Pentax Optio E10 review
Featuring a Mode dial that allows simple mode selection, the Optio E10 is a
slim, lightweight compact digital camera that’s well-suited to those who
are new to digital photography.
Mode dial makes mode selection easy - The Optio E10’s Mode dial, located
on the top of the body, allows the quick selection of the camera’s eight
versatile modes — six still-image shooting modes, a movie mode, and a
setup mode.
Simple mode is easy on beginners - The Simple mode takes the guesswork out
of taking pictures for first-time digital photographers. Just turning the
Mode dial to Simple mode automatically sets all still-image photo settings
except for Size and Quality.
6.0 effective megapixels provide outstanding image quality - Enjoy the
top-quality photography of the Optio E10 delivered from its 1/2.5-inch CCD
with 6.36 total megapixels. In addition to the high definition of 6.0
effective megapixels, the primary-colour filter produces more natural,
vivid colours while the 12-bit A/D converter evenly reproduces all tones
from dark to light.
3X optical and up to approx. 12X total zoom magnification - The Optio E10
has a 3X optical zoom lens equivalent to a 34-102mm lens in 35mm format.
When the optical zoom is paired with the digital zoom function (1X to
approx. 4X), the camera can attain up to approx. 12X effective zoom
magnification.
Large, 2.4-inch LCD monitor - Despite its compact body dimensions, the
Optio E10 is equipped with a large, 2.4-inch LCD monitor. Not only does the
monitor’s size make it easier to compose and play back images, it also
permits easier operation and setup thanks to its larger, easy-to-read menu
display.
AA battery compatible - The camera can be powered with widely available AA
batteries so you can always get replacements wherever you go!
Other features - SD memory card compatibility, approximately 10MB of
built-in memory AV output terminal for playback on televisions (supports
both NTSC and PAL) Built-in auto flash with red-eye reduction * Macro mode
allows close-up photography as near as 5 cm at full wide-angle setting USB
mass storage class compliant ACDSee for PENTAX image viewer/image
management software DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching
III compatible PictBridge compatible * This mode may not eliminate
‘red eye’ in all instances.