Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The EI-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.The 1.31 megapixel CCD is perfect for capturing images to e-mail to friends and family, or for making prints up to 5x7 inches in size. The EI-100 captures quality images with its 5.5mm lens (equivalent to 42mm in 35mm format). The digital zoom function offers 2X shooting. As easy to operate as a conventional compact camera, the EI-100 incorporates convenient auto features and selectable modes that enable excellent results in almost any shooting condition. A built-in self-timer delays the shutter release by 10 seconds, allowing the photographer to join family or friends for memorable pictures. The EI-100 assists in low-light shooting conditions with a built-in flash that offers automatic discharge, flash-on, and flash-off modes. A red-eye reduction mode is also provided with a single pre-emission discharge. The easy-to-view 1.8-inch LCD monitor allows you to quickly review your pictures. Simple controls provide quick playback of stored images by frame (with 4X magnification), slide show or thumbnail format. The built-in 8MB of memory is capable of storing up to 17 images at the highest quality resolution. The EI-100 is compatible with USB and CompactFlash for connectivity and added convenience. The camera provides the ability to transfer images from the internal memory to a CompactFlash card for removable storage. Its five white balance modes (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light and Fluorescent Light) provide the creative means to express light in its intended colors. The EI-100 uses four easy-to-find AA batteries.



Accessories:
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Accessories:

• SimpleTech STI-CF/128 128MB CompactFlash Card
• Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver
• SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
• Paint Shop Pro Photo X2
• Epson 820S Photo Inkjet Printer (Silver)

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Rating: - JUNK JUNK JUNK
I was given this camera in Nov 2001 as a gift. In June 2002 the monitor broke, then the camera would not turn back on, I sent it to Pentax for repair and it was sent back in Aug 2002. Same problem in Nov 2002, March 2003, July 2003 and Oct 2003. FINALLY Pentax sent me a Optio 230- I hope this one is better

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Rating: - Not worth the price
I don't own it and won't because the price does not make sense these days for a 1.3 megapixel when you can get a better brand 2 megapixel camera from Olympus, Fuji, and others for about the same price.

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Rating: - Good Deal for the Price
I actually bought two cameras for comparison: this Pentax and a Sony Mavica 85. I liked the features of the Sony, but didn't like the floppy disk feature or the low resolution 480 x 640. The Pentax offered six levels of resolution and compact flash capability. The first Pentax I bought took terrible flash pictures! Unless you were right up close, the picture came out very dark and the background was non-visible. It also had several bad pixels that showed up when you enlarged the pictures. Daylight pictures turned out fine. I finally took the camera back to the store and asked to try another one. I took a flash in a completely darkened store room and the picture came out fine. Evidently there was something wrong with the flash syncronization on the first camera. I have taken about 80 pictures on the replacement camera and they have all come out fine. One caution: the camera eats batteries if you're not conservative with the viewer. My first set of pictures lasted about 20 pictures taken and viewed several times. I have since bought a multivoltage AC adapter (2500ma) and I am still on the first set of replacement batteries. I have also bought rechargeable batteries for extended use. Always use the AC adapter to upload the pictures to your computer. I'm very pleased with this camera. It wasn't bought for professional use. It takes great pictures for printing up to 5x7 format in the highest resolution (960x1280). I bought the camera before Thanksgiving and got a rebate from the store. That was a bargain in my opinion. My only caution is check the camera out before you buy. Based on my experience and those of the other raters, Pentax may have a Quality Control problem.

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Rating: - Best deal for the money!
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!

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Rating: - A real value for the money!
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.