Casio - Z850 Exlim Digital Camera

Casio - Z850 Exlim Digital Camera
Manufacturer: CASIO
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
EX-Z850 incorporates the 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. The EX-Z850 includes the latest version of the EXILIM Engine, featuring the Anti Shake DSP, which considerably reduces the capture of blurred images due to shaky hands or moving subjects, so you only have to worry about which shots to take, not how they will come out. In response to user?s high demand, the EX-Z850?s Super Life Battery supports 440 shots per charge, providing convenient, long-lasting usability. Notably new features on the EX-Z850 include flash functions for a variety of settings and situations, including Rapid Flash, which enables three flash photos in only one second to completely capture a given moment; Soft Flash, which prevents overexposure of subjects photographed up close; and High Power Flash, which ensures that subjects are properly illuminated even when photographed as far away as approximately 39.7 feet.

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Great Camera--Horrible Casio Service
I liked it. It broke. I like it again.
Magnificent Pictures
EX-X850 Camera - The lens gets stuck frequently
If you have other choices, buy another one

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch Super Bright LCD display
Super Life Battery allows up to approximately 440 still images per charge
Auto Macro mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and autofocus mode
Powered by lithium-ion battery; stores images on SD memory cards (includes 8 MB internal memory)

ASIN: B000EIZJF4

Product Description

Offering high quality 8.1 megapixel photos, the EX-Z850 includes a 3X optical zoom, and offers both manual aperture and shutter speed priority AE options for advanced users who prefer to create customized images. The impressive 2.5" Super Bright LCD generates approximately 1,200 cd/m2 of luminescent output, making the monitor even easier to view when outdoors. It includes the latest version of the EXILIM Engine, featuring the Anti Shake DSP, which considerably reduces the capture of blurred images due to shaky hands or moving subjects, so you only have to worry about which shots to take, not how they will come out. In response to user's high demand, the EX-Z850's Super Life Battery supports 440 shots per charge, providing convenient, long-lasting usability. The EX-Z850 also includes "Old Photo" Best Shot Mode, which refreshes faded colors of old photos by bringing them back to life in digital format. Additionally, when taking high quality long duration MPEG-4 movies, the EX-Z850 instantaneously reduces camera shake electronically. For movies taken in dimly lit environments, the "built-in" Illumination LED Light provides additional illumination of the subject. Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.0 second Built-in multimode electronic-flash / White LED illumination light enables both still images and movies to be taken in low light conditions and acts as an AF assist light / Rapid Flash enables three consecutive, high speed flash photos in only one second / High Power Flash compensates for objects to be taken in poorly illuminated areas up to 12.1 meters away Unit Dimensions - 3.50 (W) x 2.30 (H) x. 93 (D) (excluding projections;. 78 at thinnest part) / Unit Weight - Approx. 4.59 oz (excluding battery and accessories)

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera--Horrible Casio Service.......2007-07-03

Before buying this camera, I read numerous reviews on Amazon and decided that, overall, they looked good enough for me to buy one. I bought it in January 2007 and loved the quality of photos, size, and ease of use. Technically, it was a wonderful camera (much better than my Kodak EasyShare). Then, in early March at my first ultrasound for my first pregnancy, while we were waiting for the doctor, we looked at photos on the LCD. That's it--we looked at old photos. The lens froze in the open position, the camera wouldn't turn off or on but would only beep, and we were unable to take any photos. We recharged the camera on its base to no avail. Because other reviewers had this problem, I bought an extra warranty through Amazon, but it won't kick in until after Casio's ends one year after purchase. Casio, so far, has been a nightmare to deal with. Their technicians claim "impact/lens deformation" or a broken lens, and want to charge $137.07 to fix it (about half of what I paid). I've had my claim reevaluated with the same answer. So far, it's in their hands and, unless the next reevaluation goes through, I'll have to pay their fees plus shipping to have it fixed WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. Just a warning to all of you--BEWARE OF CASIO'S REPAIR CENTER! I assure you that, other than reviewing photos, I did NOTHING to damage this camera.

I liked it. It broke. I like it again........2007-06-30

I bought the Exilim Z850 on Amazon last year (in 2006). I bought it because I like the compact size, I had a good experience with my old Exilim 3.1MP, and the 8.1MP was high ranked in Consumer Reports.

After I received the Exilim Z850 it seemed much better than my old Exilim. Besides having more MegaPixels, the viewing screen was much bigger. I found the camera very intuitive and easy to use. Minor complaint would be that my fat fingers sometimes get in the way of the small buttons while trying to delete pictures.

Everything was great until my Z850 stopped working 6 months later. I called Casio Customer Service and they told me to mail it to the local service center with my receipt and a letter of explaination. I payed the $5 to ship it. Two weeks later it showed back up to my house via the mail and it worked again (and no additional costs to me). I would have to say the Casio customer service was good for that experience.

My Z850 is happily taking pictures of my kids again although I am slightly concerned about the reliability since my warranty is probably up. My old Exilim 3.1MP never had any problems and still works (I used it while the newer one was in the repair shop).

So in conclusion this is a nice, compact camera that takes nice pictures and is rated high in most consumer reviews. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 due to the reliability issues.

J.Clark
-San Jose/CA

PS - Casio if you are reading - I'd like to see you expand the Exilim franchise to include shockproof/waterproof models.

Magnificent Pictures.......2007-06-08

I do not consider myself to be anyhting but an amatur as a photographer. The ease of use and simplicity of design makes it an immediate favorite.
I took two thousdanf pictures in a three week period and not one wasinferior. Thank you Casio.

EX-X850 Camera - The lens gets stuck frequently.......2007-05-22

As the title suggests, this camera's lens system gets stuck. It suddenly resets after a few hours of being stuck. However, currently my camera has been in the stuck position for 3 days now. Now, I get to try Casio service...Will update this review if I get it repaired.

However, on the bright side, I have taken just about a 1000 pictures with this camera. It does great with room lighting, sun light. Does not do well with low light. The pictures are superb for a layman's purpose.
The videos are awesome quality (for lay people). Videos are good enough to watch on a TV screen!

But, this camera does get stuck. BUYER BEWARE!

Good luck with yours, if you do decide to buy.

If you have other choices, buy another one.......2007-05-02

I have a very bad experience with Casio...
I bought this camera less than one year ago. I seldom use it, and just leave it in my drawer. Recently there is one button doesn't work, so I sent it back for repair. And they charge me >$100.
So, I did nothing to the camera, it doesn't work, and they charge me >$100, though it is still within warrant!

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