Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 3.6 x 2.4 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007IS6RO
• Item model number: Optio 50
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,937 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2005

Product Description

MD) CL) PENTAX OPTIO 50 DIGITAL CAM

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small, simple, cheap, and AA batteries, December 2, 2005

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B. Elwood (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have owned this camera for about 6 months now, and purchased for a vacation to Europe.

My criteria were the following (in order of importance)

1. Use regular (non rechargeable) batteries

2. Small size

3. Low price

4. 3x optical zoom (or better)

5. Maximum pixels (although this is getting to be silly measurement for these point-and-shoot cameras)

The battery requirement was very important to me. Always hated the lack of flexibilty with rechargeables. You can find slightly smaller / sexier cameras (like Casio and Minolta), but they all had proprietary rechargeable batteries.

All of my expectations have been met, and the quality of the photos are very good. Operation is simple; really I could not expect any more from a $200 camera.

Minor nits:

- No positive user feedback when picture is actually taken (like a click sound)

- To view prior shots, camera must be turned ON, which also requires the lens to be extended

- Case is plastic (not metal), although quality is fine and has proven to be robust

- Yes, these things do eat batteries (just like any other), so keep some AA's handy

Note:

I had read that this camera is not really made by Pentex; instead it is simply a "badge engineered" generic model from a no-name manufacturer. Could be true, and not sure it matters.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great camera!, July 11, 2005

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Gaile Burton "miami girl" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I got this camera as a gift and I never had a digital camera before. I thought the instruction booklet the camera came with was extremely helpful and I had no problem using it. I even can make movies with it. I feel like a pro!

I love this camera and recommend it to those who think they can't operate a digital camera.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Camera, Good Features, Bad Battery Life, June 29, 2005

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Blink182 "Electronic Enthusiast" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax Optio 50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Overall, this camera is excellent for the price. Picture quality is there for a 5 Megapixel Camera. Landscapes and Portraits work great. This camera is lightweight and will fit in your pocket for ultra portability. Cons: Battery Life. Usigin 2 AA batteries will last about 30 or 40 pictures. I have tried rechargeable batteries but have found that only about 15 pictures can be taken before the camera turns off and battery dies. Overall, this camera is great for the price!