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Pentax Optio430RS

General
Model Name:	Pentax Optio430RS
Model Number:	430RS
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	8.3 oz (235 g)
Weight With Batteries?	checked
Size:	3.6 x 2.3 x 1.4 in. (92 x 59 x 35 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2304x1712, 2240x1680, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	4.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8 inch
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	No
Quality Levels:	3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	37 - 112 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.02x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	1x - 2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Contrast Detect, 7 point
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 16.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	14 - 50 cm 5.7 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.6
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Actual-Image Zoom
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	100%
LCD Size (inches):	1.6
LCD Resolution:
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:	4.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200
ISO Rating Max:	200
Number of White Balance Settings:	6
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	4
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/2000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:
Shutter Priority:
Full Manual Exposure:
Self Timer:
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description:
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types:	11MB Built-In memory
Memory Included (MB):	11.0
Uncompressed Format:	None
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI (MotionJPEG)
Connectivity
Video Out:	No
Video Mode Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	ACDSee
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	30.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	30.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website

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