PENTAX OPTIO S55 DIGITAL CAMERA

PENTAX OPTIO S55 DIGITAL CAMERA PENTAX OPTIO S55 DIGITAL CAMERA

In the compact Optio S55, Pentax has included a 1/2.5-inch 5.36 total megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35.6 - 107mm in 35mm format. Available online for as low as $212 (USD), the Optio S55 offers point-and-shoot consumers an economic, fairly nondescript alternative with some advanced features and some strong limitations. The camera is packaged in a stylized silver body and designed for ease of use. Marketed as a digital camera with "no experience required," Pentax has applied a large 2.5-inch LCD with a magnified-text setting for increasing visibility of on-screen menus and a "Help" function in the "Auto-select" mode to help guide less knowledgeable users through the photographic process. Cased in a 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.1-inch aluminum alloy frame, the Optio S55 extends a bit thicker than some of its direct competitors. This will provide more stability than many of the S55's counterparts, but sacrifices a bit of pocket-portability. The Optio S55 joins a dense pack of sub-$300 point-and-shoot offerings and looks to a combination of ease of use, solid build, and extra features to set it apart from the rest.

Awesome 5 megapixel camera!!, by Gordon J. Busby on 8/14/2006 2:39:54 PM

I recently purchased this camera and received an incredible deal on it. It included photoshow software which is about 100.00 software package free. This is an incredible easy to use digital camera. It also has incredible amount of technology for techincal, advanced photographers as well. Of course, like most digital cameras, you need to purchase a memory card (SD). I picked a 1 gig (SD) card up from Circuit City for $24.95 after a $15.00 rebate. (Unbelievable low cost for 1 gig of memory). I took some pictures at my daughters birthday party which she had at the beach during dusk, which usually plays havoc on lighting with digital cameras, and they turned out just fantastic. I used the automatic setting which adjusts everything for you. You would have never known it was at dusk they way they turned out. It comes with all the necessary cables to connect to USB port to your computer or printer. I would also recommend buying rechargable batteries. (Digital cameras eat them.) I have looked at every camera in this price range, and this one beats them all hands down. It has a huge 2.5" LCD bright screen, and it is absolutely clear and sharp. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this camera.

Have you purchased this product already? Tell other consumers what you think! Write a review!.

What other customers are saying: