Pentax Optio M40 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Pentax Optio M40 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

£273 at 1 retailer out of 416 retailers checked

9.3 out of 10 based on 7 reviews.

Pentax Optio M40: 8.5 MP (Megapixels), 3x optical zoom, SD Card storage, No image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	9.4
Image quality	9.1
Features	9.4
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.6
Overall rating	9.3

Some customer reviews of Pentax Optio M40

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Loizos , Manchester

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: cheap and quite nice pics :)
Bad points:: havent found any yet

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 31 Jan 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Excellent camera for the money. Image quality is excellent and the range of exposure options is good. Large, clear lcd screen. Camera is very slim and weighs very little which means you are more likely to take it with you. Movie mode is exceptional with great quality images.
Bad points:: None

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 29 Jan 2008

Pauline, Burgess Hill

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: does everything you want but remains small and compact
Bad points:: silver strap holder at side a bit obtrusive

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	6.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Nov 2007

Pauline, Eastbourne

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: A real pleasure to use I am completely satisfied
Bad points:: Nothing that I have found

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Feb 2008

Mikey, Doncaster

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Hi Res, compact, Li battery and great value for money.
Bad points:: Not the highest quality, or the most comprehensive features, but for that you would have to pay a lot more.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Feb 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	8.5

Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	No
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	115
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	57.5x97.5x18
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.1-5.9
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	22

Release date	2007-08-31
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.8

Width in mm	97.5

Depth in mm	1.8

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	108

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	36

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Manufacturer's Description

The PENTAX Optio M40, a standard-class compact digital camera that is easy to carry, with an ultra-slim and lightweight body. The Optio M40 is well-balanced with basic functions and high resolution of 8.0 megapixels.

While the Optio M40 comes with an ultra-slim metallic body of sophisticated sense, is equipped with enhanced basic functions such as; 3X optical zoom, a large and easily viewable LCD monitor, excellent operability, it also realizes much higher resolution. In addition, the Optio M40 also includes a face recognition function and an anti-shake function, for which there are high market needs, and has been created as a user-friendly model that can be broadly used by many people at various scenes.

An ultra-slim body with a sophisticated texture
8.0 effective megapixels produce exceptionally fine-detailed photos
Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
“Face Recognition AF & AE” function that is convenient when photographing portraits
Diversity of flash photography possible
Auto Picture mode automatically determines the best settings for the shooting conditions
Variety of 16 different photography modes that can be selected according to the purpose
3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom for a maximum magnification of about 12X
Large, easy-to-view 2.5-inch LCD monitor