Mighty little camera with a huge screen
Written: Apr 23 '04 (Updated Sep 14 '04)
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Pros: Credit card sized camera with a gigantic screen. Stellar battery life.
Cons: Produces grainy, unfocused low light pictures.
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| isnoop's Full Review: Casio Exilim EX-Z40 Digital Camera |
This bijou is an upgraded version of the Casio EX-Z4u camera. It has all of the good features from the last generation (4MP, 3x optical, 2" LCD) plus full movie clip support.
The only problems I've had with it so far are auto-balancing light conditions and focusing in low light. The former is not a real problem since it can be fixed very easily in any quality photo editor.
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The low-light focusing issue became more bothersome over time. If you plan on taking most of your pictures in well-lit conditions, this will not be a problem. However, indoor low-light or nighttime shots are often out of focus. If low light is a must, you will be better suited to find a camera with a spotter.
On Casio's side, they managed to add tripod mount and manual focus, two features I wouldn't have expected on a camera this size. Other handy features include a photo composition grid, picture calendar, 21 different preset scene modes, and a boot time of less than 1.5 seconds.
I recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a stylish compact with point&shoot ease and enough extra features to any enthusiast happy.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 360
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Easy Enough for Anyone to Use
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