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Pentax EI-100 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax EI-100 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax EI-100 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax EI-100 manual and always important Pentax EI-100 lens which makes the Pentax EI-100 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax EI-100 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax EI-100 kit or bundle, is the Pentax EI-100 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax EI-100 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Pentax EI-100 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
EI-100 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$306.00 |
| Street Price |
$180.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Date Available |
2001-06-19 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System |
Win98, ME, 2000, Mac 8.6+ |
| Weight |
190 g
6.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
105 x 67 x 48 mm
4.1 x 2.6 x 1.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1280x960, 640x480 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
1.31 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/3.2" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
42 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
Non-Zoom |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
30 - 60 cm
12.2 - 24.5 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Reversed galilean |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
4.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
1/10 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/800 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center-weighted |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.6 - 2 meters |
| No of Flash "Pops" |
2 |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Other Memory Types |
Built-in |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif 2.1) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Price estimate of US$306 based on conversion of estimated European price, €361. Camera has 10-bit color depth. LCD display has 11 possible brightness settings, and power-saving feature turns display off after 90 seconds of inactivity. Top info LCD shows battery condition, flash mode, counter, self-timer, image quality, image size. Bundled 8MB memory is built-in, non-removeable; camera also has CompactFlash Type-I storage. Lens has 5 elements in 4 groups (2 aspheric). Menu language can be set to English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese or Chinese. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax EI-100 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax EI-100 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax EI-100 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax EI-100 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Pentax EI-100 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Pentax EI-100 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax EI-100 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax EI-100 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax EI-100, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax EI-100 camera or Pentax EI-100 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Pentax EI-100 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax EI-100 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax EI-100 powergrip digital camera.
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