Pentax EI-100 1.3MP Digital Camera Kit

by Pentax

Product Details

Product Manual [743kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.2 x 2.7 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005LCDH
• Item model number: 18061
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,592 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 20, 2001

Product Description

The EL-100 combines all the familiar and comfortable features of a conventional point and shoot camera with the power and advantages of filmless digital technology. Its 1.31 megapixel CCD allows you to capture crisp, clear images to view immediately or save for later. It’s the perfect entry-level camera for those looking to go digital.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bright Bright Day Camera, September 28, 2001

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Ewald Scheepers (CapeTown, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax EI-100 1.3MP Digital Camera Kit (Electronics)

Camera needs a _LOT_ of light , anything dusk-ie or indoor and things get very noisy (I guess as it tries to compensate for low light)

Pictures sometime have a bright 1 pixel horizontal line at the very bottom of the image or a dark line about 8 pixels from the top 8 pixels high.

Images are also "washed out" and something bright objects seems to bleed (making a halo like effect) , I don't know if it's due to poor focus of the CCD.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real value for the money!, November 20, 2001

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SIMPLEPIX.COM LLC (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax EI-100 1.3MP Digital Camera Kit (Electronics)

There is alot going for this little camera but don't expect it to jump through windows and outrun a train. This camera is probably one of the best non-junk starter digital cameras out there that does a very decent job. (...) This camera is an ergonmoically well thought out point and shoot camera. (...) This camera is perfect for 4x6 prints. It is simple, refreshes quickly -so you don't have to wait forever to take another picture - and uses inexpensive compact flash. (...)This is an excellent emergency digital camera, a great outdoor party camera , a camera perfect for kids, great for the technologically challenged, easy for grandma and in general a very good value for the money. I bought five and use them for business and family gatherings. When using with SNAPFISH, KODAK or SIMPLEPIX digital print services it works like a charm.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best deal for the money!, November 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Pentax EI-100 1.3MP Digital Camera Kit (Electronics)

I just bought this camera and after the (dollar amount) reabate, I only paid (dollar amount)! It is not the best camera out there, but for (dollar amount) bucks, you can't beat it! It has many different features including auto flash, white balance, ev compensation, and red eye reduction. This camera has a 1.8" LCD that lets you view the picture instantly. It has 8mb internal memory as well as a slot for adding external memory. The only problem I see with it is that it doesn't take great pictures in the dark. They seem a bit dusty. Overall, I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone buying a digital camera for the first time, or anyone who wants a camera to email pictures...It is truly a great buy!