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PENTAX Optio RZ18 16MP 18X Optical Zoom HD Camera with Leather Case and 4-Title Software Reviews

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fantastic camera... goobieca, CA Rating 5/15/2012
i love this
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camera w/speed... papal, IN Rating 5/4/2012
was looking for small camera to shoot action photos without hassle. got just what i wanted.
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A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS... Gingi10, IL Rating 4/25/2012
This camera is fantabulous. It does everything but talk. The quality of everything near and far is above and beyond its descriptive facts. Naturally I have not as yet used every feature on this camera but slowly but surely I will as I'm writing a children's book entitled THE ADVENTURES OF GINGER,About my loveable rare wire haired Chihuahua where photos will accompany the words. Pentax as with HSN is a name you can trust for the highest quality and dependability.
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Great Camera!... clyde32cm, CO Rating 3/30/2012
I got this for muy daughter who is taking High School photography. Shes loves it and her pictures are beautiful. She uses the manual function to adjust the settings and create unusual pictures. I tried to achieve the same photos with my equally priced point and shoot and could not. Great camera for the money.
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Not What Expected, poor quality ........ mamasaugh, FL Rating 3/29/2012
The camera was made of poor plastic like material and was very light"toy like", as per previous review. The few pictures that were taken of me,ON MY BIRTHDAY, were horrible. The camera was set on "auto" and all the pictures were yellowish and blurred. The pics were taken indoors with lots of lighting and the camera put all pictures in candlelight mode. Switched mode to night & it worsened the problem, it blackened all the edges,only the center of pic was shown with light. Not happy, SENT BACK!
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PENTAX Optio RZ18 16MP 18X Optical Zoom HD Camera with Leather Case and 4-Title Software

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Event Price: $199.95
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PENTAX Optio RZ18 16MP 18X Optical Zoom HD Camera with Leather Case and 4-Title Software
Slip the sleek PENTAX Optio into your pocket or purse and you're ready to grab all of life's must-save moments. The Optio RZ18 packs a 16-million pixel resolution sensor so you can capture every detail—ready to print and enlarge up to a poster-sized photo. An 18X zoom lens coupled with automatic scene modes give you the power to produce professional-looking shots in the palm of your hand. The included ArcSoft imaging software bundle extends your creativity even further. Touch up photos, create calendars and photo books, and easily stitch together stunning panoramic shots.

What You Get

  • PENTAX Optio digital camera 
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Battery charger cradle
  • USB cable
  • AV cable
  • AC adapter
  • Strap
  • Leather camera case
  • Instructional software S-SW121 CD-ROM
  • ArcSoft 4-title software CD-ROM
  • User manual
  • Quick start guide
  • Manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty

PENTAX Optio RZ18 16MP 18X Optical Zoom HD Camera with Leather Case and 4-Title Software Features

16MP picture and 720p HD video resolution
  • Turn your photos into stunning prints and enlargements without sacrificing image quality
  • Captures your videos in 720p high-definition resolution

18X optical zoom with PENTAX Shake Reduction image stabilization
  • Get closer to the action for greater detail or shoot from a distance
  • Automatically adjusts for camera shake so you get clear, crisp pictures every time

Auto Picture and scene modes
  • Automatically set up the camera for the best shot possible
  • Take the guesswork out of great photography

Face detection
  • Offers perfectly focused and exposed portraits
  • Includes a dedicated pet recognition function

Creative special effects filters
  • Add artistic flair to the common snapshot

More Features
  • 3.0" LCD with HVGA resolution
  • Advanced 9-point autofocus with a super macro mode
  • Built-in memory card slot for additional storage 
  • Remote control sensor works with optional infrared remote control (sold separately)


Specs

The Key Specs

  • Model #:
Optio RZ18
  • Resolution (in pixels):
16 effective megapixels 
4608 x 3456 (16MP - 4:3 standard)
1920 x 1080 (2MP - 16:9 widescreen)
  • Zoom:
18X optical zoom
7.2X digital zoom
Approx. 130X combined zoom
  • Display/Viewfinder:
3.0" TFT color LCD 
  • Built-In Memory:
Approx. 96MB 
  • Storage Media:
SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (sold separately)

Additional Specs

  • Lens Type:
PENTAX 25mm, 18X wide-angle zoom lens
  • Lens Focal Length:
4.5 to 81.0mm (25 to 450mm - 35mm equiv.) 
  • Image Sensor:
1/2.33" interline transfer CCD with primary color filter 
  • Focus Type:
TTL contrast detection autofocus, manual 
  • Focus Range:
Normal: 1.31’ to infinity (wide); 4.3’ to infinity (tele)
Macro: 0.33 to 1.64’ (wide)
Super Macro: 0.13 to 0.98’ (wide)
  • Flash:
Built-in series control auto flash
Modes: Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
  • Aperture:
F/3.5 (Wide) - F/5.9 (Telephoto)  
  • Exposure:
Type: TTL
Multi-segment: Yes
Center weighted: Yes
Spot: Yes
Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV (1/3 steps)
  • Shutter Speed:
1/2000 to 1/4 second
Up to 4 second in Night Scene mode
  • White Balance:
Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Manual mode
  • Shooting Modes:
Mode selection: Auto Picture, Program, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport, Pet, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5MP), Natural Skin Tone, Kids, Fireworks, Frame Composite (3MP), Party, Food, Candlelight, Text, Surf & Snow, Digital Wide (5MP), Digital Panorama (2MP per frame), Green, Voice Recording (via reprogrammable Green button)

Auto Picture modes: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight 
  • High Definition Recording:
Yes
  • Widescreen Recording: 
Yes 
  • Image Stabilization:
Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Pixel Track SR, Digital SR (ISO 3200 to 6400 5MP)
Movie: Movie SR
  • Sequential Shooting:
Yes 
  • Sensitivity:
Auto: 80 to 1600, Digital SR (80 to 6400) (ISO 3200 to 6400 5MP)
Manual: 80 to 6400
  • File Formats:
Still: JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PIM III
Movie: AVI (Motion JPG)
Sound: WAV (PCM), Monaural
  • Ports:
AV out
USB 2.0 high-speed
  • Languages:
Multiple
  • Body Type:
Point and shoot 

The Basics

  • Color Choices: 
Black, White or Orange 
  • Measurements:
Approx. 4.3"W x 2.4"H x 1.4" Deep
  • Weight:
Approx. 6.7 oz.
  • Listing: 
UL 
  • Country of Origin:
Indonesia


Software

ArcSoft 4-Title Software CD-ROM

PanoramaMaker 5
 

  • Automatically stitches a series of photos into a gorgeous panorama in seconds
  • Analyzes the video frame and stitches as a panorama
  • Editing tools for fine-tuning of final panoramic image
  • Exports the result to many formats such as QuickTime movie, PT Viewer and Flash
  • Powerful File Management with ratings and tags
  • Add personal text and a colored frame to your masterpieces
  • Broad RAW format support
  • Preview results before you save
  • Access to professional panoramic printing service

Print Creations Calendars 

  • Create and print amazing looking calendars using your favorite family snapshots and important dates
  • Professionally-designed photo calendar templates
  • Ability to customize calendar dates with photos and text to designate special events
  • Full-screen calendar preview with interactive flip effects
  • Advanced text editing controls
  • Automated and manual photo editing tools
  • Supports borderless printing with compatible printers
  • Works with paper from all of the popular brands

Print Creations PhotoBook 

  • Turn your favorite family photos into elegant photobooks to print and share
  • Professionally-designed photo book templates
  • Full-screen photobook preview with interactive page turning effects
  • Advanced text editing controls
  • Automated and manual photo editing tools
  • Supports borderless printing with compatible printers
  • Works with paper from all of the popular brands

PhotoStudio Darkroom 2 

  • Includes advanced image enhancement controls for making fine adjustments
  • Support for all popular file formats including Pentax RAW image format (.PEF)
  • Batch processing and export options for speedy photo enhancement work
  • Powerful built-in photo browser and image management controls
  • Side-by-side comparison view mode for comparing edited and original versions
  • Non-destructive image editing
  • Professional UI design and workflow


System Requirements (for using software) 

  • Operating System:
Windows 7, Vista or XP 
Macintosh: OS X 10.4 or later
  • Memory: 
512MB 
  • Hard Drive:  
100MB space available 
  • Port:
USB 2.0 
CD-ROM drive

Notes
  • For warranty information, please call HSN.com Customer Service at 800.933.2887 (8 am-1 am ET).

About Pentax

Whether it's digital cameras, lenses, flashes or other photo accessories, Pentax is well known as a leader in the photographic industry. In fact, it launched the very first SLR camera way back in 1952! Since then, the company has developed several state-of-the-art photographic products and has branched out into other fields, including computers and information technology. Pentax now operates 16 subsidiary companies worldwide.

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