Pentax Optio E40

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.

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FEATURES

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

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

Lens	PENTAX zoom lens, Optical 3X zoom 6 elements in 5 groups (3 dual-sided aspherical elements) Focal Length: 6.2mm-18.6mm (equivalent to 37.5-112.5mm in 35mm format) F Value: F2.8-F5.2 Capturing Area: approx. 157mm×118mm to the fullest of LCD (at Macro mode) Digital Zoom: 4X
Shake Reduction	Still: Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)
Focus	Type: TTL contrast detection auto focus system, AF assist lamp available 3 point multi/spot/continuous Still: Normal: 0.4m to infinity (whole zoom area), 1.31ft to infinity (whole zoom area) Macro:0.15m to 0.5m (at wide setting), 0.49ft to 1.64ft (at wide setting) Infinity-landscape mode: Infinity (whole zoom area) Manual Focus: 0.15m to infinity (at wide setting), 0.4m to infinity (other than wide), 0.49ft to infinity (at wide setting), 1.31ft to infinity (other than wide) Panfocus: 1.5m to infinity (at wide setting), 5.9m to infinity (at tele setting), 4.9ft to infinity (at wide setting), 19ft to infinity (at tele setting)
Face recognition	* Face priority AF&AE is available at the Auto Picture, Program, Portlait and Kids mode
Sensor	1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter, 8.29 megapixels (total pixels)
Effective pixels	8.1 megapixels
Recorded pixels	Still: 8M(3264×2448), 5M(2592×1944), 4M(2304×1728), 3M(2048×1536), 2M(1600×1200), 1024(1024×768), 640(640×480) pixels Movie: 640(640×480), 320(320×240) pixels
File Formats	Still: JPEG(Exif 2.2),DCF,DPOF,PRINT Image Matching III Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30fps / 15fps with sound ^*1 Sound: WAV(PCM), monaural
Quality Levels	Still: (Best), (Better), (Good) Movie Fixed
Sensitivity	Auto,Fixed (ISO 80/160/320/400/800/1000) * ISO 800 /1000 are only set by manual * Digital SR mode allows ISO Auto to choose up to ISO 1000
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting
LCD	2.4 inch, TFTcolor LCD approx. 110,000 pixels, Approx. 100% of field of view Brightness level: 2 steps (Economy mode and Normal mode)
Exposure Control	Metering System: Multi-segment metering Exposure Compensation: ±2EV(1/3EV steps)
Capture modes	Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf&Snow, Sport, Digtal SR, Kids, Pet, Panorama, Frame Composition, Green *Date Imprint Available
Playback modes	Slideshow, Resize, Trimming, Image&Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Brightness Filter, Frame Composite, Red eye compensation, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Start-up Screen Function: One Shot, Index (9 thumb nails), Enlargement (up to 8X, scroll available), Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Folder, Select&Delete, Calender Digital Filter: B&W, 7 kinds of Color, Soft, Tile
Movie	Shooting Time: Until the memory card becomes full (less than 3 hours)
Shutter Speed	approx. 1/2000 sec.- approx. 4sec.
Flash	Modes: Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" compensation function employs a pre-discharge Effective Range: Wide: approx.0.15m - approx. 4.3m (ISO Auto), approx. 0.15m - approx. 6.8m (Digital SR mode) Tele: approx. 0.5m - approx. 2.3m (ISO Auto), approx. 0.4m - approx. 3.6m (Digital SR mode)
Drive Modes	One shot, Self-timer (10 sec, 2 sec), Continuous, 16-frame Shooting
Storage Media	Build-in Memory (approx. 10MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Power	2 AA batteries (Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel and Rechargeable Ni-MH), Optional AC adapter kit is also available Battery life: Still: approx. 240 (Alkaline), approx. 640 (Lithium), approx. 270 (Nickel), approx. 520 (Rechargeable Ni-MH) Playback: approx. 400 mins (Alkaline), approx. 770 (Lithium), approx. 390 (Nickel), approx. 570 (Rechargeable Ni-MH) Movie: approx. 90 mins (Alkaline), approx. 220 (Lithium), approx. 80 (Nickel), approx. 140 (Rechargeable Ni-MH) Audio: approx. 290 mins (Alkaline), approx. 590 (Lithium), approx. 250 (Nickel), approx. 430 (Rechargeable Ni-MH)
Interfaces	USB/AV, Dock terminal
Video Output	NTSC/PAL
PictBridge	Modes: Single image, All images, DPOF, Paper Size, Paper Type, Paper Quality, Border
ImageLink	Kodak ImageLink system supported
Dimensions	94(W)×60(H)×24(D)mm (including lens depth)
Weight	Body: 130 g (without battery and SD memory card) With battery & SD card: 175 g (loaded and ready)
Languages	Japanese, English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungary, Turkish, Thai
Accessories	2 AA Alkaline batteries, USB/AV cable, Software (CD-ROM), Strap, Dock Insert