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Pentax Optio A40

Announced Oct 1, 2007 •
12 megapixels | 2.5″ screen | 37 – 111 mm (3×)
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Product description
Announced Oct 1, 2007
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Pentax Optio A40
Oct 1, 2007
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 4000 x 3000
Effective pixels 12 megapixels
Sensor size 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focal length (equiv.) 37–111 mm
Max aperture F2.8–5.4
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 232,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Format MPEG-4
Storage types SD/SDHC card, Internal
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 24 mm (3.58 x 2.24 x 0.94″)

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