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Pentax Optio 50 Digital Camera [5mp 3x Optical Zoom]

by Pentax
2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews) More about this product

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Technical Details

  • 5 Million pixel resolution
  • 3x Optical zoom
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • Mode dial for simple mode selection
  • Impressive image quality
  • AA battery compatibility
  • 1.8-inch LCD monitor
  • PictBridge compatibility for direct printing
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 2.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 cm ; 200 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 908 g
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  • Item model number: Optio 50
  • ASIN: B0007IS6RO
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 7 April 2005
  • Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 51,669 in Electronics & Photo (See Bestsellers in Electronics & Photo)

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Product Description

Manufacturer's Description
The Optio 50, a compact, lightweight digital camera that makes digital photography easy for virtually anyone. Offering the power of 5 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom, and founded upon an ease-of-use platform, the Optio 50 sees digital photography truly move to within reach of all consumer audiences.

Incorporating a handy Simple mode, the Optio 50 allows users 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. In addition, and to ensure easy use continues no matter where you go, the Optio 50 has also been designed to be powered by AA batteries, which are widely available internationally. However, in keeping with the Pentax tradition, ease of use is simply not enough. By combining the power and clarity of a 3X optical zoom lens with the sheer detail and high-level resolution of 5.0 effective megapixels, the Optio 50 is as sharp at shooting as it is easy to use.

Box Contents

  • Optio 50 camera
  • Software (CD-ROM)
  • 2xAA Battery
  • Strap
  • AV cable
  • USB Cable

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    2.6 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)
     
     
     
     
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    35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A GREAT FIRST TIME CAMERA, 15 Sep 2005
    By Mr Arron Rothwell (Harlow, Essex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
    I have seen many reviews on this camera some good and bad, but i think its great!!!!
    If your like me and want everything simply but have a great picture at the end of the day this camera is for you. Its:-
    1)Light weight (very good for holidays)
    2)You can make a home movie (record your mates drunk)
    3)Has a nice case, very good zoom
    4)Very good battery life (dont keep buying batterys, get a charger and re-use)
    One thing i will say you must buy a 54mb card as you can get around 170 photos on that, or 35mins of film. If you have loads of money get yourself 1gb.
    Hope this review helps.
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    17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars RESPONSE TO THE ONE-STAR REVIEW, 5 Oct 2005
    I have been entirely happy with my recently purchased example, which is an improvement (time has marched on) over my Olympus C4040z, mainly because it is much easier to carry and is lighter. I have used it in all lights in a variety of situations and am very pleased with all the results. As it only takes 2 AA's and I charge-up four Ni-MH's AA 2500's at a time, carrying two spares is not a problem. I have not seen the equivalent Ricoh referred to. I have been taking photos for nearly 50 years and have had Rollie, Olympus OM and Minolta SLR systems. This is the camera that has led me to finally abandon using 35mm film.
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    72 of 78 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little camera, 9 Jul 2005
    First digital camera - bought it off Amazon last month, & got a 1GB SD card for about £50. and used it while on holiday. Very easy to use, nice LCD monitor. Pictures taken look great at 5MP.
    Great as a quick, simple point-and-shoot camera.
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money
    My Optio 50 was burning up batteries, and now the screen has gone dark. Although little used, it is out of warranty and the camera shop tell me it will cost at least £100 to... Read more
    Published 21 months ago by Red Dragon

    1.0 out of 5 stars Only lasted 14 months
    Never liked this camera from the moment I bought it. Yes it eats batteries, I'd say you get about 25 photos before it gives up. Read more
    Published 22 months ago by Alibali

    1.0 out of 5 stars The worst ever!
    This is my second review I write about this poor camera. They never published the first one. The battery issue makes this camera unworkable. Read more
    Published 22 months ago by Mr. J. Luna

    1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy his camera
    Yes, I ignored the warnings about the power consumption of this camera and yes I wish I hadn't. Very poor. Read more
    Published 22 months ago by F. Quinn

    2.0 out of 5 stars Lovely cheapy but doesnt last long
    Thought I'd level the score on this camera as theres been quite a few mixed reviews! I was bought this camera by parents at christmas after asking for a camera that was easy to... Read more
    Published on 24 Mar 2007 by C. Thomas

    2.0 out of 5 stars Ok... but not great
    I've had this camera for about a year having bought it to replace a Kodak one whose battery had stopped charging. Read more
    Published on 6 Jul 2006 by Vix

    1.0 out of 5 stars awful power mangement
    I bought the Pentax Camera Optio 5.0. I can't take more the than 2-3 batteries and the camera run down of the power.

    Dont waste your money on this camera.. Read more

    Published on 22 Jan 2006

    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Point & Shoot Camera
    I don't normally bother writing product reviews, but felt I had to in this situation. After reading some of the comments about this camera I though I had looked up the wrong... Read more
    Published on 17 Jan 2006 by David J. Wragg

    1.0 out of 5 stars Battery Life - feature or flaw?
    The manual suggests 80 pix from a set of batteries. OK - I know this is an approximation, but on the model we received at Xmas we've been getting no more than 10! Read more
    Published on 3 Jan 2006

    3.0 out of 5 stars Now I shall contradict myself
    Changing my mind, now - perhaps it is me and not the camera. Put it this way - if you want t apoint and click - this is probably too futtery. Read more
    Published on 1 Jan 2006 by David Sims

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