Issued by Pentax:
The PENTAX OptioS50 – An easy-to-use compact digital camera with the power of 5.0 effective megapixels
PENTAX Corporation is pleased to introduce the new PENTAX OptioS50. A truly easy-to-operate compact digital camera with a 5.0-effective megapixel CCD, a 3X optical zoom lens and more.
PENTAX incorporated various user-friendly features into the OptioS40 (launched
in March 2004), such as the handy mode dial and the help function that displays
the functions of control buttons on the LCD monitor. Such user-friendly benefits
are also features of the OptioS30, which was launched in June 2004. Both of
these models have been well received by our consumers as easy-to-understand,
easy-to-use compact digital cameras that are ideal for newcomers to digital
photography.
Now PENTAX is about to launch the new OptioS50. Offering the satisfying imaging capability of 5.0 effective megapixels and featuring a 1.8-inch LCD
monitor, it also offers the same comfortable ease of operation as the aforementioned predecessors.
Equipped with the same handy mode dial, the OptioS50 allows even novice users to select a desired mode out of the nine choices, with just a simple turn. And taking ease of use a step even further for those who are new to digital
photography, the OptioS50 also has a useful help function that displays the
functions of control buttons.
Despite its highly portable, compact body, the OptioS50 additionally incorporates
a large, 1.8-inch LCD monitor for the easy viewing of images. The camera can be operated by widely available AA batteries so the user never has to worry about the power source, even when travelling overseas.
Other easy-to-use features include 13 shooting modes that users can choose from to match the scene at hand and menu display enlargement function.
The OptioS50 is also PictBridge compatible, thereby allowing direct printing when connected to compatible printers. Although the OptioS50 is positioned as an entry model, it offers image quality without compromise. It 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. Image quality or this kind is something only a camera manufacturer with a history of excellence can provide.
Major Features
1. Mode dial for quick mode selection
The OptioS50 features a mode dial the user can simply turn to select a desired
mode. Including six still image shooting modes, a movie mode, a voice recording mode and a unique digital effect mode, the dial makes it easy for anyone to get the very most out of the camera’s wide-ranging capabilities.
2. Auto Select mode
A highly convenient feature for novice users is the Auto Select mode. Once
selected on the mode dial, the mode enables the OptioS50 to sense the shooting
scene at hand and automatically select the most appropriate from Portrait,
Landscape and Night scene modes. A press of the “?” button, on the other hand,
provides the photographer with access to the help function, which displays easy
explanations of each of the modes on the mode dial and the functions of the
buttons used in playback and shooting with the LCD monitor. Furthermore, a
press of the Menu button displays only the “image quality” menu, showing
recording size and image quality setting menus for easier operation.
3. A stylish, compact body with a large 1.8-inch LCD monitor, plus the
convenience of AA battery compatibility.
Despite the incorporation of a large 1.8-inch LCD monitor, the OptioS50 has
been created with truly compact body dimensions of 89 (W) x 58.5 (H) x 26 (D)
mm. The secret behind this is PENTAX’s unique Sliding Lens System that houses
the lens concisely in the body. The large LCD monitor makes framing, focusing
and the checking of recorded images extremely easy and the OptioS50 also offers further convenience through compatibility with widely available AA batteries.
Extraordinarily easy to use and extremely portable, the OptioS50 also has a
stylish design that incorporate an aluminum alloy with a hairline exterior effect.
This stunning look is also complemented by plated elements on the grip and the
area surrounding the lens.
4. Excellent image quality
With its smc PENTAX lens the OptioS50 achieves clear images by suppressing
ghost and flare. With a CCD with a total of 5.36 megapixels, it employs a
primary color filter that delivers vivid colors and high-resolution images. In
addition, the OptioS50 is equipped with a 12-bit A/D converter that ensures
smooth gradations from dark to light areas, and a noise reduction function, which is helpful when shooting with slow shutter speed.
5. 13 shooting modes to match diverse shooting situations
The OptioS50 is equipped with 13 shooting modes and all the user has to do is
select the mode that matches the shooting scene at hand. Even in situations where exposure and white balance can be difficult, these handy modes allow the user to achieve excellent results with ease. The three most frequently used modes (Portrait, Landscape and Night scene) are selectable by turning the mode dial. For the other 10 modes, all the user has to do is select Picture mode on the mode dial, then select the one that matches the situation.
6. Menu display enlargement function
While displaying the menu, text information display can easily be enlarged for
easy reading by pressing the zoom lever toward the telephoto side.
7. Image playback on a TV
By connecting the OptioS50 to a TV via the standard AV cable, the user can enjoy viewing recorded images or images with sound in a much more comfortable, convenient manner. Furthermore, a remote control is also possible with optionally available remote controller units.
Note:
- Remote Control F: Image advance can be controlled.
- Remote Control E: Image advance/rewind can be controlled.
- The remote controls can not command playback of movies, still images with sound or sound alone.
8. Digital filter for payback
The OptioS50 is equipped with a digital filter function that can be applied to
previously recorded images during playback. As a result, the user can enjoy
image filter treatment on the camera without the need to hook up to a PC. This
enjoyable function allows the user to turn recorded images into black/white or
sepia images or emphasize certain colors using other color filters. Furthermore,
the user can keep red, blue or green areas as they are while turning the rest of the image into black and white. Furthermore, the user can reduce the number of color gradations to make images look like illustrations.
9. Other features
(1) PictBridge compatibility
(2) SD memory card compatibility, approx. 11MB built-in memory
(3) USB mass storage class compatibility
(4) Standard image viewer, ACD See for PENTAX software
(5) Function customization allows frequently used functions to be assigned to a
four-way controller for short cut access.
(6) Optical viewfinder
(7) Up to 2.6X digital zoom
(8) Built-in auto flash
(9) World time function
(10) Super macro function (enables shooting as close as 6cm from the subject)
(11) DPOF, ExifPrint and PRINT Image MatchingIII compatibility
(12) Voice recording function
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�� This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant
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Print Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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�� Specifications is subject to change without notice
Storage capacity and System requirements
OptioS50
Storage capacity
| | Image | Movie | Sound |
| Set Value
| 2560 (5M)
| 2304 (4M)
| 2048 (3M)
| 1600 (2M)
| 1024 (0.8M)
| 640 (0.3M)
| 320 x 240
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| 30fps
| 15fps
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| Built-in memory*
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| 64MB
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| 256MB
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* Approximately 11MB
System requirements
ACDSee for PENTAX
| PC
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| OS | Windows 98/98 SE, Me, NT, 2000, and XP HomeEdition/Professional
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| CPU | Pentium or later
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| Memory capacity | Over 64MB
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| Hard disk capacity | Over 40MB
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| Language | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional / Simplified), Korean, Japanese
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| Macintosh
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| OS | 8.6 (with the latest CarbonLib) or later with QuickTime 4.0 or later installed
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| CPU | POWER Macintosh machines of 266MHz or later
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| Memory capacity | Over 8MB
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| Hard disk capacity | Over 6MB
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| Language | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese
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| USB (No driver installment required)
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| PC
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| OS | Windows Me, 2000, or XP HomeEdition/Professional
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| Macintosh
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| OS | 9.2 or later
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Specifications
| Type
| Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash |
| Effective Pixels
| 5.0 megapixels |
| Sensor | Total pixels | 5.36 megapixels
1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter |
| Color Depth | 12- bit
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| Recorded Pixels | Still | 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2304 x 1728 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
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Movie | 320 x 240 pixels
| | Sensitivity | Auto, Manual (50/100/200/400:Standard Output Sensitivity)
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| File Formats | Still | JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III |
Movie | AVI (Motion JPEG format), approx.30fps / approx.15fps, with sound |
Sound | WAV (PCM), monaural
| | Quality Levels | ***(Best), **(Better), *(Good) |
| Storage Media | Built-in memory (approx. 11 MB), SD memory card
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| Lens | smc PENTAX power zoom 5.8mm-17.4mm (equivalent to 35.6mm-107mm in 35mm format)
F2.6-F4.8, 6 elements in 5 groups (2 dual-sided aspherical elements)
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| Digital Zoom | 1X - 2.6X
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| Focusing System
| Type | TTL contrast detection autofocus system
Manual focus/Infinity-landscape mode available |
Focusing Areas | 5-point autofocus, spot autofocus |
Focusing Range | |
Autofocus | Normal: 0.4m (1.31 ft ) to infinity
Macro: 0.18m (0.59 ft.) to 0.5m (1.64 ft.)
Super macro: 0.06m (0.2 ft.) to 0.2m (0.65 ft.) at 10.2mm |
Manual Focus | 0.18m (0.59ft.) to infinity, 0.06 m (0.2 ft.) to infinity at 10.2mm
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| Exposure Control
| Metering System | TTL metering: Choice of Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
Modes | Mode di | Auto Select mode, Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Movie, Voice recording,
Digital Effect, Program, Picture |
Picture Mode | Flower, Self-portrait, Surf, Snow, Sunset, Museum, Text, Food, Landscape Portrait, Marine, Marine movie |
Digital Filter | Black and white, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, B&W+red, B&W+green, B&W+blue, 2 in 1, Panorama assist
During play mode (Black and white, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, B&W+red, B&W+green, B&W+blue, Soft,
5 kinds of Illustration, 2 kinds of Special Effect) |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV (1/3 steps)
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| Movie | Shooting time | From approx. 1 sec. to memory card capacity. |
Color mode | Full color
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| Shutter | Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter |
| | Shutter speed | Approx. 1/2000 sec. to 4 sec.
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| Drive Modes | One shot, Continuous, Remote control, Self-timer
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| Flash | Built-in series-control auto flash. Automatic discharge under low lighting conditions in auto modes.
Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" reduction function also available. |
| | Effective Range | Approx. 0.2m - 3.5m (0.65 ft -11.5 ft) (5.8mm at Sensitivity 200)
Approx. 0.2m -2m (0.65 ft -6.6 ft) (17.4mm at Sensitivity 200)
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| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting
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| Optical Viewfinder | Actual-image zoom viewfinder
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| LCD Monitor | 1.8 inch, TFT color LCD (Approx. 85,000 pixels)
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| Time | World Time | 62 cities (28 time zones)
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| Language | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Japanese
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| PictBridge | Print mode | Single image print, All images print, DPOF auto print
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| Interfaces | AV output terminal, USB terminal, DC input terminal
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| Video Output | Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats
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| Power Sources | One Lithium battery CR-V3, two AA batteries (lithium, alkaline, nickel and rechargeable Ni-MH).
Optional AC adapter also available. (One CR-V3 lithium battery allows approximately 420 shots to be taken*)
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| Dimensions | 89(W) x 58.5(H) x 26(D)mm (3.5 x 2.3 x 1 inches) (excluding protrusions)
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| Weight | 180g (6.3 oz.) loaded and ready
130g (4.6 oz.)without battery and SD memory card
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* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.
(with LCD monitor on and flash used for 50% of the shots **
