Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
1.8" LCD - 3x Optical Zoom - 2560 x 1920 Image - 320 x 240 Video - PictBridge - MPN: 18041 See Product Details
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Product Details of Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Description
The fun starts here! Camping trips. Surprise parties. Island vacations. Capture the fun and frivolity with the easy-to-use Optio S50. Sporting a help menu with simple-to-understand explanations of controls, well-spaced and oversized buttons for trouble-free handling, and a variety of shooting modes to ensure the perfect shot, the Optio S50 makes picture taking simple and fun. The perfect choice for beginners ready to explore the exciting world of digital photography.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card
LCD Screen Size: 1.8"
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Megapixels: 5 Megapixel
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 3
Weight: 6.30
Summary
Product Title: Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Manufacturer: Pentax
Power Score: 3.4 | 8 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 5 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 5.4 Megapixel
Lens Features
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 3x
Digital Zoom: 2.6x
Max Aperture: 8 1/f
Focal Length: 0.23" to 0.69"
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card
Installed Memory: 11 MB
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 1.8"
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 320 x 240
Flash: Auto Flash
Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In
Dimensions
Height: 2.30"
Width: 3.50"
Depth: 1"
Weight: 6.30 oz
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Movie with sound recording Sound Recording: Approximate 11 minutes With 11MB built-in memory Sensitivity: Auto Manual: ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Language: English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese Korean Japanese
Camera Modes: Picture Modes: Flower Self-portrait Surf Snow Sunset Museum Text Food Landscape Portrait Marine Marine Movie Capture Modes: Auto select Portrait Landscape Night-Scene Movie Voice recording Digital Effect Program Picture Color Effect Modes: Black & White Sepia Red Green Blue Black & White + Red Black & White + Green Black & White + Blue Soft 5 kinds of Illustration 2 kinds of Special Effect Drive Modes: Single-shot Continuous Remote control Self-timer Movie Mode: Shooting Time: From approximate 1 second to memory card capacity
Exposure Control: Program AE
Viewfinder Type: Optical
White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten light Fluorescent light Manual
Product Series: S
Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups
Maximum Image Resolution: 2560 x 1920
Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps
Number of Batteries Support: 2
GPS: No
Longest Shutter Speed: 4 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second
PictBridge: Yes
HD Movie Mode: No
Reviews on Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Strengths: - Small and compact - Light - Design - Decent LCD size and clarity - Using SD card - Using AA batteries
Weakness: - Adding long exposure manual control (as Canon S410, S510) would be nice.
This 5MP tiny camera hasn’t disappointed me since I bought it. The picture quality is beyond what I had expected, so is the response. The flash recharging time issue (i.e. sluggishness) seems to be resolved on this model, comparing with Optio S40 which is so slowwww.. The given functions (i.e., digital filter, panorama, etc.) are numerous, and I still have to spend some time to adept at them...
Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Strengths: good picture, normal batteries so no need to carry charger, wheel on top makes it easy to change to the type of picture you are taking. easy menu. very very small
Weakness: small lcd screen
I thinks this is the best small camera on the market today. I like not having to charge batteries, because they run low at the worse time. It is extremely small and fits in your pocket. 5 megapixils is just perfect and 3x optical lens is good.
Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Strengths: A lot of functions. Big LCD screen for it's size. Records nice movie, almost as good as a camcorder. Uses Secure Digital/mmc. Decent price.
Weakness: Battery, battery, battery. Poor Support.
Bought it new for X'mas from Internet. Maybe it was just my luck - It would prompt on enter the datetime everytime you turn it on - it seems that the BIOS battery is dead, and it would remember any settings. I am using the best Ni-MH rechargable I could find, but still taking shots have long delays, and you need to change it every 20 shots or so - I feel like I am using a camera in the 1980s....
Pentax Optio S50 5 Megapixel Compact Camera
Strengths: ultra compact, very good image quality, gr8 price for a 5 MPx camera.
Weakness: does not come with adapter.
some of the images if not focussed properly are blurred. Got it at around $280 . The price has gone down to about $ 230.
ReviewGist for Pentax Optio S50 Digital Camera
Image is Below Average according to 3 Digital Camera experts. -- "Purple fringing was apparent"-dcresource.com -- "the S50s photo quality is certainly less of a mixed bag than its performance, only photographers with the most stationary of subjects should consider it as a first option."-reviews.cnet.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Video, Optics, Interface, Battery, etc.
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Pentax Optio S50 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.41 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #356 Compact digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...
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Decent outdoor camera
Strengths: size, great outdoor daytime pictures
Weakness: most pics not taken outdoors on a sunny day are dark
I was very excited to get this camera, but I have been very disappointed with its indoor performance. Most of our indoor pictures came out very dark and needed adjusted by the software that comes with the camera. Outdoor pictures on a sunny day are fantastic. We wanted the camera for traveling, but we are now planning to purchase a second camera for our primary camera, and just use this one as an...
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