Pentax Optio S40 Digital Camera

The new Pentax Optio S40 is a 4.0 effective 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 exclusive 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!

The Pentax advantage doesn' t stop there. Equipped with PictBridge, a new direct-print standard released by the CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association), the Optio S40 connects directly to your printer so you may print images without the need for a personal computer. For more convenience, the Pentax Optio S40 includes an ACDSee software package that is designed exclusively for Pentax digital cameras. ACDSee digital camera software makes it easy to retrieve, view, manage, print, enhance and share your digital photos.

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Overview

• 4 megapixel
  
• 3X zoom digital camera loaded with features.
  
• Small enough to be worn around the neck or slipped in a pocket.
  
• Attractive aluminum design
  
• Help function displays simple explanations for all button functions
  
  
  
  

Embracing the unique PENTAX Sliding Lens system, the Optio S40 achieves exceptionally compact dimensions of just 89 (W) x 58.5 (H) x 25.5 (D) mm and a weight of only 126.5g (excluding batteries and SD memory card). It’s also compatible with two AA batteries and has an attractive aluminum exterior made more appealing through the addition of vertical and horizontal hairline engravings. Small enough to be comfortably worn about the neck or easily slipped in the pocket, the Optio S40 is ideal for the capture of opportunities, wherever, whenever. more

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The Pentax Optio S40 is a 4-megapixel, ultra-compact digital camera. Compared to other ultra-compact cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $290. Includes ACD Systems FotoSlate and ACD Systems Photostitcher Plug-in software. This camera uses SD media to store photos. more

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Description for Optio S40 Digital Camera: Will 2004 be the year you go digital? The new PENTAX Optio S40 is a 4 megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera that is loaded with the features to... more