Product Description

The Pentax Optio M40 has 8 Megapixels of image quality with a 3x optical smc Pentax lens to offer you an ultra-slim and stylish camera with an affordable price. Other advance features include Digital Shake Reduction, Auto Macro, Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure. Record videos in QuickTime motion JPEG 640x480 at 30fps in high quality with the Optio M40's sophisticated, metallic body. Face Recognition AF & AE takes the guesswork out of portraits Extended flash range up to 18 feet illuminates your subject even when you can't get close High capacity Lithium-ion battery takes up to 230 shots, so you don't run out of power at important moments White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten and Fluorescent Shutter speed - 1/2000 to 4 seconds Scene Modes - Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food and Frame Composite System Requirements - Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.2, X 10.1 or later and USB port Dimensions - Width 3.8 x Height 2.3 x Depth 0.7 Weight - 4.8 ounces / 4.1 ounces without battery and memory

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13613 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Pentax
• Model: 19301
• Released on: 2007-08-30
• Dimensions: .7" h x 2.30" w x 3.80" l, .30 pounds
• Memory: 22MB
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 2.5-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom
• Face Recognition AF and AE function; Digital Shake Reduction mode
• 16 photography modes including Natural Skin Tone, Flower, Sport, Pet, and Food
• Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by li-ion battery

From the Manufacturer
With 8.0 megapixels, the Pentax Optio M40 features an ultra-slim, sophisticated metallic body offering a 3x optical zoom and a large and easily viewable LCD monitor. The user-friendly Optio M40 also features Face Recognition and digital Shake Reduction.

Stylish, Ultra-Slim Body
With an ultra-slim body that features an exclusive and very compact rechargeable battery, the Optio M40 body is less than 7/10 inch thick. The exterior features high-quality aluminum alloy with a sophisticated textured finish.

8.0 Effective Megapixels Produce Exceptionally Fine-Detailed Photos
With 8.0 megapixels, the Pentax Optio M40 delivers high-resolution photos that capture images with the finest details even at higher magnifications.

Face Recognition AF and AE Function
The Optio M40 is equipped with a Face Recognition AF and AE function that automatically detects and focuses on faces, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition, optimal exposure settings are automatically conducted so that the areas with faces are highlighted, even if there is backlighting. (Face Recognition AF and AE function available when the photography mode is "Portrait" or "Natural Skin Tone" and the camera is directed at people from the front.)

Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
A Digital Shake Reduction mode reduces camera shake and subject blur when photographing still images. The sensitivity is adjusted automatically to as high as ISO 3200 to match the brightness of the subjects to enable photography with faster shutter speeds and images with less blur.

Flash Photography
The Optio M40 is equipped with powerful flash photography performance options for subjects in dark locations to be captured clearly at a distance up to 50 feet. The flash also features a Soft Flash function that prevents overexposure of skin tones by controlling the amount of light emitted when photographing at close distances.

Large, Easy-To-View 2.5-Inch LCD Monitor
Despite the compact size of the Optio M40, the camera comes with a generous 2.5-inch monitor with an improved pixel number of approximately 150,000 pixels for easier playback and better operational view of camera settings and menu displays. The Optio M40 is also equipped with an Economy mode that promotes energy saving by dimming the backlight automatically after a certain period of time has passed.

Auto Picture Mode for Automatic Optimal Settings for Shooting Conditions
An Auto Picture mode lets the camera automatically determine the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Normal mode and choose the optimal settings for each subject. This Pentax original function simplifies photography for users by eliminating individualized camera settings.

Sixteen Photography Modes
The Optio M40 features 16 photography modes including Natural Skin Tone, Flower, Sport, Pet, and Food that are set with the optimum exposure and white balance depending on the scene or subject. A Mode Palette icon helps make the selections simple.

3x Optical Zoom and 4x Digital Zoom
The Optio M40 features a 3x optical zoom lens with a focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 36-108mm lens in 35mm format, which is ideal for a broad spectrum of subjects from landscapes to portraits.

Additional Optio M40 Features

• Equipped with Movie SR (Shake Reduction) function, which enables movies to be delivered with high-quality image rivaling camcorders
• Auto-Macro mode allows for close-up photography as near as 10 centimeters during the normal focusing mode
• Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
• New Date Imprint function for easier images categorizing
• World time function for 75 cities (28 times zones) worldwide
• Calendar Display function allows easier image retrieval based on the capture date
• Approximately 21.9MB of built-in memory
• FotoNation's red-eye compensation function for flash shots
• Includes the ACDSee for Pentax image viewer/image management software
• Support PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching III

Customer Reviews

Just Right for Me
I purchased this product because of its ease of use with the various functions being depicted on the viewing screen with a description of when they could be used. The camera is also a perfect size for my hands, as opposed to others which are often too small. I just find it perfect for my personal and professional needs, which include tracking patient treatments and progress. (I am a physical therapist.)

Pentax Optio M40
The camera has is even better than I expected. The images are sharp and the features are very easy to use. The camera body fits nicely in the hand and is very comfortable to hold, aim, and shoot. This is one purchase with no regrets!

Awesome little camera
Bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She is a single mom & wanted something that wouldn't be a hassel to lug around but still have photos that turn out well. It is lightweight, compact and takes beautiful photos. Takes very nice video's as well. So easy to use even I can use it.