| | |  | Camcorders | Home » » » Pentax Optio S40 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | MD) CL) AA) PENTAX OPTIO S40 DIG CAM | | | 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)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.22 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 31 reviews |
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 Favorite Pentax Optio S40Jan 24, 2010
This was a gift to a friend who wanted one "just like mine." I have had this same camera for years and continue to love it. As a matter of fact,
I have another one as a "spare" in case anything happens to mine. One of the reasons I favor this camera is that it has a view finder, which is
very important when taking pictures in the bright sunlight. Another of its fine features is that it will take AA batteries so I can always carry
spare ones with me instead of trying to rely on the not always ready or available rechargable ones, which I find very unsatisfactory. This is
the perfect camera to take everywhere, the perfect size to tuck in a pocket or carry in a little purse.
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 This is not a good cameraAug 05, 2007
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 priceMay 30, 2007
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
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...Feb 12, 2007
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.
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