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Pentax Optio S7 First Impressions Review

by Richard Baguley
Published on January 01, 2004

Navigation
Intro	Physical Tour
Components	Design / Layout
Modes	Control Options
Image Parameters	Connectivity / Extras
Overall Impressions	Conclusion

Likes

- Small, lightweight camera that can fit in a pocket.
- Snappy autofocus and focus tracking mode
- LCD screen is bright and clear
- Saves video in DivX format
- Post-capture red-eye removal

Dislikes

- Battery life is a little short
- Zoom lens doesn’t go very wide
- Images at higher ISO settings were a little noisy
- No manual, aperture or shutter priority modes

Conclusion
The Optio S7 packs a good range of features into a small case. It takes smart-looking pictures, and is easy to use. It is obviously designed for point-and-shoot users; more advanced users will miss the manual shooting modes. But it does an effective job for what you need it to do; it take pictures quickly and efficiently if you don't mind spending over $350 on a new camera.

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