Argus VGA Digital Camera Pink 2 Mb Int Mem 1 Aaas

by VisionTek

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000LRRZLY
• Item model number: DCM-099-P
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,777 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 13, 2007

Product Description

Has the youngster been pestering you about getting their very own digital camera? Before you go off and shell out a few hundred dollars on a brand new point-and-shooter, consider this sensible solution: the Argus Quick Clix Mini DCM-099 Keychain Digital Camera.This compact pink camera is small enough to fit in a pocket or be clipped on to a keychain. It features a 0.3 MP resolution and can take images in high resolution (640 x 480) or low resolution (320 x 240) formats. The 2 MB of internal memory allows you to shoot and store up to 208 images.Since the DCM-099 has a USB port, it can also be connected to a computer and used as a webcam, as well. Transfer your images to a PC and use the included Arcsoft photo editing software to make calendars, greeting cards and more. Order this multi-functional Argus Quick Clix Mini DCM-099 Keychain Digital Camera today!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad little camera, March 22, 2007

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D. Wilson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Argus VGA Digital Camera Pink 2 Mb Int Mem 1 Aaas (Electronics)

I got this as a first digital camera for my 11 yr old daughter,I figured for the price no matter how bad it was, it would get her used to using one. Well, I must say that the pictures are not great by any standards. You have to be in very good light and be very close to your subject to get a picture,BUT the software was worth every penny I spent!!!!

We have had so much fun with it. There are a whole bunch of background choices,it has cartoons,trading card style,etc...just all kinds of pictures.

They have a spot cut out in the face of whatever one you choose, that you put the persons face from your photograph in them and then you can print them.It's a hoot, we have put my sons face on a cartoon clown, My daughters face on a weightlifter, the dogs face on a baby. All kinds of stuff and then laugh till we cry.

My daughter learned how to take pretty decent pictures with the little camera and then just throws the thing in her backpack or whatever.It has held up to being dropped on the floor and knocked across the room. I would say go for it if you are thinking about getting this for a young child because even if the camera itself doesn't last, you still have the software and you can use a better camera to download the photos.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars worthless, January 3, 2008

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Christopher A. Stork - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Argus VGA Digital Camera Pink 2 Mb Int Mem 1 Aaas (Electronics)

I was naive to assume this camera would be recognized as a plug & play storage device. Oddly enough, it is recognized as a webcam. It turns out the only way to upload pictures taken is through the included software, and as far as I can tell there's no way to just get the image w/o using one of their silly templates (where you can put the subject's face in a frame or a cut-out). I spent about 15-20 min trying to figure out how, but if there is a way it is far from intuitive. But the worst is the image quality, even for a .3 Mpix camera; you can barely see any detail.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm pleased but I understood what I was buying, April 19, 2011

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originalwit - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Argus VGA Digital Camera Pink 2 Mb Int Mem 1 Aaas (Electronics)

Do not expect to take photos to enter in shows with this tiny plastic camera. You will not be threatening Annie Leibovitz's livelihood, not with this camera anyway. That's not what it's for. I paid under ten dollars and knew to keep my expectations in check. I wanted something to put pictures on-line, such as to post with my reviews on Amazon or on Freecycle. Nothing fancy. I had another brand's low-end digital camera before this one and that one was garbage. The Argus mini is leagues above it. I've had the camera just a few weeks and I held off writing this review because while I was pleased, who knew how long it would last. I still don't know that but I've surely got my money's worth. Very easy to use which was a priority to me. It comes with a short, clear manual and more surprisingly, a one-year warranty (for repair or replacement by Argus). One thing to mention: this camera eats batteries. The one that came with it was toast the SECOND day I had the camera. I've included some photos under Customer Images to show what level of picture quality to expect. Closer is better and so is outdoor lighting. Although pictures I took beneath the long flourescent light in the kitchen were also okay.

UPDATE June 2011 Well, the "mode" button which turns this thing on & off and provides all its functions is disappearing into the camera! I can still use it but only by pressing on the button with a pointed object. So, it's lasted 3 months and I did have fun using it. If I go to the trouble of contacting the company for repair, I'll report how that went.

UPDATE February 2012 I'm still happy! And I'm still using a sharp object to press the disappearing (but still there) "mode" button. I've taken hundreds of photos. Color quality can vary greatly, but considering what I paid and the fun I've had, I certainly have achieved my money's worth. Tips: Removing the battery when the camera is not in use results in longer battery-life. Also, the closer you are to the subject, the better the photo. Forget about distance shots.