Casio Exilim EXZ55 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Casio Exilim EXZ55 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: CASIO
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
At only 3.48 x 2.32 x 0.9 inches in size, weighing in at under 5 ounces, the Casio Exilim EX-Z55 Digital-Camera is a lightweight contender but when it comes to features and stats, it's designed to challenge the heavyweights. Programmed AutoExposure modes Multmode electronic-flash built-in Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year 2049 Battery life (per charge) - Approximately 400 snapshots (CIPA standard); Continuous recording - approx. 1070 snapshots (3 hr. 30 min.); Continuous playback - approx. 6 hr. 50 min. (still photos) Rapid start-up allows shooting approximately 1.6 seconds after the power is turned on. Business Shot function compensates for photos taken at an angle and records them as though taken from straight ahead. Best Shot allows settings to be chosen by selecting from a collection of sample images. Extended shooting of video with sound can be performed until the memory is full Image Noise Reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful Auto Macro function enables automatic switching between Macro and AF modes for delightful close-ups Flash Assist function provides exposure compensation for areas not reached by the electronic-flash Icon Guide function uses a pop-up guide to help the user switch settings Voice recording with playback Photostand feature allowing a slideshow of images while the camera sits in its cradle Store special photos or those you don't want others to see in your Favorites folder / Create HTML albums in the camera which can be viewed by Web browsers. Direct-connect with Pictbridge and USB direct print compatible printers

Average customer rating:

Dreadful after sales support from Casio
Great camera for my needs
Very handy
Good camera - but lens cover broke
Lasted 6 months - Horrible Customer Service

Casio Exilim EXZ55 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

High-resolution images captured by the CCD with 5 million effective pixels for photo-quality prints up to 13x17 inches
3X optical zoom in a compact body
Large 2.5-inch digital interface TFT LCD screen
High quality lightweight aluminum body with comfortable handgrip

ASIN: B0002Y6DGO

Product Description

At only 3.48 x 2.32 x 0.9 inches in size, weighing in at under 5 ounces, the Casio Exilim EX-Z55 Digital-Camera is a lightweight contender but when it comes to features and stats, it's designed to challenge the heavyweights. Programmed AutoExposure modes Multmode electronic-flash built-in Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year 2049 Battery life (per charge) - Approximately 400 snapshots (CIPA standard); Continuous recording - approx. 1070 snapshots (3 hr. 30 min.); Continuous playback - approx. 6 hr. 50 min. (still photos) Rapid start-up allows shooting approximately 1.6 seconds after the power is turned on. Business Shot function compensates for photos taken at an angle and records them as though taken from straight ahead. Best Shot allows settings to be chosen by selecting from a collection of sample images. Extended shooting of video with sound can be performed until the memory is full Image Noise Reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful Auto Macro function enables automatic switching between Macro and AF modes for delightful close-ups Flash Assist function provides exposure compensation for areas not reached by the electronic-flash Icon Guide function uses a pop-up guide to help the user switch settings Voice recording with playback Photostand feature allowing a slideshow of images while the camera sits in its cradle Store special photos or those you don't want others to see in your Favorites folder / Create HTML albums in the camera which can be viewed by Web browsers. Direct-connect with Pictbridge and USB direct print compatible printers

Customer Reviews:

Dreadful after sales support from Casio.......2007-02-21

To be honest when the camera was working it was fantastic. Great features, long batery life, easy to use etc. Then 18 months after purchase it broke. Just will not power up. Casio want $250 + shipping to replace it with a rebuilt one. Bye bye casio

Great camera for my needs.......2006-11-28

I did LOTS of research before finally purchasing the Casio Exilim EXZ55, my first digital camera. I've now owned it for one year and have been extremely happy with the quality, features, and ease of use of this camera.

The Z55 appealed to me for a few reasons. Besides the obvious reason of desiring high-quality photos, I knew that I wanted a camera with a long battery life. I can easily use the camera for an entire day without worrying about the battery running out. For work, I often photograph special events, requiring the camera to be on and ready, and the Casio performs superbly.

The Z55 is amazingly small. I carry it with me in my purse everywhere. Even in a case, the camera is light and compact. It comfortably fits in the back pocket of my jeans, or in a wristlet. It is tiny.

I especially appreciate that the camera starts up very quickly. It doesn't need long in between shots, and is ready to take a photo as soon as it turns on. I find this convenient and have used other cameras in a similar price range with a long lag time between photos.

Overall, this is a great digital camera. I recommend it for people wishing for a simple to use, long battery life, compact camera.

Very handy.......2006-07-04

I have this camera for two years and I am very satisfied. As a point and shoot, this camera is flexible enough to let me fine tune settings to adjust to my scene.

Check out the customer photos to see for yourself.

Good camera - but lens cover broke.......2006-05-22

I have really liked this camera so far - it takes high-quality pictures, it is small and fits easily into purse/pocket, etc, and it is very user-friendly (displays, etc). However, three months after I bought it, I had to send it for a repair because the lens cover (retracts automatically) was slow and wouldn't open or close all the way sometimes. I am annoyed, but if everything works out with the repair (under warranty) will be happy with it.

Lasted 6 months - Horrible Customer Service.......2006-05-05

Great camera, took great pics, everyone loved it. Then one day I went to turn it on and half the screen was black and distorted. The unit was kept in a case and experienced no abuse. I called Casio who said to send it in to an authorized dealer for repair. Six calls and a month later, no repair and a bill for $200 to repair a camera that cost $300 only 6 months from purchase. Neither Casio or the authorized dealer are any help. The LCD display (one of the main reasons for buying) is not covered. As much as I love this camera, I would never buy a Casio again. Terrible customer service and a practically non-existent warranty.

Remanufactured Casio Exilim EXZ55 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Remanufactured Casio Exilim EXZ55 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Product Features:

High-resolution images captured by the CCD with 5 million effective pixels for photo-quality prints up to 13x17 inches
3X optical zoom in a compact body
Large 2.5-inch digital interface TFT LCD screen
High quality lightweight aluminum body with comfortable handgrip
Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day manufacturer's warranty

ASIN: B000GWJSP0

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The Casio EX-Z55 is a thin, stylish, 5-megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD screen. It features high performance operation in an easy-to-use, compact design. The Z55 replicates the thin-body construction of its predecessors with a large TFT LCD screen, and also features the Exilim Engine, Casio's proprietary compact image processing module.

The Casio EX-Z55 features an extra-large 2.5-inch LCD screen, while still retaining its optical viewfinder.

The Casio EX-Z55 boasts even lower power consumption, a high resolution 5-megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, an extra large 2.5-inch LCD screen, and an optical viewfinder. With its compact and stylish design, the EX-Z55 can take approximately 400 pictures (based on CIPA standards) on a single charge. The camera offers extended battery life, making it ideal for use during long vacations, business travel, and other occasions requiring the amazing stamina that these cameras now offer.

Photo Loader software allows automatic transfer of images to a PC at the touch of a single button on the USB cradle.

Like all models in the Exilim series, the Z55 offers superior portability and excellent picture quality, along with extremely high speed operation for quick response in a variety of shooting situations. For example, Casio's now legendary Best Shot function allows the user to select settings automatically by choosing from sample scenes. In addition, several new functions have been incorporated to assure a higher level of performance, such as the Business Shot function which provides automatic alignment correction for photos taken at an angle, altering shots as though they were taken from a straight front position; the Auto Macro, which automatically switches between macro mode and AF mode; Flash Assist, which compensates for brightness levels in darker areas not reached by the flash; and Icon Help, which displays on-screen guides to help the user during the switching of settings.

High-resolution images captured by the CCD with 5 million effective pixels.

3x optical zoom in a compact body
Large 2.5-inch digital interface TFT LCD screen
The viewfinder has been built into the LCD screen allowing the use of an optical viewfinder in addition to the image provided on the LCD screen
High-quality lightweight aluminum body with comfortable handgrip

Long battery life for extended shooting on a single battery charge

Up to 400 photos can be taken on a single charge, based on CIPA standards for battery life measurement
10% longer battery life than the previous model (EX-Z40), with a greater number of pixels and a larger display screen (EX-Z55)

Quick response thanks to high-speed design

The camera automatically selects fixed-focus Auto Pan Focus mode for instantaneous response when the shutter is pressed rapidly
Direct On function for one-touch operation of either picture taking or playback modes.
Rapid start-up allows shooting approximately 1.6 seconds after the power is turned on (with flash off); images are recorded approximately 0.01 seconds after the shutter is released
0.1-second high-speed playback for photo scrolling

More convenient functions

Business Shot function compensates for photos taken at an angle and records them as though taken from straight ahead
Best Shot allows settings to be chosen by selecting from a collection of sample images
Extended shooting of video with sound can be performed until the memory is full
Noise Reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful
Auto Macro function enables automatic switching between Macro and AF modes
Seven-point Multi-Autofocus automatically selects the optimum focus point location
Flash Assist function provides exposure compensation for areas not reached by the flash
Icon Guide function uses a pop-up guide to help the user when switching settings

Features for fun

Voice recording function with playback from the camera's speaker
Photostand feature allowing a slideshow of images while the camera sits in its cradle
Calendar function shows thumbnail images of photos taken on any specified date
World Time function allows the user to set the camera to the local time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world
Store special photos or those you don't want others to see in your own Favorites folder
Create HTML albums in the camera which can be viewed directly by Web browsers

Other features

Connects directly to PictBridge and USB Direct-Print compatible printers.
9.3MB internal flash memory, compatible with SD memory card/Multi Media Card (not included)
Menu display possible in one of 10 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese
Photo Loader software allows automatic transfer of images to a PC at the touch of a single button on the USB cradle
Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and Print Image Matching III

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