Sipix SC-2100 2MP Digital Camera

Sipix SC-2100 2MP Digital Camera
Manufacturer: SIPIX
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The SiPix SC-2100 digital camera delivers spectacular detail and color with its 2.1-megapixel resolution. Included with the SC-2100 is a removable, reusable 8MB CompactFlash card. With CompactFlash you can delete the pictures and use the card over again. Or when the memory card becomes full, just take it out and put another one in. Featuring a USB interface, you'll get blazing-fast downloads, up to 10 times faster than serial interfaces. Use the 2X digital zoom or macro mode to get up close to your subject. With the auto focus lens, taking a picture is as simple as pushing the shutter button. For those looking for more control, the SC-2100 has manual adjustable exposure, white balance and sharpness controls. The continuous shot mode allows you to capture four continuous pictures in a row. The 1.8-inch color LCD monitor provides accurate framing, image previewing or instant playback. TFT technology displays a detailed colorful image.
Amazon.com Product Description
With its boxy design, the 2.1-megapixel SiPix SC-2100 is a basic digital camera, but it does pack features rarely found at this low price level. Images from the SC-2100 look crisp and colors seem well balanced in all three selectable resolutions (superfine, fine, and standard). The six-element glass lens produces sharp photos, especially in macro mode. The 2x digital zoom provides closer imaging, but actually displays a smaller, cropped image on the LCD screen when in use.

Although it is a bit on the heavy side, the camera fits well in your hand with a sturdy plastic construction. The back LCD screen is perfectly placed to avoid fingerprints and the optical viewfinder accurately presents the field of view. The secondary LCD displays all relevant information. A control dial on top allows you to adjust between different modes.

The SC-2100 includes a slot for external CompactFlash memory cards, and comes with one 8 MB card. Using the bright 1.8-inch LCD, you can view and delete images in-camera to preserve valuable space on the road. The built-in flash includes a red-eye reduction mode so you won't see any red-eyed devils in your photos. The flash offers four modes: auto, on, off, and red-eye reduction.

Exposure control can be set to automatic or manual in half-step increments with a +/- 2-step compensation. White balance also features automatic and manual settings with daylight, tungsten, and fluorescent adjustments. The 10-second self-timer ensures no one is left out of the picture, while other features include video-out (NTSC and PAL selectable), black-and-white mode, three sharpness levels (sharp, normal, soft), slideshow (3- or 10-second intervals), date/time stamp, and continuous-shot mode for rapid image capture. SiPix's warranty covers this camera for one year, parts and labor.

Average customer rating:

Good Photo's, Horrible Design
Great performance considering price
Looks can be deceiving
You get what you pay for, I say go with name brand.
Good Camera at a Good Price

Sipix SC-2100 2MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: SIPIX
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

2.1 megapixel sensor creates 1600 x 1200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10
2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
Included 8 MB CompactFlash memory card holds 31 images at default resolution
Connects with PCs via included USB cable
1.8" color LCD monitor for instant review and playback, date/time stamp recording

ASIN: B00005LM7S

Amazon.com Product Description

With its boxy design, the 2.1-megapixel SiPix SC-2100 is a basic digital camera, but it does pack features rarely found at this low price level. Images from the SC-2100 look crisp and colors seem well balanced in all three selectable resolutions (superfine, fine, and standard). The six-element glass lens produces sharp photos, especially in macro mode. The 2x digital zoom provides closer imaging, but actually displays a smaller, cropped image on the LCD screen when in use.

Product Description

The SiPix SC-2100 digital camera delivers spectacular detail and color with its 2.1-megapixel resolution. Included with the SC-2100 is a removable, reusable 8MB CompactFlash card. With CompactFlash you can delete the pictures and use the card over again. Or when the memory card becomes full, just take it out and put another one in. Featuring a USB interface, you'll get blazing-fast downloads, up to 10 times faster than serial interfaces. Use the 2X digital zoom or macro mode to get up close to your subject. With the auto focus lens, taking a picture is as simple as pushing the shutter button. For those looking for more control, the SC-2100 has manual adjustable exposure, white balance and sharpness controls. The continuous shot mode allows you to capture four continuous pictures in a row. The 1.8-inch color LCD monitor provides accurate framing, image previewing or instant playback. TFT technology displays a detailed colorful image.

Customer Reviews:

Good Photo's, Horrible Design.......2002-12-07

One of the first things I noticed when I bought this camera was the battery cover. Every time I would put batteries in they would fall out. I sent it back to Sipix and they told me it was defective. I exchanged it for a new one, the same exact kind, and it had the same exact problem. It's also very large and heavy. On the other hand, it takes excellent pictures. Hard to believe it's just 2.1 megapixel. If you want a good bargain on a digital camera and don't mind taping the battery cover shut, this would be a good choice.

Great performance considering price.......2002-07-10

I have had canon and sony, and yes they are way better... but you also pay 5 times more! You can find this camera at such low prices as this one here in amazon and I can assure you that the camera works just fine if you are not an artist or a professional photographer... if you are... then go with a name brand, if you want it for your family pictures, your online business or just for fun stop looking, this has everything you need: Menory expansion, Built-in Flash, 2.1 MP (very nice), 1.8" preview screen, TV-OUT, USB, what else are you looking for?? this is it. The real choice. Don't go daydreaming with sth you can't really afford...

Looks can be deceiving.......2002-03-17

I bought this card about 24 hours ago because it appeared to have the best pixel to price ratio, but 130mb of picture later, I learned my lesson after experiencing the following problems:

*** Picture quality is marginal at best. You cannot take pictures in sunlight because the difference between light and shadow is black and white. Works well indoors, though, but light from windows will "blow out" walls, or in other words make them bright white.

*** The Twain import driver (for getting the pix from the camera to your computer) functions in an inordinately poor fashion. For me it only worked 1 in 3 times, even less for larger memory cards, and not at all for 128mb. (Yes, I did all the software updates as recommended on their not-very-well-documented website.)

*** That last point is worth repeating: you can not use cards over 64mb. This is stated on their website..., but not on their box, so this is an example of why you should do research on no-name brands before buying. I was able to take pictures with a 128mb card, but their Twain import driver is just horrible and does not support cards of that size. You might be able to import them from a third-party card reader, though.

*** Image corruption. When you take a picture with a digital camera and it comes up on the LCD screen, you might think that it worked. But if you were using the SiPix, you'd be wrong. I had a 7% failure rate (7 out of 100 pictures). This can be caused by turning off the camera when it is writing the image you just took, or in most cases, for no apparent reason. I didn't find this out until later when I tried to transfer the files, and found out that I had lost some of my favorites.

*** When taking photos, it takes about 10 seconds to write a high-res photo to the card. Aren't digital cameras supposed to be faster than film, or at least close? This is how many digital cameras operate, but that doesn't make it okay, and may matter to those switching from film to digital.

*** Batteries last for about 100 pictures, if using the LCD preview mode.

Overall you should find it as no surprise that I am not a big fan of this camera. In gernal I believe that you get what you pay for, and you get what you pay for in strides with this camera. If you are comparing this to similarly priced or equipped name brand cameras, I would go with the name brand because even if they are as poor quality, the software is most likely better.

You get what you pay for, I say go with name brand........2002-03-11

The first thing I noticed is that there is no lens cover. Due to the lens housing, I don't see how you can add one if you want to as there is nothing for a cover to hang on to. The lens is very small and going to be a chore to keep clean I'm sure. Buttons feel and look very cheap. There is no progressive zoom. It's either normal or 2x, nothing in between. The manufacturer claims that it only supports memory cards up to 64 megs but that tidbit is hidden on their support pages. Apparently the camera gets confused when the # of photos remaining exceeds 1000. My first 2100 died in two days. My second one acts properly after 3 days so far. The box claims that a camera case, ac adapter, and video out cable (to tv) are included but they are not. SiPix did not answer my email asking about this incorrect labeling. Overall, don't buy it unless you are looking for a "throw-away" digital camera to last you a year until the pricier jobs come down.

Good Camera at a Good Price.......2001-12-14

I've owned both more expensive digital cameras and this one. Though the design is not very stylish, it is easy to use. I bought this camera for uploading pictures to my online store and it works well - you just have to read the instructions. If you don't use the telephoto feature or are too far away from an object, the pictures will be fuzzy. Otherwise, they are sharp and clear. (...)

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