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Pentax Optio E50 Digital Camera

8.0 Megapixels
3x Optical Zoom Lens
2.4" LCD Monitor
High Sensitivity (ISO 1600)
Versatile Video Recording
Face Recognition
Auto Picture Mode
Powered By AA-size Batteries

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The Pentax Optio E50 Digital Camera is affordable and easy to use - making it a great entry-level compact digital camera. With a resolution of 8.0 Megapixels and a 3x optical zoom Pentax lens, the camera provides all you need to make superb pictures, even at enlargements up to poster sizes.

Even though this camera is easy to use, experienced digital photographers will enjoy the slim, lightweight body and simple mode selection dial. In addition, the camera is equipped with a high resolution 2.4 inch LCD display, 9.5MB of internal memory and high quality AVI Movie capture; plus the camera uses travel-friendly AA batteries as a power source.

• 8.0 Megapixel Resolution: The 1/2.5-inch CCD of the E50 digital camera produces high quality images with a resolution of 8.0 megapixels that can be enlarged or cropped, and the camera produces images with more natural, vivid colors thanks to its 12-bit A/D converter.

• 3x Optical Zoom: The Optio E40 has a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to a 38 - 112mm lens in 35mm format. When the optical zoom is paired with the digital zoom function (up to 4x), the camera can attain up to 12x effective zoom magnification. The quality Pentax lens also has superb macro capability with minimum focus as close as 6" in wide mode.

• Digital SR (Shake Reduction) Function: Using Digital SR reduces camera shake and blurring of the subject when photographing still images. The sensitivity is adjusted automatically, to as high as ISO 1600, enabling photography with fast shutter speeds, and consequently less blur. Movie SR (Shake Reduction) is also included in the camera providing an electronic shake reduction function exclusively for capturing movies.

• Convenient Mode Pallet: The Optio E50 features the Pentax-original mode palette system for smooth, effortless selection of shooting and playback modes - all the user has to do to set the desired mode is select the corresponding icon on the screen. Furthermore the extensive modes available in the camera mean that there is a simple shooting solution for just about any type of photography. The E50 even has a Panorama mode that automatically stitches three images together for a wide vista shot - great for landscapes and travel pictures.

• Auto Picture Mode: The Auto Picture mode in the Optio E50 automatically determines the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Normal modes and selects the optimum settings for each subject.

• The Green Mode is Easy on Beginners: The Green mode takes the guesswork out of taking pictures for first-time digital photographers by automatically setting all still-image photo settings.

• Face Recognition AF & AE: The Optio E50 is equipped with a Face Recognition AF & AE function that automatically detects and focuses on up to 10 faces to assure properly exposed portraits, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition, exposure settings are automatically adjusted to optimize for the faces, even if there is backlighting.

• Record Movies with Sound: The camera can record quality movies with sound in either VGA (640 x 480) or QVGA (320 x 240) resolution and at a frame rate of either 30 or 15 fps. There is also a voice memo mode that allows users to attach a sound recording to an image.

• 2.4-inch LCD Display: The Optio E50 manages to fit in a large, 2.4-inch LCD monitor despite its compact body dimensions. Not only does the monitor's size make it easier to compose and play back images, it also permits easier operation and setup thanks to its larger, easier-to-read menu display.

• Convenient AA-size Batteries: AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store so you don't need to worry about running out of power or recharging batteries - simply get replacement batteries locally.

• Direct Printing Capable: The E50 supports PictBridge Direct printing as well as ImageLink, which means that the E50 can be connected to or docked with compatible printers, and photos can be printed without using a PC.

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Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

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Camera Type: Ultra-Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 1/2.5" 8.29 Megapixel Interline Transfer CCD with Primary Color Filter

Effective Resolution: 8.0 million pixels

Color Depth: 36-Bit RGB (12 bit x 3 colors)

Color Modes: Color, Black & White, Sepia

Image File Formats: JPEG (Best, Better, Good)

Recorded Resolution: 8M (3264 x 2448)
5M (2592 x 1944)
4M (2304 x 1728)
3M (2048 x 1536)
2M (1600 x 1200)
1024 (1024 x 768)
VGA (640 x 480)

Video Recording: AVI Motion JPEG with sound
VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 or 15 fps)
QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 or 15 fps)
Clip length limited only by available memory

Audio Recording: WAV (PCM), monaural

Optics

Lens Type: Pentax power zoom (6 elements in 5 groups with 3 aspherical elements)

Optical Zoom: 3x

Lens Focal Length: 6.2 - 18.6mm (37.5 - 112.5mm equivalent)

Digital Zoom: 4x

Minimum Focus Distance: 6.0" (15cm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8-5.2

Optical Image Stabilization: No (Digital SR Mode available)

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount: No

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL contrast detection autofocus system with AF assist lamp

Focus Modes: 3 point AF, Spot focus, Manual focus, Focus lock

Focus Range: Normal: 15.7" (40cm) - infinity
Macro: 6.0" (15cm) - 19.7" (50cm) wide
Manual: 6.0" (15cm) - infinity

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO (100-1600*)
User selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600*)
* ISO 1600 in Digital SR Mode

Shutter Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter

Shutter Speed: 4 - 1/2000 seconds

Aperture Range: f/2.8-5.2 - f/8.0

Exposure Metering: TTL multi-segment metering

Exposure Modes: Auto, Auto Picture, Program AE, Green Simplified Mode, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 steps)

White Balance Modes: TTL Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual

Scene Modes: Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Panorama, Frame Composite, Green

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Red-eye reduction)

Effective Flash Range: Up to 20' (6m) wide

External Flash Connection: No

External Flash Control: Not Applicable

Performance

Start-Up Time: 2.4 seconds

Shutter Lag: 0.02 seconds

Time Between Shots: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Burst Capability: 1.4 fps Continuous

Self Timer: 10 seconds or 2 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: Yes

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: 9.5MB

Compatible Memory Cards: Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card

Recording Capacity

Includes 9.5MB Built-in Memory

Still Image Capacity

	Best	Better	Good
8M	2	4	7
5M	3	7	11
4M	4	10	14
3M	6	12	18
2M	10	17	25
1024	20	34	45
VGA	41	65	87

Video Capacity

Video Mode	Record Time
VGA @ 30 fps	11 seconds
VGA @ 15 fps	23 seconds
QVGA @ 30 fps	23 seconds
QVGA @ 15 fps	46 seconds

Note: All values estimated.

Battery Type: 2x AA Batteries (Alkaline, NiMH)

Power Adapter: AC Adaptor Kit (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0
Dock Terminal Connector

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge, ImageLink)

Remote Control: No

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL)

Web-Cam Capable: No

System & Software Requirements

Windows System

Pentium II Processor or later
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
256MB RAM (512MB recommended)
100MB available Hard Disk space (1GB Recommended)
Available USB Port
CD-ROM Drive
Color Monitor (16-bit)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

Macintosh System

PowerPC 266 MHz or higher
Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later)
8MB available RAM (minimum)
6MB available Hard Disk space (minimum)
CD-ROM Drive
Color Monitor (16-bit)
QuickTime 6.0 or later

Display

Viewfinder: No

LCD Display: 2.4" Low-reflection TFT Color LCD (110,000 pixels)

Language Options: English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai

Playback Options: One Shot, Index (9 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 8x), Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Folder, Select & Delete, Calendar, Slideshow, Resize, Trimming, Image & Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Frame Composite, Redeye Edit, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Digital filters (B&W, 7 Color Effects, Soft, Tile, Brightness Filter)

Physical

Dimensions: 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.9" (61 x 97 x 23mm)

Weight: 4.2oz (120g) without battery

What's in the Box

Pentax Optio E50 Digital Camera

2x AA Alkaline Batteries

USB/AV Cable (I-UAV77)

Dock Insert

Strap (O-ST62)

Software CD-ROM (ACDSee for PENTAX, Drivers)

Instruction Manual

1-Year U.S.A. Limited Warranty

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