The Pentax Optio A40 is a stylish, 12 megapixel digital camera. It is easy to operate and is likely to appeal to anyone who would like a good looking digital camera that they can be up and running with almost straight away.
When it comes to features the Optio A40 is similar to other standard digital camera. Most of the key operations can be controlled automatically by the camera although you do have access to scene modes, white balance, ISO and exposure compensation. There is also a heightened dynamic range setting. This can help when taking pictures with high contrast to capture more detail in the lightest and darkest areas of the shot.
The Optio A40 is more or less pocket sized and has a 3x optical zoom lens. It can be operated using a remote control unit. Image stabilisation is also available to help combat any picture blur caused by camera shake.
Pentax Optio A40 Details
Style
Stylish
Megapixels
12
Zoom
3x
LCD Screen
2.5
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
Not Supplied
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
38 - 114mm
Shutter Speed
4 to 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
Not Supplied
Sensitivity
64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Soft, On, Off
Flash Range
7.1m
Shooting Modes
Unknown
Maximum Movie Resolution
Not Supplied
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
Not Supplied
Maximum Movie Duration
Up to 2GB
Metering
Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
57 x 89 x 23.5mm
Weight
130g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Pentax Optio A40 Specification
