On the right side of the camera (from the back) are two rubber
covers over the DC-IN and combined USB & A/V connector. It's
a shame that Pentax couldn't provide a flush fitting compartment
door instead of these rubber covers. The USB & A/V connector
can be used for either function depending on the cable used.
Lens
We have already discussed the internal capability of the lens (in
the introduction to this review), it provides a focal length range
of 35 to 105 mm with a maximum aperture of F2.6 at wide angle and
F4.8 at telephoto. The other noteworthy detail is the speed at which
the lens extends and retracts, it takes approximately one second
for either.
The unique Pentax lens system turned enough heads for Casio to
also use it in their new EXILIM EX-Z3.
Base / Tripod Mount
On the base of the camera is a plastic tripod mount which is located
almost exactly in the center of the base. As you can see in this
image there was almost no space for the battery clip which can be
seen through a hole cut in the compartment door.
Flash
In the top right corner of the front of the camera is the flash
unit, it has a quoted range (ISO 200) of 0.2 - 3.5 m (7.8 in - 11.5
ft) at wide angle and 0.1 - 2.0 m (3.9 in - 6.6 ft) at telephoto.
Box Contents
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Supplied in the box are:
Pentax Optio S
Battery Pack D-LI8 (710 mAh)
Battery Charger D-BC8
Wrist strap
USB Cable
Video Cable (A/V)
3D Image Viewer
CD-ROM (Driver, Appl. software)
Manual