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Pentax Optio A40 Digital Camera

Pentax Optio A40 Digital Camera

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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 
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Excellent camera for novice to professional.

by wyrethewolf , Nov 14 '02
Pros: Powerful options, excellent quality, good price.
Cons: No AC power supply, 8MB CF (you will NEED more space) small LCD screen.
I bought this camera after reading reviews on several 2.0 Mega pixel cameras. I agree with just about every review out there. 3MP quality from a 2MP camera. I purchased two 128MB CF cards to go with the camera, and paid a grand total of just under...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0
 
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Bad bad bad camera

by sylvester999 , Feb 03 '05
Pros: Best quality in colors and lightning in all situations, also in flash and macro modes.
Cons: Shutter lag a BIG problem. Battery port. Macro frustrating. Electrical and software problems. PC SW.
Most reviews on this page are made by users with short experience with this camera. Listen to an experienced user ! Takes very good pictures, perfect lightning and colors in almost any situation including with flash, but so do most other similar ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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For your first camera you can't go wrong.

by nicky100 , Aug 08 '02
Pros: For the money good quality pictures.
Cons: Long pause between pictures, not enough video time.
I didn't know a thing about digital cameras before I had to give myself a quick lesson and learn. After some careful consideration this camera is what I chose. It's the best!! I'm an amature wanting to take family pictures and outdoor sports shots....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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A simple to use point and shoot camera with great quality!

by DESIREE_WARE , Jul 31 '02
Pros: A wonderfully designed and easy to use high quality digital camera.
Cons: Only comes with a 8MB Compact flash card and no rechargable batteries or AC adapter.
The Canon PowerShot A40 is a powerful, yet inexpensive digital camera that even beginners can handle. It is a lightweight, yet durable camera with an all-glass lens. It comes with a 3x Optical lens and a 2.5x Digital lens which can be removed to add...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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Breakthrough Digital Camera

by jediiknight , May 19 '02
Pros: Price, Simplicity, Quality
Cons: Zoom is not enough
This camera has it all - the price can hardly be matched, the quality is excellent, takes great pictures in almost any setting.

For a digital camera, it is very easy to operate. Also, you can easily take small-30 second movies, with sound....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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The A40, a very good intro digital camera

by bigenut , Nov 17 '02
Pros: Easy to use compact flash, good quality supporting software, movie mode w/audio, ease of use
Cons: No battery charger, slightly smaller LCD, poor digital zoom(typical), and no case
As this is my first plunge into the digital world of photography, I searched and searched this price range feature by feature. The A40 made the grade with its 2 megapixel clarity, its movie mode with audio, its compact flash card memory, and its macro...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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Canon A40, exceptional quality

by woodhobby , Feb 05 '03
Pros: Amazing picture quality Great previews on TV Excellent support from Canon
Cons: Does not have a shoulder strap and carry bag.
The first selling feature for us when buying this camera is the ability to add additional lens to this camera.
I have been using the camera for about 6 months now, and if I had to go out and buy another digital camera it would definitely be the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 
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Good value for everyday photographer.

by decodex , Jan 21 '03
Pros: good quality pictures, easy to use, pixels and resolution.
Cons: Lots of menus, somewhat complicated to navigate, Battery life, bulky.
If you want to take pictures and get the printed or publish them on the web this is the camera that you want to buy. It's reasonably priced and come with great features. Pictures are excellent, and resolution makes it possible to print photos up to...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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Cannon Powershot A-40 Excellent Pictures, Affordable Price

by fdoman , Jun 19 '02
Pros: Good picture quality, Easy to handle, Lightweight, Good Price.
Cons: Slow timing within the shooter speed and the picture taking in the Automatic mode.
Pictures are sharp and clear for a 2 megapixels camera, this is what I was looking for in an affordable priced camera. Camera zooming capabilities are very good. Light weighted and very easy and accessible handling I believe it makes this camera an...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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Worth every penny

by abhayk , Mar 25 '03
Pros: Excellent Colors, AA Batteries,low picture noise
Cons: slightly big for a digicam due to lens assl'y. Warm pics in Halogen/bulbs
I bought this camera when it was just out in the market and i was switching from film to digital. I was researching it along side an Olympus that used SmartMedia. CF has become a media of choice for many manufacturers. Some of the points that I noted...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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I love my new camera

by sallyeaux , Jun 25 '03
Pros: Ease of use! Picture quality, great value.
Cons: Just one, lag time between shots.
I did SO much research about buying my first digital camera. For me it was a big investment ( $200) ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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The A40 is a great combination of Easy to Use Features and Reliability

by revertmedia , Feb 03 '03
Pros: Excellent Ease of Use, Compact Flash, Great Picture Quality
Cons: Small CF Card Included, Imaging Software Included Lacks Power
The Canon A40 combines very easy to use features (of which there are many), and a solid and rugged design. The A40 is a quality piece of equipment that will let even the most computer or technology illiterate operate with ease. The camera is encase in...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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My new digital best friend!

by eddmon , Feb 13 '03
Pros: You control how simple or how complex you want the camera to be.
Cons: Shutter Lag
When I wanted a replacement for my Kodak DC280, I looked for a very long time before purchasing the Canon A40. I'm glad I did because I feel I got the best 2 megapixel camera for under $240.00!
I can set it for Automatic and have a super point and...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 
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A good first digital camera

by crumrudgeon , Jun 27 '03
Pros: Easy to use for beginners.
Cons: Relatively big.
I've had this camera for almost a year now and I'm still happy with it. There are four things you ne ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 
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Great camera do buy!

by nerdyryan , Jan 01 '03
Pros: Rich features. Easy to use. Video mode with sound! GREAT quality. Not very heavy.
Cons: Takes a few seconds for the picture to be taken.
I got this camera at CompUSA for $250 and it came with a free starter kit.

I have taken pictures and it is so great quality. Zoom is wonderful and features are rich.

I read many reviews about how the menu was too small, i didn't see...
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