5 comments about Casio QV-R4 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I was totally amazed by all the functions that this camera can perform. It has options that my more expensive cameras don't have. The main reason I bought this camera is to have a light weight digicam to carry in my purse at all times. I was missing too many opportunities. I have taken dozens of test shots and have not been disappointed. The color of creeks, in this part of Texas, is brown from the tannic acid, I merely use the built in blue filter and I have wonderful water! All the grass is dead and the pines have brown needles with a little green, I use the built in green filter and it looks like summer. The clarity is good right out of the camera and the images need little or no post production work. It surprised me that the battery life is so good since I thought that with a pack that small, I would run out in no time, but it's excellent. I can't say enough good things about this camera. I like it much better than my G2. The ability to regulate the flash is great, since I would tend to blow macro shots right out of the scene. The option to reduce the flash output is extremely valuable to me. The camera is unbelievably easy to use and I started shooting before having had time to read the manual and had no difficulty. I'm in the process of reading it now and it is also excellent, easy to understand and to the point. The camera is also fast, which is a definite plus!



2. I just picked this camera up and snapped a few photos. The user interface is wonderful: as long as you don't want to do manual focus or other manual functions, you won't even have to read a manual to figure out how to use features like "Best Shot" modes or using the special effects like "sepia". The UI is the best I've ever seen in a digital camera though I have really only used a Canon camera for more than a few minutes.

   While the photos look great when imported into my Mac, the extra resolution above 1600x1200 doesn't seem to make that much of a difference (even as I zoom in to different areas). I'm going on a trip tomorrow so I'll have a chance to vary the resolution and see if it really matters. If you just want your first digitial camera, 1600x1200 resolution may be good enough for you and you'll save some money. One thing that I noticed and liked was that this camera seems to take pictures pretty quickly (less lag) as compared with other cameras I've used.

   Now for some flaws. The movie mode is horrible when compared to my brother's Canon Powershot (roughly the same size and his model was cheaper than this one). For one, the Canon had sound but you don't get sound with this camera. You may argue that if you want to make movies, buy a DV camera but my brother has sent me some cool little emails of my niece and the movie mode really is a good plus. Second, the movie mode picture was much grainier than with my brother's Canon. I probably won't use the movie mode on this camera but I probably would have if it was better.

   In summary: great pictures so far (even though it is a cloudy day), great size, best UI I've seen, but the awful movie mode prevents me from giving this camera 5 stars (though I guess 4.5 stars would be closer to my opnion).




3. I have used this camera for couple of months now and I am quite pleased with it, though I am dissapointed that you can not buy the charger from the manifacturer separetly. I have lost the charger and I can not charge the battery. I have to carry an external battery unit to use the camera which really dissapoints me. I do not understand why the manifacturer does not supply the charger for the unique battery that the camera comes with?????



4. I recently purchased this new 4mp camera from Casio. The historigram is great and the overall use of the equipment is easy to use. The pictures are high quality and given the internal "auto" settings, found it to be wonderfully simple and ready to shoot. It powers up quickly and is small enough to fit in your coat pocket. The only flaw is the movie mode, sound is not a component of this camera? I wish it was so everyone could see and hear my three angels on any email I wish to send. Thanks to Casio for meeting my digital needs, I will be a return customer for sure!!!!!!



5. Love this camera. Just point and shoot. No need to reread the manual if you don't use it for months. It has so many other capabilities that I forget to use that would make my pictures even better, but however you use it the photos come out great. The preprogrammed settings for different environments really, really works. The LCD display is amazingly clear. The battery door is a little fragile -- broke it and had to replace it, but other than that, this thing is rock-solid quality. For the other reviewer who lost the charger, they are available at www.pacparts.com

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Pink).

1. I have had two batteries die on me. The camra is nice and all but how can I use it if every 6 months I have to replace it with a new batter. Casio gave me a new one the first time but now I am out of warrently and out of luck....



2. My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.



3. This was a really good camera for me, but as you might notice, it "was" a good camera. WHATEVER YOU DO, do NOT leave the camera on and put in the memory card or take it out. It will totally ruin your camera. I did this, I regret it. I don't have the warranty anymore because its more than 2 years old, haha. But while I had it, it was a great camera! It had a couple of blurry issues, but once I figured out what setting I needed to put it on, I was good to go. But remember, DON'T DO WHAT I DID! :)



4. This camera was in such bad shape. There where old photos on it and it was surpose to be in good condition and it was in very poor conditions. My daughter hasn't been able to use it at all.
   I am pretty sure I will order anything again!



5. I bought this camera as I was leaving South Korea. Love it!!! I'm suprised the price is still pretty high now in 2010, because I purchased it back in 2007 at the same price (*249.00). Anyways, great construction, portability, my only grip, is that it takes better VIDEO, than pictures!!...The videos on here are amazing for a 7.2 mp cam. but i expected the pictures to be a little clearer. Especially if you have even the slightest of shakey hands, whether it be from old age or alcohol!!!...I actually use this camera for all my video purposes now and rarely take pictures.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. I have had two batteries die on me. The camra is nice and all but how can I use it if every 6 months I have to replace it with a new batter. Casio gave me a new one the first time but now I am out of warrently and out of luck....



2. My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.



3. This was a really good camera for me, but as you might notice, it "was" a good camera. WHATEVER YOU DO, do NOT leave the camera on and put in the memory card or take it out. It will totally ruin your camera. I did this, I regret it. I don't have the warranty anymore because its more than 2 years old, haha. But while I had it, it was a great camera! It had a couple of blurry issues, but once I figured out what setting I needed to put it on, I was good to go. But remember, DON'T DO WHAT I DID! :)



4. This camera was in such bad shape. There where old photos on it and it was surpose to be in good condition and it was in very poor conditions. My daughter hasn't been able to use it at all.
   I am pretty sure I will order anything again!



5. I bought this camera as I was leaving South Korea. Love it!!! I'm suprised the price is still pretty high now in 2010, because I purchased it back in 2007 at the same price (*249.00). Anyways, great construction, portability, my only grip, is that it takes better VIDEO, than pictures!!...The videos on here are amazing for a 7.2 mp cam. but i expected the pictures to be a little clearer. Especially if you have even the slightest of shakey hands, whether it be from old age or alcohol!!!...I actually use this camera for all my video purposes now and rarely take pictures.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Blue).

1. I have had two batteries die on me. The camra is nice and all but how can I use it if every 6 months I have to replace it with a new batter. Casio gave me a new one the first time but now I am out of warrently and out of luck....



2. My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.



3. This was a really good camera for me, but as you might notice, it "was" a good camera. WHATEVER YOU DO, do NOT leave the camera on and put in the memory card or take it out. It will totally ruin your camera. I did this, I regret it. I don't have the warranty anymore because its more than 2 years old, haha. But while I had it, it was a great camera! It had a couple of blurry issues, but once I figured out what setting I needed to put it on, I was good to go. But remember, DON'T DO WHAT I DID! :)



4. This camera was in such bad shape. There where old photos on it and it was surpose to be in good condition and it was in very poor conditions. My daughter hasn't been able to use it at all.
   I am pretty sure I will order anything again!



5. I bought this camera as I was leaving South Korea. Love it!!! I'm suprised the price is still pretty high now in 2010, because I purchased it back in 2007 at the same price (*249.00). Anyways, great construction, portability, my only grip, is that it takes better VIDEO, than pictures!!...The videos on here are amazing for a 7.2 mp cam. but i expected the pictures to be a little clearer. Especially if you have even the slightest of shakey hands, whether it be from old age or alcohol!!!...I actually use this camera for all my video purposes now and rarely take pictures.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z110 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I bought this as an upgrade to a Fuji Finepix I had owned for several years. I sail in the Caribbean quite a bit and wanted something that was small in size, but would offer high quality pictures. Despite some negative reviews, I looked at this (in person) at a retail store and then found an online deal and bought it. Bottom line? No regrets. Solid value for the $. If it gets lost, stolen or destroyed, it won't be a huge expense to replace it. It's also very easy to use, with a super oversize view display. I did buy a special case to fit it (the camera is very thin) and a screen protector, since I had read about problems with scratching of the screen. I am very pleased with the picture results, so far, and am looking forward to using the camera on an upcoming sail around St. Martin. If you are seeking bang for your buck, this camera won't steer you wrong.



2. I was reluctant for years about buying a digital. I have always used SLR's and am extremely anal about the quality of my pictures. I like the ability to zoom, use different filters, stop action and enjoy the perks SLR's offer. However, I wanted something small and less expensive to fit in my purse and have with me all the time. I did a lot of research and it paid off big time. The camera is light, small and compact. It is about the size of a pack of cigerettes. Perfect size. Cameras too small are hard to handle and can break easily and too big would defeat my purpose. This one is perfect.
   Another plus, it runs on AA batteries so I can use rechargeables which I like. Plus, AA's are easy to find anywhere.
   With my 1 GB memory card, I can take hundreds of pictures. The screen allows for reviewing pictures taken so you know if you need to reshoot or how to reshoot right there, unlike SLR's where you don't know what you got till it's developed.
   There is a slew of features that are like the filters used with SLR's: Sepia, black and white, red hues, green hues, and about 20 more. There is the best shot feature which quickly and automatically sets up the camera for what you are shooting for (twilight, bright background, stop action, special effects, portrait, macro, ect.) The macro is unbelievable. In fact, close-ups with this digital are just as amazing as the ones with my $600 SLR. Plus, you can go to manual for creative control of aperture, focus, ect. It has all the benefits of an point-and-shoot camera: compact, quick, easy, self-focus and the benefits of a Manual SLR: filters, manual focus, aperture or shutter adjustment, macro, ect. This camera was able to shoot fireworks, the moon beside a mountain in the daytime, freeze a water drop in mid-air, take close-ups of flowers showing the pollen grains, and the list goes on. And the quality! It is so crisp and perfect. I don't even use my SLR anymore. This one is so perfect it replaced it. I'm not kidding. What do you want to photograph? Close-ups? Scenery? Family portraits? Pets running around? Night shots? Panaroma scenes? It does it. Whatever you want to shoot, it shoots with perfection. The quality, the variety of modes, the ease of use, I am just amazed. This was the best purchase, along with my iPAQ, I have ever made in my life. The price is crazy low for what you are getting. Oh, and the user guide, you don't need it. Everything is so easy, that you can start using it with all it's features right out of the box. It is easy to transfer to the computer. Everything is easy.
   You also have a video function if you want to shoot a brief video. The sound and picture are very crisp and impressive. Just remember though, video eats up major memory so this is good for a quick scene but don't plan on filming your daughter's one-hour piano recital.
   Another perk that I love, love, love is that when you do shoot video, you can play it back frame-by-frame on the camera and pick a scene out of it that you want to be a picture. Want a picture of your dog jumping in the air or your daughter in the middle of a cartwheel? Video tape the scene, play it back, pick the right moment when they are mid-air, and voila! You now have a photo at the exact right moment.
   I am the picky consumer. With this camera though, I would pay twice as much for it. It is that great. I love it so much. I couldn't of dreamed up a better camera. It's worth it. Buy it. You won't regret it, I promise you.
   Do remember to get a memory card with it, also. They are worth it. If you are a big picture taker like me, I would suggest 1 GB.
   While the camera has a great battery life, I would still get rechargable batteries. You can take pictures for hours and hours and they literally last for days with this camera, but I still like to use rechargeables only because they eliminate the need to buy batteries all the time.
   
   In summary:
   
   Buy this camera! The quality, size, features, price, cannot be beat. There are no negatives to this thing. Congratulations Casio. The EX-Z110 is truly superlative product.



3. I absolutely love this! The photos that I have taken with this camera are so clear and crisp and the colors are perfect. I didn't know when I bought this camera that it was set on VGA size, but after taking the photos into Paint Shop 10, I realized that they were pretty small, so I changed the setting to 6 megapixels. 6 doesn't sound like a whole bunch, but I can print these up to 20x30! This camera has a great anti shake setting and cool movie setting. I hardly ever use the flash because this camera performs very well with natural lighting and the flash is just not needed most of the time, that way I don't have to worry about red eye.
   This is a great camera to start out with and great to modify your own settings with also.



4. Outstanding in all respects. Produces great pictures in all kinds of lighting. Very easy to use. Video quality is superb for a small photo camera. Excellent sound in videos. We've been using it extensively for more than two years now, and had no problems at all.



5. This has many nice features that you do not find in other small digital cameras:
   
   1) Small Size (it's bigger than some digital cameras but about the size of a pack of cigarettes)
   2) Actual Viewfinder (many small digital cameras do not have this capability)
   3) LCD Screen (although a bigger screen would be nice)
   4) Uses AA batteries (instead of some proprietary format, which is nice when your battery dies when you are travelling abroad you can quickly find replacements)
   5) Uses SD Card (instead of some proprietary format)
   6) Anti-shake DSP (some digital cameras do not have this capability)
   7) 6 Mega Pixels (which is big enough for me)
   8) 640x480 movies @ 30 frames per second
   
   It's a great camera for the price - the pictures are good and it has a solid combination of features.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-S2 2MP Digital Camera.

1. I absolutely LOVE this camera. I would label myself as an "advanced" photographer, having done studio work, shows, and used various formats, but i never forget my roots in why i began liking photography- SNAPSHOTS!!! Nothing is better than coming back from that fun night of dancing and having hiliarious shots of you and your friends busting a move. Or remembering that you have a camera in your pocket when you run into an old friend or some other unique situation. This camera is so tiny, you can shove it in your pocket even when wearing tight clothes, and it's barely noticable. It's also extremely durable. Being the klutz that i am, i have dropped this camera a billion times and even spilled POP on it, and it still works perfectly. Also, i have never even purchased a memory card for it. The ten megs of internal memory is good enough if you are just takign shots for the web/online photo albums. I set my resolution lower and i can usually get about 60-80 pics out of the 10 megs. I have even tried printing some of those pictures, and they actually came out pretty decent.
   
   I wouldn't recommend this camera to someone who is taking precious shots of their baby and they want to print them and put into an album, but i would recommend it to anyone who wants fun snapshots on the go, has always been bogged down by the inconvenience of NOT having a pocket-size camera, and views most of their photos online. This thing is fun, hip, and extremely convenient for the spontaneous snap-shotter.



2. I can snap away at those precious shots that we normally lose due to slow shutter speeds. Just be careful, this thing is so small and convenient that I have taken too many pictures. Hopefully I will print most of them before they get lost. The clarity of 2 MegaPixels is amazing... =).
   
   One the negative side: Flash is a bit weak so taking group photos in low light is not a good idea.



3. I got my Exilim for taking pictures while traveling, mainly around Europe for three months. The best feature is the small size, small enough to slip unnoticeably in my pocket T-shirt pocket. Pick pockets are abound in Europe, tho violent crime is far less. Being able to carry my camera unnoticeably was great. If you want to make large prints of your travels, a camera with 5 or more mega pixels should be the choice, but the postcard size 4 X 6" prints I made of the trip were excellent and comparable to the 35mm point and shoot cameras I have used. There are many options, such as setting the white balance, which is very useful, that you wouldn't expect on such small camera. Pictures taken in very low light conditions, such as in a darkened night club, are not good, but you do get severely grainy, off color images if it's necessary to take a picture. The 30 second video clips are much lower resolution than 2MP but can be fun to use. I cannot complain about the 3500 pictures I took in Europe and more than that in the US in the first six months of ownership. The battery allowed my chip limit of 120 or so pictures, as long as I could keep from constantly checking to see how the days shots were working. Do all the editing at the end of the day. I did have my laptop with me to download the days pictures. It takes 483 pictures with my new 512MP chip. Enough that my trip to SE Asia for a month later held most of what I took, with no laptop to download to. No more wishing I had a camera on hand if that special moment occurs.



4. Casio has a history of poor service after the sale. This camera will work for a while, but don't expect to much more than give it a toss if it malfunctions. I bought one of these Casio Exilim models 3 years ago. Since that time, the viewer cracked and the cost of the repair was 90% of the camera's price. Then the software began to malfunction, intermittently, by that time out of warranty. I find Casio has great features on paper but after the sale service not at all satisfactory. Now I have a very simple 5MP Kodak Easyshare. And judging from user reviews, Kodak will turn around a broken camera in 48 hours. I'll take that over a bunch of bells and whistles anyday.



5. Served me for about two years, then slowly stopped working.
   I have already replaced this with a camera with optical zoom digital, but first the screen stopped working correctly, the shudder sometimes would not close when off, and I got a lot of error messages at start up.
   I have not dropped it, but I carried it around in my shirt and jacket pockets a lot without the case.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-S3 3MP Digital Camera and Docking Station.

1. The Casio Exilim EX-S3 3MP Digital Camera is a masterpiece.
   Consistently awesome photographs when set on the "fine" setting (no pixelated images).
   Operating it is a no-brainer even though it has a lot of high-end user adjustable features. The "best shot" feature takes any quesswork out of the picture-taking process.
   
   You will need an additional mmc card (256 Megs recommended).
   
   [...]
   
   This camera rocks!



2. I bought this camera because, like a lot of people, I hate being burdened by a camera when taking a trip/vacation/outing. And, for that purpose it works great.
   
   So far, this camera has been to Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans (pre-flood), London, New York, Galveston, South Padre Island, San Francisco, Dallas, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Acapulco and on a cruise to destinations like Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Let's face it, this things been around! And through all of that, it has worked flawlessly giving me image after image of wonderful photos, some which even grace my home as photos and many of which are in photo albums.
   
   I challenge those who say their pictures aren't clear or come out terrible. With proper usage, the camera can take excellent pictures. But, if you're looking for something to take wonderful nature photos of beautiful vistas, this isn't the camera for you. This one is for quick pictures, close up, not requiring excessive zoom. This is your "I just spotted someone famous camera and need to take a quick picture".
   
   So, why only 4 stars you ask? Only because it's digital zoom sucks and is probably the single negative trait which is contributing to reviewers claiming it takes bad pictures of poor quality.



3. After reading some of the negative reviews on this little technological gem, I felt obligated to write my own review.
   
   I've owned the EX-S3 since 2003 and still take it with me everywhere I go in 2006. I hang in around my neck on a small chain and carry it in my hand at other times. I've taken photos in the rain and it's been with me in 113 degree weather in the Mojave desert. It has never missed a step! As far as optical zoom is concerned, I don't use it. I take the photos into Photoshop and crop them there, no problem. By the way, that photo at the top of the page of the outdoor mall, is mine. It was taken while I was walking. The result is exactly the way it came out of the camera ... no Photoshop, no adjustments. Judge for yourself!
   
   Finally, I'm always suspicious of people who write negative camera reviews and then, in the same breath, mention other cameras and brands they like better. No, I don't work for Casio. Yes, I own other digital camera brands.



4. I've had this camera for 3 years. I'm not a professional photographer, so it's great for me. Once I learned the settings, the pictures came out great. I especially love the compact size. My only wish is for a faster shutter speed. I recommend this to anyone.



5. My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay $100 something for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Black).

1. I have had two batteries die on me. The camra is nice and all but how can I use it if every 6 months I have to replace it with a new batter. Casio gave me a new one the first time but now I am out of warrently and out of luck....



2. My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.



3. This was a really good camera for me, but as you might notice, it "was" a good camera. WHATEVER YOU DO, do NOT leave the camera on and put in the memory card or take it out. It will totally ruin your camera. I did this, I regret it. I don't have the warranty anymore because its more than 2 years old, haha. But while I had it, it was a great camera! It had a couple of blurry issues, but once I figured out what setting I needed to put it on, I was good to go. But remember, DON'T DO WHAT I DID! :)



4. This camera was in such bad shape. There where old photos on it and it was surpose to be in good condition and it was in very poor conditions. My daughter hasn't been able to use it at all.
   I am pretty sure I will order anything again!



5. I bought this camera as I was leaving South Korea. Love it!!! I'm suprised the price is still pretty high now in 2010, because I purchased it back in 2007 at the same price (*249.00). Anyways, great construction, portability, my only grip, is that it takes better VIDEO, than pictures!!...The videos on here are amazing for a 7.2 mp cam. but i expected the pictures to be a little clearer. Especially if you have even the slightest of shakey hands, whether it be from old age or alcohol!!!...I actually use this camera for all my video purposes now and rarely take pictures.

5 comments about Casio BC-30L Exilim External Battery Charger for NP-40 Battery.

1. This battery is the real deal for certain, and it arrived in quick fashion. However, after receiving the item I realized I ordered the wrong battery for my specific camera.
   
   Returned it to Amazon, easily and with little effort at all.
   
   Amazon rocks!
   
   -JB



2. The Casio BC-30L Exilim External Battery Charger was shipped quickly and works great. Very easy to operate, just put the battery in the charger, plug the charger into the wall outlet and wait till it's charged up.



3. At first I thought it was wierd, as there is no cord. But it is tiny and after using it think its great. So small it easily fits in purse or camera case with spare battery and card.



4. We bought this battery charger so that we didn't have to take our Casio camera dock with us on a 3 week trip to China - it worked great and the portable size was a plus. The only downside noted was the high price, but the convenience for travel was worth it on our long trip.



5. Its a battery charger, and it works for the NP-40 battery. Need I say more.

5 comments about Casio NP-40 Battery for EXILIM Cameras.

1. This is the only battery that fits perfectly into the camera casing and that makes a big difference when you are trying to change the battery while video taping. Plus it last longer and was less edxpensive then the other baterys I tried out. So, I bought 2 more before they run out of stock.



2. The battery for my exilim came in timely manner, well packed, and in perfect conditions. I am very pleased with the purchase



3. This battery was the exact match for my Exilim EX-Z750 camera and works perfect. Don't mess with generic brands that may or may not work when you can have this original equipment battery at such a great price.



4. This is a replacement battery for my sons camera and it works perfect. He lost the first one.



5. this ppl from amazon not even notice u that this battery doesnt work for the camera u bought as a combo and even know that is going aout of the country now im stock with this battery