Pentax Optio S40 - Digital camera - compact - 4.0 MP - 3x optical zoom

The new Pentax Optio S40 is a 4-megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera that is loaded with the features to help you on your way! Sporting a sleek aluminum design and the signature, compact dimensions of the Pentax Optio digital brand, the Optio S40 features an exciting, new "help" function. Offering simple-to-understand explanations in a regular or enlarged font for easier viewing, the "help" function guides new, and old hands, through the camera's array of digital features with a simple touch. The Pentax Optio S40 makes digital easy and fun! The buttons and controls of the Optio S40 are placed in easy reach for ready-to-shoot positioning. The shutter release button and all the manual buttons are enlarged for easy manipulation. Featuring the legendary smc PENTAX lens and the unique Pentax Sliding Lens system that allows the lens to retract fully when the camera is off lens, the Optio S40 is sleek and compact enough to carry everywhere. Plus, with the optional, acrylic waterproof housing that is newly designed for the Optio S40, everywhere may include the exciting world of underwater digital photography!

This Pentax Optio S40 digital camera offers 4MP resolution for photo-quality enlargements up to 11x17 . The 3x optical zoom combines with 2.6 digital zoom for a total zoom of 7.8x. Features: help function in auto select mode displays simple explanations to all camera button features; movie mode with sound; sliding lens system; lightweight body design; voice recording mode; 9-position mode dial; digital effects; PictBridge for direct to printer control; 8 digital filters; 3 metering options; 11MB internal memory; SD memory card compatible; 3 JPEG quality settings; 10 picture modes; TTL contrast detection auto-focus; world time function and alarm clock; USB cable; AV cable; Strap; and a software CD-ROM.