Pentax A40 Digital Camera

Features

The 12.0 megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom assure high resolution images
The triple Shake Reduction technology includes SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR
Enhanced Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure assure properly exposed portraits
With Dynamic Range Adjustment, highlights and shadow areas will be properly exposed to show more detail
The 2.5 LCD monitor, with Bright mode and wide field of view, makes sharing images easy
High-quality movie captures MPEG-4 DivX® (640 x 480) at 30fps with anti-shake and editing functions
Wide range of automatic and manual exposure modes includes manual exposure and shutter priority modes
Intelligent zoom function enhances the digital zoom
Ultra compact and lightweight design.

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Resolution	12 MegaPixel
Optical Zoom	3 x
Digital Zoom	6 x
Memory Card	Secure Digital Memory Card
Screen Size	2.5 Inch
Camera Type	Compact
Optical Sensor	CCD Optical Sensor
Weight	150 Weight
Min. Lens Aperture	2.8 Min. Lens Aperture
Max. Lens Aperture	5.4 Max. Lens Aperture

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Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 142 reviews of PENTAX Optio A40 from international magazines and websites.

Verdict: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 666666 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 82/100 = Very Good.

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Review summary: Is this the end of the road for Pentax compact cameras? Say it ain't so!

Verdict: Hopefully the Optio A40 doesn't represent the last generation of Pentax compact cameras, because despite its ultra-compact size it is packed with clever technology, including effective image stabilisation and dynamic range improvement. Build quality,...

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Review summary: The Pentax Optio A40 offers first-class picture quality, with optical image stabilisation and dynamic range adjustment looking interesting, but the middling specs are uninspiring and the toy-like styling isn't for us.

Verdict: The Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 looks sharper and includes more features with the same number of megapixels, while the Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS has sharper style. Still, if the price drops, and if you can cope with the cutesy looks, this friendly...

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Review summary: With a high-end price tag but middling specs, the Pentax Optio A40 doesn't stand out. Picture quality is first-class, with optical image stabilisation and dynamic range adjustment looking interesting, but the toy-like styling isn't for us

Verdict: Conclusion The kiddycam styling and ordinariness of the specs make this a pricey camera at £185. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 looks sharper and includes more features with the same number of megapixels, while the Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS has sharper...

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Review summary: The Pentax Optio A40 is the latest result of Pentax's tradition of producing simple, usable, ultracompact cameras that have high-quality optics.

Verdict: The Pentax Optio A40 is a good, no-nonsense camera that captures pictures with surprisingly good image quality.

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Review summary: The Pentax Optio A40 is a mid range compact with clipped versions of high range compact features.

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Review summary: Pentax's flagship compact looks surprisingly plain, but its metal shell feels robust. There's nothing modest about what's inside, with a 12 megapixel sensor and manual exposure control. Optical image stabilisation counteracts shake, but the 3x zoom is...

Verdict: Hard to fault, or to get excited about. A great all-rounder, but lower-specified cameras are better value.

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Review summary: The 12-megapixel Optio A40 assembles some great features in an easy-to-use camera.

Verdict: A few minor complaints: I wish that Pentax had included a RAW image option (at 12 megapixels, why not?). I'd also love to have seen a 5X (rather than 3X) optical zoom and a wider-angle lens. Despite those minor shortcomings, the Optio A40 is a good,...

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Review summary: 12-megapixels too much for a compact?

Verdict: The Optio A40 sits at the pinnacle of Pentax's compact range and offers a set of features that would not embarrass a budget digital SLR. A CCD-shift anti-shake system graces a 12-megapixel sensor and Face AF, and by golly, it all seems to work too

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Review summary: Face detection, shake reduction and 12 mega pixels can?t quite make up for the limitations of Pentax?s Optio A40. Keep reading for the full report.

Verdict: The interface is also more than adequate, Pentax having taken the very welcome step of providing on-screen pop-up help for various settings. This is a great way of helping owners to familiarize themselves with the camera, and we wish more manufacturers...

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Review summary: The Pentax Optio A40 is the latest result of Pentax's tradition of producing simple, usable, ultracompact cameras that have high-quality optics. Retailing for about $250 (as of September 1, 2008), this 12-megapixel black-and-silver model has a serious...

Verdict: The 12-megapixel Optio A40 offers a great feature package in an easy-to-use camera.

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Review summary: The Optio A40 is an advanced compact digital model that aims to provide high quality images with ease of use but with a rich feature set. And glancing across the camera's rounded lines and the specification it's quickly apparent that this premium...

Verdict: The Optio A40 sits at the pinnacle of Pentax’s compact range and offers a set of features that would not embarrass a budget digital SLR. A CCD-shift anti-shake system graces a 12-megapixel sensor and Face AF, and by golly, it all seems to work too

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Review summary: In Becci Russell's second review for Best4Reviews, she looks over Pentax's flagship digital compact, the Optio A40.

Verdict: The Pentax Optio A40 is a very good compact indeed. It’s just that when it’s in its fully automatic mode, it’s fussy and takes a lot of getting used to being very slow in certain situations, particularly in low light (that is that six second delay...

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Review summary: Looks, features, build and quality - does this camera have it all?

Verdict: This is a brilliant little camera that will find a lot of use from the whole family

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Review summary: If you consider just the camera itself, Pentax's Optio A40 is a good all-around performer. It's small and sturdy enough to take anywhere, and it has very good image quality and shooting modes that make taking pictures a breeze.

Verdict: Fitting easily into a shirt pocket, the diminutive black and silver Optio A40 feels sturdy and well constructed. It lacks an optical viewfinder, which is handy for shooting in bright conditions, but the Optio A40’s 2.5-inch LCD, which just about takes...

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