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Pentax Optio S40 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $99.50
You Save: $200.49 (67%)
New (2) Used (4) from $39.99
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 26276
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 1.6
Maximum Focal Length: 17.4
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Maximum Resolution: 4
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.9 x 3.4
MPN: OPTIO S40
Model: OPTIO S40
UPC: 027075079830
EAN: 0027075079571
ASIN: B0001FFMCA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11 x 15 sized enlargements | | • | Pentax 3x optical zoom lens combines with 2.6x digital zoom for 7.8x total zoom | | • | 7 auto picture modes take the guesswork out of composing for most-common photo environments; help button explains dial positions and features | | • | Connects to computers via USB | | • | Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable lithium ion recommended) |
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Product Description
The new Pentax Optio S40 is a 4-megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera that is loaded with the features to help you on your way! Sporting a sleek aluminum design and the signature, compact dimensions of the Pentax Optio digital brand, the Optio S40 features an exciting, new "help" function. Offering simple-to-understand explanations in a regular or enlarged font for easier viewing, the "help" function guides new, and old hands, through the camera's array of digital features with a simple touch.The Pentax Optio S40 makes digital easy and fun! The buttons and controls of the Optio S40 are placed in easy reach for ready-to-shoot positioning. The shutter release button and all the manual buttons are enlarged for easy manipulation. Featuring the legendary smc PENTAX lens and the unique Pentax Sliding Lens system that allows the lens to retract fully when the camera is off lens, the Optio S40 is sleek and compact enough to carry everywhere. Plus, with the optional, acrylic waterproof housing that is newly designed for the Optio S40, everywhere may include the exciting world of underwater digital photography!
Amazon.com Product Description
Combining advanced Pentax lens technology with a detailed digital imaging system and some advanced features, the Optio S40 is well-suited to be the family's digital camera. It's encased in a compact aluminum body designed to stand up to the knocks and dings of travel, and its features make it accessible to photographers of all skill levels. Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 4-megapixel CCD sensor, the Optio S40 delivers photo-quality prints at sizes up to 11 by 15 inches. The camera has an smc Pentax 3x optical zoom lens, which is equivalent to 35-105mm lens for the 35mm film format. Combined with 2.6x digital zoom, the S40 can magnify images up to 7.8x. Movie Mode
The Optio S40 can capture short video clips with sound in movie mode. The maximum length of the movies this camera can capture is governed by resolution settings, framerate, and memory card size, but generally these movies are a few minutes in length. While they aren't camcorder quality, these types of video clips are fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. You can even watch and listen to them on the camera's built-in color LCD screen and speaker. The camera lets you record audio notes, too, which is ideal for those situations when you want to preserve the names of people or places you're photographing. More Features - Compact, durable aluminum body
- Bright LCD monitor that's easy to see even in direct sunlight
- Three metering options (multi-segment, center-weighted, and spot) help determine the appropriate light response during flash photography
- Three image-quality settings
- Seven auto picture modes take the guesswork out of composing for the most common photo environments. They are landscape, flower, portrait, self-portrait, surf & snow, autumn color, and sunset.
- Focus Free mode allows you to place a focus point anywhere in the image area
- Help button explains dial positions and features
Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored in 11 MB of internal memory, but the camera also has a slot for optional use of Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (memory card not included). Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. Power and Size
The camera is powered by two AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable lithium ion recommended). The camera measures 3.5 by 2.3 by 1 inches and weighs 4.4 ounces without batteries and memory card (approximately 6.1 ounces with). What's in the Box
Optio S40 digital camera, two AA-size alkaline batteries, USB and video cables, strap, and ACDSee image software
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 This is not a good camera August 5, 2007
R. Nighting
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
We bought this camera 1-1/2 years ago. It was being discontinued and we got it for what we thought was a good deal. We very quickly learned that the pictures come out very dark, sometime almost black. Not just indoors either, pictures taken outside are very dark too. Videos are quite difficult to see when playing back. About a week ago, the camera died completely. We've always been very careful with our camera and have never dropped it or anything. The screen doesn't work and we can't take pictures now. I suppose it's a good thing because now we can actually get a good camera.
 Good camera for the price May 30, 2007
Frederick Eursso (Arizona)
I was given this camera as a gift and it has been a really reliable camera. It takes very good pictures and has functions that are helpful. It takes pretty good movies as well. The fact that it uses SD memory cards is good being that SD memory is cheap. I bought a Kingston 1GB SecureDigital Flash Card ( SD/1GB ) (Retail Package) and that has worked very well. It is actually a very versatile camera too. I've had it in Iraq with me for 10 months, taken hundreds of pictures with it, dropped it, sat on it, let it ride all over the place in a duffle bag, and spill soda on it, and it still works as good as the day I got it. It is fairly small, so it fits in a pocket or in a cupholder great. It takes AA batteries which I was kind of skeptical about at first, but I bought some Energizer AA Lithium Photo Battery - 4-pk. and they have worked very well. The first set of those batteries lasted me 4 months before they needed replacing. The zoom works well except if you are trying to zoom in on something really far away (100 ft or more). The only complaint that I have with this camera is that it is slow booting up and lags in between taking pictures. It's a little slow, but dependable with good quality overall.
Nice camera,but battery does not Last! May 26, 2007
island girl (Florida)
This is a nice camera and it takes great pictures! I have had it for over a year. I don't know what these other people are talking about. The pictures are beautiful! i just wish the batteries would last longer.
This was my first digital camera.I think I am going to get a 10 MP so i can get a better zoom. I also would have liked a bigger LCD screen.
UPDATE:
I just found out that you have to buy special batteries for this camera-not AA batteries but CRV batteries. NOW THIS CAMERA WORKS PERFECTO!
my first camera... February 12, 2007
Ms Meskimo (Olympia, WA)
My parents surprised me with this digital camera as a present and it has been a great camera after I put the manual down and started taking pictures. I wound up teaching myself how to use it (the delete function has been a primary learning tool!). I figured out what works best with the multiple settings and options via trial and error...kinda a challenge for a beginner but~I love it now. The only issue I've had is how sensitive it is with movement. If it's not still for particular shots a slight shake or vibration and the picture turns out blurry or distorted. I have been Using a tripod which reduces this and have discovered which settings are less "touchy." I am having fun and getting great shots as well. In addition I enjoy being able to record audio and videos. I can record approx. 1 hour of video with my 1 gig memory card. I like the filters and extra settings for shooting different environments. Overall it has been a good camera for me. I am hard on my equiptment and this camera has endured. I would recommend this camera to anyone who already has experience using digital cameras and wants a fun compact camera loaded with interesting extras. Good luck.
HELP FOR BATTERY PROBLEMS July 10, 2006
Jarrell Mitchell (Northern Virginia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Pentax Optio S40 was designed to operate with the 3 volt crv3 battery even tho Pentax says you can use rechargeable NiMh batteries which are rated at 1.2 volts each. A AA size NiMh battery in good condition will deliver about 1.42 volts which in my experience operated my S40 for about 18 months with regular recharges. Now they do not work even when fully charged.
Interestingly the S40 works fine with plain old Duracell AA batteries, but keep in mind they deliver 1.5 volts each (actually more when new). The problem seems to be there is a capacitor in the camera that seems to require a charge even for simple non flash operation and it appears the capacitor can be degraded with long term low voltage battery use.
My NiMh batteries began to work once again after a short period of S40 use with the Duracells. My theory is the Duracells at 3+ volts total, had the power necessary to charge up the capacitor to the point where the camera will now operate with the lower voltage MiMh batteries (about 2.8 volts total when fully charged).
My latest approach is using a Lith ion rechageable crv3 from Radio Shack which delivers 3+ volts. I suspect this will permanently solve the problem.
OF COURSE the eye piece is there for a reason....using it rather than the LCD will greatly extend battery life.
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