Pentax Optio 555 Digital Camera (Pentax-18273)

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Pentax Optio 555 Review

by Alan Stafford

- Though it isn't the most attractive point-and-shoot digital camera, the Optio 555 has nearly every feature you might ask for in one. This midsize, 5-megapixel model has aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and manual modes, plus several scene modes. More importantly, it has a 5X zoom lens--longer than with most cameras of the Optio 555's size and price. It uses an optical viewfinder, which some people prefer over the electronic viewfinders that most cameras with long zooms use. Even at full extension, the lens doesn't block the viewfinder, as some other long lenses do.

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Reviewed by: zhuchok

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Strengths: * Multitude of manual control options* Sturdy aluminum alloy body* Excellent zoom optics* Long battery life* Battery charger is included with the camera* Relatively compact size

Weaknesses: * Built-in flash has relatively small effective range* Not the best camera to use in low-light conditions (zoom may fail to focus altogether)* Red eye effect is common for in-room images

Overall Evaluation: If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive high-quality digital camera that would allow you a lot of manual control over your pictures, look no further, for this is the camera you need! On the other hand, if most of the time you would rather rely on the default "auto" settings to produce the best possible image; this digital camera may not be your best choice.
Reviewed by: kaye_vicencio

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Strengths: Rich with features, great shutter control, ability to save to TIFF for better quality photos, and good value

Weaknesses: Needs aesthetic improvements to look more sleek, More pricey than other 5mp digicam

Overall Evaluation: With the richness of features of the Optio 555, it enables you to explore different possibilities and expand your creativity in photography. The features are endless, and it makes you feel that you paid for such good value. Taking pictures have never felt as exciting now than ever before.

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