Product Description
Shaped somewhat like an SLR, this digital-camera delivers amazing performance in capturing high-resolution still and video images offering a camera and camcorder in one compact and easy-to-use camera. The ultra-high resolution CCD Chip in the EXILIM PRO EX-P505 effectively delivers 5 million pixels, and 5.25 million pixels in total, so you can create photos with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels and movies with up to 640x480 VGA (better than most camcorders). The layout of the EXILIM PRO EX-P505 cannot fail to impress; with its solid grip, quality build and compact proportions. In addition to helpful automatic modes, the EX-P505 offers a wide range of manual options for more creative individuals. It's got all the professional features you need to get the most fun out of the EX-P505. Lens - F3.3 (W) to 3.6 (T); f=6.3 to 31.5mm (equivalent to approximately 38 to 190 mm when converted to 35mm film); 10 lenses in 8 groups, with aspherical lens; lens cap / 5x optical zoom; 8x digital zoom Auto and manual focus modes Programmed auto and manual exposure modes Shutter speed - Normal / Aperture priority AE - 1/8 to 1/2000 sec. / Shutter speed priority AE / Manual exposure - 60 to 1/2000 sec. Rotatable 2 LCD screen Microphone - Built-in stereo / Speaker - Built-in monaural / Playback - Stereo (with CASIO AV cable) BESTSHOT - Simply press the release, your camera will take care of the details! BESTSHOT stands for pre-programmed motif settings for ideal photography in every situation Self Timer mode
Customer Reviews:
Killer compact camera that delivers quality stills for Mac users... AVI Video :( .......2007-06-17
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).
Almost my perfect camera.......2006-07-14
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.
More than worth the price!!!.......2006-01-05
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 your 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.)
No help from manufacturer!.......2006-01-04
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!
Casio Exilim EXP505 Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom.......2005-09-24
I really like this camera, Takes good pictures, it's light and small and very easy to use.
Product Description
Deep Sky Imager Pro II.... The user-friendly astrophotography revolution continues. Introducing the new DSI Pro II. It combines ease-of-use with a larger chip, greater sensitivity, higher resolution, and dramatically lower thermal noise. Meade engineers have invented a remarkable new way to reduce noise without a cooler.This means you can take exposures for hours at a time. And the new thermal monitoring sensors automatically match your dark frames to ambient temperature so it's nearly impossible to take an uncalibrated picture.The software includes a new zoom feature for easier focusing and the squared pixels of the new larger chip make processing simpler and images more beautiful than ever. The DSI II is the world's first un-cooled camera with low thermal noise. And that's as cool as it gets.This version includes RGB Color Filter Set.
Customer Reviews:
BEWARE!!!!!!!!!.......2007-09-06
Be careful before considering buying this unit! The description does not tell you that it is not compatible with many PCs because it requires a so-called "fully powered USB port" even if this is not specified in the description on the Amazon site.
I ordered one in May, it did not work on my hardware (even though I tried on several PCs that were supposed to have fully powered ports, even tried on powered USB hubs) and since then I am struggling to get it fixed or refunded: Amazon tells me to contact Optics Planet, Optics Planet tells me to contact Meade, and Meade is simply unreachable.
So if you are willing to waste 700$, go ahead!!
Insert tab "a" into slot "b".......2007-03-09
My review is not based on the quality of any photos that I have taken with this CCD camera. It is based on the initial setup and understanding of it. I didn't expect to start taking "amazing" photos the first night that I used the CCD camera, even though I have read reviews and seen the photos of people doing just that. But, I was still surprised at the total lack of documentation and basic guidance that is included with this equipment. They don't even give you the basic information on how to install the filters in the filter holder much less any technical info needed to run the software. Sure trial and error works but you shouldn't have to rely on that especially considering the cost for this product. From what I've read about this CCD camera it is possible to get some great shots with it and I'm sure that I eventually will get them. I just expected a little more initial help from the manufacturer.
DSI Pro II.......2007-01-28
Although I understand the frustrations of the other reviewers, this camera really is a great piece of equipment at this price point. Creating colour images by combining Red, Green, Blue and luminance monochrome images takes time and effort, but the results are worth the extra work. Meade also sells a one shot colour version of the DSI II which may be a better choice as a first CCD camera. If you have the patience though, you will get noticeably better images using the monochrome DSI Pro II and filters. I would highly recommend that you pick up a decent image processing package such as Photoshop, Paintshop Pro or similar to get the most out of the final images.
Very steep learning curve, mediocre results for now.......2006-05-16
No doubt, there are some amazing pictures people took with this CCD. But if you have no experience with astrophotography, plan to spend many, many hours before you'll get anything reasonable, and pretty much forget taking pictures of moon / planets (in all fairness, it is a Deep Space Imager...). Meade does a very poor job of explaining what some of the controls do (histogram, offset - you can slide them around but what do they actually do? Don't ask the manual). Focusing is still a problem (despite a software focusing assist included - it's pretty much useless). In addition the camera does really poorly in high contrast situations. All in all, it's too late for me to send it back which I'm really sorry about - I kept it too long trying to master it, now I guess I have to :-)
Product Description
Deep Sky Imager Pro II.... The user-friendly astrophotography revolution continues. Introducing the new DSI Pro II. It combines ease-of-use with a larger chip, greater sensitivity, higher resolution, and dramatically lower thermal noise. Meade engineers have invented a remarkable new way to reduce noise without a cooler.This means you can take exposures for hours at a time. And the new thermal monitoring sensors automatically match your dark frames to ambient temperature so it's nearly impossible to take an uncalibrated picture.The software includes a new zoom feature for easier focusing and the squared pixels of the new larger chip make processing simpler and images more beautiful than ever. The DSI II is the world's first un-cooled camera with low thermal noise. And that's as cool as it gets.
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