1. 12.1-megapixel resolution
2. 4x optical zoom; 2.7-inch LCD screen
3. Dynamic Photo e-greeting function lets you add a number of different animated graphics to still pictures in the camera
4. Record HD movies in 720p; capture and upload through YouTube Movie Mode
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

With 12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom with mechanical image stabilizer, 26 mm wide-angle lens plus EXILIM Engine 4.0, the EX-Z280 is the ideal everyday companion, but comes into its own on exciting weekend trips and family holidays. This compact camera offers practical functions such as Dynamic Photo, Make-up Shot and face recognition that make it easier than ever to take high quality snapshots.The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 also features a make-up mode function for especially appealing portrait photographs. The outstanding image processing makes the skin on faces appear smoother and softens facial shadows caused by strong sunlight or illumination. You can select from twelve levels as desired - from minimum to maximum- and observe the effect on the TFT color display while taking the photo.

Customer Review :

Specs look so good...picture quality not so much!

This camera has terrific specs. It sports a large LCD screen. HD movie capture. However, there are deal breaking (return pending) cracks for me:

PROS:
- very good macro (closeup - 2-9 inches) shots with fine detail
- 720p HD capture is easy, good quality
- shake compensation (but it is digital)

CONS:
- Poor light/contrast on shots (shot look dull)
- Pictures at low ISOs are VERY noisy
- Zoomed shots are very noisy
- LCD has 10% taken up by menu (right side)
- Ergonomics awkward with grip

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1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Start-up time of approximately 1.4 seconds; minimal shutter lag of approximately 0.002 seconds
4. “Soft Flash” prevents overexposure when taking shots in Macro, etc.
5. Powered by lithium-ion battery; stores images on SD memory cards (includes 8.3 MB internal memory)

Editorial Review :

The simple to use EX-Z60 offers 6.0 megapixel images and a 3X optical zoom packed into a slim body enhanced by rounded edges. The camera features a large, easy-to-see 2.5" LCD monitor, as well as the Anti Shake DSP which, along with the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions, considerably reduces the incidence of blurred images due to moving subjects or shaking hands, ensuring that beautiful images can be created and enjoyed by anyone. The EX-Z60 comes with many other convenient and user-friendly features, including Easy Mode, a simplified camera menu that facilitates effortless picture taking. The simple to use EX-Z60 offers 6.0 megapixel images and a 3X optical zoom packed into a slim body enhanced by rounded edges. The camera features a large, easy-to-see 2.5" LCD monitor, as well as the Anti Shake DSP which, along with the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions, considerably reduces the incidence of blurred images due to moving subjects or shaking hands, ensuring that beautiful images can be created and enjoyed by anyone. The EX-Z60 comes with many other convenient and user-friendly features, including Easy Mode, a simplified camera menu that facilitates effortless picture taking. EX-Z60 includes the Best Shot Mode called, eBay Best Shot which allows the user to take photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay. eBay Best Shot mode also includes Auto Macro, an ideal setting for capturing images of small items such as jewelry, tags, etc., thus automatically adjusting the focus from acquiring fine details in close up shots to capturing large items from a distance. eBay Best Shot mode allows users to capture optimized images at an ideal size for eBay.

Customer Review :

not bad for the price

as with most point n shoot cameras, it takes a few tries before you get a good picture

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good camera, but battery sucks

I bought this camera on amazon back in 2007 and it still works like new. It's really slim and I've taken it all over the world with me and it fits in all my small purses. It's pretty easy to use and the picture quality is really good.The only problem is the battery. My first one died after a few months and I had to send it back to casio. They replaced it or fixed it pretty quickly. The battery recently died again, but luckily the replacements are really cheap.

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I LOVE this camera

We hesitated when we were going to get this as we had been Kodak lovers. It was during a Black Friday sale @ Target.

Mine is about 5yrs old now. I have dropped it on cement, rocks, tile, carpet, stepped on it, thrown it in my purse, spilled 7up on it and basically abused the thing.

In 5 years....the only issue was recently when my Siberian Husky bit it...made a black mark on the LCD, but the pictures are fine and the screen is readable. The camera still works like a charm.

VERY reliable brand. VERY durable. It's slim, fits in my back pocket which I LOVE.

In the 5 years I have had mine...my husband has had a Kodak that died, my mother in law had 3 kodaks that died, my daughter had a Kodak that has on going battery issues, and my sister's kids destroyed 4 Kodaks. Mine has outlasted them all and I have been the most brutal on it.

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A Great Quality Camera!

The Casio Exilim EX-Z60BK 6MP Digital Camera is an excellent buy for the amount of money you can buy it for now. On Amazon.com, I have seen this model selling for $70. If you're looking for a camera to bring on investigations that will give you a good amount of features, without anything excessive, this is the perfect camera. There are 30 picture settings from twilight and portrait, to candle light. You can also record video and audio with this camera.

The pictures I have taken with this camera are exceptional for a 6MP camera. The photos I took at an investigation in Hilldale Cemetery of May, 2009, were taken with this camera. For about 50-75 feet in front of you at night outside, the objects in that radius will show up clearly in the picture taken. Outside of the radius, objects will begin to appear grey, and faded.

The videos shot with the camera aren't the most clear, but they are decent quality for the price. The audio recording is a nice feature, and provides decent quality. After the pictures and videos have been taken, the editing features are nice. You can crop, rotate, trim, resize, and correct the color of photos. For videos, you can edit the length, and cut pieces out.

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Blurry Pictures

This camera doesn't feature image stabilization, so close ups are very blurry. I'm very dissappointed.

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1. 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom with Anti Shake technology
3. Features Best Shot modes; select one of 35 sample images to represent the current photo scene
4. 2.8-inch Super Bright LCD display
5. New functions include wide-aspect movies and data storage

Editorial Review :

The attractive EX-S770 shoots 7.2 megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format. In addition, it features Casio's Super Bright 2.8 inch widescreen LCD but still retains the ultra-slim card size. Its impressive widescreen display employs a 230,000-pixel LCD that clearly displays images and information down to the smallest detail. The high-quality stainless steel body of the EX-S770 is the epitome of design elegance and ensures ease of operation as well, while maintaining all the slimness and beauty the Exilim Card line is renowned for.
Best Shot modes deliver great photo results simply by selecting one of 35 sample images to represent the current photo scene. The eBay Best Shot Mode is exclusive to the Casio Exilim line of digital cameras. The eBay Best Shot mode is the 22 of 34 Best Shot Modes in the EX-S770. eBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay. eBay Best Shot mode also includes Auto Macro, an ideal setting for capturing images of small items such as jewelry, tags, etc., thus automatically adjusting the focus from acquiring fine details in close up shots to capturing large items from a distance. eBay Best Shot mode allows users to capture optimized images at an ideal size for eBay. Still Images Sensitivity - Auto, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 Self-timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash - Flash Modes - Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction 2.8-inch TFT color LCD 14 - 9 960 x 240 Battery life - Up to 200 still images (CIPA Standards) Supports - Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 and Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Dimensions - Width 3.72 x Height 2.38 x Depth 0.68 inch / Weight - 4.48 ounce

Customer Review :

Works well

It certainly does the job. A bit complicated to use though. But this is a solid camera, with many features (too many I think). You need to set it up so that pictures are not too big and can be sent via email.
I am happy with the product. It is my second casio Camera.

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Camera does not work properly

A friend of mine purchased his camera new and I purchased my Casio EX-S770 used through Amazon. I immediately noticed that the photos were fuzzy and not as sharp. My friend took the camera and did several side by side tests and proved that the used camera was nothing more than a "pig in a poke". I have learned by lesson of buying used.

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I love it

I have used this camera now for about a month and love it. I haven't gotten any pictures printed yet, but they look great on the computer. I love how small it is.

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Canon

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RXXCVSQF1K62Y

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Enjoying Casio EX-S770 now that I had to purchase another battery?

I am really enjoying my new Casio EX-S770. But i was kind of
warned (helps reading other reviews) when i recieved this digital camera
duh!!!...the battery they mail you with this camera was a dead-battery!!!
Litterly when charging camera w/battery it would blink red, red, red.
Meaning it wasn't going to work at all. So i went back on Amazon.com
and purchased another brand of battery. When i received that battery
for this Casio EX-S770...it worked! I am very pleased with the pictures
i've taken, clear with no delay ..fast performance, great clear video and
pritty good audio! I really do like Casio cameras, i've owned other older models...I was going to purchase the lastest newest Casio model(s)with the 3" inch screen but you're stuck in that one video mode of having to use U-TUBE when downloading your videos (all the lastest Casio digital cameras are stuck in U-TUBE mode)..WHY????
I'm hoping for this New Year 2009 Casio will think of their other loyal customers like me and revert or have a choice of making all their newest camera models
NOT HAVING TO GO THRU the U-TUBE mode..now that would work perfectly!


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1. 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; 2.6-inch LCD Wide and Bright display
3. eBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay
4. Easy Mode for simple shooting with intuitive menus
5. Stores images on SD memory cards (8.0MB internal memory included); powered by lithium ion battery (battery and charger included)

Editorial Review :

The fun, simple to use, 7.2 megapixel Exilim Z75 is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This compact camera with 3X optical zoom features a generous new 2.6-inch wide LCD display for easy viewing. The setting information is conveniently featured on the side of the monitor to improve viewing and ease of use. In addition to the wide LCD monitor, the EX-Z75 has Anti-Shake DSP, which helps to reduce blurring due to moving subjects or shaky hands. Designed with you in mind, the EX-Z75 has 34 programmed settings referred to as Best Shot modes that will enable you to capture perfect images under a variety of circumstances. Some of these Best Shot modes include sports, night scene, portrait and eBay. The eBay(R) Best Shot mode, exclusive to theCasio EXILIM line of digital cameras in the U.S., takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay.

Customer Review :

good

I bought this camera as I was leaving South Korea. Love it!!! I'm suprised the price is still pretty high now in 2010, because I purchased it back in 2007 at the same price (*249.00). Anyways, great construction, portability, my only grip, is that it takes better VIDEO, than pictures!!...The videos on here are amazing for a 7.2 mp cam. but i expected the pictures to be a little clearer. Especially if you have even the slightest of shakey hands, whether it be from old age or alcohol!!!...I actually use this camera for all my video purposes now and rarely take pictures.

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Battery

I have had two batteries die on me. The camra is nice and all but how can I use it if every 6 months I have to replace it with a new batter. Casio gave me a new one the first time but now I am out of warrently and out of luck....

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Casio rip-off

My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.

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Whatever you do, don't....!

This was a really good camera for me, but as you might notice, it "was" a good camera. WHATEVER YOU DO, do NOT leave the camera on and put in the memory card or take it out. It will totally ruin your camera. I did this, I regret it. I don't have the warranty anymore because its more than 2 years old, haha. But while I had it, it was a great camera! It had a couple of blurry issues, but once I figured out what setting I needed to put it on, I was good to go. But remember, DON'T DO WHAT I DID! :)

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Not what I expected!

This camera was in such bad shape. There where old photos on it and it was surpose to be in good condition and it was in very poor conditions. My daughter hasn't been able to use it at all.
I am pretty sure I will order anything again!

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1. 3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
2. 4x digital zoom; large 2-inch LCD screen
3. Best Shot mode provides optimum camera setups in an instant; captures videos up to 30 seconds
4. 10 MB of built-in memory; compatible with Secure Digital and MMC memory cards
5. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Customer Review :

Little Wonder

After reading some of the negative reviews on this little technological gem, I felt obligated to write my own review.

I've owned the EX-S3 since 2003 and still take it with me everywhere I go in 2006. I hang in around my neck on a small chain and carry it in my hand at other times. I've taken photos in the rain and it's been with me in 113 degree weather in the Mojave desert. It has never missed a step! As far as optical zoom is concerned, I don't use it. I take the photos into Photoshop and crop them there, no problem. By the way, that photo at the top of the page of the outdoor mall, is mine. It was taken while I was walking. The result is exactly the way it came out of the camera ... no Photoshop, no adjustments. Judge for yourself!

Finally, I'm always suspicious of people who write negative camera reviews and then, in the same breath, mention other cameras and brands they like better. No, I don't work for Casio. Yes, I own other digital camera brands.

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Casio rip-off

My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay $100 something for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.

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excellent camera!

The Casio Exilim EX-S3 3MP Digital Camera is a masterpiece.
Consistently awesome photographs when set on the "fine" setting (no pixelated images).
Operating it is a no-brainer even though it has a lot of high-end user adjustable features. The "best shot" feature takes any quesswork out of the picture-taking process.

You will need an additional mmc card (256 Megs recommended).

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This camera rocks!





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I love my little gem!

I've had this camera for 3 years. I'm not a professional photographer, so it's great for me. Once I learned the settings, the pictures came out great. I especially love the compact size. My only wish is for a faster shutter speed. I recommend this to anyone.

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It's good but it could be better

I bought this camera because, like a lot of people, I hate being burdened by a camera when taking a trip/vacation/outing. And, for that purpose it works great.

So far, this camera has been to Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans (pre-flood), London, New York, Galveston, South Padre Island, San Francisco, Dallas, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Acapulco and on a cruise to destinations like Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Let's face it, this things been around! And through all of that, it has worked flawlessly giving me image after image of wonderful photos, some which even grace my home as photos and many of which are in photo albums.

I challenge those who say their pictures aren't clear or come out terrible. With proper usage, the camera can take excellent pictures. But, if you're looking for something to take wonderful nature photos of beautiful vistas, this isn't the camera for you. This one is for quick pictures, close up, not requiring excessive zoom. This is your "I just spotted someone famous camera and need to take a quick picture".

So, why only 4 stars you ask? Only because it's digital zoom sucks and is probably the single negative trait which is contributing to reviewers claiming it takes bad pictures of poor quality.

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