still the smallest 5x optical zoom on the market. It’s a bit pricey, but if you can afford it, you get it all in one compact camera.
