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Casio Exilim EX-Z250


$249.00 Released October, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Mechanical image stabilization. Utilizes cheap, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash storage. Affordable price.

The Cons:Does not record video in high definition. Cheap body construction. You have to remove the battery to charge it.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z250 is a compact digital camera, one step down from the top of the Exilim line. This is a lightweight digital camera, capable of still photography, video and audio recording. It uses an anti-blur technology that maintains focus and sharpness of the image.

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Product Shot 2 A 3 inch Super Clear LCD monitor removes the need for a traditional viewfinder. According to Casio's website, the 9.1 mega pixels of camera resolution results in delivery of still images with a resolution of 3456x2592. For comparison, a high quality HD TV provides an image resolution of 1920x1080 according to CNET HD TV World. The EX-Z250 has a 4x zoom lens and 4x digital zoom making for an effective zoom of 16x. It can shoot as close as 16 inches out to infinity. It is also capable of shutter speeds of 4 frames per second to capture fast action scenes. This is a camera that can produce professional results in the hands of an amateur thanks to technology and automation.

Features

  • 9.1 mega pixel resolution
  • 3.0 Inch Super Clear LCD
  • 4x Optical Zoom
  • CCD-Shift Image Stabilizer
  • New 3.0 EXILIM Engine
  • Auto Shutter
  • Drag and Drop Videos into iTunes
  • Built in Flash with Red eye reduction
  • Built in microphone and speaker
  • Self timer
  • Overall size 3.8"w x 2.2"h x 0.8"d
  • Weighs 4.2 oz
  • Available in black or silver
  • Accessory Package includes Software • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery

User Reviews (4)

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Pros
  • 2

    mechanical image stabilization

  • 2

    utilizes cheap, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash storage

  • 1

    affordable price

  • 1

    MPEG-4 video recording

  • 1

    the large screen on the camera and the best shot function makes it very easy to use

  • 1

    the best part of the camera is the "Best Images" feature, which quickly adjusts your camera settings to take certain types of pictures (ie water, dog, action, poloroid, scenic, night, etc.)

  • 1

    1 hour of 640x480 video per 1 Gb of storage!

  • 1

    lot of preset modes

  • 1

    You-Tube friendly mode formats video for use on YouTube... saves me a lot of time

  • 1

    3" LCD display

  • 1

    slim, lightweight design

  • 0

    wide-angle lens

Cons
  • 2

    does not record video in high definition

  • 2

    cheap body construction

  • 2

    you have to remove the battery to charge it

  • 2

    slow performance

  • 1

    basic point and shoot

  • 1

    4x optical zoom

  • 1

    poor at taking images

  • 1

    better cameras exist for the price

  • 1

    it has a gap between the front and back of the camera; you can actually see inside the camera

  • 1

    flat controls might frustrate some

  • 1

    battery/card slot door opens too easily

  • 1

    some softness and distortion towards the edges of photos

  • 1

    battery life could be better

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