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Pentax OptioMX4 4 to 5 Megapixel

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution4 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom10x
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens38 - 380 mm
    Digital Zoom10x
    Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
    Focus Range15.72 in. to Infinity (w) / 46.8 in. to Infinity (t)
    Macro Focus Rangein. (w)
    Focal Length5.8 - 58 mm
    Camera Resolution4 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2304 x 1728 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
    Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA) • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
    Video Speed30 fps
    Video FormatQuickTime
    Aperture Rangef2.9/f3.5 (w/t)
    Shutter Speed4 - 1/2000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
    Memory TypeSD Card
    Compression ModesFine • SuperFine • Normal
    Compression TypeJPEG
    ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.8 in.
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB 2.0
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Self Timer2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Width2.9 in.
    Depth4.1 in.
    Height2.3 in.
    Weight0.73 lb.
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Lens Cap • Strap
    MPNOptio MX4
    Product ID22822663

Product Description

From births to graduations, weddings to retirements, capture digital stills and high-quality video. Get closer to all the action with a 10X optical zoom lens. Capture every detail with 4.0 megapixel resolution. And never miss a moment with the unique, rotating trigger handle. The compact design fits in the palm of your hand and travels everywhere.


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by schreibf a Intermediate

Date Reviewed: March 26, 2005

Strengths:    see main

Weaknesses:    see main

Bottom Line:   
What I liked:
10x enclosed zoom, useable while movie shooting
compact size
low cost
very decent (up to) 4MP pics from 1/2.7 inch CCD sensor
640x480, 320x240, 160x120 at 30 and 15 fps (MP4 ; .MOV ), ~20 min from 500M SD memory at 640x480, 30fps, "best" mode
easy to use, easy menus, "many" controls

What I didn't like:
battery charges outside camera
slow start and shutter to shot times
frequent focus "hunting" during movie mode
no stabilization; shaky, fuzzy higher mag. hand held shots/movies
"lowish" sound pickup sensitivity (max. setting)
"poorish" sound playback


Somewhat unusual configuration, easily adapted. Makes very good "take along" camera for informal shots & movies. Much much better than saying "I wish I had brough along my ..."

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Price Paid:    $200.00

Purchased At:   Meijer

Similar Products Used:   Oly, Sony, Fuji, Nikon



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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution4 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom10x
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens38 - 380 mm
    Digital Zoom10x
    Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
    Focus Range15.72 in. to Infinity (w) / 46.8 in. to Infinity (t)
    Macro Focus Rangein. (w)
    Focal Length5.8 - 58 mm
    Camera Resolution4 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2304 x 1728 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
    Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA) • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
    Video Speed30 fps
    Video FormatQuickTime
    Aperture Rangef2.9/f3.5 (w/t)
    Shutter Speed4 - 1/2000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
    Memory TypeSD Card
    Compression ModesFine • SuperFine • Normal
    Compression TypeJPEG
    ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.8 in.
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB 2.0
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Self Timer2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Width2.9 in.
    Depth4.1 in.
    Height2.3 in.
    Weight0.73 lb.
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Lens Cap • Strap
    MPNOptio MX4
    Product ID22822663
    BatteriesRechargeable
    ExposureProgram w. Picture Modes, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Exposure Compensation and spot meter
    File FormatJPEG
    Interface TypeUSB 2.0
    LCD Monitor1.8 inch CG Silicon TFT color LCD with Histogram Display
    Lens5.8-58mm f/2.9-3.5 smc PENTAX optical zoom (35mm Equiv: 38-380mm) w. 10x digital zoom
    Max Resolution2304 x 1728 pixels
    Other FeaturesRecord up to 120 minutes of VGA streaming video in MPEG-4 format
    Release Date11/24/2004
    Sensor4.23 megapixel 1/2.7 inch CCD
    Storage MediaSecure Digital

Pentax OptioMX4 - Press Release

[CENTER][B]PENTAX Introduces The OptioMX4: Two Cameras In One Now Offers 4 Megapixels [/B] [/CEN ...
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