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Pentax Optio S50

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Last updated: November 13th 2011

Price at launch £170.00
MPN 18041
Manufacturer's 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.
Accessories Carrying strap, A/V cable, USB cable
Colour Silver
Dimensions 89 x 59 x 26
Weight (kg) 0.1
Battery Type AA Alkaline
Camera Type Compact
Connectivity 9V DC In, Composite Video/Audio Output, USB
Display Size 1.8
Display Technology TFT LCD
Effective Pixels 5
Exposure bracketing 2
Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Off, Red-Eye Reduction
Focusing Modes Manual
ISO Settings 100, 200, 400, 50, ISO Auto
Image Formats AVI, JPEG
Image Sensor Resolution 85
Image Sensor Type 1/2.5inch CCD
Max Aperture 2.6
Max Movie Recording Resolution 320 x 240
Max. Captured Image Resolution 2560 x 1920
Memory Card Included Yes
Memory Types Internal, SD
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Multi-Segment, Spot
Microphone Type Built-In
Min Aperture 4.8
Movie Mode Yes
Optical Zoom 3
Shooting Modes FrameMovie
Software Provided Drivers & Utilities, ACD Systems Photostitcher Plug-in, ACD Systems FotoSlate, ACD Systems FotoCanvas
White Balance Auto, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Presets, Shade, Tungsten
LCD Display? Yes

Optio S50

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Price at launch

£170.00

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