Pentax Optio S6 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)Why I got this camera:
I have a 1 year old, and the shutter lag of my previous digital camera made it near impossible to capture those fleeting moments. The 1/2000 of a second shutter speed of the Optio S6 ensures that I get the shot, the tracking AF feature (continually detects both horizontal and vertical movement of the main subject and maintains focus) ensures it is in focus and the extremely small size ensures I actually bring it with me.
Pro's:
-Extremely small 6 megapixel with 3x optical zoom
-Decent button layout on such a small camera
-LCD screen with great clarity and color, viewable even in bright sunlight
-Produced perfect photos in the following environments:
**indoor
****stationary object
****moving object
****Natural lighting
****Tungsten/Fluorescent lighting
**nighttime
**outdoor sun
**sand and water w/sun
-Spot focus, area focus and tracking focus all produce expected results and function well in a variety of lighting (even has a focus assist light for shooting in darker areas).
-Panorama assist function is a great idea and produced a
beautifully lined up panoramic shot.
-Really good quality true 30fps movie mode with effective
anti-shake
-In camera movie editing features work well
-Voice memo function is a "nice-to-have" and works well
-In camera slide show function is a nice way to share/review your photos when you're on the road.
Cons:
-You definitely need more than one battery as the included one will only last about 160 photos w/flash (which is only ~3/4 the capacity of a 512MB SD card).
-Doesn't come with A/C adapter (battery charger only)
-MPEG-4 DivX movie output isn't compatible with Quicktime/Mac's without searching for 3rd party codecs or alternate players (movies import into iMovie HD without sound)
-Due to the small size, buttons and camera may not be a good fit for people whose hands are referred to as "catchers mitts", or "sausage fingers" or other such hurtful (but perhaps accurate) adjectives.
Take home message:
My wife and I love this camera. It is small and light, takes GREAT pictures and has all of the features you could want in a digital camera (without any of the bulk). This is my first foray into the Pentax digital shooters (I've own(ed) Fuji and Canon digital and film camera's prior), and if this is any indication, they've got some great products. I'm so impressed with this one that I am considering getting an Optio WPi to take out in the water with me.

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