Pentax Optio50 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio50 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio50 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio50 manual and always important Pentax Optio50 lens which makes the Pentax Optio50 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio50 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio50 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio50 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio50 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax Optio50 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number Optio50
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Street Price $299.99
Price Update Date 2006-09-17
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 180 g
6.3 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 91 x 61 x 27 mm
3.6 x 2.4 x 1.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.19
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 32 - 96 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL Contrast Detection
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 6 - 99999 cm
2.4 - 40815.9 in
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Actual image
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels) 130000
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200
ISO Rating Max 200
Number of White Balance Settings 6
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Shady
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 1/2
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Center-weighted, spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 2.5
Flash Range Description Wide: 0.5 - 2.5m (1.6 - 8.2ft); Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m (1.6 -6.6ft)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 12.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format AVI (Motion JPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software ACDSee for PENTAX
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 20.0
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio50 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio50 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 Optio50 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio50 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 Optio50 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio50 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio50 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio50 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio50, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio50 camera or Pentax Optio50 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 Optio50 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 Optio50 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio50 powergrip digital camera.

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