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 Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 8 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.23 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 9.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 8.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 5.1 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture | 5.6 |
| Focal length equiv | 36 - 180 |
| Focus adjustment | Manual |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
| Macro focus range | 3.94 in |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no |
| Aperture priority | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
| Histogram | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 4.3 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 1.5 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Voice recording | yes |
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| Weight | 3.67 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 3.7 in |
| Height | 2.2 in |
| Depth | 0.91 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
|---|---|
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| Orientation sensor | no |
| Date imprinting | yes |
| Image editing modes |
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| ISO Auto | yes |
|---|---|
| ISO minimum | 64 |
| ISO maximum | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
| White balance presets | 4 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | No |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 230000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | no |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Supported video file formats | AVI |
| Camera playback |
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| Body type | Ultracompact |
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| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 51.0 mB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Maximum memory card size | 32.0 GB |
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
Pentax Optio M50, Optio M50, 8-megapixel digital camera Review: Intro & Physical Views:, Steves,Digicams
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Pre-PMA 2008: The M50 slots into the middle of the Optio range with 8.0 megapixels and a 36-180mm equivalent lens, 'Shake Reduction' bumping up the ISO to 6400 (!) if light gets low. The monitor is a 2.5" LCD and as per usual with Pentax there are plenty of helpful scene modes to ensure the camera is set up correctly for every situation. Pop down £149.99 on the counter from March 2008 and it's yours.
