Pentax Optio E-50

 

Item Includes

Pentax Optio E50 Camera - USB-AV Cable I-UAV77 - Strap O-ST62 (39384) - Dock Insert - Software CD-ROM S-SW77 - AA Alkaline Batteries (2) - Pentax 1 Year Warranty
1 GB SD Memory Card - Deluxe Carry Case - Mini Table Top Tripod - Neck Strap - Memory Card Wallet - Screen Protecters for Cameras LCD Screen - Cleaning Fluid with Cloth

Description

This camera is the perfect choice for digital newbies and travelers. Easy-to-use and affordable, the Optio E50 offers 8.0 megapixels, a generous 2.4 inch LCD monitor, 3X optical lens, Face Recognition technology and Digital Shake Reduction functions for high-resolution photography.

Beginning digital photographers will enjoy the slim, lightweight body and the Simple mode selection dial. With travel-compatible AA battery power, the Optio E50 makes a perfect digital choice for newcomers or photographers on the go.

Features

8.1 megapixel CCD gives the highest quality images in an entry level camera
3X optical zoom lens covers a wide range of shooting conditions
2.4 inch LCD monitor allows easy framing and review of images
Compatible with easy-to-find AA batteries
Auto Picture mode quickly selects camera settings based on the scene
Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure can recognize up to 10 faces to assure properly exposed portraits
Digital Shake Reduction mode automatically selects higher ISO setting up to 1600
Panorama mode automatically stitches a series of three images into one wide scene

Specifications

Type Ultra-compact digital camera
Sensor Type 1/2.5" CCD
Effective pixels 8.1 MP
Total pixels TBD
Recorded resolutions Still TBA (8M), TBA (5M), TBA (4M), TBA (3M), TBA (2M), 1024x768 (1024), 640x480 (VGA)
Recorded resolutions Movie 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)
Lens Type/construction - PENTAX zoom lens, 6 elements, 5 groups (3 aspherical elements)
Optical zoom 3X
Focal length (equiv.) 6.2-18.6mm (37.5-112.5mm)
Digital zoom 4X
Combined zoom 12X
Aperture f/2.8-5.2
LCD screen 2.4" TFT color LCD
LCD coverage TBA
LCD resolution 110,000 dots
Wide angle viewable n/a
Optical viewfinder n/a
Focus System Type TTL contrast detection autofocus system w/ AF assist lamp
Autofocus 3 point autofocus, multi/spot/continuous focus available
Manual focus n/a
Macro focus Yes
Focus lock Available by pressing shutter release button half way
Focus range Normal: 1.31' to infinity
Macro 0.49-1.64'
Flash Type Built-in series-control auto flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye
Effective range Approx 20' (wide), 10' (tele), in auto ISO
Internal memory Approx 9.5 MB
Removable memory SD, SDHC
Interfaces Ports USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV, dock terminal connection
Video out NTSC, PAL
Printer interfaces PictBridge, Kodak ImageLink print system
Power source 2 AA batteries (lithium, alkaline, nickel, NiMH rechargeable)
Recordable images Approx 250 (alkaline)
Playback time Approx 340 min (alkaline)
Movie recording time Approx 100 min (alkaline)
Audio recording time Approx 530 min (alkaline)
AC adapter available Yes (optional)
Timing Startup 2.36 sec
Timing Release lag 0.02 sec
Language Support English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, Danish, Finish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai
Image Stabilization Still - Digital SR Mode (ISO 1600)
Metering System Type - TTL
Multi-segment Yes
Center weighted n/a
Spot n/a
Exposure compensation +/- 2 EV (1/3 steps)
ISO Sensitivity Auto 100-1600 (1600 only available in Digital SR mode)
ISO Sensitivity Manual 100-1600 (1600 only available in Digital SR mode)
White Balance Auto preset modes - Auto; Manual mode(s) - n/a
Shutter Type Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter
Shutter speed 1/2000 to 1/4 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene Mode)
Capture Modes I Mode selection - Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Panorama, Frame Composite, Green
Green simplified mode available Yes
Capture Modes II Face recognition available - Yes, up to TBA faces in Auto Picture, Program, Portrait and Kids modes
Digital filters (capture) n/a
Drive Modes Mode selection - One shot, self-timer, continuous, 16-frame composite
Continuous FPS TBA
Self-timer Yes
Remote control n/a
Playback Modes Mode selection - One shot, index (9 thumbnails), magnification, movie playback, sound playback
Mode pallet Slideshow, resize, trimming, image & sound copy, image rotation, digital filter, brightness filter, frame composite, redeye edit, voice memo, protect, DPOF, startup image
Magnification Up to 8x, scrollable
Digital filters (playback) B&W, color filters (7)
Movie edit n/a
File Formats Still - TBA; Movie - TBA; Sound - TBA
Computer System Requirements Windows - TBA; Mac - TBA
Operating temperature 32-104 degrees F
Dimensions 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.9" (W x H x D)
Weight 4.2 oz (without battery or removable memory); Loaded and ready - 5.8 oz
Warranty Pentax 1 year warranty