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Pentax Optio S40 Digital Camera

 
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Key Features
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Resolution: 4.23 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.6 in.
  • Optical Zoom: 3x
  • Digital Zoom: 2.6x
  • Weight: 0.13 kg
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Pentax Optio S40 Digital Camera
 
   

Product Description

 
The new PentaxOptio S40 is a 4 megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera that is loaded with the features to help you on your way! Sporting a sleek aluminum design and the signature, compact dimensions of the Pentax Optio digital brand, the Optio S40 features an exciting, new help function. Offering simple-to-understand explanations in a regular or enlarged font for easier viewing, the help function guides new, and old hands, through the camera's array of digital features with a simple touch.
 
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Average Rating: 4.0
 
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OK for casual use

Date of Review:  Jul 18, 2004
The Bottom Line: Fine for undemanding users (i.e. first timers, casual shooter)
Review: This is my third digital camera. My first, the Fuji MX-1200 was a one megapixel product with quality control issues. I keep this camera in my fishing tackle box. It's really obsolete, so I won't mind if I someday drop it overboard. My next camera,...
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  3.0

by: ds8251
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small form factor, good ergonomics
Cons
Battery issues, mushy shutter release
 

Pleasing at first, but ultimately lacking.

Date of Review:  Oct 2, 2004
The Bottom Line: Make sure you try out the competition first unless you like upgrading once a year.
Review: I hate reading unfavourable reviews for a desirable product. When I'm looking to buy any piece of technology I want everybody to think the item is great, cheap and the best thing since sliced bread. That way I feel vindicated in my purchase...
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  3.0

by: rkcoggy
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small, takes AA batteries, 3x optical...
Cons
Noisy pictures in low light, loooooong...
 

Terrible Battery Life

Date of Review:  Feb 8, 2005
Review: THIS IS THE WORST DIGITAL CAMERA I HAVE EVER OWNED! I put in new AA batteries and got 6 pictures! That is ridiculous! So I figured it must have been the batteries, so I went out and bought 2 more. SAME THING. The menus make NO sense. This camera was...
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  1.0

by: cameraguy9999
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small
Cons
Ridiculously bad battery life Confusing...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN OPTIO S40

Key Features
Camera Type   Compact
Resolution   4.23 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size 1.6 in.
Optical Zoom   3x
Digital Zoom 2.6x
Weight 0.13 kg

Lens
Interchangeable Lens   Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom   3x
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range 15.72 in. to Infinity (w)
Macro Focus Range   7.1 - 19.68 in. (w) / 2.4 - 7.9 in. (t)
Focal Length   5.8 - 17.4 mm

Image Quality
Image Sensor Type CCD
Camera Resolution   4.23 Megapixel
Image Resolutions   640 x 480 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768

Video
Video Resolutions   320 x 240
Video Speed 30 fps
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Format AVI

Exposure Control
Aperture Range   f4.8 (w) - f2.6 (w)
Shutter Speed   4 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance   Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset)

Storage
Memory Type   Built-in • SD Card
Built-in Memory Size 11 MB
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type   JPEG
File Size (High Res.) 2.75 MB (47 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card)

Flash
ISO Speeds   Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Flash Type Built-In
Flash Functions   Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash

Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder   Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen   With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution 85,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position

Interfaces
Interface Type   USB
Video Interface Video Out

Power Supply
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 500 Images

Included Features
Self Timer 10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player Unknown
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount

System Requirements
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Dimensions
Height 5.8 cm
Width 8.9 cm
Depth 2.5 cm
Weight 0.13 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Family Line Pentax Optio
UPC 27075079830
Product ID 21872794
 
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