Despite its super-compact, ultra-slim body, the Optio M50 features a high-power 5X optical zoom lens to zoom in on the subject. When combined with its digital zoom capability, it offers an astonishing 25.5X zoom range, making it possible to capture large, exciting images of distant subjects with great ease. In addition, since its LCD monitor features a wide-view IPS panel, you can review captured images clearly from many different angles — a convenient feature for group and family viewing.

The Optio M50 features the upgraded Face-Recognition AF & AE function. Coupled with the Natural Skin shooting mode, it automatically captures as many as 15 faces across the image field sharply and beautifully. It also features the new Smile Capture function, which automatically releases the shutter the instant it detects your subject’s smile. Since both the Face-Recognition and Smile Capture functions can be activated or turned off with a single push-button action, you can very easily preserve sparkling smiles.

When shooting under low-lighting conditions, take advantage of the Optio M50’s Digital SR (Shake Reduction) system, which automatically raises the sensitivity level as high as ISO 6400 for a higher shutter speed. This takes away all worries in demanding shooting conditions prone to camera shake and subject shake — such as sunset and indoor scenes — and captures images exactly the way you want them.

The Optio M50 automatically measures the distance to the subject, and switches its autofocus system to the macro mode when it detects a subject at a close distance. This saves you from troublesome mode-switching operations, and allows you to capture well-defined, close-up images instantly and effortlessly.

Digital Wide Mode
to Composite One Spectacular Scene from Two Images

The Optio M50’s Digital Wide mode lets you effortlessly preserve a breathtaking landscape or extra-wide subject in a single image. Simply take a pair of vertical images by following the camera’s instructions, and the Optio M50 automatically composites them into a single image, which appears so natural and seamless to everyone’s eye.

Auto-Tracking AF
to Maintain Constant Focus on Active Subjects for Timely Shutter Releases

Once the subject is captured in focus, the Optio M50’s auto-tracking AF mode keeps it in 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 when the subject is an active child or unpredictable pet.

Mode Palettes
to Offer Instant Setting of Desired Shooting and Playback Modes via Simple Icon Selection

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

The Optio M50 lets you capture VGA-format movie clips (30 frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels. Coupled with the digital movie shake-reduction function, this assures high-quality, blur-free movie clips in a wide variety of applications.

Digital Filters
to Add Personal Touches for Creative Expressions

Since the Optio M50 incorporates an array of digital filters, including black & white, sepia, color, soft and illustration, you can easily add creative and artistic touches to your images — one of the great benefits available only to digital photography.

Photo Frames
to Customize Images for Special Occasions

The Optio M50 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.

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

Compatibility with Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching and DPOF

The Optio M50 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 share special memories with your friends or relatives, you can make copies of recorded images or movies on a DVD or videotape, simply by connecting the Optio M50 to a DVD recorder or video deck via the included AV cable. Such copies also allow other people to watch the memorable scenes comfortably on a larger TV or projector screen.