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"The best all around camera available today!" on by MikeTheReviewer
Pros: Unmatched speed and performance, versaitlity and semi pro like control.
Cons: Not much of wide angle lens so distance from the subject may be necessary to get the whole shot and the software is crap.
Summary: The most amazing thing about this camera is that it is better then most high end Canons. I have owned the G1, and tHe G2, and I was contemplating getting the S70 over the G6 because I wanted something smaller (the G's are pretty bulky). Then the Casio came out and I checked it out and it performs better then the S70 at a 10th of the size. If your anything like me (someone who values a certain level of manual control, whether its aperature settings or speed settings or light balance etc) then this camera is for you,. If your looking for a standard point and shoot then get the 5mp version of this camera. The Ex 750 has an amazing set of options for those who love to play around with their cameras, like numerous best shots (including one for portraits with scenerey and without, one for pets, one for children, one for parties, one for candlelit shots, one for fireworks, and on and on) and each one provides a bit of instruction on how to shoot the shot, like keep steady or shoot from the eye level of your subject. This camera also has an amazing video capability, it can record movies for as long as your rmemory can take, for a 1 GB thats about half an hour and on my 15 inch IBM T42, the movies look great, nothing like that 320 x 320 crap that was on the G2. The speed of the camera is also a huge a plus, from on to completed shot its less than 2 seconds, thats so great especially if your young and you live in a fast paced world where people are always moving and you don't have time to waste..
In all honesty, my parents have an SD500 Canon, and they wich they had bought the Casio. Even if your not a camera enthusiast, this camera is intuitive enough to help guide you along your weigh to really understanding the shots you take and the technology available. Its worth the money, in fact its a bargain for the money and I say this because there are so many cameras out there that do so little in comparisson to this camera and this camera does so much so well that its not worth getting anything else. Finally I just want to reiterate, I have been a canon fan for 10 years, my first SLR was a rebel, then I got an Eos Elan II, then I got the G1, and then I got the G2, but this camera puts all of those to shame for one very important reason, it fits in a case that is smaller than a palm pilot and goes everywhere with you while taking pictures better than any Canon G1 or 2 and probably even 5 and 6.
Also, I just want to make one more point. Canon G 1 and 2 although they had a direct connect with USB they also required a program to download,. Now I know that many have listed the docking station as a negative, but that thing is great. Most people don't realize that pulling your memory card in and out of your camera and jamming it into one of those cheap memory card readers every time you want to upload pictures is dangerous for your memory. This dock does not require any software (for XP). Once you sit the camera on the dock and press the button your camera memory acts like a external drive. You can use it just as you would any USB stick drive that you have. And it also acts as a charger, so your never have to carry to sets of wires or a memory card reader and you never (if you buy a big enough one) have to change memory cards or even handle your memory card.
The only negative thing is that the camera software is crap. But the truth is with all the great camera software out their for editing and organizing and publishing photos, like Adobe Photoshop Elements and Smugmug.com you probably would use the software anyway ( i never used Canon's zoom browser software because it wasnt that great either). I hope my review was helpful and feel free to let me know by rating it. -
"Great Technological Marvel!" on by funtasticguy
Pros: Movie mode, easy to use, compact, great battery life!
Cons: Included software is not great. Can't convert to Casio's M4S2 video format (MPEG-4 codec)
Summary: I was looking into purchasing my first digital mini camcorder from Panasonic. In fact, I had already ordered it when I came across this gem. I immediately returned the camcorder and ordered this camera. The video quality is awesome at HQ mode 640 x 480 30 fps. Yes, it may not be as good as DV quality but who really wants to work with DV tapes (the whole concept seems so primitive). Anyway, working with SD cards is so much faster and easier. A 1GB SD card can store over 30 minutes of video at it highest setting. So, I went ahead and purchased a 2GB to give me over an hour of video recording. Along with its digital video features, I also got a 7 megapixels digital camera which has now officially replaced my Sony P65. This camera is easier, faster, slimmer than my Sony and I love the quality of the pictures. I also love that I can actually put it in my shirt pocket and take it anywhere. In addition, I actually like the dock station since I have pluged it next to my TV and watch the videos and pictures on my TV. And yes, you can transfer pictures and videos via a card reader which most people already have (so you don't need the dock to transfer videos and pictures if you have a card reader for your PC). At eBay I purchased an extra battery charger and battery for about $25 and those generic brands work great as well (just type "NP-40 battery"). The only drawback has been the M4S2 video MPEG-4 codec that Casio used. Some video editors can't read the format without a video conversion. Likewise, it would have been great if Casio had included a video converter (like Panasonic's MediaStage and MovieStage software) so that you can transfer your PC videos or edited videos back to the camera for viewing. In fact, if this was possible, the Casio EX-Z750 could even become a portable video player as well (a la Archos or Creative Zen Player). I understand that AVS Media and VideoCharge will be working and updating their software to convert to M4S2 format. I can't wait! Overall, this is a great digital camera and mini video recorder for a great price! Casio is going to make a lot of money on this camera and will become well respected for its digital cameras.
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"A Tiny Quality Gem....Unsurpassed Image Control For A Subcompact...Shutter Priority!" on by Jimro
Pros: Capability...Flexability... Image Quality...Size...Ergonomics.. . 7 MP Sensor
Cons: Optical Viewfinder (not the LCD) Could Be Better
Summary: Many simple program modes for the beginner...yet great creative capability for the advanced user.I'd like to point out a few things that made me decide to choose the EX Z750 over the Canon SD 500, Sony P200 and Nikon CP 8700. Very compact and with an excellent form factor making it shirt pocketable. Good ergonomics. Very Responsive. Excellent image quality. Many user controls over image parameters, for a subcompact...many more than the competition in most cases. Unusual number of modes for a subcompact..shutter priority in particular, and a high speed sports program ( both of which, incredibly the Canon SD 500 lacks)!. Well constructed. Easily read on screen prompts that tell you what each program mode actually does. Long battery life. LCD image can be greatly enlarged (with excellent clarity in the enlargement) for checking the image quality in review. Very good low light AF performance. Flash range greater than advertised..perhaps because of in camera Flash Assist software. However turning off the (default on) Flash Assist in camera program MAY lower noise levels when the flash is on. User programable keys....left right arrow...+/- exposure or a choice of all metering patterns...or white balance choices. Live RGB histogram.
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"What a sleeper! This is a great camera!" on by glengary
Pros: (1) Manual or automatic controls (2) 7MP in a small package (3) Multiple best shot choices (4) An outstanding movie mode
Cons: Although 4x is pretty standard on the zoom feature for most digital cameras, , I would have liked a little more.
Summary: I have been a 35mm buff for many years and like a camera that has some manual options. I've had an Olympus Camedia digital as well as a Nikon Coopix and I must say this is the best choice yet. We all just came back from a trip and this little camera was a fantastic travel camera - and more! Scenic shots, night shots, city shots, close-ups and portraits inside and out. I took pictures in the automatic "snapshot" mode, some with manual mode and some in "best shot" mode. There are oodles of best shot varieties of "best shot" choice you can choose from and each choice also teels you what it will do. (Example: fast or slow shutter speed, large or small aperature, with or without flash. Some illustrations of best shots modes would be : scenic, portrait, fireworks, night scene, sports, beach or snow, sunset, house party, etc.) At times I'd quickly change from one mode to the other and after taking the picture would keep the better of the two or three shots taken. I traveled with a spare battery and with a 1GB memory card. The camera is light, & was easy to carry with my Seven Star protective belt mounted camera case. As some of my time was in a city (New York). My Bowers magnetic mounted wide angle lens really came in handy. (These guys also make a magnetic mounted 2x telephoto which I don't have but am considering.) With the 7mp capability, I can shoot high megapixel shots knowing that I can subsequently crop and enlarge a bit without having grainy photos. As far as taking the picture, the camera still comes with a viewfinder as well as an awesome 2.5" very viewable screen. (I bought a 3 pack of plastic screen protectors to place over the screen as I'd hate to scratch it!) It comes with software that I have not used and I just downloaded the pictures on my Windows XP computer without a problem. (It couldn't be any easier.) Canon is a great camera company and I droll at their new EOS-20. Canon also has a new SD500 that's a viable competitor to this Casio. Casio certainly doesn't have the name recognition that Canon has and for those snapshooters who just want automatic snapshooting, the Canon SD500 should suffice. However, if you want to grow and have more flexibility and creativity in your picture taking (as well as have a very impressive movie mode function), I'd suggest the Casio EXZ750. Great shots, versatility and portability at a reasonable price - what more can you ask for?
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Please note that most of the people who rate this product low are Mac users. Being a Windows XP user I cannot address the Mac experience. Bottom line: is you're a Mac user who wants video, this may not be for you. (For you Windows users, you won't be disappointed!)
By the way, it has a 3x optical zoon (in 35mm,, terms thats about 38mm-114mm) by then has a 8x digital zoom. I usually stick to the optical zoom and now use a Bowers magnetic mounted 1.5 telephoto (which brings me up to about 175mm in 35mm format-a healthy telephoto range.) Digital zooms typically erode photo quality but in taking most photos in "hi-megapixel mode" you can mitigate that erosion greatly -especially is you're talking up to prints up to 5"x7".
A point of note: before you take a photo or string of photo's make sure you check the selector wheel on the camera. Sometimes, taking the camera out of the case I'll inadvertently rotate the selection wheel. Checking it before shooting has become a good and prudent habit.
Went to Dodger stadium on fireworks night on July 3rd. I was in the nosebleed section behind home plare but had the first row with a bar to sit my camera for the fireworks. (This was preplanned.) That fireworks mode works pretty good!
I also now have a 2GB memory card which gives me over 400 "hi-megapixel" photos.
The compact travel charger that Casio offers as an option is great and it is my standard battery charger. (I only use the Casio supplied "seat" for camera charging and photo downloading only to transfer photo files to the PC.
I've taken about 800 photos with the camera and made over 200 prints (so as large as 8.5" x 11") and am still happy about my camera choice.
My daughter loves the movie mode!Updated
I wrote an extensive opinion on this camera about a year ago as I bought it in preparation to my trip back Easy last summer.
This camera literally exceed expectations.
Small & compact with 7MP, and many (28) modes you can selet to if you opt out of manual or snapshot mode. Very large screen and yet it still has a normal viewfinder.
Took some great evening videos in NYC as well.
I disagree with "the bad". Canon sells a pocketsize charger. You take the battery out. (open the door and pop it out), place it in the little charger & the little charger plugs into the wall. The charger is barely larger than the size of the battery and is great for travel. I use that as my only charger and don't use the docking station.
Coupled with a bowers 1.5 telextender and a wideangle lens (aftermarket - they secure to the caera via a circular magnetic strip) and you even got extra lens to give you broader optical range.
Highly recommended from a person who has been a slr and digital slr user for many years. This is my ideal travel camera - and it's reasonably priced! -
"Reviewer in video is WRONG" on by JasonAizu
Pros: everything
Cons: it's fragile.
Summary: Evrything the man reviewing this camera said is correct except what he said about the view-finder. It is not useless. For those of you who have purchased this camera and used it outdoors on a sunny day will know what I mean. If you are takng a picture and the angle of the sun happens to reflect off the LCD, you wont be able to see a thing. You will be stuck pointing the camera where ou think your desired photo is. But, if you look through the view-finder, you can see just fine.
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