Pentax Optio SV 5MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom

Pentax Optio SV 5MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Pentax
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Some things just don't get better - or smaller - than this! Super-compact and extraordinarily lightweight, the Optio SV comes loaded with robust features despite its diminutive size. The power of 5.0 megapixels for astounding clarity. An impressive 5X optical zoom with Sliding Lens system for remarkable precision. Manual focus, exposure, and aperture settings for picture-perfect control. And 21 steps of color to expand creative horizons. All packed into a striking, 5.3 ounce aluminum alloy body. A digital powerhouse that's as advanced as it is easy to use, the Optio SV has everything you've ever wanted in a compact camera and then some. The perfect pocket companion for photography enthusiasts, intermediate photographers, and advanced beginners.

Average customer rating:

Bought it for my daughter - she's very happy!
Customer Service Bites
Pentax Optio SV Digital Camera
Small does big things
Disappointing.

Pentax Optio SV 5MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Pentax
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Targus Digital Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Pentax DL18 800mAh
Viking 256 MB Secure Digital Flash Card (SD256M)
Pentax K-AC8U AC Adapter Kit for Optio S6, S4i, S5i, SV, 750Z, S5z, WPi & WP Digital Cameras
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 Plus Photoshop Album 2.0 Bundle
SanDisk SDSDH-256-901 Secure Ultra 256MB (Retail Package)

Product Features:

5.0-megapixel sensor creates photo-quality 2560 by 1920 pixel images
5x optical, 4x digital zoom
1.8-inch LCD screen, AVI movie mode with sound
Store images on SD memory card (not included)
Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery

ASIN: B0002B80EA

Product Description

Some things just don't get better - or smaller - than this! Super-compact and extraordinarily lightweight, the Optio SV comes loaded with robust features despite its diminutive size. The power of 5.0 megapixels for astounding clarity. An impressive 5X optical zoom with Sliding Lens system for remarkable precision. Manual focus, exposure, and aperture settings for picture-perfect control. And 21 steps of color to expand creative horizons. All packed into a striking, 5.3 ounce aluminum alloy body. A digital powerhouse that's as advanced as it is easy to use, the Optio SV has everything you've ever wanted in a compact camera and then some. The perfect pocket companion for photography enthusiasts, intermediate photographers, and advanced beginners.

Customer Reviews:

Bought it for my daughter - she's very happy!.......2007-05-15

Bought it for my daughter - she's very happy!

Customer Service Bites.......2006-06-22

I purchased the camera for my girlfriend back in December 2004. I liked the idea that it had 5x zoom and assumed the shutter lag problems of the previous models would be resolved. The shutter lag remained a problem but worse was the battery life and the most disappointing is my experience with customer service. The camera would just die on us after just a few pictures and less than an hour after charging overnight this would cause the lens to stall in a half closed position allowing sand to enter the lens. We sent it for service who said there was sand in the lens but claimed they repaired the problem. When we received the camera back the problem persisted. I tried buying another battery but neither stayed charged and the lens continued to get stuck half closed. We sent it back to Pentax and this time they said sand was causing the problem again (it was never exposed to sand since its return from Pentax). Pentax wanted to charge a couple hundred $ to fix it and when we refused to pay for the repair they returned the camera in pieces. I once again called and complained and am yet to hear back from Pentax. I will never buy another Pentax camera again after being subjected to this customer service.

Pentax Optio SV Digital Camera.......2005-08-30

This camera takes amazing pictures. It has a ton of functionality, which I have not figued out yet. It will take some time, but it will be worth it.

Small does big things.......2005-07-28

This little 5MP camera takes beautiful pictures, has advanced features and is reasonably priced.

Disappointing........2005-07-01

I bought this camera to replace an original Optio-S (which has really been great), hoping to use the extra zoom to get better shots of a graduation ceremony.
As soon as I opened the box I was a bit disappointed by the relative heft. It is about twice the bulk of the earlier model and certainly no longer able to fit comfortably in a pants pocket much less in a mint tin. Anyway, I guess it's understandable as the extra zoom length has to create some size disadvantage.
However, the real zinger here is the shutter lag. It takes as long as 3 seconds to get a shot off after pressing the shutter release, and this with fresh batteries and a high speed (Ultra II) memory card. Not only does that render the camera unreliable, but its primary asset, namely the 5X zoom, becomes a liability as it accentuates any hand movement that might occur during the lag and therefore makes for a lot of blurry images.
I wound up leaving the SV at home and buying a new Canon SD400 which did great service and is now my favorite digital.

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