Product Description
Take pictures you're proud of and get closer than ever with the newest Exilim camera. With a 3x optical zoom, 4.0 megapixels of clarity and virtually no lag time between shots, this sleek digital camera makes it easy to capture the perfect moment. You can set up, zoom-in and shoot high-quality photos in an instant. And, you can use the Best Shot mode for creative effects automatically.
Features:
- 4.0 Megapixels
- 3x Optical zoom
- 0.01-Second shutter release lag
- 0.9" thick
- 2" Color LCD screen
- Seven-point multi auto focus
- 10MB built-in memory
- SD/MMC memory card compatible (card not included)
- USB cradle included
- Audio playback and voice recording
- Built-in lens cover
- Only 4.27 oz. without battery
A microphone built into the camera lets you add comments or other audio to your still image. The seven-point auto-focus means you never need to worry about focusing again – you get a clear, crisp image every time. Once you have the image you want, you can quickly and easily download, print or playback photos. Just pop the camera into the cradle, press one button and voila – your pictures are ready!
Customer Reviews:
great camera if you don't mind lens jamming.......2006-05-12
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!
Zoom Broke 3x.......2006-05-05
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
A great camera for everyday use!.......2006-04-15
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!
POOR PICTURE QUALITY!.......2006-02-05
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
Great camera.......2005-11-18
It is small and the pics are great too. Battery seems to last for ever....well i am not one to use this everyday, only when i am out with friends. Have to admit i love this camera...could be smaller but hey great screen and great pics.
Amazon.com Product Description
The sky truly is the limit with the CCD-1 digital color eyepiece for telescopes from Cstar. If you're looking for a way to capture and save your favorite images from the heavens, then you've found the right product. This eyepiece is easy to connect to most any telescope. Once attached, it automatically turns the normally up-side-down, reversed image into a regular image just like you would see with your own eyes, only magnified. The .3 megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device) digital eye-piece delivers high image quality and remarkable detail at an affordable price. Cstar does not stop there, the CCD-1 also allows you to see a video stream on your computer while using the high magnification of your telescope.
While you view the real-time video footage of your favorite celestial bodies, snap a still by pressing the shutter button. In order to minimize vibrations that could disturb the image while taking a photo, Cstar has placed the snap shot button on a cord coming out of the digital eye-piece. Once you've set up the eye-piece and your telescope, you can turn your attention to your computer monitor so you don't miss any of the heavenly attractions. No longer will you be bent over your telescope, squinting with one eye -- the CCD-1 will make you feel like more than just an amateur astronomer.
The eye-piece comes with an easy-to-install driver. Once your computer is set up and you've connected the CCD-1 to your computer by way of the included USB cable, you'll be ready to snap and store images on your hard drive. The eyepiece sends photo data from the CCD module to your computer. Once stored, you can use photo editing software to make changes or edit the photo. Digitally place aliens or spaceships for humorous images, or simply use the CCD-1 to capture and store your favorite shots of the great beyond. Regardless of your intent, this eyepiece is an excellent accessory for any stargazer.
What's in the Box
CCD-1 digital color eye-piece, USB cable, and CD-ROM driver.
Customer Reviews:
Cstar CMOS Digital Color Eyepice for Telescopes.......2007-09-08
My hopes were flying until I purchased this item. I noticed the resolution (0.3 megapixels - that's a "0." in front of the number) and started to worry. That worry was more than justified when I installed the software, hooked up the eye-piece and set up my laptop on a table outside. First I focused on Jupiter and its 4 largest moons using the optical eye-piece that came with my Meade Telestar NGC-60TC telescope. This particular telescope always gives good results with Jupiter and its largest moons as well as Saturn and its rings. Then I replaced the optical eyepiece with the digital eye-piece. Refocusing, very carefully, the best I could do was a blob of light for Jupiter and NO MOONS WHATEVER. I can imagine getting fair results looking at the moon, but for the price one expects a bit more than the moon when your interest is astronomy.
EQUIPMENT DOES NOT WORK.......2007-05-15
I AM UNABLE TO GET THE CAMERA TO TAKE ANY PICTURES OR TO EVEN POINT TO AN OBJECT TO TAKE A PICTURE. THIS WAS A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR MY HUSBAND AND I FEEL IT WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. I ACTUALLY DON'T EVEN GIVE THIS PRODUCT A STAR
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