• the camera is off. An aluminum chassis contributes to its stylish yet compact body design. Measuring 3.5 by 2.3 by 1 inches and weighing only 4.6 ounces, the Optio S50 is small and light enough to be slipped in the pocket.

• See it all! With a 1.8-inch LCD monitor makes composition a cinch. It also serves as a handy way to view recorded shots prior to printing out.

• Use your Optio S50 right out of the box or when your card gets full with 11MB of internal memory.

Ease-of-Use Features

• Operate your Optio S50 with ease. The Auto select mode enables the Optio S50 to sense the shooting scene at hand and automatically select the most appropriate from Portrait, Landscape, and Night scene modes.

• Get help when you need it. A press of the "?" button provides users 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.

Performance Features

• Choose from an array of shooting modes with a 9-position mode dial and let the Optio S50 take care of all relevant settings automatically:

• Auto select mode automatically sets the camera and features a help function that displays simple-to-understand explanations of different button functions.

• Portrait mode captures skin tones in a more natural, flattering manner.

• Landscape mode makes it easy to capture the expansive beauty of wide-open natural scenes.

• Night scene mode captures a significant amount of detail while retaining the true mood of shots taken in low light.

• Movie mode records video with sound to the capacity of your memory card at 30 frames per second.

• Voice Recording mode records voice messages and rivals stand-alone audio recording devices.

• Digital Effect mode offers a range of digital effects for the creation of interesting images with 8 digital filters, 2 in 1, and Panorama Assist functions.

• Program mode leaves all settings to the camera for spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.

• Picture mode allows the user to choose from one of 10 different settings to swiftly make the most of the situation at hand.

• Choose from a selection of metering systems to achieve impressive results in a very wide range of situations. Choices include multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering.

• Take control of the date function and the number of copies with DPOF compatibility.

• Produce prints that are more faithful to the original subject when you use your camera with JPEG (exif.) 2.2, PictBridge, and Epson PRINT Image Matching III Technology.

• Import images into your PC quickly and easily. The Optio S50 supports USB cable connectivity and allows multiple recorded shots to be swiftly and simply imported into common PC applications. The Optio S50 even comes with its own CD-ROM of handy software, comprising the exclusive USB driver and the popular ACDSee for Pentax--which is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh computers.

• Improve the quality of portraits taken at night with a built-in flash that can be set to fire automatically when shooting in low light. For greater control when desired, the Optio S50 features Flash-on, Flash-off, and Red-eye reduction modes and a Slow shutter sync mode when shooting in Night scene mode. (This feature does not eliminate "red eyes" in all instances.)

• Capture accelerated action in a highly expressive manner with Continuous shooting. This feature is activated by simply keeping the shutter button held down.

• Display images on the larger dimensions of a TV screen easily through the use of an AV output terminal and the provided AV cable.

• Keep your Optio S50 powered with commonly available CR-V3 or AA batteries.

Creative Features
Choose from 10 picture modes:

• Flower mode has been specially designed to bring out the vivid color and intricate detail of flowers.

• Self-portrait mode delivers sharp results and flattering tones whenever you need to take a shot of yourself.

• Surf mode counteracts the problems associated with reflections of light off water enabling pleasing, appropriate exposure throughout the frame.

• Snow mode helps maintain true color and avoid the detrimental effects of excessive reflection.

• Sunset mode has been especially designed to capture the warmth and romance of sunrise and sunset scenes.

• Museum mode designed especially for use in museums and galleries allows optimal exposure to be achieved while ensuring the flash doesn't fire.

• Text mode has been developed to capture written material in a manner that maximizes legibility.

• Food mode captures the brilliant colors and details of food.

• Landscape Portrait mode lets you take pictures where both the person in the foreground and the scenery on the background are in focus.

• Marine mode makes it easy to achieve truly attractive shots involving water, making the most of an array of different tones of blue (when the Optio S50 is housed within an optionally available waterproof case).

• Change moods or emphasize key colors of images with eight digital filters: Black & white, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Black & White with Red, Black & White with Green, Black & White with Blue, 2 in 1, and Panorama assist.

Advanced Features

• Capture images with exposure compensation ranging across +2 EV (exposure value) in steps of 1/3 EV.

• Accommodate different types of light with a range of white balance settings, including auto, daylight, shade, tungsten, and fluorescent light. There is also a Manual setting that lets the user take total control.

• Focus quickly and accurately with a TTL Contrast Detection Autofocus system with 5-point wide-focus, spot focus, and infinity landscape mode.

Optional Features
Enjoy the freedom of remote control. Two optional remote control units are optionally available for the Optio S50. Named remote control E and remote control F, they offer immediate remote shutter release, a useful three-second timer function, and the former can even control zooming.

What's in the Box:
Pentax camera, USB cable, AV cable, strap, two AA batteries, software CD-ROM, operating manual, serial number card, service network directory.

Product Description
A successor to the popular Optio S40, the PENTAX Optio S50 offers an easy-to-use help function menu to help guide digital newcomers through the camera's array of digital features. With the superior imaging capability of 5.0 effective megapixels and a generous 1.8-inch LCD monitor, the Optio S50 is equipped with a handy mode dial that allows users to select one of nine modes with a simple turn. Two AA batteries power the Optio S50 making it a perfect travel choice. Other easy-to-use features include 13 shooting modes to match any scene at hand and a menu display enlargement function. The Optio S50 also is PictBridge compatible to allow direct printing to compatible printers.While positioned as a perfect choice for new digital users, the Optio S50 offers uncompromized image quality. The camera 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.

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