Super james bond cam and the REAL mc'oy
Written: Jan 17 '04
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The Bottom Line: Simple and tiny take-anywhere camera and a much better buy than the VGA or other models which suck.
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| paradoxsm's Full Review: Aiptek Mini PenCam 1.3 Digital Camera |
For it's intended use, it's simply a fantastic multi function all around device,
a quality feature filled 1.3 mega pixel printable camera this is not.
First off battery life,
really good (150-300 outdoor shots) but it also draws a small current when in standby (to keep DRAM active) which can drain the Two AA's in 2 weeks. Not good.
case plastic, cheap but it's so light I doubt much would happen
start-up time, Sllooooowwwww? can take up to 8 seconds.
Terrible, slow, bloated software which chews my 500 mhz with 128 mb RAM to a grinding halt. If only it had a MMC or SD slot. :-(
No pic review screen just a "mode" screen like your 35MM
Good enough pics in almost any conditions, simple press and "beep" interface.
Movie mode @10 fps really works well. BUT requires a SPCA504 codec to decode the avi's (included in software)
PROS, Super simple, outstanding pic taking battery life, Cheap price, super small and convenient, this makes true: Cameras are fun, Carry one, Photo's are fun, Take some.
CONS, Cheap n" nasty casing, poor low light or artificial light pictures, Bloated badly made software
A good buy from discount stores for a fun little "take- anywhere camera which will have friends talking,
uses CMOS sensor with Sumplus SPCA504 chipset and delivers generally good pics with a good light response time,
EXACT same "guts" is used in the ritzcamera DIGI-DISPOSABLES
diff layout and firmware
Recommended
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 90
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Fool-Proof for Absolute Beginners and so small it's always on you.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 80
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Easy Enough for Anyone to Use
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