The Optio M30 features the user-friendly Face-Recognition AF & AE function, which automatically detects the position and lighting condition of the subject's face to assure sharp focus and proper exposure. This intelligent function automatically gives you natural, beautiful skin tones, frame after frame.

When the Optio M30 detects low-lighting conditions, it automatically raises its sensitivity level — up to ISO 3200 — to allow higher shutter speeds. Whether shooting indoors, under the shade or at sunset, it lets you minimize camera shake and prevent blurred images without the use of the built-in auto flash, while preserving the prevailing atmosphere.

The Optio M30 combines a high-powered built-in auto flash with a top sensitivity of ISO 3200 to beautifully expose subjects standing as far away as 15.5 meters from the camera. As the result, you can capture sharp, clear images of figures and backgrounds, which would be illegible with less-powerful flashes.

The Optio M30 automatically measures the distance to the subject, switching its autofocus system to macro mode for subjects at a close distance. Without requiring troublesome mode-switching operations, you capture well-defined, close-up images instantly and effortlessly.

Auto-Tracking AF
Constant Focus and Timely Shutter Release Assured for Active Subjects

Once the subject is captured in focus, the Optio M30's auto-tracking AF mode keeps it in crisp focus, even when it moves around in the image field. By eliminating the need for frequent refocusing, this lets you effortlessly capture the decisive moment — even with an unpredictable pet or child.

Mode Palettes
Speedy Setting of Shooting and Playback Modes via Simple Icon Selection

VGA Movie Format
For High-Quality, Blur-Free Movie Clips

The Optio M30 lets you capture VGA-format movie clips (30 frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels. Coupled with the digital movie anti-shake function, this assures you of high-quality, blur-free movie clips in a wide variety of applications.

Digital Filters
Adding Personal Touches for Artistic Visual Expressions

Since the Optio M30 is equipped with an array of digital filters, including black & white, sepia, color, soft and illustration, you can easily add artistic touches to your images both during and after shooting.

Photo Frames
Customizing Images to Mark Special Occasions

The Optio M30 lets you create an eye-catching framed image with great ease, either by displaying your choice of frame on the screen during shooting or by adding the most fitting frame to a recorded image. You can also replace these frames by downloading new ones from the PENTAX Web site.

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World-Time and Calendar Functions
Assuring On-the-Road Convenience around the Globe

World-Time Clock to Display Standard Time in 28 Time Zones

The Optio M30's built-in clock is a handy tool on your overseas trips, since it provides real-time display of standard time in 75 cities in 28 time zones around the world. You can even check the time difference between your home town and travel destination on the menu screen.

Calendar Function for Day-by-Day Display of Captured Images

Note: The screen above is a simulation, and may differ from an actual screen.

Since the Optio M30's calendar function automatically files captured images into day-by-day folders, you can instantly recall the images recorded on a particular day by selecting that day on the calendar screen. This feature allows you to keep accurate track of a trip or past events.

Compatibility with Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching and DPOF

The Optio M30 is compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III to produce beautiful printouts faithful to the camera data. It is also compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) to control the number of prints and date imprint information.

When you want to make copies of recorded images or movies for friends or relatives, simply connect the Optio M30 to a DVD recorder or video deck via the included AV cable. Once you store the images on a DVD or videotape, they can be played back on a larger TV or projector screen, whenever friends or relatives want to recall special memories.

By installing the ACD Showtime! for PENTAX movie editing software (available on the accompanying CD-ROM) on your PC, you can edit recorded movies at will, including deleting unwanted segments and incorporating several movie clips into a single movie.