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Pentax Optio M40 Digital Camera

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Pentax Optio M40 Digital Camera

Ultra-slim and stylish, the PENTAX Optio M40 offers so much more than you might expect from a digital camera with an affordable price. Loaded with 8.0 megapixel image quality, 3X optical smc PENTAX lens, the Optio M40 hosts an array of advanced features including Digital Shake Reduction, an Auto Macro feature, Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure. The sophisticated, metallic Optio M40 body also features high-quality extended movie capture in QuickTime motion JPEG (640 x 480) at 30fps.

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Pentax Optio M40 Digital Camera

Image Quality
Max Vertical Image Resolution	2448 pixels
Maximum Video Capture Resolution	640 x 480 (VGA)
Number of Resolution Modes	9
Image Stabilization	Digital / Electronic
Video Capture Format	AVI|MJPEG
Image Format	JPEG
Maximum Frame Rate	30 frames/s (fps)
Max Horizontal Image Resolution	3264 pixels

Lens Features
Max Zoom	12 X
Min Focus Distance	1.92 in
Max Aperture	3.1 1/f
Digital Zoom	4 X
Focus Features	Auto Focus|Face Recognition Auto Focus|Focus Lock|Manual Focus|Multiple Point Focusing|Spot Focus
Min Focal Length	6.3 mm
Optical Zoom	3 X
Lens Mount	Fixed
Max Focal Length	18.9 mm

Reference
Warranty Information	1 Year Limited Warranty
URL	http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/digital_camera--Optio_M40/reqID--10003953/subsection--optio

Shutter Performance
Maximum Shutter Speed	2000 1/x sec.
Minimum Shutter Speed	4 sec.
Shutter Lag	0.04 second(s)

Image Processor
Image Sensor Quantity	1
Number of Image Sensor Pixels	8500000
Image Sensor	CCD
Image Sensor Size	0.43 in

Dimensions
Weight	4.1 oz
Depth	0.7 in
normalized-Weight	4.1
normalized-Installed Memory	21.9
Width	3.8 in
Height	2.3 in

Other Features
Power Source	DC Input|Lithium Ion Battery
LCD Screen Size	2.5 in
General Features	Photo Date/Time Stamping|Pictbridge Support|Self Timer
Included Components	Cables - Audio/Video|Cables - USB|Carrying Strap|External Battery Charger
Interface Connection	USB - Universal Serial Bus|Video - Out (Unspecified)
Flash Characteristics	Built-in Auto Flash|Flash Cancel (Off)|Forced / Fill Flash|Red-Eye Reduction

Exposure Controls
ISO Equivalencies	100|1600|200|3200|400|50|800
Exposure Settings	Auto Exposure
Bulb Setting	No
Metering Characteristics	Center-weighted|Multi-Segment|TTL
Exposure Compensation Range (±)	2 EV
Number of Scene Modes	10
White Balance	Auto|Manual|Preset Modes

Storage
Memory Type	Internal Memory|MultiMedia Card (MMC)|SD Memory Card|SDHC Memory Card
Installed Memory	21.9 MB

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  Reviewed by: mikedo

  11-07-07

  Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

  Strengths: Large LCD, small size, excellent picture quality and clarity

  Weaknesses:None so far...

  Overall Evaluation: I just purchased this camera last week and have not taken very many pictures yet, but the ones I have taken have been very clear and crisp. The camera does not come with any memory so be sure to order a SD card when you buy the camera or you will have to wait to take pictures until you get one.

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Pentax Optio M40 Compact Camera

Not the jazziest-looking compact camera, the M40 earned a chart spot with its sturdy body and low price.

The Pentax Optio M40 comes with an affordable price of $200; it has little, though, to distinguish itself from other 3X-zoom, 8-megapixel point-and-shoot cameras (but perhaps we're getting a bit jaded). Its compact metal body feels solid and reliable. The brushed aluminum finish is available only in silver, which looks a bit dated now that cameras come in so many different colors.

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