Digital Cameras Ratings

This camera is soooo close to perfect, but for one HUGE problem.Twice I have dropped the camera, and twice I have had to send it in for repair ($30 for “shipping” both times).Both times, I have dropped the camera from a sitting position (not a far fall), and the camera then simply states that the “anti-shake” mechanism is not working.There is no way to bypass this.If the gyro that prevents blur from camera shake isn’t functioning, you own a brick.That’s a MAJOR problem.

Otherwise, the fact that this camera has 7x zoom in camera AND video mode, no zoom noise, no protruding zoom, lightening fast start up with nearly 0 shutter lag (incredibly important to me), all make this the best all around camera on the market.Not to mention that on top of all this, it’s still “casio small” and fits easily in my jeans pocket.

The photo and video quality is quite good.It’s not going to compete with a digital SLR, and Canon products are probably slightly better on photo quality, but when considering all the features (especially start up, shutter lag, zoom and size), my money is on this camera.

If only it weren’t fragile as an egg.Maybe they’ve fixed the issue in the EX-V8?

Product Description
The Exilim EX-V7 offers the perfect balance between sleek, stylish looks and high performance functionality. The Exilim EX-V7 features a 7X Optical Zoom Lens in a small, stylish camera. Now this small camera allows you to capture stunningly detailed images from a distance.There are also four technologies integrated into the EX-V7 to reduce blurring. The EX-V7 is powered by the Exilim Engine 2.0 for high resolution, high performance, high speed, power saving and ultra-compact configuration. It’s packed with even more impressive features such as 7.2 megapixels, 2.5″ Super Bright LCD, 33 Photo Best Shot Modes and 10 Movie Best Shot Modes.

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Better than the EX-S2, the S20 adds a lens cover – really needed for a ‘pocket’ camera.Can take it anywhere without looking like a tourist.Flash is very bright.Pictures at max res 1600 x 1200 fine mode are pretty good, certainly good enough for a website or 3×5 prints.And since you are limited by the fixed lens anyways, 3 or 4 MP seems like a waste for the money.Added a 256 MB card and it holds 214 pix at max res.Only holds 6 pix without so definately get a card.

Product Description
The EXILIM EX-S20 model is 10% smaller than its predecessors with no sacrifice to function, and retains a resolution of 2.0 million effective pixels. A number of added features such as the enhanced movie recording facility of up to 60 seconds, extended battery life of 85% over previous models, and the new scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor (LCD), to name but a few, re-emphasize EXILIM as the perfect partner to take anywhere, anytime.The EXILIM EX-S20 is a mere 11.3 mm thick, 83mm wide and 53mm high. Its stylish stainless steel case resists de-coloration and it’s finished to a high gloss using CASIO’s ‘Ex Fine Blast Treatment’. Furthermore, a new lens protection cover has been added to help protect the lens from impact and dirt.This model incorporates a 1.6″ TFT LCD screen with a digital interface, which produces vivid and clear images. Benefiting from CASIO’s original design technology, the camera also features a new macro shooting function which allows images to be taken from as little as 30cm away, making the EX-S20 the first fixed-focus EXILIM model to be equipped with macro capabilities.The EX-S20 also incorporates CASIO’s famous ‘BESTSHOT’ function, enabling users to set-up the camera for pre-defined scenarios. Once a scenarios has been chosen, such as portrait, scenery or night, users can then simply ‘point and shoot’, enabling even novices to capture perfect images every time. The camera has an internal memory of 10MB for storing images, this capacity can be increased by inserting a SD or MMC card into the EXILIM’s external memory slot.

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Note to AMAZON REP. REVIEWING THIS EDIT:I HAVE MADE SOME MINOR CHANGES (SPELLING, CLARITY, ETC. OF MY ORIGINAL REVIEW) AND ADDED AN UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM.PLEASE PUT THIS ONE IT’S ITS PLACE AS IT HAS ALL NECCESSARY CHANGES AND UPDATES.I HAVE SENT THIS BEFORE WITH NO LUCK…HOPEFULLY THIS MESSAGE HELPS.THANKS!!

MY REVIEW:This camera is absolutely wonderful!In searching for a new digital camera, I was looking for several things…small size, excellent picture quality, and fast reaction time.Not many things…just big improvements over my last camera (a Nikon Coolpix).The Exilim Z55 has these features and MANY MORE! I do my research – and this camera came out on top!

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I cannot believe how much thoughT Casio put into the features and orgnaization of this camera.You can access each feature quickly and easily.In a short time I was already able to use almost all the features of this camera (I never figured out half them on my other camera, or they would take so long to change that I didn’t bother).I didn’t really care about the large LCD display when buying the camera…but now it’s one of my favorite features.Because of this display, I can switch between the different scene modes easily.At the press of the button I can access the 23 different scene modes and decide which one to use. because of the big LCD display, there is room for Csaio to give the user a short description of what each scene mode does right on the camera…so I understand when to use it and what it is doing.Also, when alter modes such as white balance, you can see on the LCD displayhow the change will affect the picture.This is because the icon help menu pops up on top of whatever you are viewing (no blue screen). And, of course, the large LCD display makes it very easy to see pictures, aand delete the ones that you don’t want (another easy thing to do at the puch of a button.These two things (ease of use and LCD display) did not go into my decision to buy this camera but have been surprisengly wonderful and helped me really anjoy and get the most out of my camera.

Picture quality – wonderful. On the Exilim z-40, people complained about low light picture quality.Not on the z-50.Casio has done several things to correct it…this camera has flash assist (see casio website for more info on this), as well as gives the user the ability to quickly change the flash intensity.I’m telling you, if you use the features of this camera (which is not hard to do at all)…your pictures will come out great!Color saturation is beautiful and the pictures are very crisp and clear.At the stores, I took pictures with this and 3 different cameras (a Nikon, Kodak, HP)…the Casio’s pictures were great (looked like 35 mm camera pictures), clear, crisp, colorful… and not as dark as some of the others.And this was before I knew how to use any of the cameras features.

Fast reaction time…no more missing that first smile, the half second you child actually looks at the camera, or the one second someone takes to blow out the last candle on the cake.Casio’s ex-z55 turns on in 1.5 seconds and takes the picture within .01 seconds after pressing the button.I LOVE IT!!!!

Battery life!They just keep going and going and going.You can take like 400 pictures with this camra on one battery!I don’t worry about taking time to view pictures, play around with modes, etc because I know I still have plenty of battery life let.This first day I got this camera, I played around with it contantly fr hours and at the end of the day, still had a full bar.Plus, Casio gives you a rechargeable battery which you can recharge right in the camera by putting the camera into the cradle/docking station (another nice feature; also provided) each night.Now that I mentioned it…the docking station.Need to download picutres…no more messing with wires and connecting them to the back of the computer.Just place the camera into the docking station (which is plugged into your computer at all times (if you choose and I would), and download them.Not to mention, your battery won’t go dead downloaded pictures, as the docking station will power it while you download.See what I mean…CASIO THOUGHT OF IT ALL.

Along with several other cameras, after much research I narrowed it down to this camera and the Canon S500, but after reading many reviews about the dreaded E18 error which eventually leaves the camera unusable, I leaned more to this one and I am so glad!The Exilim has a steel case so is not subject to change of pressures, and tempurture problems as some other aluminum bodies camera.Seriously, if you are looking for a pocket size camera with many features and great piture quality.Take a look at this camera…you will be impressively surprised.I appreciate a company who takes the time to really think about their product, how to make it easy to use, and really makes improvements over their last model.I don’t give out 5 stars to everything, normally I don’t even leave reviews on things I have purchased, but I am so impressed with this camera and really think people need to come and check it out.

If you want to see this model in person, most Circuit City’s have one on display.Go take a look…you won’t be disappointed.
I’ll be sure to update this review if I do find out anything unfortunate…but I don’t think I will need to.Hope this information helps…Good luck with you’re new camera and ENJOY!

Product Description
The EX-Z55 produces beautifully detailed images and is easy to use. A high performance CCD and 5-million pixels of resolution provide sharp images, while the 3-segment telescoping 3X optical zoom lens provides plenty of resolution. And you get it all in a thin design. The EX-Z55 allows you to take up to 400 shots (continuous recording) on a single charge. Its 2.5-inch LCD monitor screen provides a clear view of subjects as you compose images for recording.The EX-Z55 is designed for versatile, but simple operation. The Best Shot Scenes allow you to select a scene resembling the image you are trying to record. The camera then is configured automatically including recording mode, Auto Focus setting, and more. An on screen grid allows you turn on a display of grid lines to compose images better. Automatic focus features include Auto Macro and 7-point Multi AF to ensure images are captured in focus every time. Finding and manipulating images is easy using the full-month calendar screen, 0.1 second image scrolling, and image rotation features.The EX-Z55 lets you do more with your images after you record them. The bundled USB cable provides easy connection to a computer, just place the camera onto the cradle and press the SB button to automatically transfer images from camera memory to a computer. Or you can connect directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, without going through a computer. The EX-Z55 is also compatible with PRINT Image Matching and Exif Print for high-fidelity print images.Sleek and small with a highly fashionable aluminum alloy body houses a 3X optical zoom lens in a thin, stylish, 5 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5″ LCD.The EX-Z55 is packed with a powerful collection of features and functions for enhanced performance. Key extras include 9.3 MB built-in memory, Favorite folder for image retention, and key customization that allows you to assign parameters for easier operation.

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This package is an amazing deal!! It is the same price as just the camera, although you support Breast Cancer and get alot of extras! The included case is really cute and so is the strap thing! It comes with a cord to connect your camera to the tv, the only downside is that you have to buy a memory card seperate… The actual camera is so stylish and cute! It’s pictures are crisp and vivid really easy to use. It’s not a proffesional camera, but it is a great little digital camera for the price! I would reccomend it to anyone!!!!

Product Description

After borrowing my brother’s digital camera for a trip this summer, I finally caved and decided to invest in my own. After a bunch of online research I settled on this, and I’m pretty happy with it. The only reason I can’t enthuse unrestrainedly is because I haven’t had the chance to figure out how everything on it works yet – and it has a LOT of features!

One of the best selling points for me was the size. This thing is TINY! Everyone remarks on it, and I love the fact that I can stick it in a small purse with room to spare when I’m at parties. And despite the overall size, it has a screen that’s large enough to appreciate the composition of the photos you take, both before and after.

Another selling point was that it has a Pentax lens, and while I don’t know much about cameras, that was a highly-recommended feature on some of the professional photography sites I consulted. Also, the body is mostly metal rather than plastic, making it hardier than some of the cheaper models on the market.

It has enough manual features on it that I can play around for different light effects, etc. But when I want a simple snapshot, it has not only a basic snapshot setting, but a couple dozen “best shot” features that automatically set the various light sensitivities and shutter speeds, etc.

I haven’t really had the chance to test it in good outdoors light, since it’s winter now and everything’s kind of grey, but overall I’ve been pleased with the photos both in digital form and the few that I’ve had printed. Some of them have been a bit fuzzy, but I’m convinced that’s from my own experimentation with manual settings.

Two other important features made this a smart investment for me: long battery life and speed. I have yet to find myself in a situation where I have run out of batteries in the middle of the day (as I did with my brother’s camera a couple of times this summer). The startup speed is impressive – you can start to shoot almost immediately after you press the power button – and the recovery speed between shots is negligible. This is a feature that makes it an invaluable snapshot camera.

The only drawback I can think of at the moment is that 3MP is probably a bit low for the price I paid for the camera. But since I’m not likely to be making many prints that are any larger than the standard 3 x 5, I’m not too worried about that. The money, as far as I’m concerned, went into the construction and features I was looking for.

I think this is a great starter camera for someone who wants something light, portable, durable, generally easy to use but with lots of additional features to play around with to make things interesting. If I were more into photography, I’d obviously want something with more resolution, or an SLR. But as it is, I’m very pleased with my new toy!

Product Description
This EXILIM ZOOM model incorporates the ‘EXILIM Engine’, a newly developed compact image-processing module with a 3 layer Stack MCM, which achieves high picture quality and quick response using a 1.8V low-power system. This makes the camera’s compact dimensions possible and at the same time have a battery life 2.5 times that of previous models, it also enables users a to capture stunning 360 photos a single battery charge. Thanks to the EX-Z30’s unrivalled processing speed, streamed movie clips with sound can also be captured, compared with previous models limit of 30 or 60 second clips. Budding moviemakers can now capture memorable events and the only limitation is the capacity of their memory card.When photos need to be taken in a hurry, the EXILIM ZOOM model uses Auto Pan Focus mode with one rapid push of the shutter button, removing the need to wait for auto focus, and capturing pin sharp fast moving targets. In combination with the approximate 1.6-second high-speed start up time and approximate 0.01-second release time lag, the features of these cameras allow for even faster, more satisfying photography. The camera has 21 built-in BESTSHOT scenes. Selecting a BESTSHOT scene automatically changes the setup of the camera to the setting required to record an image similar to the sample scene.Other impressive features include the large 2.0-inch TFT LCD screen and the Direct On function for one-touch record and play modes. In addition to being USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant for direct connection to printers, the EX-Z30 is compatible with the PictBridge and PIM II standards. A combination of outstanding design, portability and high performance has put the EXILIM ZOOM range at the forefront of the market trend for compact, stylish and thinner digital cameras and now CASIO have responded to the demand for a longer battery life.

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