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Pentax Optio43WR

General
Model Name:	Pentax Optio43WR
Model Number:	43WR
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$349.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2004-06-30
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Plastic
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	7.3 oz (208 g)
Weight With Batteries?	checked
Size:	3.2 x 3.0 x 1.2 in. (82 x 76 x 31 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2288x1712, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	640x480, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	4.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	37 - 104 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.80x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.9 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Actual-image zoom
Optical VF Accuracy:	1%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	1%
LCD Size (inches):	1.6
LCD Resolution:	85,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:	8.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
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:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash-Off, Flash-On, Auto + red-eye reduction, Flash-On + red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	5.0
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.66ft ( 0.2m ) – 16ft ( 5.0m ); Tele: approx. 0.33ft ( 0.1m ) – 8.9ft ( 2.7m )
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD/MMC
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	None
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime MOV
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	Unknown
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	1.600 seconds
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:	1.100 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	5.700 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):	5.700 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	1.140 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.520 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.220 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	2.440 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	2.370 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	3
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	0.760
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	30.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:	940.00
Power
Battery Form Factor:	2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types:	Alk. / Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:
Battery Charger Included:
More Information
Notes & Features:	Water-resistant.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website