Aiptek PCM13 PenCam 1.3MP Digital Camera | 
| Brand: Aiptek
Category: Photography
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $29.99
You Save: $10.00 (25%)
Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 4992
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
System Memory: 16
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Battery: 2 AAA Alkaline
Includes MP3 Player: 0
ISO Equivalent: 100
Minimum Focal Length: 9.8
Maximum Resolution: 1.3
Maximum Vertical Resolution: 960
Has Tripod Mount: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 1.3 x 3.5
Warranty: 1 month warranty
MPN: PCM13
Model: 1.3
UPC: 653886001007
EAN: 0653886001007
ASIN: B000069Z5H
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1 year warranty | | • | 1248 x 960 resolution for crisp, clear pictures | | • | Built in 16 MB Flash memory, as well as 16 MB SDRAM | | • | 1.3 megapixels | | • | Web-cam capability |
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Product Description
Weighing in at only 47.5 grams and measuring only 3cm x 2.7cm x 8.6cm, the Mini PenCam1.3M is the world's smallest and lightest megapixel digital camera. Combining full-function digital still camera, digital camcorder and PC camera in one tiny package, this one-hand camera goes where you go to get the images you want.In addition to SDRAM, the Mini PenCam 1.3M comes with 128Mbits of Flash memory, storing up to 50 megapixel-resolution images. The adjustable-focus lens lets you pick your shots, from close-ups to panoramas. Seven bundled software packages offer smooth and complete image processing, editing and transmission of your photos and albums.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
 Works Great for quick pics March 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought their VGA model several years ago it takes OK pictures INDOORS but not outdoors, unfortunately editing software does not improve the quality.
This camera takes GOOD pictures OUTDOORS but not indoors HOWEVER editing software will lighten it up to EXECELENT QUALITY. I have taken a picture that appeared to be totally black (ie no pic) and made it fantastic.
The best thing (other than the price)is the camera is QUICK to start AND will take pictures as fast as you can push the button.
This makes it execellant for capturing those unexpected moments you would miss with a high end camera which takes so long to "think" about what it is going to do that the moment is lost before the camera is ready to shoot.
I keep one in each vehicle ready to shoot. I have the camera open with alkaline batteries out of the camera so they don't drain down.
When I go skiing with the kids I can get the action shots when the moment is RIGHT.
Downside- The shutter button gave out on one after two years - I now use it for video chats. The camera shuts down TOO quickly between shots.
 Stick with your cell phone camera December 26, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
For the price I expected poor quality photos, but that isn't what bothered me about the camera. What bothered me is that I couldn't just connect the camera up to my USB port and download photos. Worse, yet, I was required to install Windows XP drivers that are not certified - clicking "yes" through a series of prompts warning me that my computer could be damaged.
To top it off, the camera is larger than I expected. From the photo I thought it was thin - but in reality it is as deep as it is wide.
I bought two - one to keep and one to give away for Christmas. But I'd be embarrassed to give this to anyone.
NOT GOOD December 21, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
THIS CAMERA IS SMALL AND KINDA NEAT,BUT IT DIDNT WORK VERY LONG.AIPTEK MAKES SOME REALLY COOL CAMERAS BUT THIS IS NOT A GOOD ONE!!
POS November 26, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
1 star only because you can't opt to choose no stars.
I bought this thing about a year ago. I wanted a small camera to keep in my every day carry bag and figured this would be cool since it was small and cheap.
I got it, loaded the crummy software, took ssome sample pictures, hooked it up to the computer and nothing. I have yet to be able to get the picture of this thing. I don't know if it's a problem with the software or the camera itself but after several attempts I just put it in the closet and forgot about it.
OK for the Price with UPDATE August 22, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although this camera is cheap, it should be. Pictures require a great deal of light and then tend to be very contrasty... too bright in sun areas and too dark in shade. Movies are better than still pictures. It is easy to carry, but eats up batteries very fast. I use rechargeables but after 15 pictures and two 10 sec. movies, on a fresh set, I got a low battery warning. I have owned about 15 digital cameras over the past 15 years, and this is the worst by far. It is about the quality of most camera phones... if that good. The Oregon Scientific and the Logitech took much better pictures and took them in much lower light conditions. I bought the refub model for less than the price here and it came with all the extras.
UPDATE: I have taken another two dozen pictures in good light and the pictures are better than the first batch. In fact, I compared them to those of my Kodak from 1999 with the same resolution but $200, and they are nearly identical, so I must conclude that cameras with this resolution take the same quality pictures, or nearly so, so it is really a four star for the price. Converting the pictures to black and white in Picassa 2 or other software produces very good b&w pictures... surprisingly good.
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