The Pentax Optio M50 Digital Camera produces images with an astounding 8.0 megapixel image quality, and is equipped with a 5x optical smc PENTAX lens (equivalent to a 36 - 180mm lens in 35mm format). It has an Ultra-slim and stylish body with a fresh design, and is made from high quality aluminum alloys for superb durability.
It is also loaded with a host of impressive advanced features including Digital Shake Reduction, an Auto Macro feature, Face Recognition Auto Focus with the Smile Capture mode, and you can even capture smooth, high-quality movies at 30 fps at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, which is comparable to movies taken with a camcorder.
The compact Optio M50 provides a generous 2.5 inch LCD monitor that is easily viewable from any angle for easy framing and reviewing of your images, and the camera's aluminum chassis and slim design makes the camera both durable and fashionable.
Ultra Thin Compact Design
The Optio M50 Digital Camera is comfortable to hold, very portable, and very fashionable. It is less than 1" thick and is made of a premium quality aluminum alloy for greater durability.
8.0 Megapixel Resolution
The Optio M50 captures outstanding image quality thanks to a 1/2.35" 8.0 Megapixel primary color CCD combined with a high-performance ASIC image processor.
Top Quality 5x Zoom Lens
The Optio M50 incorporates a high-performance smc-Pentax 5x optical zoom lens to capture a variety of subjects - from landscape to snapshots and portraits - with perfect composition by means of effortless fingertip operation. Furthermore, the lens incorporates four aspherical lens elements to effectively compensate for image distortions and aberrations. The Quality lens also provides macro capability enabling the camera to focus down to 4 inches (10 cm).
Digital SR (Shake Reduction) Function
Using Digital SR reduces camera shakes and blurring of the subject when photographing still images. The sensitivity is adjusted automatically, to as high as ISO 6400, 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.
Superb Autofocus System with Responsive Tracking AF
The TTL contrast detection autofocus system with 9-point multi auto focus, Spot-focus, Infinity landscape and Auto tracking focus provides for sharp images and focus flexibility for more creative shooting. When the tracking AF mode is selected, the focus frame continually follows the main subject as it moves around in the image field, ensuring sharp, crisp focus at the shutter release. This mode is automatically selected by the camera in the Sport, Pet and Kids shooting modes.
Face Recognition Function
The Optio M50 is equipped with a Face Recognition function which automatically detects and focuses on up to 15 faces, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition, optimal exposure settings are automatically set so that the area with faces is highlighted, even in backlit situations, and the evolved Face Recognition system of the M50 includes a Smile Capture mode to automatically capture smiling faces.
Auto Picture Mode
The Auto Picture mode in the Optio M50 automatically determines the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Normal modes and selects the optimum settings for each subject.
VGA Movie Record
The high-quality extended movie feature of the Optio M50 captures QuickTime motion JPEG at up to VGA quality (640 x 480 @ 30 fps), and can also record in 3 different compression ratios to maximized video recording capability. You can also record movies in full color, in sepia tone for that old movie look, or in black & white for an art-film appearance, plus the Movie SR feature ensures that your video clips are smooth and comfortable to watch.
Simple, User-friendly Operation
In order to assure best results with minimal effort, the Optio M50 offers the convenient Green Mode, which automatically and instantly sets all image factors - including exposure, sensitivity and white balance - to optimum levels, with a single push of the green button on the back panel. Since this user-friendly mode eliminates complicated camera operations completely, it lets even first-time digital camera users take beautiful, high-quality images with minimal effort.
Easy-to-use Shooting Modes
The Optio M50 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 M50 even has a Panorama mode that automatically stitches three images together for a wide vista shot - great for landscapes and travel pictures.
2.5" Color LCD Display
Despite its compact dimensions, the Optio M50 features a large, low-reflection 2.5-inch color LCD monitor with wide view capability (approx. 170 degrees) to make capturing and reviewing images easy, and since the screen is bright with excellent contrast, it is easily viewable, whether shooting in a dimly lit indoor setting or outdoors in the bright sun.
Outstanding Battery Life
Thanks to its comprehensive energy-saving design, and a compact high yields lithium battery, the Optio M40 provides exceptional battery life (approximately 230 images on a full charge).
Direct Print Capable
The Optio M50 supports PictBridge Direct Printing, so you can take advantage of simple, push-button printing of recorded images, without requiring a personal computer.