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A successor to the popular Optio S40, the PENTAX Optio S50 offers an easy-to-use help function menu to help guide digital newcomers through the camera's array of digital features.With the superior imaging capability of 5.0 effective megapixels and a generous 1.8-inch LCD monitor, the Optio S50 is equipped with a handy mode dial that allows users to select one of nine modes with a simple turn. Two AA batteries power the Optio S50 making it a perfect travel choice. Other easy-to-use features include 13 shooting modes to match any scene at hand and a menu display enlargement function. The Optio S50 also is PictBridge compatible to allow direct printing to compatible printers.While positioned as a perfect choice for new digital users, the Optio S50 offers uncompromized image quality. The camera incorporates an smc PENTAX lens that delivers crystal clear images, a high-resolution CCD with 5.36 total megapixels, and a 12-bit A/D converter that achieves smooth reproduction for gradations.

Product Identifiers

BrandPENTAX

MPNOPTIOS50

UPC0027075086654

ModelS50

eBay Product ID (ePID)100122336

Product Key Features

Digital Zoom3x

Battery TypeAA, CR-V3

FeaturesHistogram Display, USB, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Direct Print, Audio Recording, Date/Time Stamp, Resizing an Image, DPOF Support, Auto Power Save, PictBridge Support, Print Image Matching

SeriesPentax Optio

Optical Zoom3x

Dimensions

Depth1.02in

Width3.5in

Item Weight6.3 Oz.

Height2.3in

Additional Product Features

Screen DetailsLCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-1.8"-Color

Exposure Compensation±2 Ev Range, in 1/3 Ev Steps

Light SensitivityIso Auto, Iso 400, Iso 200, Iso 100, Iso 50

Sensor TypeCCD

Max Shutter Speed1/2000 Sec

Shooting ModesFrame Movie Mode

Max Video Resolution320x240

Macro Focus Range6-50cm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35.6-107mm

Special EffectsRed, Black & White, Blue, Black & White Red Filter, Black & White Yellow Filter, Green, Black & White Blue Filter

Camera Flash FeaturesFill-In Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Auto Flash

White BalanceAuto, Tungsten (Preset), Manual, Shade (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Daylight / Sunny (Preset)

Focus AdjustmentAutofocus & Fixed Focus & Manual, Manual, Automatic

Battery Form FactorStandard Form Factor

Operating System SupportedMs Windows XP, Ms Windows ME, Ms Windows NT 4.0, Ms Windows 2000, Ms Windows 98SE, Ms Windows 98, Apple Mac Os 9.2 or Later

Expansion Slot1X SD Memory Card

Sensor Size1/2.5in

Display Size1.8in

Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic

Still Image FormatTIFF, JPEG

Integrated Memory Size11MB

Display RotationBuilt-In

Digital Video FormatAvi

Screen Size1.8in

Light Sensitivity Max400

Max Operating Temperature40°C

TypePoint & Shoot

Maximum Resolution5.0MP

Optical Viewfinder TypeReal-Image Zoom

Red Eye ReductionYes

Min Shutter Speed4 Sec

Display TypeLCD

Sensor Resolution5.0MP

Exposure MeteringMulti-Segment, Spot, Center-Weighted

Additional FeaturesHistogram Display, Not Interchangeable Lenses, USB, Direct Print, Date/Time Stamp, Audio Recording, Dpof Support, Resizing an Image, Auto Power Save, PictBridge Support, Print Image Matching

Flash TypeBuilt-In Flash

Min Operating Temperature0°C

Effective Flash Range0.2m-3.5m

Exterior ColorSilver

Microphone TypeMicrophone-Built-In

Connector Types1X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1X DC Power Input, 1X USB

Shooting ProgramsSunset, Landscape-Portrait, Flower, Marine, Self-Portrait, Surf & Snow, 2in 1, Museum, Text, Food, Panorama Assist

Flash ModesRed-Eye Reduction, Fill-In Mode, Off Mode, Auto Mode

Camera TypePoint & Shoot

Auto Focus TypeTTL Contrast Detection

Viewfinder TypeOptical

Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, Built-In, SD Card