2026-07-16 - Pentax Optio E50 Digital Camera

The Pentax Optio E50 is an 8.1-megapixel compact point-and-shoot digital camera originally introduced by Pentax in 2008. Designed as an entry-level camera, it pairs simple, automated operation with a lightweight, ergonomic body.

Key Features:

Imaging Performance: Features an 8.1-megapixel CCD sensor.
Optics & Zoom: Equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 37.5mm–112.5mm in 35mm format), which can be combined with a 4x digital zoom for a total of 12x magnification.
Display: Includes a 2.4-inch, 110,000-dot LCD screen on the back for framing shots and reviewing captured media.
Power Source: Runs on two AA batteries
Memory: Features a small 9.5MB internal memory reserve and expands via standard SD/SDHC memory cards.
Auto Picture Mode: Automatically analyzes the scene and selects the best predefined environment settings (such as Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, or Standard).
Face Recognition: Offers advanced face priority AF & AE, which can track the positioning and lighting conditions of up to 10 human faces at once.
Digital Shake Reduction (SR): Minimizes blur in low-light scenarios by automatically scaling the light sensitivity up to ISO 1600 to sustain faster shutter speeds.
Green Mode: A single button press automates exposure, white balance, and sensitivity so you can shoot instantly without menu confusion.
Video Capture: Records standard-definition AVI video clips at up to 640 x 480 resolution at 30 frames per second.

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