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Pentax Optio 50L Digital Camera

Pentax Optio 50L Digital Camera

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Price: $149.95
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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 84

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 287 reviews of Pentax Optio 50 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.

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  • photographypress.co.uk

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: Upping the ratio of Megapixel's to pound spent, this is a camera that delivers all the features to get you started in digital photography, all at reasonable price.

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  • newbie.org

    Editors' rating: 100

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  • pocket-lint.com

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: Upping the ratio of Megapixel's to pound spent, this is a camera that delivers all the features to get you started in digital photography, all at reasonable price.

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  • cameras.co.uk

    Editors' rating: 73

    Summary: The Pentax Optio 50 is a fairly standard entry level digital camera. As with most cameras of this type if performs much better outdoors than inside. It is very easy to use, but has a problem with shutter lag.

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CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.

Snapshooter

The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.

The specs that matter

Resolution It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs.
Price$150 to $300
Lens typeZoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent)
Storage mediaInternal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard
Photo file formatJPEG
InterfacesUSB, NTSC/PAL television connection
Exposure controlsAutomatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure)
Focus controlsAutomatic
Flash modesAutomatic, fill, red-eye reduction
SoftwarePhoto stitching, photo album, slide show
Multimedia VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound
Cool features to look for Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection

Read more in the Digital Camera Buying Guide

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Pentax Optio 50L Digital Camera