The Pentax 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.

Face Recognition AF and AE Function
Pentax adds Face Recognition AF and AE technology to the Optio E40 to automatically detect and focus on faces, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition, optimal exposure settings are set automatically so that the areas with faces are not darkened even if there is backlighting. (Face Recognition AF and AE technology available when the photography mode is "Auto Picture," "Program," "Portrait," and "Kids" and the camera is directed at people from the front.)

8.1 Effective Megapixels Produce Exceptionally Fine-Detailed Photos
Despite being an entry-level camera, the Optio E40 delivers high-resolution photos that look sharp even at large magnifications thanks to its 8.1 effective megapixels, which precisely captures images down to the finest detail.

Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
A mode that reduces camera shake and blurring when photographing still images. The sensitivity is adjusted automatically, to as high as ISO 1000, to match the brightness of the subjects. This enables photography with faster shutter speeds and images with less blurring can be obtained.

Auto Picture Mode
The Auto Picture mode lets the camera automatically determine the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Normal mode and choose the optimum settings for each subject. This Pentax original function makes photography a lot easier for users since it eliminates the necessity of a number of individual settings.

Compatibility with AA Batteries
Since the Optio E40 accepts widely available AA batteries, you can shoot with confidence when away from home or whenever you want. Furthermore, the camera has been designed specifically to use less power so that you can take approximately 240 photos when running on alkaline batteries.

Green Mode for Automated Setup
The Optio E40 comes with the Green mode to automate camera setup when shooting still images and allow digital-camera beginners to enjoy effortless photography. A single button press automatically sets the exposure, sensitivity, white balance, and other parameters according to the shooting conditions. This function is useful when asking someone else to take your picture or when you lose track of camera settings.

3x Optical Zoom and 4x Digital Zoom
The Optio E40 features a 3x optical zoom lens with a focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 37.5-112.5mm lens in 35mm format, which is ideal for a broad spectrum of subjects from landscapes to travel photography to portraits. Combined with 4x digital zoom, the Optio E40 achieves a total of about 12x zoom capability.

Additional Optio E40 Features

• Recording movie size is up to 640 x 480 pixels with image quality of rivaling camcorders
• Large, high-resolution 2.4-inch LCD monitor with approximately 110,000 pixels provides an easy-to-view display
• Calendar Display function allows easier image retrieval based on the capture date
• More convenient to carry thanks to the slim design, which features a lens design that fully retracts when the camera is off
• Continuous shooting mode can record up to 16 consecutive images (640 x 480 pixels per image) in a 2-second burst