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Summary: It's a Winner!
Review: (...)P>Well, for starters I'm not an expert on digital cameras (I've owned them for awhile, but I'm a casual pic taker); however, I did a great deal of online reasearch before purchasing this one. I felt this model gave me what I needed in the price range I could afford. I was a little nervous though - as I couldn't find user reviews anywhere (just the pro reviews - which were very helpful).First off - Bad News.... there is virtually no paper user's manual. The GOOD NEWS though is they include a digital users manual on CD ROM with the camera (it's very in depth). The REALLY GOOD NEWS is you can download the user's manual before you even buy the camera from www.casio.com!! (I did this, and by the time my camera arrived - I felt like a pro using it). The camera is not "chinzy" feeling (like some others - Fuji for example) - it's solid built and just feels like quality. It's small, but not to tiny that it's difficult to use. The LCD screen is a good size (and you can zoom to view pics magnified from the LCD. The camera does everything it promises. I adore it. The bells and whistles are fun (though many of them not necessary for someone like me). I love the 10 second delay shot. This way I can get in the pic myself. Regarding battery life: Keep in mind - I always use the LCD screen and flash (so my batteries wear down faster than other people's might). I'm getting about 50 or so pics per charge from the Sanyo Batteries that come with the camera. I'm getting about 24 pics per charge from the Kodak 1700 batteries I purchased. I'm happy with this. The batteries charge rather quickly - and with 3 sets - I'm never stuck. These NimH AA's are pretty inexpensive - so it's really no big deal. I do wonder if my lack of pictures per charge wouldn't be improved with a "better" charger (the one that came with the camera is fine....but I bet it isn't top of the line). Here is something someone might want to know (particularly someone unfamiliar with digital cameras). They say you MUST (MUST MUST) use an AC adapter power whenever connecting the camera to the computer to transfer pics etc. This is NOT included with the camera. So - add about $30 to the price of this camera pretty much since you must buy this "accessory" :) (The camera is STILL WORTH IT). I used my camera to take a full week of pictures in an extremely dim lit setting (halloween theme week). (...)) Yes - another tip: In really really dim lit settings (almost dark) your camera might give the "red" sign (meaning it's not focused) - take the pic anyway (all mine came out in focus when this happened to me) The camera is great - I'm very glad I purchased it!!
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Summary: Great Deal
Review: After researching and shopping for quite awhile, this turned out to be the best for the money.
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Summary: A great camera but not without its flaws...
Review: I already had a Sharp 4 MP camera, but the only reason that I got this camera is because of its small size. Here's some reason why I choose this camer, It uses AA batteries which NIMH batteries cost about 4 for $10, secondly, it uses SD memory card which is what my Sharp camera uses, and thirdly its very compact for a camera that uses AA battery. Further plus includes its start up time which is only about 1 second, and it includes many useful features such as cropping your photos in your camera after you have taken the photo to free up spaces on the memory card. It also have many color filters such as blue, red, green, etc... useful for enhancing the sky, ocean, etc... There is also 21 pre-settings for different situations. As for the con, there are some noise in the photo, and it doesn't focus well in dark areas. It also doesn't let you manually adjust the shutter speed and the only way to take bright and shadowless photo at night or under a weak tungsten light is to choose from the 21-preshot options which really annoys me. Other than that, this camera is terrific and i love it, because it comes in handy because of its small size and its low cost accessories (batteries, memory card, etc..) The only reason i gave it a 4 instead of 5 because of the noise that is in the photo and sometime the sky came out unaturally bluish-green. I got it at walmart for just $200 so it's definitly a great buy!
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Summary: Great camera for the money.
Review: I bought this camera a few days ago. I love it. I have been shopping extensively for a camera and finally settled. It takes great pictures, has a fast startup time, very easy to use. One major selling point for me was the size. It fits right into my pocket no problem. The only reason I don't give it a 5 is because it is a little heavy for its size, plus it doesn't have a video mode. Other than that not a single complaint.
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Summary: Alkaline batteries are not recommended...
Review: I bought this camera as a Christmas present for my wife. We've taken hundreds of pictures with the camera and had few problems (no problem that wasn't the result of an unsteady hand). The pictures are clear and sharp. The owner's manual is... extensive (175 pages), but once you learn a few basic things, operation is no problem. The navigation keys (on the back) have a up/down/right/left/set arrangement, with some of the key features (i.e. selecting between "best shot", "manual" and "movie") on the left and right keys. I'm guessing the previous reviewer was having problems with this "feature". Best shot works great and allows you to pick from a list of about 15 caned settings. Battery life is excellent (unless your using regular alkaline). The manual states explicitly to avoid doing such, and is only a fall back option (in case you can't charge your regular batteries and really don't want to miss a picture). The camera uses secure digital media. I get about 140 max resolution picture on a 256MB card (on one charge) with battery life to spare. I would recommend buying a "JumpDrive Trio" from lexar to transfer your pictures to the PC. This will save camera battery power AND allow you to use your secure digital media as a USB thumbdrive.
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Summary: Great Camera! I love it!!
Review: I bought this camera in early September when it first came out, and I love it!! This little camera does everything and it is so compact that I carry it in my purse. I have 2 little kids and this camera is wonderful for catching all the milestones that they reach. Some other reviewers have mentioned the batteries, well I have only had to charge mine 3 times the entire time I have owned it and I take alot of pictures with the LCD screen and the flash. I also just use the batteries when I am downloading the pictures and so far I haven't had any problems. My only concern with this camera is the red eye. I have a baby and it seems as though every picture I have to edit to get that out. I never had this problem with my Kodak digital, but it is easily fixed with decent picture software. All in all this is a wonderful camera and I have enjoyed it.
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Summary: Fell in love with the beautiful casio but married a canon.
Review: I purchased this camera 2 months ago and have had mixed opinions on it. Build quality and design are great. Unlike other electronic gadgets that have many features that you need to read an encyclopedia to figure out how to use them, the casio's features are numerous and easy to use. Good life out of supplied rechargeable batteries(reccommend buying second set to have on hand). Great size and price. Almost no shutter lag under ideal conditions. Thats all of the good.
Now for the bad. Flash, even under low setting overexposes almost half the time. No manual shutter setting to compensate for this problem. Takes way too long to recharge flash(5 to 8 seconds). No video out, sound and slide show. Picture quality great outdoors in normal light. Rest of the time average to poor, especially in low light. End result. Returned Casio and bought Canon A70 for the same price(see Amazons price of $218.00). Canon is a little large and heavier but offers numerous manual settings, better grip,almost no shutter lag, quick flash recharge, video with sound, slideshow and better picture quality.
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Summary: Should be 4 and a half Stars - Great Camera
Review: I really like this camera, it is small enough to be discrete in your pocket yet packs a powerful punch. If you look at price to performance ratio, this camera excels. It doesn't cost that much yet for the price you get a fully functionally quality digital camera. At 4 megapixels I can't complain. I took this camera around during my day to take random pictures and to see how the camera performed. I took pictures in a restaurant and outside, both pictures looked good. I had it on highest setting and it does not differ too much from other 4 megapixel cameras. The LCD screen is average size, not too big but good enough to see without strain. I used AA alkaline batteries just to see how long they would last. Since it was recommended not to use them as they drain quickly I wanted to see for my self. The batteries lasted the whole day (I took around 70 pics) and I never had to change batteries even with using the flash for half those pictures. The charger also can charge other name brand AA and AAA batteries and those worked great for me. Again, I don't know why casio does this but the videos that you record do not have sound. Why? I do not know. Nonetheless it is a camera and not a camcorder but if you're not going to have sound, might as well not even bother with video at all and use those resources towards something else on the camera. The camera does take a couple of seconds in-between shots but not long enough to lower my rating. The newer version of this camera, the QV-R51 takes much longer (probably because it is processing an extra megapixel of info per shot)than this one. Overall all, even though there is a newer version of this camera, it is significantly more expensive than this and the performance of that camera is not worth the price (all you get is a bigger LCD screen that drains the batteries quicker and 1 more megapixel of resolution). This camera on the other hand is a spectacular deal in price for the performance you receive and the portability. I definitely recommend this camera, it sure hit the sweet spot for me.
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Summary: A very slick digital camera
Review: I received this camera as a Christmas gift and I have been very pleased with its performance and features. First, it is a very small camera that is easy to use and carry around. I was slightly disappointed with its boxy thickness but the camera's great looks made up for it. Secondly, the 3x optical zoom on a camera of this size is very impressive. (However, don't take my word on it, technology changes so fast these days.) Finally, the camera's sophisticated in-built software and electronic sound effects is almost reminiscent of some special 'Bond' gadget. That alone should be enough for some people to get it!
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Summary: Great camera, great price!
Review: I spent hours researching digital cameras at ZDnet, epinions, and Popular Photography and I finally decided on this one. I have NOT been disappointed in my choice in the slightest. I normally use this to take pictures of my two young sons, but I have taken some scenery shots as well. The pictures always come out beautifully. Unlike the previous reviewer - I use batteries to download my pictures and have never had a problem. My understanding from the manual was that it is recommended, not required. Batteries are quick to run down when I use the LED readout to take pics, but the charger is quick and I'm up and running again in about 3 hours. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone looking for good value for the money.
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