Pentax introduces the Optio E40, said to be a straightforward and easy-to-use camera. To prove it, they gave use AA batteries instead of an internal one, so you never have to worry about charging it on a long trip.
Here are the features:
- Face Recognition AF & AE
- Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
- Auto Picture mode
- Uses AA batteries
- Green mode for automated setup
- 8.1 effective megapixels
- 3x optical zoom and 4X digital zoom
- Record movies with size up to 640 x 480 pixels
- 2.4-inch high-resolution LCD screen
- SD & SDHC memory slot
- 10MB of built-in memory
- New Panorama mode
Overall, like the said, it is a pretty simple camera with a nice list of functions for any average picture taker. The E40 will be on the market in September for about $150.00 USD.