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5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z40 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I've been an avid digital camera buyer/user for years....When I bought the EX-Z40, it was with extreme excitement. I've been using this Casio EX-Z40 digital camera for 1 1/2 years and it is a disappointment to me. >:< Don't get me wrong, I love the size and I like all the functions on this camera, but I would gladly give those things up for better pictures.
   
   The only time a picture comes out decent, is if ithe subject is close to you (4 to 10 feet) or in its macro mode. Macro is good.
   Distances and outside pics, like telephoto...just forget it. Don't even bother because you will wind up deleting the pics anyway. Keep the camera very steady..it is a must. Alot of out of focus pics. I know how to hold a camera so alot of it was not my fault. Very Grainey pics too. Even the color is off at times. I use a High End digital Nikon and I love the colors with that one. I've seen small digital cameras take good pictures, not this one.
   
   I took several outside pictures 2 weekends ago of a beautiful creek with layered stones and water flowing over them. It was very very breath taking. I was so excited to put the pictures into my computer when I got home just to find out that they were mostly all terrible. How disappointed I was.
   
   I've been disappointed too many times with this camera. Maybe my camera is a lemon. :(
   JUST BE VERY CAREFUL ON CHOOSING YOUR NEXT DIGITAL CAMERA FOR QUALITY.
   I ordered a Kodak to replace this one...the Kodak V530, which I read up on and read great things about it. It was rated high! It's on its way to me and I can't wait to take the Casio out of my purse and put it into a drawer or sell it to someone who dosn't mind the pictures coming out funny like I do.
   
   BEING FINIKY MEANS YOU TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PICTURES.
   
   Thanks all...D. Brinkley



2. I was a bit skeptical of the Casio brand but I liked all the features of this camera and read a positive up review in a photography magazine so I took the leap. I haven't regreted it a bit. This is a great "casual" camera with easy settings for picking just the shot you need.
   
   Mine has taken a lot of abuse and has never failed to perform. I highly recommend the leather belt pouch for protection during carry. The only problem I have is deciding whether to upgrade to the 6 or 7 megapixel Exilim!



3. The pictures were very high quality, when the camera was working. My only complaint there was that even zoomed in, the objects of most pictures at a distance looked ant like. The camera's zoom mechanism broke 3x. The first time I had fixed at my cost. I was not sure that I had not caused the damage. One day after getting it back, the problem resurfaced and the repair people fixed it again. This was the second long repair time. About 2 months later I was at a music festival, went to turn it on and guess what? Yep, the zoom mechanism was broken again. I am not going to bother fixing it. After I get the pictures off it (the only way now is directly from the SD card), this camera is going to that great camera in the sky.
   Tony



4. About 18 months ago, purchased the Z40 for my teenage daughter.
   It's a great little camera with a long battery life. Last month the lens jammed in the open position. Called Casio and would cost $200 to repair. Did a little research and found Casio has a problem with lenses jamming. Turns out the camera will accidently turn on in your pocket or purse and the lens cannot fully extend. These cheap plastic rings break and the camera is useless. I have just begun to fight and have even found a lawyer who is gathering info for a possible class action suit.
   If you are going to buy this camera, get the optional insurance. You will get the camera repaired for free but it could takes months. Good luck!



5. With 20 different "scene" shots this camera makes my pictures look semi-professional. The macro mode is incredible for close-ups and has vibrant detail in the resulting pictures. There's also a Sepia and Black and White mode for retro looking pictures apeasing the aspiring artist in us all. Along with the delay/firework setting, night shots of fireworks or lightning look stunning. I really can't sing the praises of this camera enough. I've owned it for 2 years and plan to replace it only with another Exilim. Don't hesitate buying one. Oh, and I can get over 400 shots WITH THE FLASH ON before worrying about recharging.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-S500 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Grey).

1. I loved the size and quality better than expected given it's compactness, but if you have to send it for warranty repair get ready to pay. The optical zoom broke after opening in my front pocket. I sent it back to Casio and they said it wasn't under warranty because there was a slight 'blemish' on the other side of the case - which voids the warranty. Probably a scratch from a quarter or something in my pocket. I called and wrote letters to no avail. If you are able to fix cameras yourself, go for it, otherwise go with a company with better customer service.



2. ive had this camera for around 3 years already! i got it as a present for christmas. the strap and one of the screws has popped out recently but it still works just fine. my sister has an even more expensive canon camera, but it cant even take pictures w/o flash w/o blurring but i find that the casio does it just fine. i love all the features on it, especially the different themes for video taking. the flash is really bright too.



3. ...with excellent battery life. very good at recording video, extremely pleasant image quality in still camera mode. the only feature lacking is the ability to adjust exposure time. but other than that it works wonderfully and i quite like mine.



4. Great little camera with big features....we love it and have had no problems with it....set the image quality to high if you want to have print quality pictures....set to lower if you are just e-mailing them. Auto feature takes a lot of guesswork out of set-up...easy to use menu



5. Overall, this has been a decent camera for me. It takes great outdoor pictures, and even though I've dropped it several times, it has never broken.
   
   My main complaint for this camera is that when it takes a picture indoors, everyone's faces come out extremely shiny. I'm talking about people glowing- and not in a good way.
   
   I'm not a camera expert, but none of my other friends who have basic digital cameras have this problem. I guess if you rarely take pictures of people inside then this would be a good camera, but I would not recommend it for indoor use.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-M2 2MP Digital Camera, MP3 Player and Voice Recorder.

1. I bought my girlfriend the Exilim S2 about a year ago, she got fed up with me using it, so I had to buy my own. The thing is just amazing. Simple to use, in a beautiful, sturdy, magnesium, credit-card sized body. And the battery lasts ages. Picture quality on the lower resolution settings isn't so good, and the digital zoom is rubbish, but that's hardly the point. This is a camera for snaps, moments where you just want to reach into your pocket and snap what's in front of you. The computer interface is a doddle - I use it with my Mac, and all the file formats are standard so you can use it with just about anything. I know about five people that have gone out and bought this camera after I demonstrated it to them, I should be getting commission from Casio!



2. I purchased this camera instead of a higher quality camera because of its size and its functions. The mp3 player part of it is awesome and the size of it is very convenient. its a great camera, although the quality of the pictures arent that great. i recommend this camera for people looking to take everyday pictures, but if you're looking for quality, this camera might not satisfy you. i bought a 256 memory card with it, and it allows me to have as many things on my camera as i desire. great design very stylish.. =]



3. when i just bought it, its compactable size seemed to be its biggest advantage. however,its battery life isn't that good as it could only last for at most 2,3 days. sometimes, lesser than a day if many pictures were to be taken. also,its metal finish ain't that good as it is scratchable easily.Not good if you were prepared to have it with you for the rest of you life.thus, i find that only its size and mp3 function is a big plus for this little camera, without the fact of its poor quality of pictures. but hey, wad can you expect from a 2 megapixel camera...



4. 1. Install drivers from CD.
   2. Plug the cradle into usb port (don't forget to plug it into outlet too)
   3. Put the camera into cradle.
   4. Charging LED should be on now. Press on/off button on camera. It should switch camera to USB mode.
   5. If u installed drivers correctly, then when u load up some file browser in My Computer folder where all drives are listed, there should appear a Removable Drive (D: for example, that's right, that's ur camera). Click on it and u are in cameras memory. There are two folders - 1 for pics and 2 for mp3s. Just copy mp3 files to that directory and u all set.



5. for a 2mp camera, it's a pretty good one. you can't zoom and you can't take do macro, but if you just want something tiny (almost credit card size) just to take everyday photos, it's great. and it does movies too, which was fun. i used it for a couple of years. unfortunately, the mp3 player part of it died after a year or so - it would just cut out. but i would have no issue with buying another casio camera in the future. it is very sturdy, never had any problems with the actual camera.

3 comments about Casio QVR62 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This is a compact camera with solid metal construction. Startup times and shutter lag are extremely fast for a digital camera. Daytime and flash pictures are excellent. Macro pictures of flowers are pretty sharp. I'm also happy that the camera runs on AA batteries. Low light focusing is very good. Nightime pictures illuminated by street lights are okay when the camera automatically chooses a shutter speed of 1/8 sec and ISO of 250. However, anything darker than that requires the use of the nighttime scene best shot mode. Under nighttime scene best shot mode, the camera chooses a shutter speed greater than 1/8 sec. Often it may chose between 2-4 seconds, which means that one absolutely needs a tripod to avoid image blur caused by camera shake. It would have been nice if the camera offered manual control of the shutter and aperature settings because I can take reasonably shake-free photos up to a shutter speed of 1/2 sec and sometimes I don't want the camera to automatically chose a shutter speed longer than I think is necessary. Another annoyance is that the noise reduction system takes on average about ten seconds to process long exposure pictures. I suppose this frustration made me to return the camera and get a Canon A85 camera with manual controls instead even though the Canon A85 operates slower than the Casio QV-R62.



2. This camera has probably the best and more solid metallic case I've ever seen. The quality of the materials used is incredible for a medium range camera. The 2" screen (huge) on the back is a little bit grainy, but it's very fast and with an high refresh rate. The software on the camera is pretty good, highly customizable, but as another user already pointed out, there is no way to change the shutter time. You MUST use a tripod if taking pictures during the night (if you're using bestshot and without the flash), and they're a little bit grainy too, but pictures taken during the day are just awesome (real 6MP); there is also the choice for taking "widescreen" pictures (3:2) and I love that!
   Besides the night pictures, this is a great camera and for its price, built quality, and overall features, I'd definitely raccomend it to everyone!



3. I brought this camera some time back and I have not regretted it. I was Just looking for a digital camera only, no voice, no movie, just something to take pictures and this camera at the price and resolution was pretty good. The pictures and resolution are great and the camera sturdy I also brought a 1 gig card for it and together they make a unstoppable pair almost 400 pics at high resolution, WOW! excellent! I think fo a shutter bug like my self. It will also print directly to printer or I can copy the images directly from it on my computer with out any additional software.

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

1. My overall rating of this tiny digital camera has been positive so far. When buying a digital camera, I basically wanted to focus on shutter speed since my last digital camera, Kodak LS 443's shutter speed was so slow compared to Casio Exilim. I also wanted a lightweight digital camera. I also had a budget in which I didn't want to spend tons of money on a gadget in which will be replaced by a newer higher-tech gadget later on. And wanted a user-friendly digital camera in which I didn't need to carry their manual with me. Here were my reasons for buying this digital camera:
   
   First of all, I bought this camera after my x-bf got his Exilim M2 which I fell in love and had to get my own Casio Exilim. It is such a small digital camera in which I take with me in purse and can snap a quick picture anywhere and anytime.
   
   Second of all, it has a HUGE LCD display which makes it easier to see what your picture will look like when you are trying to center the picture.
   
   Third of all, price of this digital camera was very reasonable compared to other high-end digital camera, like Sony.
   
   Fourt of all, it is such an user-friendly digital camera that I didn't need to read the manual at all.
   
   Lastly, I set my picture resolution to FINE in order to see the best picture quality and I love the fast shutter-speed. Keep up the great work @ Casio. I can't wait for S100 price to go down since that will be my next gadget purchase. It's too bad that Casio is not being sold in a lot of the bigger electronics store but more available online in which case, I bought it from Amazon.com site. I bought this camera last 5/2004 and it still takes excellent pictures. I take a lot of events pictures.



2. 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!



3. 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.



4. 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.



5. 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 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z30 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. After using the camera for 4 months the battery quit charging. Working with the camera store where it was purchased we determined that the problem was with the camera rather than with either the battery or charger. I returned the camera to Casio for repair. In response I got a repair estimate for $215. (Cassio's flat repair charge is $190 + shipping & handling + sales tax -- for a camera that cost $230.)
   
   The customer service rep told me that the 12 month warranty was not valid because the camera had suffered an "impact." After a couple of weeks I finally was able to speak with a manager who told me the case had a "bad dent" in it -- although the camera wasn't dented when I sent it to Casio for repair. The manager finally agreed to have the camera repaired as a "courtesy." When the "repaired" camera was returned to me the battery still wouldn't charge.
   
   Although I liked the camera while it worked, I definitely would not buy another Casio product.



2. Esta camara es buenisima para el precio que tiene. Ya yo llevo un año con ella y no me ha dado ningun problema. Tiene un zoom extremadamente bueno y es ideal para viajar. A pesar de que se me ha caido muchisimas veces todavia sirve super bien. Se las recomiendo a todos!!!!!!!!



3. LCD cracked after 3 pictures. Camera store said 3 others recently sold also cracked. CASIO knows the design is faulty but will not repair for free. CASIO said the LCD is an ACCESSORY. I asked how can I see the menu to change settings without the screen. DUH?? Don't buy CASIO products because they do not stand behind them.



4. We used this camera for about a month and we were very happy with it. That is until my husband carried the camera in his pocket on the way to the car and cracked the LCD screen making it unveiwable. We have always carried cameras this way and never had a problem. The warranty specifically states that the LCD is not covered. When I called Casio they said to go ahead and send it in and the technician would decide if it is covered. We prepared for the worst - a long process with a cost to repair equal to the price of a new camera. However, we couldn't believe that exactly one week after we mailed it to Casio it showed up at our door completely repaired - free of charge. We haven't even received proof of delivery from the post office. Excellent customer service by any standard.



5. Like another reviewer, my battery just failed to charge. This happened within six months. It was never dropped or damaged. It's just a piece of junk.

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-Z850 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. If you're a serious amateur photographer, you'll love this camera. It will give you complete control of 99% of camera functions, such as shutter speed down to 60 seconds, and up to 1/1600th of a second. You can adjust aperture from 2.8-8.0. You can adjust ISO from 50, all the way up to over 1000 in some modes. Plus, you can shoot with shutter priority, aperture priority, or full manual modes. Not only that, but it has a 38-114 equivalent zoom, fully customizable white balance, and a variety of scene modes that make it easy for non-expert users to set the camera for special situations.
   
   All this in a package the size of a deck of cards. Pretty amazing. And the image quality is top notch, even when set on 6 megapixels, as I leave it most of the time. I carry this camera with me everywhere I go, especially when I can't carry my DSLR.
   
   Issues that I'd like to see improved:
   
   You can only select between two apertures in Aperture Priority mode. Not a problem most often, because the minimum one (depending on zoom) is always available, and that's the one I want to choose most of the time.
   
   And, I'd like to have access to the higher ISO's without having to select a Scene Mode.
   
   Outside of that, I'm happy. You can do a lot with this camera. Everything is easy to use and logically laid out for convenience. It is excellent for anyone who wants a super compact camera that gives you a high degree of creative control.
   
   If that sounds like you, then this is your camera.



2. This "camera" outperforms many camcorders I've seen. Its picture quality could hardly be improved. Its ease of use and menu structure is intuitive and easy to remember. The long life battery lasts for several hours on video. The high speed SD card option makes it an all-in-one.
   HOWEVER
   After a couple years, it just stops working; lens out and power on. Just stops functioning. Send it off. "Downloaded software". Works great. 2 months later - exact same thing only nobody can tell you why it turnips on you. Repeat the cycle until your lens gets bumped because you can't retract it, then the warranty people say "the lens isn't part of the camera, so it's time for you to buy another one."
   So as long as you're not wanting a camera to last for 5 years like I am, this is great but if you want one that doens't leave you feel like you've been romanced by the prince and then consummated by his porcupine, I strongly recommend you stay away from this POJ. -rod



3. I've had this camera for about two years. It has been wonderful. Easy to use, took great pictures, no complaints. A few months ago it started having problems turning off. I'd have to remove the battery when I was done taking pictures every once in awhile. This wasn't an all the time issue, so I dealt with it. Then last weekend at my son's wedding it just stopped. I was turning the camera off when it just froze up, lens still sticking out, and won't do a darn thing anymore. The battery is fully charged, I have never damaged the camera, and really can't justify spending the money to repair it when a new camera will set me back about the same amount. Just makes me sick.



4. I've owned both of these cameras for a couple of years, and I appreciate the optical viewfinder, excellent picture quality, large LCD, fast shutter delay, and manual operating modes. While I agree with the excellent review written by D.Nash praising the 850's virtues, I will say that the 850 does not take as good a picture as the 750.
   
   I've done a considerable amount of testing and comparison, and with all auto settings at default, compared with the 750, the contrast and brightness are too high and the saturation is too low. The contrast and saturation are easily compensated, but the brightness adjustment requires a -0.3 EV setting that is not "sticky" - it isn't remembered when you turn the camera off. The only way to save this so that you don't have to reset it every time you turn the camera on is with your own Best Shot setting. This gives the desired results, but compared with the 750, which gets it correct right out of the box, this is an unfortunate inconvenience.
   
   Do I prefer the 750? Probably not. The better LCD and additional flash settings are worth it. And the "lens error" problem seems to be gone on the 850. Too bad they didn't get the picture as good, though. And there's one feature lacking on both of these cameras, or I would consider them nearly perfect: no raw image mode.



5. I own the z750 as well, and bought this one used after I broke the lcd screen on the 750. What I mainly like about this camera is the flexibility in shooting modes. Unlike the vast majority of pocket-sized digital cameras nowadays, this camera has a manual exposure mode. For most, that is not a big deal, but I really like that feature myself. They moved some features around from the 750, and created a aperature priority mode, a shutter priority mode, and manual exposure mode, all on the mode dial. I'm no expert photographer, but this flexibility has helped me take better long-exposure photos, or making HDR's with different exposures. One thing I like about these older Casio's is the format of the movies is MPEG. We bought one of the newer Casio models (since returned), and I did not like that they changed the format to Quicktime.
   
   PROS:
   -very simple controls. Once you learn the mode dial, everything is self-explanatory.
   -shoots great pictures (8MP) with decent default settings.
   -has most of the bells and whistles (and then some) that other compact digital cameras have.
   -greater flexibilty than most pocket sized digicams\
   -movies record in MPEG format, which is a nice all-purpose format.
   
   CONS:
   -an older model, slightly bulkier than today's compact cameras.
   -screen is a little on the small side (2.5" lcd)
   -movie quality seems to have gotten worse than on the previous model, z750.
   
   Even though this camera is ancient now in 2008 (it came out in 2006, hah!), I still had to find a used one because I'm not as impressed with today's moron-point-and-click cameras that seemingly do all the thinking for you and take away all the flexibility in shooting. Yeah, I could get an SLR, but I'm looking for something I can take on a long hike, or put in my pocket, but still be able to get decent shots.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. After using this camera on a couple of trips, and now being familiar with its features, I have to say I'm very happy with it. I purchased this after I lost my older Exilim camera, and this smaller, lighter version is much easier to use.
   
   As with any ultracompact camera, don't expect the kind of photography you'd get from a digital SLR, or a dedicated video recorder. However, the quality of the pics & video is excellent, seeing as it's coming from such a small package.
   
   The only reason this is 4 and not 5 stars, is because of the inability to set advanced settings for each shot. You have to select pre-set modes (like "Party", "Sports", or "Scenic") to get the right shutter speed or light sensitivity that you want. This can be frustrating until you familiarize yourself with the different modes available. Once you know your camera, though, it is enjoyable to use.
   
   This camera's best for casual to intermediate photography, which is what I do.



2. Bought for my wife who is a heavy camera user. After about a year of use, the lens has hung and won't retract. Seems to be a common failure mode for the unit.
   
   Does take good pictures and videos. Just don't expect it to survive more that a year of so if you are a moderate to heavy user.



3. I had my camer for about a year. It went to Hawaii twice with me and I thought it was the best 400 dollars I had spent!
   Little did I know that these cameras are.. well, defective. Suddenly one day, my zoom wouldn't work. Then I realized my menu buttons didn't work. THEN I realized that the only button that DID work was the button to take a picture (which it still does). After doing more intense research, I found out that A LOT of people were having the SAME problem. I called Casio and they wanted a ridiculous amout to just look at it, let alone FIX IT!
   So the deal is, these cameras have one cord that controlls most of the functions such as the menu and zoom buttons. If that cord gets rattled a little, it no longer works. SO you will then be stuck with a 10.1 MP basically disposable camera (as they can not zoom or adjust settings either).
   However, I must say that my next camera WILL be a Casio, but this particular model.... I'm not too sure.
   Hope my review helps.



4. For its price, this is a OK camera. What brings my rating up is the huge selection of shooting modes, the video editing, the audio, and several other features. First off: The shooting modes. This camera is a classic Casio in that it has many shooting modes (Best Shot). It has a setting for low light (candles), for fireworks, for flowers (close-up/macro), for pets, for portraits, for eBay, and many other things. The video editing is an innovative feature that allows you to cut the middle, beginning or end of ANY video more than about 5 seconds long. The audio clips are also a great thing to have (although I can't compare this to other cameras). Other good things are high-speed shutter mode that allows you to hold down the button to take several pictures per second; this lets you get the perfect picture of a basketball dunk or of your pet. The camera can also record a clip of sound to accompany a picture when you look at it. Additionally, you can zoom in 8x (without getting grainy) on any picture you have taken. It also, of course, has a timer so you can include everyone in the picture. The only thing I think this camera is missing is the ability to hold the shutter open to take pictures of cars' lights as they move. Lastly, I would think twice before purchasing this particular camera, as Casio recently came out with a camera that functions the same and has 10.1 MP, but is half as thick (and has a youtube shooting mode).



5. I have owned the Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 for a long while now, and am not really satisfied. I'll list the pros and cons below:
   
   Pros:
   
   It looks nice. (The outward appearance is very stylish and smart looking)
   It has a large screen.
   It takes decent movies.
   The rechargeable battery is pretty easy to recharge.
   
   Cons:
   
   The pictures are blurry. My husband and I have both messed with the settings constantly to try to make the pictures not blurry. With a tripod, this camera works fine, but almost anytime you are holding it they turn out blurry.
   
   The manual doesn't tell you anything about this camera... NOTHING.
   
   Auto shake on/off doesn't work (...again blurry pictures)
   
   I can't even figure out (and believe me I have tried) to adjust aperture or shutter speed. The only thing it lets me change is ISO. Lame.
   
   There is delay between when you press the button and the camera takes the picture. (Fine for nature photography, but really bad for people or pets)
   
   
   
   
   All in all this camera is o.k. Like i said before, I have owned it for a long time and it is still working, so that is good. I take good care of it, and it seems to be alright. One of the reasons I bought it in the first place was because I saw that it had 10.1 mega pixels, but so you don't make the same mistake I made, it turns out that that just basically means it takes very, very large poster size pictures. (You can change the setting to take smaller ones, though) The quality isn't any better because of it. I thought 10.1 mega pixels = better pictures. Nope.(Unless you plan on blowing all your pictures up to an enormous size.)
   
   Overall, I would not recommend this camera to family and friends.