Pentax 8.0MP Ultra-Compact Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.5 In. LCD

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Pentax Optio 17156 M50 Camera, 8MP, 3X, Light Blue A compact digital camera with a powerful 5X zoom, the Optio M50 sports a stylish design, an affordable price and is offered in three fun, new colors: silver, pink and blue. You are assured high resolution images with its 8.0 megapixel CCD and review your images easily with a 2.5 inch wide view LCD. This all-around Optio also offers Smile Capture and Face Recognition to capture perfect portraits. Pentax Optio 17156 M50 Camera, 8MP, 3X, Light Blue Features: • 8.0 megapixel CCD assures high resolution images • 5X optical zoom contained in a compact, lightweight body • Evolved Face Recognition includes "Smile Capture" mode to automatically capture smiling faces • Digital Shake Reduction automatically selects higher ISO, up to 6400, for blur free images • 2.5 inch, wide view (approx. 170 degrees) LCD makes capturing and reviewing images easy • Panorama mode automatically stitches a series of three images into one wide scene Pentax Optio 17156 M50 Camera, 8MP, 3X, Light Blue Specifications: • Flash: Built-in series-control auto flash; Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye; Effective range - 14' (wide, auto ISO), 9.2' (tele, auto ISO) • Storage Memory: Internal memory - 51.1 MB; Removable memory - SD, SDHC • Dimensions (W x H x D) - 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9" • Weight (without battery or removable memory) - 4.1 oz

Specification	Description
Model	17103, 17116, 17156, OPTIO-M50BLU
UPC	027075139565
*Megapixels	8.0
Anti Shake Mode	Yes
Built-in Memory	48MB
Camera Color	Pink
Camera Color	Silver
Color	Blue
Color	Pink
Color	Silver
Compatible with Macintosh	Yes
Compatible with Windows PC	Yes
Digital Zoom	4x
Digital Zoom	5.1x
Electronic Flash	Built-in
Focus Mode	Auto Focus
LCD Viewer	2.5 Inch
Lens	Zoom Lens
Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware	1 Year
Optical Zoom	5x
PictBridge	Compatible
Pixel Count	8 Megapixel
Select Camera Style	Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Select Media	Internal Memory,Secure Digital Cards(SD),Secure Di
Self Timer	Yes
Sound	Yes
Standard Warranty	1 Year Limited
Still Picture Capture	Yes
Storage Media Type	Secure Digital (SD)
Video Movie Capture	VGA - Up to 640x480

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Great travel companion

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4.0

"The "OPTIO M 50" from Pentax is the second digital Camera I have owned the first being an Olympus C-720. I was amazed how the capabilities of digital cameras have progressed over the years. I purchased the M 50 for a trip to Germany and could not be more pleased with the results of my selection. T …" Read Full Review »

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My third Optio

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5.0

"I'm a dedicated Optio owner; hated my first Nikon Coolpix. The Nikon was so delicate but the Optios are almost bombproof. I took one on a 200+ mile backpack and used it under all conditions sucessfully (rain, snow, sun, cold, hot, high elevation). Since these cameras are so small, I have lost 2 o …" Read Full Review »

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4.0

"My first camera was a Penax K1000. Through the years I have upgraded and I have always found the Pentax brand to be reliable. The Optio M50 does not disappoint. Lightweight and very dependable, I can carry it in my purse. "

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A good little camera for the money

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4.0

"I bought this camera to carry in my purse instead of carrying around a camera bag all the time. This is great for work. I can pull it out when I want to capture a shot of something going on at the office or if I see something interesting on the way to and from work. It has lots of options for a s …" Read Full Review »

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5.0

"This is a great camera. I've had the older Optio 550 for years and it's been wonderful and served me well. My daughter's camera died just before Christmas, so I decided to her an Optio. This was one of the latest models, and it's small and packed with power. She took great videos of the wolves in …" Read Full Review »

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