5 comments about Casio Exilim EXP505 5MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom.

1. I really like this camera, Takes good pictures, it's light and small and very easy to use.



2. I spent over $50.00 for a 512MB SD card for this camera, and it doesn't work! Tried several SD cards, and the camera will not work with them. It WILL work with an MMC card, however. Have emailed Casio 4 times and have not received a reply. I'm sending the camera back to them, and I'll go find a camera that actually works like they say it's supposed to!



3. I ordered the SanDisk Ultra II 2.0 GB and I use Windows XP and at first, I followed the directions to a "T" and it just wasn't working. I searched the internet to see if anyone else was having the same problem. I went to the CASIO website and there wasn't any information about it. Finally . . . I got this weird idea in my head, that "What if I change the "USB" in the Set-up menu to "PTP" (PictBridge), maybe it might work." I seriously tried everything and I was crossing my fingers on this one. And honestly, from what I was reading, it seemed that SD card readers weren't working either, and I didn't want to have to fork out another $30-40 for one if I wasn't sure it was going to work.
   
   Anyways, I turned off my camera and turned it on after I had changed the settings and IT WORKED!!!!!!! You can either copy them directly using "Windows Explorer" to a different folder, or set it up to automatically copy the pics/video files to somewhere else on your computer. If you're using the "Photo Loader" Program (AWESOME that it automatically puts them in HTML form after you've put the pics in the library), you have to load the images through the program, which is really easy. (At least you can get your pics off the camera, now.)
   
   It's small and compact, which is great during a day of sightseeing and not having to lug around a heavy camera. It sits perfectly in the palm of my hand and I have long fingers. It has grippers to stablize what you're filming/taking pics of. I love all the options for "Best Shot." The 40x zoom is great for a digital camera. The movie modes are great, too!! The microphone works great. I didn't have to buy a new camera case, because it fit perfectly in my old one. I love the way the LCD screen swivels, almost like having a little camcorder in hand.
   
   Overall, the camera is great for someone like me, who'd like to experiment with "Aperture," "Shutter speeds" and manual focusing, as well just being able to take some pictures and be able to share them with friends and family easily.
   
   My only real complaint is that the "Photo Loader" software only sends pics one at a time through the program. (It's just easier to open a message and attach them manually.)
   
   I've also read that you can buy lens that attach, too. I'm not that advanced, yet. LOL! Anyways, check out http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/exp505.html for a more in-depth descriptions along with examples. (One of the main reasons I decided to get this camera was based on what I read there.)
   
   Edited July 19, 2008: I have now had this camera for nearly 3 years and it still takes great pics and videos. And we've taken over 15,000 pics using it. Recently used it to take video of 4th of July Fireworks, and I love that I can cut scenes before I download them to my computer.
   
   I've only bought SanDisk Ultra II 2.0 GB SD cards and every single one has worked in it. I have read online that cards bigger than 2.0 GB don't work with this camera, though. (Probably because the bigger cards were released after this camera was originally released.)
   
   Before I got this camera, I always had to edit the pics I took, but this camera, I've only had to edit very few, and it's usually because I set the wrong settings prior to taking those pics. So, the hours that I've saved from editing pics has paid for this camera so many times over.



4. I love this camera. The swivel view screen works very well when you want to take pictures at an awkward angle. As a photographer, I really need that.
   
   The camera is tiny. It can fit in the palm of my hand, and my hand is rather small. It can easily fit into my purse or perhaps a large pocket, so you can take it wherever you want to go. It is not so small that it seems easily damaged, though.
   
   The videos are the most amazing I've ever seen on a digital camera. Good quality and pretty high resolution. I love the fact that you can also hook the camera up to a TV to review your pictures and videos.
   
   I've never had a digital camera with optical zoom before. It was so much better than digital zoom.
   
   I think the main reason I love this camera is because it has an AMAZING macro focus. You can get the slightest little details in fingerprints, bugs, etc, etc.
   
   I didn't like that if I accidentally plugged my camera in before installing the driver for it, it would never work on that computer. It makes it clear not to do that in the directions, but I had forgotten a few times.



5. Mac users...
   
   My opinion is that for a Mac user you can't get a better camera for the cash. Plug and Play with iPhoto.
   
   This camera is the one to get if you want to spend less than $300. The quality of the images and feature set far out weigh the shutter lag. Super easy to capture those impromptu YouTube moments with this unit. I researched many and bought the Casio. Yes, a Casio (keyboards and calculators!). The EXP505 is a slick looking, compact camera that mirrors more exotic full size SLRs (I consider this camera to be a Point-n-Shoot). I agree with the others in this review section except for the dude that slams the Exilim for not going toe to toe with the big boys and the guy that had trouble with SD cards. Maybe he got a bum card or didn't format it with the camera before using. I have had no issue. Menu navigation is well designed.
   
   Things to note: AVI video format. I believe QuickTime Pro will handle the conversion. LCD screen doesn't fair well in low light. Battery will cause camera to "slow down" flash recharge after awhile (I've had my camera for over 1 year - much use).

5 comments about Casio QV-R40 4 MP Mini Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. i've had over 10 different digicams up to an 8 mp nikon for $1m. i was looking for an upgrade for my wife, and i was drawn to casio because my son has one of the real thin, large lcd exilim models that is very impressive. the r40 is discontinued, but readily available on the used/refurb market. other than the thicker body (still less than 1") and smaller lcd (good enough) this model is a real quality peice. metal, not plastic, 4mp, 3x zoom, lots of good features. takes sd cards, and has some built-in memory. takes real clear, good color pics which can easily be printed well to 8.5x11 and even to 11x14. you can get them used or refurbed in the $125-$150 range. my wife loves it, so i got another for my daughter, and another for myself when i don't want to lug around my primary nikon.



2. I have been through a number of the under $250 digital cameras and this is the one I am most happy with. To see a comparison of all of them, see the bottom of the review.
   
   Pros of the qv-r40:
   
   -short lag time (1/2 a second-very good in cheaper digitals!)
   -great exposure in all lighting situations-great in low light
   -lots of neat features and settings (sepia, b and w, night time, etc.)
   -easy to maneuver through menus
   -small compact size
   -overall good photo quality (see cons)
   -durable and long lasting
   -great battery life (I keep it in the diaper bag and use it a few times a day. I charge every 2 or 3 weeks)
   -Good price (I got mine for $99 on ebay)
   
   Cons of the qv-r40:
   
   -the only con I have with this camera is that the photos are sometimes a bit (though not horribly) grainy and pixelated at 8x10 or larger. I have gotten better quality in this area (though not in exposure) with Canon cameras (see camera comparison at end of review)
   -the lack of sound on the video should be noted, but doesn't bother me...that's why I have a camcorder
   
   I have no other qualms with this camera. i really enjoy using it and am happy with it. At 4x6 and 5x7 the pictures are amazing! Bigger and they are still good, but not quite up to par for a 4 mp, but then again, neither is the price.
   
   
   CAMERA COMPARISONS (and what I paid)
   
   I have had the Casio qv-4000 ($116), the canon a300 ($85), and have used the canon s30 (sell for around $120) a lot because of a family member. The canon a300 had too long of a shutter lag which just got really annoying with my kids (3 seconds lag and they are gone). The s30 is faster on the lag (1/2 second), but has a lower battery life than the 1300 and the qv-r40 and is renowned (like many point and shoot canons) for getting errors where the lens doesn't pop out anymore. My QV-4000 had a very weak flash (though you could buy an extra flash attachment) and was bulky for a point and shoot but had great picture quality because it uses a canon lens. It was a great little camera. Picture quality was higher on the qv-4000 than on this one, but for indoor photography, you would definitely need the flash that can be purchased for it. It also took 4 batteries and still had a shorter battery life.



3. I purchased the Casi QV-R40 digital camera two years ago, and I have not encountered any problems with it thus far. It has very nice picture quality, and ease of use. It comes with two rechargeable batteries and a battery charger, which are both very nice bonuses. The charged batteries will last a long time, but, I did buy a spare pair, in case one pair is charging, or one pair runs out of juice, simply put in the other pair. I would definitly reccomend, along with buying an extra set of batteries, to also buy a memory card that stores more pictures. I always use the highest quality of resolution, and normally take pictures one right after another. So, for me, the higher amount of pictures was a must. This is an excellent camera, and I would recomend the Casio QV-R40 to anyone looking for a digital camera.



4. I bought this camera just before a family vacation in March 2004. I wanted to do more research before I went digital, but the pressure was on to act before the trip. I found the manual to be useful and the camera to be VERY easy to use.
   
   It takes great pictures and the small size is a plus.
   
   I'll look to Casio when I buy my next camera.



5. I breezed through the other reviews and i would have to agree on everything they had said. This casio camera is great. I had mine for four years and it was the most handy and easy to use camera. Although it was 4 megapixels, the picture quality is great and if you don't believe me send me a message and i can show you some of the thousands of pictures i've taken. I love how casio has the photo settings, great feature. Sadly mine doesn't work anymore, the metal casing of the camera is held in by tiny screws and i hadn't noticed i was missing 3 or 4 from the sides and the bottom. I've been looking for another once since i'm afraid to invest in a Casio exlm like my brother has incase i drop it, etc. But anyhow, this camera is a great find and unfortunately i haven't been able to find it anywhere!

5 comments about Casio Exilim EXZ750 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. We purchased this camera in March of 2006. We loved it. I was able to keep up with our toddler and take hundreds of great photos. The pictures were clear, the shutter was fast and the battery charge could last a long time between charges. Even the movie function was pretty good for a little pocket camera. However, by summer, the zoom function stopped working. We kept using it anyway. Soon, the menu button no longer worked. We kept the camera in a padded case and treated it gently and always kept it out of reach of the little one. We are still waiting for the repairs to be done (at our expense, too!) It is now the end of July 2007. I've given up and am looking for a new camera. So sad. If it could only last few years before breaking, it would be a 5 star camera.



2. Purchased this camera online when I was in Afghanistan, got the camera used under some of the worst weather conditions sandy, extreme hot and very cold weather while traveling on long road trips or fliying in helicopters, I took it with me to the Phillipines on a beach vacation and it worked just perfect. When I returned back to Afghanistan keept Using it until I finish my tour, then I went to the United States for 3 weeks (Texas) and I used during during my kids Spring Break vacations and worked great returned back to my duty station here in south Korea were I took it on many trips to the mountains while hiking with no problems. By the way during all this time I had a Cannon S-3 IS 12X Zoom a great camera but; I prefer the pictures quality of my Casio and the pocket convinience. I never purchased a leather case all I used for a cover is an Oakley's little black sunglases bag and I clean it with computer wipes. It still looks brand new. Is a matter of how you take care of your property and your invesment. Also I want to point out that I never, ever had any problems with the so famous lens erros when they open in your pocket ect. One time I purchased the Casio Z850 just to give my 750 to my wife but when I saw how low the quality of the video and how noisy the ISO was when I was taking pictures I immediatelly return it, picture quality was a sted down from the Casio Z750. I will purchase an additional Casio Z750 intead of buying a Cannon SD 800, any Sony Camera outthere, just to keep it handy that is how much I like it. I rarely use my bulky Cannon S-3 IS.



3. Great product. Best features are:
   1. VERY LONG battery life
   2. quick response
   3. many pre-set shooting modes. Night shoot with portrait being one of my favorite. Business card mode also very useful.



4. I have had this camera for three years-ish. About a month ago, I dropped it and killed the LCD screen. The camera still works and takes great pix but I felt since my gf is spoiled by the LCD and doesn't know what the view finder is...I should probably get another one and I can use the broken one. This camera is easy to use, easy to switch modes and gives great video and pictures. Obviously I/we like this camera since we had every opportunity to buy a different one but stayed with it. The only negative I have with this camera is that it needs to be in the cradle to charge or to download. That part is a bugger....hope this helped...



5. Casio Exilim EXZ750 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
   I bought this top rated camera when it first came out a few years ago. Recently it was stolen and I went searching for a new replacement in current top Point & Shoot cameras. I could not justify nor feel confident enough with any of the choices of the new crop of cameras (all brands) due to one reason or another (e.g. they have higher noise levels, video mpegs not as good or equal, higher prices, no regular view finder, optical lens distortions). Even though many newer current cameras have moved up to 8, 10 and 12 megapixels resolution compared to this original 7 MP camera, there is no improvement (or no noticeable improvement) over this older camera. So even though this camera seems to be discontinued, I searched for it and found it on sale at an Amazon.com third party vendor selling it "new" for less than it cost when new (and cheaper than any current equivalent quality camera). So I rate this camera that good! I re-bought it over any new current crop of P&S cameras. It provides very decent focusing and picture quality plus outstanding videos! The minor cons are that I think it can only take up to the 2GB SD memory cards and does not support the newer larger 4GB and 8GB SD cards. But you don't need those large sized cards for this camera really and you can get seveal fast 2GB SD cards really cheap these days. It also does not have the latest IS technology but I don't really need it and have always done without it in the past. It was a Nice top rated camera back then and STILL a TOP rated camera now!

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z77 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti-Shake Optical Zoom (Black).

1. I have had this camera a little more than a week, and I already love it. I bought it to replace an Olympus D-435 that was driving me crazy. The old camera had a few flaws that I was careful to look for when shopping around this time. Most importantly, I needed much less shutter lag. The Exilim takes a picture immediately when you press the button, so you never miss action or candid shots. It also has a much bigger display screen so you can tell how well your shots turned out right away instead of uploading blurry pictures. The menu system is easy to get the hang of and there are plenty of settings for many different types of shots (scenery, portrait, candlelight, fireworks, pets, kids, etc.... even FOOD.) I bought mine in combination with a 2GB memory card and that was a wise choice. I can now take up to 461 pictures with everything on the highest settings and thousands if you lower it at all, which is great if you don't want to be uploading pictures every day.
   I have used the camera in different situations and on many different settings and so far all my pictures have turned out beautifully. I even took pictures while riding in a bouncy golf cart and they are still crisp and clear as can be.
   I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a small, easy to use digital camera that takes great pictures with little effort. And it definitely comes at the right price.



2. My daughter loves this camera -- we gave it to her as a high school graduation gift. It's small with a large viewing area and easy to use. Great pictures too -- she loved it.



3. THis is a wonderfull camara, GREAT VIDEOS, AND GREAT PICTURES. the only thing that sucks about it, is that it breaks VERY easy!!! I had one, and i droped it on my carpet floor about a foot away, and now when i try to turn it on....it makes weird noises. and it says lense error. same with my friends, she had one, and it does the same thing!!!!
   
   so......its good, and bad!
   
   also, i dont even have scrattes on it, and it doesnt work!!
   but i love this camara.
   
   
   or i loved this camara



4. I've purchased this camera off amazon, had it for a few weeks, and its been amazing.
   
   Photos- The photos are great. They come out perfectly as long as your not shaking or moving, but even if they come out ok (with the flash on, without its blurry).
   
   Taking the photo- There was only 1 serious problem i found with this camera. When i was at the Celtics parade (for winning the championship) they passed us and we walked around Boston. When we returned, the boats came back, so i wanted to take some quick pics. But when i held down the top button to take it, it took about 4 seconds to get ready, then it took the pic. It happened several times. Then i took a pic of the ground, and it was back to normal. It might have been a one time thing but it was something that i considered a flaw.
   
   Computer- The pictures are easy to put on the computer, but they have a lot of kb space. Also, if u plan on turning that pic to your background or screensaver, its not going to look like the picture. Its going to be a little more blurry. Uploading takes a while, but its not that bad.
   
   Places to take the pics- This camera can have pictures taken almost everywhere. ALMOST. I went to the Pawtucket Red Sox game last Friday, and i saw Clay Bucholz pitch. I tried to get tons of pics, but when i took em they were not as good as they should be. It could be because it was night, but their were lights, so the mix was not good. Its good everywhere else i've been, and its great at night when its pitch black because you can be looking for people and take a picture of any random place and it shows whats over there... perfectly. It makes a fun game of hide and seek (if you are young).
   
   I plan on using this camera this camera for about 3-6 years or more until i get a new one, unless i brake it. This is a great camera, and its one of the best digital around.



5. I had a casio exilim 5.1 MP camera (EX-Z70) earlier (still working well). For my next camera(as a gift to my nephew) I compared other cameras..Of the cameras reviewed, canon powershot A590 was a bulky looking model (but other features were nice)...Fuji finepix z20 had this cheap looking exterior (though again its reviews of product quality was nice)... olympus fe-360 needed a xD card instead of a SD card (I already had an extra SD card). Plus my prior experience of exilim was good pictures, decent video , really compact and did not break your back paying for it. So far my tests with EX-Z77 has proved it to be decent camera.... decent pictures and video quality. I think the voice recording quality was superior in the older model though, I also like the silver frame of the older model...the black one is no great shakes.
   So overall, the following improvements would really make it worthwhile
   1) Better voice recording
   2) Better Frame
   3) Better zoom range
   4) Better pictures in low light.
   Of the current features I like
   1) Really compact and lightweight too.
   2) Great LCD
   3) Value for money
   4) Decent pictures and video

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. At first when I got the camera in the mail I was dissapointed when i first started using it, because the shutter speed is slower than my old camera when it is on the basic setting. My first pictures that I took with it were really blurry and I almost returned the camera. However now I have gotten used to the camera and take the most amazing pictures with it!!



2. This is a great camera for the price. I was looking to upgrade from a 4mp camera and was a bit worried because the price was so low. I use the camera for fun so I wasn't too concerned about all the extras. This one has alot of nice extras and it' really easy to use.



3. I have had this camera for about 7 months. Pictures taken during the day are beautiful and the colors are vibrant. At nights the pictures are not very clear.



4. Bought this camera for my daughter. My sister had a Casio but the 5 mp and the 10mp is truly a better quality picture. My daughter carrys it with you at all times. The picture quality and zoom is great. The only quality we do not like is when you snap the picture there is a delay before the flash leaving you with a different picture then anticipated.



5. This was a fine camera, purchased by my daughter and her husband for my birthday. I absentmindedly left it at an ATM in Prague, and it was gone when I returned to try to recover it a few minutes later. I recently purchased the identical camera through Amazon, partly because I was happy with it the first time, but especially to show the kids that their gift was not unappreciated. Now that I am becoming more familiar with its many great features and functions, I'm appreciating it even more. It's small and lightweight, easy to carry, and yet takes terrific pictures in varied lighting conditions both indoors and outside, as long as the user takes the time to learn the easy-to-use settings provided. The rechargeable battery lasts much longer than the non-rechargeable dry cell batteries I used to use in my Olympus camera. The EX-Z1000 was sent to me at reduced price in an opened box, but in excellent condition, and I am very pleased with the value I got for my money.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-S600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue).

1. The camera was fine until it dropped two feet. The drop killed it and repairs are two expensive to make them worthwhile.
   I wish it was more sturdy. Other digital cameras I own have been more durable.



2. I bought the camera because the people that I know that have it (assuming the battery works - will explain later) like the camera and you can't beat the price, given its size and quality. However, I would not recommend buying this camera for one primary reason: battery problems. I have 2 family members that both had problems where the battery would not charge (one instance when the camera was new and one when the camera had been used for several months). Despite knowing this, I decided to take the chance and buy the camera because of its positives (size and price). I was excited to use my new camera on a trip, but then was afflicted by battery problems myself - huge upset. I called Casio with product details and they are going to mail me a new battery free of charge, but in the end, it is not worth the headache.



3. I received this camera from my Dad for Christmas the year before last...never had a problem with it until January of this year when it decided to not turn on. I thought it was the battery, but it wasnt. I sent it in, it cost $94 to fix it and then less than a month later it broke again..after plenty of screaming they sent me a UPS label to send it in with, and now its going to be at least another 2 weeks before its returned. I hate that it is broken, because i really LOVE this camera..but dealing with Casio is useless. I am trying to avoid buying another casio...although i think they take great pictures.



4. for its price and size, it is an OK camera which produces OK pictures.
   however, in my opinion, i've seen better picture/color quality with canon ixus and sony w-series.



5. My lug around camera was a hulking Nikon D200. I wanted something small to take on vacation and to the pubs, so, after doing some research, bought this. I won't belabor the upsides, just say it takes really good pictures. My only complaints are: the digital stabilization is a scam. Instead of using an optical system, Casio simply increases ISO setting which forces an increase in shutter speed. My other complaint is that after less than two years, the outer metal ring surrounding the lens fell off. Once dust and crap started getting inside the lens gears, the zoom and focusing eventually stopped working. I've since gone back to Canon for my happy snap camera and now own a Canon SD 800IS (which has since been replaced by, I think, the 870IS). I love my little Canons.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EXZ55 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. Great camera, took great pics, everyone loved it. Then one day I went to turn it on and half the screen was black and distorted. The unit was kept in a case and experienced no abuse. I called Casio who said to send it in to an authorized dealer for repair. Six calls and a month later, no repair and a bill for $200 to repair a camera that cost $300 only 6 months from purchase. Neither Casio or the authorized dealer are any help. The LCD display (one of the main reasons for buying) is not covered. As much as I love this camera, I would never buy a Casio again. Terrible customer service and a practically non-existent warranty.



2. I have this camera for two years and I am very satisfied. As a point and shoot, this camera is flexible enough to let me fine tune settings to adjust to my scene.
   
   Check out the customer photos to see for yourself.



3. I did LOTS of research before finally purchasing the Casio Exilim EXZ55, my first digital camera. I've now owned it for one year and have been extremely happy with the quality, features, and ease of use of this camera.
   
   The Z55 appealed to me for a few reasons. Besides the obvious reason of desiring high-quality photos, I knew that I wanted a camera with a long battery life. I can easily use the camera for an entire day without worrying about the battery running out. For work, I often photograph special events, requiring the camera to be on and ready, and the Casio performs superbly.
   
   The Z55 is amazingly small. I carry it with me in my purse everywhere. Even in a case, the camera is light and compact. It comfortably fits in the back pocket of my jeans, or in a wristlet. It is tiny.
   
   I especially appreciate that the camera starts up very quickly. It doesn't need long in between shots, and is ready to take a photo as soon as it turns on. I find this convenient and have used other cameras in a similar price range with a long lag time between photos.
   
   Overall, this is a great digital camera. I recommend it for people wishing for a simple to use, long battery life, compact camera.



4. To be honest when the camera was working it was fantastic. Great features, long batery life, easy to use etc. Then 18 months after purchase it broke. Just will not power up. Casio want $250 + shipping to replace it with a rebuilt one. Bye bye casio



5. I am someone who sets everything to Auto and expects the camera to produce reasonable results. This camera is fine for pure sun, but anything overcast results in photos that are entirely too dark. I have taken enough shots in various conditions to conclude that this camera does not do well with a lack of bright light (vs. other cameras I have owned over the past 15 years). On the positive side, I love the cradle charger/connector, and battery life is great.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z120 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom.

1. I got this camera on a real deal for about one hundred fifty, so I really can't complain. But that said, in my experience the camera leaves something to be desired. My previous camera was an HP 945, which was big, bulky, and very slow, but it took truly excellent pictures (beautiful color and very sharp) and had a very long optical zoom. Unfortunately, the HP broke and so I found this one as a replacement. I've had it for about 6 months and while it is okay and can take good pictures, a lot of times I'll review photos after taking around 100 or so and I'll be disappointed with many of them. Either they are fuzzy and out of focus (I mostly use full auto mode), have noise in them (based on other reviews I've read this camera is known to have more noise at lower ISO than other cameras), or just somehow be not quite right. The video functionality is nice and takes 28 fps at VGA quality, but it stores the videos in MJPEG format which really eats up storage space; also the videos often suffer from jaggies (i.e. appear pixelated) --- other Casio cameras are known to suffer this problem too (e.g. ex-z850). The camera is very quick though, and compact, and I like that it uses AA batteries. But I'm actually thinking of getting another camera for Christmas (maybe use this one as a backup).



2. My previous camera was a Pentax S30. It fell from 3 feet (while in its case) and stopped functioning!
   I bought this Casio because it has a viewfinder (a very useful, disappearing feature), had good reviews, uses ordinary batteries, is relatively good looking and was quite a good deal. Pictures quality and response speed are good (the Pentax is quite slow).
   Cons: Memory card compartment is poorly designed (difficult to remove the card) and the covers for both the card and the USB are flimsy and ugly.
   Also, there is plenty of unused space at the back so why not bigger display??
   Bottom line: A very good camera.



3. I recently went on a trip to Paris for a week. Months beforehand, I knew I had to get a digital camera that would do justice to that city. This is it.
   Its 7.2 mega pixels provide a clarity unheard of in most digital cameras. Its easy to use, but also able to adjust to the whims of a professional, with such functions as shutter speed, light adjustment, color variance, night shots, aperture and anti shake. For my money and situation, this is certainly the best camera to buy.



4. The only complaint i have about this camera is the difficulty of removing the SD Memory Card. When in the ejected position, it gives you about 1/8 of an inch to grab, which is further restricted by the memory card door. I usually need a pair of tweezers to pull it out.
   
   Other than that, it is extremely reliable, easy-to-use, and works efficiently



5. This camera is nice, clean and modern looking. I've had this camera for over a year now and I love it. As a matter of fact, I own a refurbished one and have not been disappointed. I have been using a 128 MB SD memory card used from my previous owned camera and have been able to store a good amount of pictures (after lowering the mega pixels) and with excellent quality at that. But if you plan to use the video recording option, you definitely want to purchase a 1+GB memory card and rechargeable batteries. It uses a lot of battery power when in video mode. Thats pretty much the only flaw which is not a big deal, just carry extra batteries. I recommend you familiarize yourself with all its features so that you do not overwhelm yourself. By doing this, you'll be taking pictures like a pro in no time. There have been so many new cameras coming out, but I highly recommend this camera!! ;)

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z60 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. The camera was reasonable for the first few months I owned it. It took pictures that were about what you'd expect for the price, and were perfectly passable for someone like me who just wants to take shots of memories.
   
   However, less than a year after purchase it will no longer focus and cannot take a recognizable picture. I don't just mean that pictures are blurry, I mean that pictures look like some sort of thermal map from space.
   
   It turns out this is a common problem with the focus mechanism. There are lots of message board posts from other users who ran into the same problem after owning it for a while and Casio will fix it for 150 dollars (practically the price of the camera). My particular camera hasn't been treated roughly or knocked around, and it isn't in constant use. In my opinion, any machine that fragile is defective, but apparently, although it's a known issue, Casio considers it to be an abuse problem.
   
   Don't waste your money. There are plenty of great cameras out there.



2. I've had this camera for a little less than a year and have had mixed emotions about it. The small size of the camera and the large screen is a huge bonus. It's also very light which makes it easy to bring anywhere; unfortunately it's best for casual snapshots. Unless you are outdoors and it's well lit, you are going to struggle getting photographs. I have since upgraded to a Nikon D40 (dSLR) for my real pictures and have the Casio as back-up "just for fun" camera.
   
   Pros:
   -Great battery life
   -Huge display screen (2.5 inches!)
   -Metal design feels sturdy in your hand
   -Small! You don't even notice it in your pocket or purse.
   -Best shot settings are helpful when you don't know what settings to use.
   
   Cons:
   -No actual viewfinder. Trust me, you need that. If it's even remotely sunny, it's so hard to see the display; therefore making composition, immpossible.
   -A lot of noise in low light situations.
   -Flash is very harsh, even in the soft setting, giving a lot of pictures the washed-out drunk party picture effect.
   
   Don't get me wrong, I do still love this camera to bring along when I don't want to risk damaging my D40. I just wouldn't solely rely on it.



3. I COULDN'T ASK FOR ANY MORE IN A CAMERA. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY AND TAKING PICTURES OF LANDSCAPES AND SO FORTH. THIS CAMERA DEFINATELY DOES MY PICTURES JUSTICE. I DID A SCHOOL ART PORTFOLIO PROJECT, CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL. nOT TO MENTION, THE MANY PICTURES OF MY BELOVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS! <3



4. I have owned my Ex-Z60 for about one year . It has proven to be a very nice Camera ! In every mode I have chosen the results have been excellent ! Well designed and quite easy to use ! I have a small Leica D - Lux 3 MP Camera , and sometimes I have to search the Properties mode to determine Casio usage ! I own several other Camera Models , and find I use my Casio Ex-Z60 , quite often . I think some reviewers are lint- picking in some respects ! R E Keay



5. This is my second camera and shame on me for giving Casio a second chance. The "customer service" was horrible, rude and not helpful at all. I have had several camera's in my professional life and have to say that I will never buy this brand again after the way I was treated!

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z70 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. This compact 7 megapixel camera will easily fit in a pocket and is very convenient for social occasions. Unfortunately most of these happen indoors and in low light where the camera produces significant noise. This is probably related to the small sensor size. Pictures are good in bright light. I was shocked to discover that there is no aperture priority, shutter priority or manual mode. Instead there are numerous `best shot' modes, abbreviated BS (!). These are designated landscape, children, backlight, eBay, etc. It is hard to know exactly how each mode makes exposure settings so anyone interested in manually controlling depth of field will not like this camera. In short, you can only point, shoot and hope for the best.
   
   Pros
   * Compact and stylish.
   * Big, bright LCD.
   * Low cost.
   * Has image stabilization, although a camera this small and light is hard to hold steady so there is probably no net benefit over a larger camera without stabilization.
   
   Cons
   * High noise at higher ISO in low light.
   * No shutter priority, aperture priority or manual mode.
   * Slow to write to SD card. Shutter will not release when taking a rapid sequence of shots - a problem when photographing children.
   * Relatively near subjects (children that come towards you, not just flowers or insects) can only be focused in macro mode. This requires going into the menus which is often too slow and inconvenient resulting in missed opportunities. A button on the body would have been much better.



2. I'm hoping the retailer will take the camera back. Pro's: It's small. Cons: The battery has a very, very short life. After 10-12 pictures, I can't count on it being ready for the next round of photos. Shutter lag is too long. I know that's the number one gripe of all digital camera owners, but this one seems to be worse than any one that I've had. Next Picture cycle time can also be really terrible. If you're looking to capture the moment, chances are you'll be capturing the moment AFTER the moment. Don't get it.



3. I bought it as a gift for someone in my country.And they are very pleased.I guess its easy to oerate and gives you good quality pictures.



4. uses an sd card
   effective
   cheap
   good quality
   comes with cords so you can connect to tv
   easy hook up to computer, no software needed
   includes optional software and usb cord
   easy to use



5. The camera is in excellent working order and has a good array of features. Excellent value for the money. I received the camera very promptly from the seller. A good buying experience all around. A good way to get a good camera for an excellent price.