Pentax Optio S50

...decision and opted for the Pentax Optio S50 in the end. This camera hadn't been out long back then. Pentax lenses are, some say, the very best in the world, so I took this fact into consideration when choosing which camera to buy. As is the case these days, we are spoilt for choice as consumers with so many manufacturers vying for our custom. I feel I've made a wise choice in going for Pentax. After all, the better the lens, the better the picture. ...
...to mention is that the Pentax Optio S50 is so very easy-to-use. It has a nifty dial located at the top of the camera which allows you to select what you want with just a simple twist. The display is large, bright and clear. It has an easy-to-understand help menu which you can access when in either recording, or playback, mode. Simple explanations appear on-screen (there is also an instructional CD-ROM included if you want to swot up on what your ...

moo-cow 06.11.2005 · Read full review
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...and online before purchasing a Pentax Optio s50. I paid £160 in the summer of 2005, which was a bargain then and it's probably a lot cheaper now. The Good points: I would call this camera a professional compact, it is small enough to fit in your pocket but with enough professional touches to make it a tool rather than a toy. For example you can attach it to a tripod, a lot of small silver compacts don't have that ability and show them up as being ...
...close to the lens, this creates harsh shadows and flattens the image as it is lit head on, this is just a down side of compacts in general. Overall I am very happy with the camera, it serves me incredibly well. Will purchase from Pentax again. ...

victoriaelectra 09.11.2006 · Read full review
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This camera has proven that it is not only ahead in its class but is also on the more affordable end of the 5 megapixel range. The camera boasts a unique new sliding lens system which gives very smooth zooming and focusing. It is littered with functionality. I would even go so far as to say, too much!! For the beginner into the world of digital photography this is a brilliant camera. I bought this camera for my partner and she has never batted ...
...a photographer, but with the pictures this camera produces you would swear she was. She has now leaped into photography with both feet and the camera now goes where ever she does. The camera has the all important "point and shoot" function for those of us that don't quite understand focal length etc.. and the rotating dial on the top of the camera lets you choose just how involved you want the setup for a picture to be. Internally the camera has ...

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The Pentax Optio S50 truly is a camera for everyone. It makes an ideal first camera, family camera, or hobby camera. I bought one, and was so impressed that I bought another for the rest of the family! It is so easy to use: anyone can take a decent picture with ease. Although it is very clear and detailed, the instruction manual is useless: you'll never need it! Within minutes of buying the camera, I felt I had already mastered the basics, but it ...
...a Macro and Super Macro mode, settings for pictures of sunsets, text, snowy scenes...the list goes on! The quality of pictures is very good considering its size and price. Although it is not quite up to a proffesional standard of picture quality, it is still enough. Five Megapixels is certainly sufficient for all but the most serious of photographers. The zoom is good, as is the flash. Its size is astonishing. It has the characteristics of a big ...

HazKL003 11.07.2006 · Read full review
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...a proud owner of a Pentax SLR. I bought this for two proposed reasons; I needed a digital camera to take candids and quick shots and also that it represented value for money with the exclusion of development costs. The Pentax S50 is a lightweight, stylish 5Mp digital camera with 3x optical zoom that is easy to use yet is prone to damage (as I found out after wrestling with my brother) and can be unreliable depending on the AA battery used. My recommendation ...
...cost (£15) is worth it in the long run as it saves you the frustration of missing out on some photo opportunities. I also recommend upgrading the flash memory card to at least 256 Mb (the default memory is 16 Mb). I found that it is tiresome to run out of space when using the highest quality image settings on the very simple to follow menus. It is also worth investing in a flash card as you can remove it for quick processing should any of your snaps ...

edmundreid 14.04.2006 · Read full review
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What a fab camera! With 5 Megapixels this lovely small camera is fantastic for the complete digital photography virgin as well as those with slightly more knowledge It has a 3x optical zoom, with 'point and shoot' function. There is a dial on the top of the camera, which lets the user choose from all the different functions - these include; video (with sound), voice recorder, sunset etc This one also has an 11 MB internal memory - handy when you've ...
...of these cameras - it uses batteries like they're going out of fashion. I've tried high energy AA batteries and they last for hardly any time. I've tried rechargeables and the camera wouldn't work at all BUT I've just been told there is a camera battery available for it The manual was another disappointment. It's on the CD ROM so if you want a hard copy you have to print it out yourself. I've got a PC (obviously) but what about people like my elderly ...

lamoon1 12.07.2005 · Read full review
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The Pentax is a very handing little camera that seems to endorce any type of 'pain' inflicted on it..It is excelent that it has the following modes: Camera, Video Camera, Snow Camera, Night Camera, Voice recorder, 'artistic' camera, portrait camera... it also has many various settings for different locations. It has a huge zoom range meaning you can close up on things whilst maintaining the quality of the image. However, The main button you press ...
...time until the photo is taken, this can be rather annoying if you are out to just take some quick snaps of children running around, as you and the object must keep still for a certain amount of time. However, Overall, this camera is very good, and produces excellent images, with which many effects can be added (i.e. black and white) ...

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...for various reasons. The Pentax Optio S50 has alot going for it, to mention a few specifics: Size: 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.0 ( inches ) Weight: 180g when empty Pixels: 5 Million Zoom: 3 X Optical and 2.6X Digital So what does all of this give you. Excellent pictures together with ease of use for the occasional photographer as well as enough manual features and tweaks for the more serious. One of the nicest features is that a remote control is available ...
...manual maybe in French as Pentax are a French company, however instructions can be obtained from their website. New stuff: Having had my Pentax Optio50 for a few months i thought its was high time I revisited this review and give an update on the features and performance of this little gem of a camera. Video The Optio films at an impressive 30 frames per second with sound and a particularly nice feature is that the camera will allow you to film ...

Matt.Blundell 22.01.2005 (29.03.2005) · Read full review
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i bought my wife a pentax optio s50 last xmas, it got little use 'till we went on holiday to scotland this april [2006] sometimes it worked and some times it did'nt,not what i expected of a camera from a reliable firm like pentax,anyway it took about 20 pics then gave up altogether. on our return my wife contacted pentax as to what to do,they were very polite and said send it to us,which she did. so, 5weeks later a replacement arrived,it is taking ...

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