Inexpensive Digital Cameras

You CAN have it all
I’m very pleased with this camera. I started out looking for a new camcorder to replace my bulky old 8mm model. What I soon realized was that the camcorders hadn’t gotten much smaller, and I probably would only have it with me for planned filming occasions. So I changed my strategy, and looked far and wide for a compact digital camera that took decent pictures AND allowed you to zoom when shooting a video. Videos without zoom are kinda limited, and most of the manufacturers disable the analog zoom while filming. Along comes Casio, who not only allow the zoom during video, but give you a 7X Analog zoom. What a combination! So, I’ve been snapping pictures and shooting vids like crazy, and I’m really impressed. The stereo sound on the videos is unbelievably good, and I can fit 90 mins of high quality video on my 4GB SD card! So, you CAN have it all, but it’s not perfect. There’s a fair amount of barrel distortion on close up shots, the autofocus has a decent amount of lag when zooming in during video, and of course, there’s the stupid dock. Come on, Casio, put a mini-USB connector on there! Even so, I’m giving it 5 stars because the combination of functionality that this camera offers IS perfect!
Casio Digital Cameras

Does not work with iMovie 08…
This a very good camera that seems to take great pictures and great 16×9 video. However, the reason I bought this was because of a great big sticker on the outside of the box that says “MAC USERS - IPHOTO COMPATIBLE!” They even court Mac users on their website. It does work with iPhoto. Most cameras do. However, despite featuring mpeg-4 compression video, it is NOT compatible with iMovie ‘08. This is because the AUDIO is not supported by Apple. For many of you, this will not be an issue, which is why I still gave the camera 4 stars (I haven’t used it enough to warrant 5 stars yet). But I have been personally frustrated by the lack of information about which cameras will and will not work with iMovie ‘08 (because it seems that so few actually do). So I hope this helps for some of you Mac users out there.

Ultra Slim, 8 mega pixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom, 2.8″ wide super bright LCD, face detection technology, anti-shake, MPEG 4 H.264 video and You Tube video capture mode.
Casio Digital Cameras

Excellent Camera
My last camera was a Nikon Coolpix and I like my new Exilim much better. I have really enjoyed the great quality of pictures taken at Church where there is a lot of candle light. I had a real problem taking those with the Nikon.
Slim styled, 10 mega pixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom, 2.6″ wide bright LCD, face detection technology, anti-shake, MPEG 4 H.264 video and You Tube Video capture mode.
Casio Digital Cameras

In its compact and elegant design housing, the Exilim EX-Z77 hides a high performance 7.2-Megapixel CCD-Chip. Your most memorable moments and even the smallest details can be seen on XXL posters made from high quality photos. Your movie clips are optimized automatically with the YouTube Capture Mode. With the EX-Z77, you can film your most memorable moments directly in H.264 format optimized for YouTube in optimal movie size and outstanding quality. H.264 format enables you to record up to 1.5x longer high-resolution films with sound than in MPEG4 format with the same memory space and in the same picture quality. The powerful Exilim Engine 2.0 combines the hue adjustment function used to optimize dark areas of your pictures and quicker image processing. It also ensures quick reaction times and long battery operating times. The Face Detection function recognizes faces and automatically calculates the optimum setting for focus, tracking it for as long as it remains within the image area. The Best Shot settings are practical and can be accessed immediately at the touch of a button. From Landscape to Sunset your EX-Z77 readily adjusts to the most varied demands for photos or movies. Normal Shutter times - 1/2 - 1/2.000 seconds Night scene - 4 to 1/2000 seconds Photo Sensitivity - ISO 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 (automatic / manual) White balance - Automatic & 6 manual modes Recording functions - Still images, still images with max 30 seconds audio, macro, self-timer, continuous shutter (Normal, High Speed, Rapid Flash), Best Shot, Face Recognition, movies with audio (normal movie, short movie, past movie, YouTube Capture Mode), voice recording Dimensions - 95 x 59 x 19.8 mm, 16.2 mm at the thinnest point Weight - Approx. 118 grams without battery and memory card
Casio Digital Cameras

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) Weight - 122 grams without battery and memory card