Pentax Optio M50 features:
- 8 megapixel
- 5x optical zoom
- 2.5 inch LCD
- ISO 64 - 3200
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Read More Reviews - (updated 31 July’08)
PCMag reviews the Pentax Optio M50 and writes -
“It’s loaded with features, is easy to use, and has a great price. If you’re in the market for an inexpensive compact that doesn’t skimp on features, the Pentax Optio M50 is worth a look.”
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TrustedReviews reviews the Pentax Optio M50 and writes -
“As an entry level camera, the Pentax M50 puts in a remarkably good performance that matches that of more expensive cameras.”
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StevesDigicams reviews the Pentax Optio M50 and writes -
“With average performance, great outdoor image quality, plenty of user-friendly exposure modes, I feel the Pentax Optio M50 will make a great digicam for the average consumer. Especially if you’re in the market for a pocketable model that won’t put a huge dent in your pocketbook.”
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InfoSync reviews the Pentax Optio M50 and writes -
“The drawback to the M50 is its undependable automation. In many of our tests, the camera’s chosen shutter-speeds were a bit too slow, which, together with the lens’s narrow range of f-stops (up to only 5.6), yielded overexposed images.”
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Press Summary
Despite its 5x zoom range, the diminutive dimensions and scant weight of the PENTAX Optio M50 is due to a flat Lithium-Ion battery and further miniaturization of the circuit board. The result is an eye-catching 23.5mm deep aluminum body that will be available in classic silver or a selection of other attractive colors.
Technically the Optio M50 also has much to offer and will spoil the photographer with its numerous functions, not least of which is the extended – now five times - zoom range that assures successful telephoto shots. The digital “Shake Reduction” automatically increases the sensitivity to ISO 6400. This means much faster shutter speeds that effectively reduce the chance of camera shake, particularly in unfavorable lighting conditions.
For perfect “people pictures” the camera automatically selects the appropriate exposure and the correct focusing as soon as a person is recognized within the autofocus frame. Thanks to the new “Face Recognition” function skin tones can be perfectly reproduced under difficult backlighting situations.
8.0 Megapixels resolution, optical 5x zoom lens equal to 36 - 180mm in 35mm film format and a large 2.5’’ TFT Monitor complete the full concept of the Optio M50.
Positioning:
- Very compact all-round camera in entry to mid-level segment
- Thanks to the extended zoom range and compact dimensions the Optio M50 is the ideal travelling companion
Data at a glance:
- Compact camera with 2.5’’ TFT Monitor in an attractive aluminum body
- 8.0 Megapixel CCD
- 5x optical zoom: f3.5-5.6 / 6.3-31.5mm (36 – 180mm in 35mm film format)
- Digital “Shake Reduction“ for still shots and videos with sensitivity automatic set to ISO 6400
- Full automatic mode and 16 Picture Modes
- Available in six attractive colors (Black, Silver, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Rose and Pink)
- Dimensions: 95 (W) x 55 (H) x 23.5 (D) mm
- Recommended Retail Price: £149.99
- Available: March 2008
Modifications from the previous model (Optio M40):
- Resolution 8.0 Megapixels
- Optical 5x zoom range
- Sensitivity: ISO 64 to ISO 6400
- New Picture Modes including Panorama-Function, Movie Edit and Image Recovery
- New design
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