Pentax Optio A40 Digital Camera

Product MPN
MPN	A40
Key Features
Camera Type	Compact
Resolution	12.43 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size	2.5 in.
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	6x
Weight	0.13 kg
Lens
Interchangeable Lens	Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom	3x
35mm Zoom Lens	37 - 111 mm
Focus Type	Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range	13.78 in. to Infinity (w)
Macro Focus Range	2.36 - 5.91 in. (w) / 10.2 - 30 in. (t)
Focal Length	7.9 - 23.7 mm
Image Quality
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Camera Resolution	12.43 Megapixel
Image Resolutions	640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3648 x 2736 • 4000 x 3000
Video
Video Resolutions	320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Speed	30 fps
Max Movie Length	Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Format	AVI • Motion JPEG
Exposure Control
Aperture Range	f2.8/f5.4 (w/t)
Shutter Speed	1/2000 - 4 sec
White Balance	Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Frames Per Second	1.25 Frames
Storage
Memory Type	Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Built-in Memory Size	22 MB
Compression Modes	Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type	JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF
File Size (High Res.)	0.96 MB (133 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)	0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds	Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200
Flash Type	Built-In
Flash Functions	Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder	Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen	With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution	232,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position	Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type	USB 2.0
Video Interface	Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type	Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life	240 Images
Included Features
Self Timer	2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player	Unknown
Built-in Microphone	With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker	With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount	With Tripod Mount
System Requirements
Operating System	Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions
Height	5.6 cm
Width	9.1 cm
Depth	2.4 cm
Weight	0.13 kg
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Pentax Optio
Included Accessories	USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Cord • AV Cable
UPC	000003476277

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By: Howard_Creech

in Electronics at Epinions.com
Jun 2, 2002

Is the new Canon Powershot A40 the best two- megapixel digi-cam you can buy?

Author's Rating:

Pros: Manual mode, user-selectable ISO, movie mode

Cons: No rechargeable batteries/charger included, mediocre macro performance, average shutter lag/start-up/cycle times

Bottom Line:
The Canon Powershot A40 offers consumers ease of use, creative options and features usually found only on much more expensive cameras, excellent images, and a bargain price. Read More

By: Andrew_Lim
Jan 2, 2003

Picture Perfect

Author's Rating:

Pros: Manual and Stitch Assist Mode, Excellent Image Quality and Noise Reduction, Great Software Bundle

Cons: Needs a Four-Directional Pad, No Rechargeable Batteries or Camera Case, Lacks Non-Lossy Image Compression

Bottom Line:
The best camera for beginners and hobbyists, and also gives them a lot of room to grow. Read More

By: mgs333
Jul 13, 2002

An excellent, feature-packed 2MP camera.

Author's Rating:

Pros: Quality pictures, manual controls, movie mode with sound.

Cons: Poor macro shots, a bit bulky

Bottom Line:
Possibly the best combination of quality and features to be found in a sub-$300 digital camera. Read More

By: incyphe
Jul 30, 2002

Benefits outweigh any downsides

Author's Rating:

Pros: Value, manual control, construction quality, panorama mode and software, image quality

Cons: slight delay in shutter, movie-mode limited to 10 seconds, sometimes frustrating focus

Bottom Line:
If you're looking for style, I would go for Nikon Coolpix 2500. But if you want more manual control, slightly better image quality, A40 is the only game in town. Read More

By: smokingbear
Jul 12, 2002

Full of potential

Author's Rating:

Pros: quality built, manual mode, long exposure, expandable, can use AA battery

Cons: serial number erasble, auto focus problem, no 4 way controller, limited movie mode

Bottom Line:
Nice resolution and color, great feature, quality built, low price. A40 is probably the best overall 2MP digital camera in the market. Read More

By: sleepyhead
May 30, 2002

Canon PowerShot A40: So advanced...it's simple

Author's Rating:

Pros: high quality images, easy to use, videos with sound, TV out, battery life, manual mode

Cons: You'll want to pick up a bigger memory card and rechargeable AA batteries

Bottom Line:
Yeah! Oh yeah! Read More

By: zero_
Jul 29, 2002

Monkey in the Middle (*)

Author's Rating:

Pros: Two words: Manual Mode.

Cons: Comes with a small memory card, flash is a bit weak.

Bottom Line:
Takes great pictures, has lots of options. That's all there is to it. Read More

By: ipribadi
May 17, 2002

Best value 2MP camera!!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Excellent low light images. Long battery life with good NiMH's. 3x optical zoom. Manual mode.

Cons: None are significant. Sticky camera mode dial. Focus could be better.

Bottom Line:
A good camera boasting superb photo quality, 3x optical zoom plus macro, descent manual controls, good battery life, movie capture with audio, video/TV out, good looks and a great price! Read More

By: jeannebucks
Nov 19, 2002

Love it, but now dreaming of better things to come

Author's Rating:

Pros: best price/performance, uses CF storage, special accessories available

Cons: not great for indoor shooting, a starter camera in some ways

Bottom Line:
Highly recommended if you're starting out with a limited budget. If you're picky about certain technical points you might consider more expensive options. Read More

By: jellos
Feb 16, 2003