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Top Pentax Optio E40 Camera Reviews
Trusted Reviews wrote a review on the
Pentax Optio E40 and said: "Picture quality is much improved
over the E30, although it is still not without its problems,
some of them quite serious. Exposure and colour rendition are
better, and dynamic range is also good, especially with
highlight detail, something that was a weak spot for the E30,
however I found image noise to be a major problem at all ISO
settings, even the minimum of 80 ISO."
Camera Summary:
The Pentax Optio E40 is an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x
optical zoom. It is designed to be an affordable camera with
advanced functions and simple operations for beginners. the Optio
E40
features digital shake reduction, face recognition technology,
video capabilities, a large 2.4" display, and compatibility
with AA batteries. It will be available in September 2007 for $149.
Pentax Optio E40 News Release Excerpt:
GOLDEN, CO. (July 11, 2007)…Pentax Imaging Company has announced
two new lightweight, affordable compact digital camera models –
the Pentax Optio E40 and the Pentax Optio M40.
The Pentax Optio E40 is an affordable, entry-level compact
digital camera also featuring Face Recognition technology and
Digital Shake Reduction functions for high-resolution
photography. This entry-level model accepts widely available AA
batteries and is designed for simple and intuitive operation so
that even beginners can enjoy photography effortlessly.
Priced at US $149.95, the Pentax Optio E40 will ship in
September
2007.
Pentax Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production
of digital SLR and compact cameras, lenses, flash units,
binoculars, scopes, eyepieces and mobile printers and scanners.
For more than 80 years, Pentax technology has developed durable,
reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and
businesses. With headquarters in Golden, Colorado, Pentax
Imaging Company is a division of Pentax of America, Inc.
Face Recognition AF&AE Function
Pentax adds Face Recognition AF & AE technology* to the Optio
E40 to automatically detect and focus on faces, regardless of
where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition, optimal
exposure settings are set automatically so that the areas with
faces are not darkened even if there is backlighting.
*Available when the photography mode is “Auto Picture”,
“Program”, “Portrait”, and “Kids” and the camera is directed at
people from the front.
8.1 Effective Megapixels Produce Exceptionally Fine-Detailed
Photos
Despite being an entry-level camera, the Optio E40 delivers
high-resolution photos that look sharp even at large
magnifications thanks to its 8.1 effective megapixels, which
precisely captures images down to the finest detail.
Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
A mode that reduces camera shake and blurring when photographing
still images. The sensitivity is adjusted automatically, to as
high as ISO1000, to match the brightness of the subjects. This
enables photography with faster shutter speeds, and images with
less blurring can be obtained.
Auto Picture Mode
The Auto Picture mode lets the camera automatically determine
the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene,
and Normal mode and choose the optimum settings for each
subject. This PENTAX original function makes photography a lot
easier for users since it eliminates the necessity of a number
of individual settings.
Compatibility With AA Batteries
Since the Optio E40 accepts widely available AA batteries, you
can shoot with confidence when away from home or whenever you
want. Furthermore, the camera has been designed specifically to
use less power so that you can take approximately 240 photos
when running on alkaline batteries.
Green Mode For Automated Setup
The Optio E40 comes with the Green mode to automate camera setup
when shooting still images and allow digital-camera beginners to
enjoy effortless photography. A single button press
automatically sets the exposure, sensitivity, white balance, and
other parameters according to the shooting conditions. This
function is useful when asking someone else to take your picture
or when you lose track of camera settings.
3X Optical Zoom And 4X Digital Zoom
The Optio E40 features a 3X optical zoom lens with a focal range
covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 37.5-112.5mm
lens in 35mm format, which is ideal for a broad spectrum of
subjects from landscapes to travel photography to portraits.
Combined with 4X digital zoom, the Optio E40 achieves a total of
about 12X zoom capability.
Additional Optio E40 Features:
Recording movie size is up to 640 x 480 pixels with image
quality of rivaling camcorders
Large, high-resolution 2.4 inch LCD monitor with approximately
110,000 pixels provides an easy-to-view display
Calendar Display function allows easier image retrieval based on
the capture date
More convenient to carry thanks to the slim design, which
features a lens design that fully retracts when the camera is
off
Continuous shooting mode can record up to 16 consecutive images
(640 x 480 pixels per image) in a 2-second burst
Compatible with SDHC memory card in addition to conventional SD
memory cards compliant.
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