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Pentax Optio RS1500
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    14 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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Key points

Width

92 in

Height

56 in

Deep

22.5 in

Weight

127 oz

Digital zoom

6.7 x

Normal focus range (wide angle)

50 cm

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

Weak points

Effective pixels

14 MP

White balance presets

4

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

4 x

Display size

2.7 in

Image stabilization

No

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) March 2011
Street price (US) 149.95 $
Released (FR) March 2011
Colors
Grey
Sensor
Effective pixels 14 MP
Type CCD
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 4 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28-110 mm
Maximum aperture F3.5 - F5.5
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 6.7 x
Minimum shutter speed 4 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 2.7 in
Display resolution 230000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Size and weight
56 in
22.5 in
92 in
127 oz
Pentax Optio RS1500
Height 56 in
Width 92 in
Deep 22.5 in
Weight 127 oz
Image
Max resolution 4288x3216 pixels
Ratio 3:2
4:3
16:9
ISO min 80
ISO max 6400
White balance presets 4
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 50 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Number of focus points 9
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Soft
Range 3.9 m
External flash No
Video
Format Motion JPEG
Sound Mono
Maximum resolution 1280x720 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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RS1500 unboxing

Language: En | Time: 3 m 50 | Type: Unboxing | By: geekoogle

Quick unboxing of the Pentax Optio RS1500 with all the equipment and components

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    RS1500 unboxing

    Quick unboxing of the Pentax Optio RS1500 with all the equipment and components

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    Test video in 720p

    Pentax Optio RS1500 digital camera photo and short video test. Took some pictures using the pre-Program, Macro, Super Macro and then 2 short videos.

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