Pentax EI-200 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax EI-200 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax EI-200 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax EI-200 manual and always important Pentax EI-200 lens which makes the Pentax EI-200 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax EI-200 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax EI-200 kit or bundle, is the Pentax EI-200 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax EI-200 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax EI-200 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number EI-200
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $799.00
Price Update Date 2002-07-12
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 400 g
14.0 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 128 x 72 x 57 mm
5.0 x 2.8 x 2.2 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1600x1200, 800x600
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 2.11
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Sony
Movie Audio No
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 34 - 108 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.17x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 1.2x, 1.5x, 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 10 - 60 cm
4.1 - 24.5 in
Max Aperture f/2.4
Aperture Range Description f/2.4-4.0 (wide to tele) max aperture, min aperture not specified
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 127000
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200
ISO Rating Max 200
Number of White Balance Settings 5
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 4
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.50 EV
Metering Modes Center Weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure No
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 5.4
Flash Range Description 0.3m Ð 5.4m (0.98 feet to 18 feet) wide, 0.3m Ð 3.7m (1 inch to 12 feet) tele
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types NOT Microdrive compatible
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
Uncompressed Format TIFF
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections Serial USB 1.1
Included Software Adobe PhotoShop LE, USB Drivers
OS Compatibility PC, Mac
Power Battery Form Factor AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included No
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Up to 45 seconds of sound recording per image, for annotation. Camera has CF Type II card slot, but Pentax says is not Microdrive compatible. Auto image rotation on capture for right-side-up viewing. 2x playback zoom available. Flash spec'd as Auto zoom, but we're not entirely clear on what that means.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax EI-200 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax EI-200 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-200 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax EI-200 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-200 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax EI-200 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax EI-200 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax EI-200 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax EI-200, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax EI-200 camera or Pentax EI-200 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-200 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-200 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax EI-200 powergrip digital camera.

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