The Optio E80 features a large 2.7-inch high-resolution color LCD monitor, large control buttons (including the shutter-release button), and large letters, digits and icons for on-screen menus and instructions. All these combine to provide maximum operational comfort to everyone — even first-time digital camera users, and the non-mechanically-minded.

The Optio E80 features the advanced Face Recognition AF & AE function. This automatically detects the subject’s face and optimizes the focus and exposure settings. You can automatically capture as many as 10 lovely faces in sharp focus and perfect exposure with minimal effort.

In situations prone to subject shake — such as when shooting indoors or at dusk — the Optio E80’s High-Sensitivity SR mode* is the ideal solution. It automatically raises the sensitivity to allow the use of a faster shutter speed. With the Optio E80, you no longer have to worry about blurry pictures, because beautiful images are assured, with minimal effort.

* When the High-Sensitivity SR mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed to 5M (2592 x 1944 pixels).

The Optio E80 lets you capture beautiful movie clips at sizes up to 16:9 high-definition-TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels). It also offers the digital Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode to assure flawless, blur-free movie recording, even for first-time video users. Simply by connecting the camera to a TV monitor, you can also watch recorded movies on a larger screen.

Note: when the Optio E80’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output as standard NTSC/PAL data at normal resolution. The data must be transferred to a PC for the playback of movie clips at high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels).

Operating on two AA-size batteries, the Optio E80 captures as many as 210 images with a single pair of fresh alkaline batteries. Because AA batteries are readily available almost anywhere around the globe, you no longer have to worry about the time and trouble required for battery recharging.

In addition to approximately 10.0 effective megapixels and a high-performance optical 3X zoom lens, the Optio E80 features the advanced Auto Picture mode to capture crisp, beautiful images of any subject or scene. It automatically detects subject lighting and other conditions, then selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene. To capture a sharp, brilliant image, all you have to do is press the camera’s shutter-release button.

The Optio E80 comes with 20 different photo frames to produce eye-catching, fun pictures, without the help of a personal computer.

Auto-tracking AF
to maintain constant focus on active subjects for timely shutter release

Once the subject is captured in focus, the Optio E80’s auto-tracking AF mode keeps it in focus, even when it moves around within the image field. Since this eliminates the need for frequent refocusing, you can effortlessly capture the decisive moment, even when the subject is an active child or unpredictable pet.

World-time and calendar functions
for on-the-road convenience around the globe

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 E80 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.