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

Product Description

The simple to use EX-Z60 offers 6.0 megapixel images and a 3x optical zoom packed into a slim body enhanced by rounded edges. The camera features a large, easy-to-see 2.5? LCD monitor as well as the Anti Shake DSP, which along with the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions considerably reduces the incidence of blurred images due to moving subjects or shaky hands, ensuring that beautiful images can be created and enjoyed by anyone. The EX-Z60 comes with many other convenient and user-friendly features, including Easy Mode, a simplified camera menu that helps make taking pictures (still and movie) easier and more fun. The Best Shot button enables convenient, one-touch access to 33 shooting preset modes offering a wide range of camera settings for taking hassle-free photos every time. And not just still photos, you can also shoot movies. Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.4 seconds Built-in multimode electronic-flash Rapid Flash enables three consecutive, high speed flash photos in only one second / Soft Flash prevents over exposure when taking shots in Macro Records movies at up to 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound (integrated mono mic and speaker) Uses proprietary Casio lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included); 180 shots per charge Input/Output Terminals USB / AV connector // USB - USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) Self-timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Focus Modes - Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus Exposure Control - Light metering - Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD / Exposure - Program AE Accepts optional SD or MMC memory cards (we advise buying an optional 256MB or higher for practical use of EX-Z60

Customer Reviews:

A good "take-along" camera.......2007-12-16

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.

Fine while it worked........2007-10-20

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.

Inexpensive anywhere camera.......2007-10-10

Don't expect stunning photos from this camera. It does have a great looking screen, AMAZING video capabilities, and a size that makes you want to take it everywhere. Good for 3x5 prints and for students putting images in facebook and whatnot.

Great First Camera!!!!.......2007-09-24

This camera is everything that I wanted for a first camera. I didn't want anything too professional where I really needed the manual, and nothing too babyish either. This is chic, fits in the palm of hand and great for when i go out and take pics of my friends and family. The LCD size is large which I love!!! And the video is GREAT too!! You will NOT be dissappointed with this camera. I've had it for 2 years now and still no complaints from me!

Great for taking pics on the fly!.......2007-08-24

I bought this camera for my son to take on vacation, but when it arrived, I kept it and made him take the old digital camera! It's small, slim design makes it super easy to toss in a purse of backpack, allowing me the freedowm to take pics almost anytime. (I did purchase a little case for it). It's features are easy to use, but the instruction book is kind of pointless beyond setting it up. Blogs helped me more. The screen is sufficient in size, clear and bright. I do wish it would take more than 3 pics at a time using the fast shutter (like for capturing a golf swing in motion), but for day to day use, it's really perfect.

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Orion StarShoot Deep Space Imaging Camera II

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Orion 1.25" Extension Tube

Orion 0.5x Focal Reducer for StarShoot Imaging Cameras

USB 2.0 High-Speed Extension Cable, 10 Ft.

Product Features:

The StarShoot is the best affordable single-shot color CCD astro camera on the market today

8mm diagonal (Type 1/2) Sony CCD chip with 752 x 582 pixel array and 8.6 x 8.3 micron pixels

Thermoelectric cooling (TEC) has been improved to further reduce electronic "noise"

MaxIm DL Essentials software offers live focusing aid, multi-camera support, and powerful processing

Power is supplied by your computer's USB 2.0 port; TEC requires two D cells, not included

ASIN: B000S6DL3E

Product Description

Here's the best affordable single-shot color CCD astro camera on the market today. With its bigger CCD chip, improved engineering, and more efficient active cooling, the StarShoot "DSCI II" gives beginning and experienced imagers alike a more powerful tool for capturing dramatic celestial images. It features an 8mm diagonal (Type 1/2) Sony CCD chip with 752 x 582 pixel array and 8.6 x 8.3 micron pixels. The larger chip sees a wider chunk of sky and is more sensitive than its predecessor. The thermoelectric cooling (TEC) system has been improved to further cut electronic "noise" -- a big advantage over the competition's cam, which is uncooled. The MaxIm DL Essentials software provides real-time focusing assistance, easy image capture, and powerful processing tools. It now includes batch processing and multiple-camera support. Power is supplied by your computer's USB 2.0 port.

Orion StarShoot Deep Space CCD Monochrome Imager II

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Orion StarShoot Deep Space CCD Monochrome Imager II

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

A monochrome camera with separate Red, Green, Blue and Luminance filters yields superior astrophotos
The DSMI II utilizes a Sony monochrome CCD with a 752x582 pixel array for higher sensitivity
DSMI II also excels for narrow-band imaging with specialized filters such as H-alpha, SII, and OIII
DSMI II has thermoelectric cooling (TEC) to reduce electronic noise for better-quality images
Includes MaxIm DL Essentials software. One-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000WP4RV6

Product Description

The best color astrophotos are composed from shots taken with a monochrome camera through separate Red, Green, Blue, and Luminance (LRGB) filters. This "tri-color" technique leverages the CCD chip's full sensitivity and resolution, and gives you greater flexibility in processing than you get with single-shot color images. The DSMI II utilizes a 1/2" format Sony monochrome CCD with a 752x582 pixel array. It provides higher sensitivity and resolution than the DSMI II's color CCD chip, and superior color rendition. The monochrome camera also excels for narrow-band imaging with specialized filters such as H-alpha, SII, and OIII. And it makes a highly sensitive autoguider. DSMI II has active thermoelectric cooling (TEC), which dramatically reduces electronic noise for better-quality images. Power for the camera is supplied through your computer's high-speed USB 2.0 port. Includes MaxIm DL Essentials software. One-year limited warranty.

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