Pentax Optio A40 - Test shots - Exposure evaluation

A range of general test shots are shown on this page to show the overall image quality under various conditions, as well as the wide-angle and telephoto capabilities. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.

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The wide angle end of the zoom range is equivalent to 38mm, not very wide, but about average for a 3x zoom compact.

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The telephoto end is equivalent to 114mm, also about average for this class of camera.

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There next three shots show the effect of the Dynamic Range Adjuster.



DRA Off.



DRA Weak.



DRA Strong.

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Colour reproduction in antural light is superb.

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Close range flash exposure is also very good.

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Macro focusing range is 6cm.

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