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

Customer Reviews:

Highly Disappointing.......2007-03-25

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.

Stylish and very compact but with limited functionality.......2007-03-14

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.

Fairly nice camera...a few minor complaints.......2007-03-11

I've had this camera a few months and use it regularly. I bought it after having purchased another Casio for my wife and wanting to upgrade from an older, much larger, digital camera. The Exilim is very thin, easily fits in your pocket and the large LCD screen is clear and readable even without glasses. The choice of photo modes is extensive and the picture quality had been high.

Its not perfect though. Getting the battery and SD card out is a pain in the neck...there is no release button and you have to sort of pick at them or use a pencil to eject. The battery life is tolerable, not great and the charger is a bulky, two-piece unit that could be greatly streamlined so that you didn't have to pack it. The USB-cord is really annoying (one more think to carry, since it uses a proprietary connector rather than a standard "firewire" type nub. Casio would do well to streamline all this stuff (my wife's camera has a much better power-interface and its is OLDER so it seems as if they moving in the wrong direction with these modifications).

That said...it does take great photos and is easy to use. If you don't travel a lot and leave the goodies at home it would be an excellent choice. And you can't beat the price for the quality of the unit.

Sweet Deal.......2007-03-08

I love this camera. It's slim, cute, and not expensive for a digital camera. I've had no trouble with it at all, and it's easy to figure out where everything is- it's pretty simple.

Great Little Camera.......2007-02-16

It's a great pocket sized camera. Pictures are superb. Easy to use.

Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Silver) + 1GB Accessory Kit

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Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Silver) + 1GB Accessory Kit

Manufacturer: Casio
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom - Silver (Includes manufaturer's supplied accessories)
1 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card
Compact Camera Case with Front Pocket and Strap
Lens care optics cleaning kit - Flexible Mini Tripod - Pack of LCD Screen Protectors
6 Pocket Memory Card Wallet - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Digital Prints (Promo # on invoice)

ASIN: B000UU8HU0

Product Description

The Exilim Zoom EX-Z75 Digital cameras features a Wide LCD Display for improved image viewing and ease of use while delivering an effective 7.2 Megapixels. The EX-Z75 features the slim looks, quick shooting style including Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects. Its 2.5-inch wide LCD display, makes it enjoyable for users to capture breathtaking wide aspect ratio images, making the camera functions easier to see and operate. Pictures taken in a portrait format can be manually rotated for playback in landscape format. Auto Exposure Control Light Meter - Multi Pattern, Center Weighted & Center Spot ISO - Auto up to 800 White Balance - Automatic, fixed 6 modes, manual switching Self-Timer - 2, 10 Seconds & Triple Self-Timer Recording Modes - Single image, Best Shot, movie with sound, single image with voice, Continuous Shutter, Voice Recording, macro, self-timer Built-in Electronic-Flash System - Auto, manual-on, manual-off, Red Eye-Reduction, Soft Flash USB/AV Interface with NTSC & PAL compliant Input/Output Terminals Battery Life - Up to 230 Stills Dimensions - Width 3.76 x Height 2.39 x Depth 0.77 inch (95.4 mm x 60.6 mm x 19.6 mm) +PLUS+ 1GB ACCESSORY KIT: 1 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Compact Camera Case with Front Pocket and Strap - Lens care optics cleaning kit - Flexible Mini Tripod - Pack of LCD Screen Protectors - 6 Pocket Memory Card Wallet - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Digital Prints (Promo # on invoice)

Product Description

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