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Pentax Optio 550 Reviews & Specs
The Pentax Optio 550 is a 5.3M digital camera announced in March 2003.
Brand
Pentax
Class
Resolution
2592 x 1944 (5.3M)
Zoom Type
5x optical zoom
Storage Media
SD / MMC
Reviews
Specs
Reviews for Professionals
April 27, 2003
Pentax Optio 550 review by Dpreview
July 10, 2003
Pentax Optio 550 review by dcresource
July 21, 2003
Pentax Optio 550 review by Imaging-resource
Other Reviews
May 26, 2003
Pentax Optio 550 review by Steves-digicams
June 1, 2003
Pentax Optio 550 review by Megapixel
News & Guides
Feb. 21, 2003
Pentax press release
Dec. 6, 2005
Pentax service advisory on CCD problem
Introductions & Previews
Brand
Pentax
Class
Resolution
2592 x 1944
Zoom Type
5x optical zoom
LCD Type
1.5" lcd viewer
CCD Pixels
5.3M
Storage Media
SD / MMC
LCD Type
1.5" lcd viewer
Storage Media
SD / MMC
Battery Type
pentax li-ion accu
Date
March 21, 2003
Update
Card Date
CCD Pixels
5.3M
Dimensions
100x59x40
Dimensions US
3.9x2.3x1.6
Weight
205g
Weight US
7.2oz
Lens
37.5 mm - 187.5 mm (5x) (dig 4x)
Focus
auto | manual / 60 cm / 2 cm
Metering
multi-segment / center-weighted / spot
Apterture
auto | manual / F2.- F4.6
White Balance
auto | manual - 7 presets
Shutter
auto | manual / 4s - 1/4000s
Exposure
+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Flash
internal - 5 modes / 0.4m - 5.2m
Viewfinder
optical
ISO
64 / 100 / 200 / 400
Image Size
2592x1944 / 2048x1536 / 1600x1200 / 1024x768 / 640 x 480
Image Format
jpeg (exif 2.2)
Image Compression
good / better / best
Timing
Remote
self-timer
Video
mov 320 x 240 (15fps) - 10min
Audio
sound recording / voice memo (wav, 30s)
Connection
usb / video (NTSC / PAL)
Storage
secure digital / multimedia card
Software
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 8.6+
Image Info
Version
Reviews
Misc
Extra Features
histogram display available
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