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Featuring the unique PENTAX Sliding Lens system, that allows the 3X zoom lens to retract fully when the camera is off, the Optio S40 dimensions are just 3.5 inches (W) x 2.3 inches (H) x 1 inch (D) and weighs 4.4 ounces (excluding batteries and SD memory card). The Optio S40 is compatible with two AA batteries and has an attractive aluminum design and is small enough to be comfortably worn about the neck or easily slipped in the pocket. | For exceptional clarity, the Optio S40 has the imaging power of 4.0 effective megapixels with a primary color filter and advanced imaging technologies for brighter, more natural color and higher overall quality. | The Optio S40 features the legendary smc PENTAX lens with 3X zoom capability with a focal range equivalent to 35-105mm lens in 35mm format. Combined with a 2.6X digital zoom, the Optio S40 offers approximately 8X zoom. Zoom out for expansive scenes or in for tight framing. With five groups of six lens elements crafted entirely from glass, the Optio S40 features two lenses crafted to be aspherical on each side. | All Optio S40 buttons and controls are located within easy reach and in ready-to-shoot position. The shutter release button along with all buttons on the back of the camera are enlarged for easier manipulation, and a handy mode dial is employed to allow virtually effortless selection from the impressive array of shooting modes. | For customized, easy operation, the Optio S40 allows four frequently used functions to be selected from a choice of seven (recording size, image quality, exposure compensation, metering, white balance, ISO and AF area). These can then be assigned to the left and right elements of the four-way controller for access when the dial position is set in modes other than Auto Select, Movie, and Voice recording. | A useful Help function can be easily accessed when in both recording and playback modes, displaying simple explanations of all button functions on the screen. | The Optio S40 supports PictBridge, a new direct-print standard released by the CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association). With this advantage, the Optio S40 can be connected directly to a printer that supports PictBridge via USB cable and offer control over printing, resizing, trimming, digital filter, and other functions all without the need for a PC. | 9-position mode dial - The Optio S40 makes it easy to select shooting modes with a handy dial positioned in the middle of the top surface. Set the dial to one of the nine modes described below and let the Optio S40 take care of all relevant settings automatically. | Auto Select automatically sets the camera and features a help function that displays simple-to-understand explanations of different button functions. -Portrait mode capture skin tones in a more natural, flattering manner. -Landscape mode makes it easy to capture the expansive beauty of wide-open natural scenes. -Night scene captures a significant amount of detail while retaining the true mood of shots taken in low light. -Movie records video with sound. -Voice records voice messages. | Digital effect in the Optio S40 offers a range of digital effects for the creation of interesting images, with 8 digital filters, 2 in 1, multiple exposure, and Panorama Assist functions. | Program leaves all settings to the camera for spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. | Picture mode allows the user to choose from one of 10 different settings to swiftly make the most of the situation at hand. | In addition to placing Portrait, Landscape, and Night scene modes directly on the mode dial, the Optio S40 also offers 8 picture modes with exceptionally easy access in fact all you have to do is just select the icon most appropriate for the scene, compose, then capture. -Flower mode has been specially designed to bring out the vivid color and intricate detail of flowers. -Self-portrait mode delivers sharp results and flattering tones whenever you need to take a shot of yourself. -Surf mode counteracts the problems associated with reflections of light off water enabling pleasing, appropriate exposure throughout the frame. -Snow mode helps maintain true color and avoid the detrimental effects of excessive reflection. -Sunset mode has been specially decided to capture the warmth and romance of sunrise and sunset scenes. -Art museum mode designed especially for use in museums and galleries allows optimal exposure to be achieved while ensuring the flash doesnt fire. -Text mode has been developed to c | Digital effect mode offers digital filters as well as multiple exposure, Panorama Assist, and 2 in 1 digital functions, the Optio S40 opens up a range of exciting creative avenues. Whats more, all of these special capabilities and effects can be made use of without the need for a PC. | With a choice of eight filters comprising red, green, blue, B&W with red, B&W with green, B&W with blue, B&W, and sepia, the Optio S40 lets the user emphasize key colors of the original scene or add an entirely different mood altogether. | Functioning exactly as it sounds, the handy 2 in 1 function cuts a single frame in two, allowing two different images to be recorded side by side. | Users can follow the cameras simple guidance to take a series of horizontal or vertical shots. These can then easily be aligned and combined on a PC using the software provided to create one large image that captures expansive scenes in their entirety. | Supporting USB cable connectivity, the Optio S40 allows multiple recorded shots to be swiftly and simply imported into common PC applications. *System requirements: PCs running Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional or Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X, Xv10.1, Xv10.2. Compliance with the aforementioned system requirements does not guarantee USB compatibility. | The Optio S40 even comes with its own CD-ROM of handy software, comprising the exclusive USB driver and the popular ACDSee for PENTAX which is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh computers. | The built-in flash of the Optio S40 can be set to fire automatically when shooting in light that is less than sufficient. It also offers the user greater control when desired too, through the incorporation of Flash-on, Flash-off, and red-eye reduction*** modes. Finally, for a further advantage, it also features a Slow shutter sync mode too, which is of particular use when shooting in Night scene mode. *** This feature does not eliminate red eyes in all instances. | Offering a 100% field of view, the 1.6-inch LCD monitor makes composition a cinch. It also serves as a handy way to view recorded shots, prior to printing out. | The optical viewfinder makes it possible for the user to switch off the handy LCD monitor, saving vital power whenever required. | The search for recorded shots is significantly speeded up through the ability to display nine recorded shots on screen at once. Then, when the user has located the shot they were after, they can simply enlarge it to fit the dimensions of the screen, or even zoom in more closely with up to 16X magnification. | | Miscellaneous | Megapixels 4.0 Megapixel | Maximum Resolution 2048 x 1536 | Optical Zoom 3X | Digital Zoom 2.5X | RAM Standard 12MB | RAM Type SD Card | Interface Type USB | LCD Size 1.5 inches | Flash? Yes | Weight (oz) 4.4 | Width, inches 3.5 | Height, inches 2.3 | Depth, inches 1 |
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