Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Pentax
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The PENTAX Optio50 is a compact, lightweight digital camera that makes digital photography easy for virtually anyone. Incorporating a handy "Simple" mode, it allows the user to quickly choose an icon that matches the subject at hand and have the camera select all the optimal settings automatically for the best possible results. And to ensure easy use continues no matter where you go, the Optio50 has also been designed to be powered by AA batteries, which are widely available internationally. But to be worthy of the PENTAX name, of course, ease of use is simply not enough. Indeed, the Optio50 offers the power and clarity of a 3X optical zoom lens and the sheer detail and high-level resolution of 5.0 effective megapixels, making it as sharp at shooting as it is easy to use.

Pentax Optio S50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

New digital camera
Perfect quality
There's Far Better Out There
Don't be fooled by the low price
Good, stable, reliable camera with excellent picture quality

Pentax Optio S50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Pentax
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
3x optical zoom, 2.6x digital zoom
1.8-inch LCD monitor
Store images on 11 MB internal memory or SD card slot
Powered by CR-V3 or 2 AA batteries, about 420 shots on single charge

ASIN: B0002XNT7G

Product Description

A successor to the popular Optio S40, the PENTAX Optio S50 offers an easy-to-use help function menu to help guide digital newcomers through the camera's array of digital features. With the superior imaging capability of 5.0 effective megapixels and a generous 1.8-inch LCD monitor, the Optio S50 is equipped with a handy mode dial that allows users to select one of nine modes with a simple turn. Two AA batteries power the Optio S50 making it a perfect travel choice. Other easy-to-use features include 13 shooting modes to match any scene at hand and a menu display enlargement function. The Optio S50 also is PictBridge compatible to allow direct printing to compatible printers.While positioned as a perfect choice for new digital users, the Optio S50 offers uncompromized image quality. The camera incorporates an smc PENTAX lens that delivers crystal clear images, a high-resolution CCD with 5.36 total megapixels, and a 12-bit A/D converter that achieves smooth reproduction for gradations.

Customer Reviews:

New digital camera.......2007-03-14

I love the camera, it came with all the needed software and wiring to download pictures, but the battery life is pretty short, so keep plenty of batteries on hand.

Perfect quality.......2007-02-24

- I'm really impressed of this camera, i bougt a new and the same one again, because my old one was broken from salty water... ;-(

- The only thing i think its the speed of the reload of the flash which shold be a little bit faster.

There's Far Better Out There.......2006-11-05

When I first purchased this camera I was excited- it was my first digital camera. But after about a month or so it broke, and customer service was not at all helpful in having it repaired, and wound up costing an additional $100, so the low price no longer seemed so wonderful. Once it was returned (months later!) it worked very well for a while. My biggest complaint was the noise! It makes noise every time it turns on or off, which makes getting candid shots impossible! Adding to the problem with candid shots is the fact that it is INCREDIBLY slow! And asking people to hold a pose again and again because your camera is so darn slow doesnt make you the most popular photographer. It also doesnt take pictures of people moving, which I have recently learned is very uncommon. Most decent cameras come with a sport mode, which this lacks. It also apparently comes with all these features, but after having it over a year I'm still trying to figure out how to work them!

what is great though, is the large memory size, and the amazing color features. You can choose to go in black and white, but highlight one color (blue, pink, and green), which is great, and takes some really cool shots (captures pink cheeks of a new baby!).

Don't be fooled by the low price.......2005-08-30

While the camera worked, I had very few complaints about it (short battery life, but it took good high quality pix). However, this camera definitely comes with hidden charges. The most expensive and most fragile part in the camera - the LCD screen - is not covered by warranty. In my case, the LCD cracked without being bumped or dropped, (and the clear plastic protective cover didn't crack). This has led to THREE MONTHS of dealing with service centers, paying an additional approximately $150 for parts and labor, and I still haven't received the camera back fixed. It seems the part is in such high demand from people with the same problem that I am still far down on the list for replacement.

Good, stable, reliable camera with excellent picture quality.......2005-07-12

I used this digital camera on a trip to Miami and was very pleased with its performance. What I liked most was the ability to customize my photograph according to light condition, object, etc...if I wanted to, or just use the auto setting feature of the camera. If you want a certain shot to come out a certain way and you are confident that you can do that, then this camera will allow you to do that. If you don't want to mess with that, then just use the auto setting that will balance everything out. The pictures are clear, crisp, and well lit. The flash is great. Just keep in mind that there is a small delay between picture taking. The SD card slot is easily located, battery life is excellent. Another good point is the small size: small enough to fit in your pocket, and use only one hand to take pictures if you want, but still large enough so that even large hands like mine (size XXL gloves)can access the buttons clearly, evenly, and without mistakes. Although the complete instructions manual is more of a tome than a manual, the quick reference card helps out quite a bit. Skimming the manual, if not reading it entirely, is strongly suggested to get the most out of this camera. After that, it's a snap. I definitely recommend this camera for everyday and some higher end applications, although I wouldn't use it for photo-critical situations and circumstances. Thats a job for a high-end professional camera. Try it, you'll like it.

Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Small, simple, cheap, and AA batteries
OPTIO 50
Not too good
great camera!
Excellent Camera, Good Features, Bad Battery Life

Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Pentax
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics