'Pentax's ingenuity here may already be obsolete.'
'Viewfinder: LCD LCD Size: 2.5 inch ISO: 64-6400 Shutter: 4-1/2000 Max Aperture: 3.5 Mem Type: SDHC / SD Battery: Custom LiIon Dimensions: 3.7x2.2x0.9in (94x56x23mm) Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g) MSRP: $230 Availability: 03/2008
The Pentax Optio M50 is an ultra-compact digicam with a flare for style and fun.'
'There's plenty of scope for adjusting various parameters including, the picture resolution and image compression level, ISO sensitivity (from 50 to 3200)'
'The camera does not have a focus-assist lamp and focus acquisition in low light is slow to non-existent.'
'many digital cameras are touted as amazing these days, but the Pentax Optio A30 is truly unique and offers photograph takers the chance to see what Pentax has to offer.'
'The lengthy cover tethers can be annoying when attempting to snap the cover back into the body of the camera quickly.'
'Folks with large hands might find the camera a little difficult to manipulate with regard to the OK button and four-way controller.'
'the rechargeable D-LI8 lithium ion battery allows for approximately 150 photos and 110 minutes of playback time.'
'there is noticeable chromatic aberration in the corners and the right-hand side is quite soft, especially the upper right corner.'
'The other big omission is the lack of any form of image stabilisation other than a clumsy boost to the ISO rating - it's a major oversight on this sort of camera.'
'It is capable of adjusting to up to ISO 3200 in order to match the brightness of the subject.'
'LCD display with a higher-than average resolution of 230,000 pixels.'