New Pentax Optio M40 and Pentax Optio E40

By Editor • July 21, 2007

Pentax Optio M40 Pentax Imaging Company has announced two new lightweight, affordable compact digital camera models - the 8MP Pentax Optio M40 and the 8MP Pentax Optio E40.

The Optio M40 features an ultra-slim, sophisticated metallic body offering a 3x optical zoom and a large and easily viewable LCD screen. The user-friendly Optio M40 also features Face Recognition and digital Shake Reduction.

Optio M40 Features

Stylish, ultra-slim body
8.0 effective megapixels
3X optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
Face recognition AF & AE function
Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
Flash photography with soft flash function
Large, easy-to-view 2.5 inch LCD screen
Auto picture mode for automatic optimal settings
Sixteen photography modes
Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
22MB internal memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card slot
Slot for SD/SDHC memory card
Powered by li-ion battery

Pentax Optio E40 The Optio E40 is an affordable, entry-level compact digital camera also featuring Face Recognition technology and Digital Shake Reduction functions for high-resolution photography. This entry-level model accepts widely available AA batteries and is designed for simple and intuitive operation so that even beginners can enjoy photography effortlessly.

Optio E40 Features

8.1 effective megapixels
Large, high-resolution 2.4 inch LCD screen
Face recognition AF/AE function
Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
Auto picture mode
Green mode for automated setup
3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
Continuous shooting mode
10MB internal memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card slot
Powered by AA batteries

The Pentax Optio M40 is priced at $199.95 (US MSRP) and will ship in August 2007. The Pentax Optio E40 is priced at $149.95 (US MSRP) and will ship in September/October. Both cameras can be pre-ordered to insure quick delivery (see Amazon links below).

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