Pentax EI-100 Point & Shoot Camera
The Pentax EI-100 is a 1MP 1/3 inch compact camera — known for its 1MP 1/3-Inch Sensor and 1.8-Inch TFT LCD. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Pentax EI-100 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Pentax EI-100
Key Features — Pentax EI-100
1MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1280x960 pixels, typical of early 2000s consumer digital cameras.
1.8-Inch TFT LCD: 84,000-dot rear display allows basic image review and menu navigation in the field.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the LCD for framing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
CompactFlash & Internal Storage: Supports both CF cards and onboard internal storage, giving basic flexibility for saving images.
4x AA Battery Power: Runs on standard AA batteries with NiMH cells recommended, making power easy to source anywhere.
Built-In Flash: Offers Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye reduction modes for basic control over artificial lighting in varied shooting situations.
Camera Specifications — Pentax EI-100
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 1MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.8 inches TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | 84,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical tunnel |
Description — Pentax EI-100
The Pentax EI-100 is a point-and-shoot digital camera featuring a 1MP sensor with a maximum capture resolution of 1280x960 pixels. Its plastic body measures 105 x 67 x 48 mm and weighs just 240g, making it a genuinely pocketable companion. For composing shots, you have the choice of an optical tunnel viewfinder or a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen with 84,000 dots of resolution.
The built-in flash covers four modes — Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye reduction — handling most everyday lighting situations. Autofocus is managed by a single-point contrast detection system. The ISO range spans 100 to 400, and three image quality settings (Normal, Fine, Superfine) let you dial in file size versus quality.
Storage options include CompactFlash cards and internal storage, and the camera connects to a PC or Mac via USB. Power is supplied by 4x AA batteries, with NiMH cells recommended. No image stabilization is present, and no video recording specifications are listed for this model.
Pros — Pentax EI-100
- ✓Compact and lightweight at 240g with dimensions of 105 x 67 x 48 mm, easy to carry
- ✓Built-in flash supports four modes: Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye reduction
- ✓Three image quality options (Normal, Fine, Superfine) allow control over file size
Cons — Pentax EI-100
- ✗1MP sensor with a maximum resolution of 1280x960 is very limited by modern standards
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither optical nor digital
- ✗ISO range tops out at 400, restricting use in low-light environments
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