Pentax Optio S40 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio S40 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio S40 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio S40 manual and always important Pentax Optio S40 lens which makes the Pentax Optio S40 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio S40 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio S40 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio S40 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio S40 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax Optio S40 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number S40
Camera Format Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Street Price $225.57
Price Update Date 2005-12-05
Date Available 2004-04-30
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type Optional remote controls E & F
Tripod Mount Yes
Tripod Mount Material Unknown
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 175 g
6.1 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 89 x 59 x 26 mm
3.5 x 2.3 x 1.0 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 4.23
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2.6x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 5-point contrast detect
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 6 - 50 cm
2.4 - 20.4 in
Max Aperture f/2.6
Aperture Range Description f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Actual-Image Zoom
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 1.6
LCD Resolution (pixels) 85000
Max Playback Zoom 16.00
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 6
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 4
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Flash-Off, Flash-On, Auto + red-eye reduction, Flash-On + red-eye reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.5
Flash Range Description 0.65ft -11.5ft (0.2m - 3.5m) (wide); 0.65ft -6.6ft (0.2m - 2m) (tele)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Other Memory Types 11MB built-in
Memory Included (MB) 11.0
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (MotionJPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Unknown
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3
Usable Battery Types Alkaline or NiMH (AA), Lithium (CR-V3)

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio S40 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio S40 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax Optio S40 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio S40 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Pentax Optio S40 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio S40 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio S40 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio S40 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio S40, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio S40 camera or Pentax Optio S40 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Pentax Optio S40 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax Optio S40 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio S40 powergrip digital camera.

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