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Pentax Optio 33L

Announced Feb 18, 2003 •
3 megapixels | 1.5″ screen | 38 – 114 mm (3×)
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Product description
Announced Feb 18, 2003
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Pentax Optio 33L
Feb 18, 2003
Quick specs
Body type Ultracompact
Max resolution 2048 x 1526
Effective pixels 3 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.7" (5.312 x 3.984 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 38–114 mm
Max aperture F2.6–5
Screen size 1.5″
Screen dots 134,000
Max shutter speed 1/1500 sec
Storage types Compact Flash Type I
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 42 mm (4.13 x 2.48 x 1.65″)

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