Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

The Pentax Optio M10 is a 6 megapixel, entry level camera with 3x zoom intended for point-and-shoot snapshots with its friendly Green mode, 22 MB of internal memory, and very few manual controls. The slim camera carries a 2.5-inch LCD screen and initial price tag of $229. It’s slated to ship next month.
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Connectivity
Software
Olympus software is included on a CD. It is a basic viewing package, according to the company.

Jacks, Ports, Plugs
The USB port exits on the right side of the camera behind an elastomeric hatch. The ImageLink port is on the bottom; no docking parts are supplied.

Direct Print Options
PictBridge compatibility is offered, with options of one image or all images. DPOF options are quantity and date stamp only.

Battery
The camera operates on standard AA alkaline batteries. Rechargeable metal-hydride batteries may also be used, but the charger is optional and costs extra. Pentax lists the image capacity as 220 shots on alkaline and 640 shots on the rechargeable metal-hydride.

Memory
The camera has 22 MB of internal memory and accepts SD cards, which are a common format and easily available. Cost varies, depending on size of the card.

Other Features
Kit inclusions—The Pentax Optio M10 comes with a USB cable, a video cable, batteries, strap and software.
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