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Pentax Optio S40

Pentax Optio S40

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HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Sturdy little camera..."
  • 5 out of 5
"I love my S40 camera"
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Editors' Comments

The Pentax Optio S40 is an ideal camera for travelers -- its tiny body makes it a cinch to carry, and its AA batteries can be easily replaced anywhere in the world. Though the body of the Optio S40 is slightly larger than that of Pentax's other Optio cameras (its dimensions were increased to accommodate the AA batteries), it is still a remarkably small... read more

Specifications

  • 4.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/2.6x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program exposure only
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO range 50-200
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Answered Questions for the S40

Q: anybody willing to give up their cd?
A: You can download the software and new firmware updates here for free. read more
Q: camera says memory card error but both memory cards seem okay.
A: This could be a firmware update issue. Try downloading this and loading it up on your camera it could fix... read more
Q: PentaxIQZOOM140
A: Gloria,I'm not sure if you meant the Pentax S40. Its manual can be found here.Andrew... read more

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Open Questions for the S40

Q: Battery problems with Pentax Optio S40?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: can i recover pics from reformated card?
5 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: how can you make pictures of high quality when light is weak?
30 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 3.16 out of 5

Average rating based on 74 total reviews: 3.16/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Sturdy little camera... (Eliza - 10/19/07)

I've had this camera for at least 2 years, maybe 3. I ordered on a whim from QVC during a bout of insomnia as an... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I love my S40 camera (Linda Mills - 8/4/07)

I love my Pentax Optio S40 camera, and it is the only one I use for digital. I do have an older Kodak EasyShare digital... read more

  • 1 out of 5
It's a BATTERY VAMPIRE! (MP - 4/2/07)

Camera works great when using an AC adapter; as a travel unit, better a looooong extention cord.
You're prettymuchscrewed if you bought one... toss it... read more

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