| I got this camera about a year ago, and I was excited, because my mom had told me that she'd ordered me a purple camera. Please. this isn't purple. But I'm not gonna moan about the color. I've never liked the quality of the pictures it takes. they're just not good compared to some other cameras you could get. Also, if a room is at all dark and you're trying to take pictures you can't. it tells you it's underexposed. but if you put on the flash, the picture if either overexposed or just fake looking. I admit that i like to take quality pictures, and this is definitely not the camera for it. for just taking pictures of friends, sure, it'll pass. as long as you don't want action picture. this camera can not handle that. so, yeah. i'm not terribly impressed with this camera, and i'm looking for a better one. don't waste your money if you're expecting good pictures from this camera. you won't get them. |
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10.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints3x optical zoom; 2.7-inch LCD screenYouTube Capture ModeFace Detection; Best Shot Mode17.8 MB built-in flash memory; compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| I chose this camera primarily for a combination of slow-motion video, HD video, and acceptable photo quality. It's a good choice if that combination of features meets your requirements, but if you're mostly interested in taking really great photos, look at other cameras. In my experience, Canon point-and-shoot cameras produce better photos and they're generally less expensive.
About the Casio photo quality... I've posted three nature close-ups to show that this camera is capable of reasonably nice macro shots. The trick in shooting tight close-ups with this camera is to move back from the subject and zoom all the way in on it (camera set to "macro" focus). You can get a larger subject that way, essentially seeming to be closer to your subject. This technique tends to create a nice "bokeh" or background blur, while the subject is well-focused. The camera usually takes an attractive photo, although it also produces a large share of duds. It does a fair job of autofocusing, although sometimes it hunts or focuses on the background even when the center spot is clearly aimed at the foreground subject. To be sure that you have a good shot, take lots and lots of pictures -- this is the digital age, you don't have to pay for film and processing just to see whether a picture is any good, so why not fill up your camera card? Delete the duds and extras later.
Unless you have a full minute or two between shots, you need to set it to take JPEGs, and even then it isn't very fast at saving the highest quality shots. And when it comes to saving RAW photos, this is one of the slowest cameras I've ever worked with. Much as I prefer RAW, on on the Casio EX-FH100 it's way too slow for nature photography, where a few seconds delay is enough for your subject to walk, fly, or swim away. The camera's JPEG photos, when greatly enlarged, show an odd splotchy characteristic that reminds me of the paint effects filters you find in image software such as Photoshop. This means that cropping and enlarging is iffy. Might look good, might not. I'm Photoshop fanatic, and I have over a decade of experience at photo editing, so I don't have a lot of trouble fixing some of the quirkier JPEG artifacts produced by this or other cameras. Most people aren't inclined to play with photo editors, however. Fortunately, this camera's pictures start out fairly big, and most people don't require giant poster-sized copies of all their photos. For snapshots and pictures up to 11-inches, it's not too bad, and every now and then it produces a great photo worthy of poster size.
With its good-to-great but sometimes bad-to-terrible photo performance, I might have chosen a different camera, but the video swayed me, and I'm happy I bought the Casio. The HD quality is very nice. It looks as good or better than many dedicated HD camcorders, and it's easy to use. On a tripod, especially, the results are attractive. As many have mentioned, don't look for crisp HD quality in slow-motion videos from this camera. With the slow-motion features, you're getting VHS quality at best, and the quality and image size greatly diminish as you select slower and slower video speed. For my purposes, I usually select the 30-120 option, which provide VHS video quality that you can easily switch between normal speed of 30fps to 1-fourth speed of 120fps. The camera was great for slowing down butterflies and other flying insects, and it did a good job of muffling the effects of a windy day when trying to videotape wildflowers on the prairie, making the rolling fields look mesmerizingly musical. I had a lot of fun setting up this camera on a pond's edge and capturing leaping frogs and playful dragonflies. The slow motion helped when panning the camera by hand, reducing my spazzy shakes and jitters. I don't do sports video, but that would be an interesting use as well, especially for coaches helping athletes review their performance.
Be warned however, if recording an event, or shooting vacation footage, or working on any other project using HD and a variety of slow-motion video: because of video size and quality differences in each of this camera's settings, it takes a bit of editing and resizing work to combine all of that footage into a single movie. I use Vegas Studio, or Pinnacle, or Adobe After Effects and Premier, whichever is easier for a particular project. (If you're looking for an easy photo editor with great features, you couldn't go wrong with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack.)
All in all, I really liked the video features in the EX-FH100, and I'm excited to see how Casio evolves this line of cameras. Could you use this as a sole camera for amateur to prosumer level nature photography/ videography, or if you're on a trip and want to carry just one camera? I think so, particularly if you have suitable image and video editing software.
For this camera, I also purchased the Maximal Power DB CAS NP90 Replacement Battery, a cheap knock off that works as well as the Casio battery, and has functioned well for me over 100 hours of nature photography. It properly fits the camera, fits the charger, has an equivalent battery life. As for the camera's battery power usage, I think it's great. I get a full 6-8 hour fieldtrip of photos, HD video, and slow-motion video from a single charge, so Casio is to be commended for remarkably efficient use of resources with its camera engineering. |
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10.1-megapixel resolution; highly-sensitive CMOS sensor10x Ultra Wide Angle Zoom with CMOS Shift Image StabilizationCapture 40 shots per second for still images (maximum image size of 9.0 megapixels and maximum shooting capacity of 30 shots)High-speed movie recording at up to 1,000 fps; High-resolution HD Movie functionCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| product was durable for the most part. it seemed like the salt water from the beach caused the product to peel in areas that is covered in rubber. the picture quality was average at night, great during the day with lots of sun light. Video quality was amazing! |
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Rugged design is shock resistant, waterproof, freezeproof, and dustproofMulti-coated lens is water-repellent and prevents light reflection12.1-megapixel resolution; 3x optical zoomAdvanced Dynamic Photo function; BEST SHOT functionInterval shooting function automatically takes still photos or movies at fixed intervalsCapture images and video to microSD, microSD /HC memory cards(not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| Hey all. I had originally bought this camera back in 2007 when it had first been released. Recently I traveled to Las Vegas and lost my beautiful Casio camera. So because I loved it so much, I bought this camera, still believing it was the same camera... But it's not! The camera is so slow and takes forever to do anything! Sure it is sleek and cool, but for the price you pay, you'd be better off getting a different camera for a much better value. DON'T BUY ME! |
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12.1-megapixel resolution3x optical zoom; 2.7-inch widescreen LCDState-of-the-art Exilim Engine 4.0; Dynamic Photo functionHD Movie functionCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| product was durable for the most part. it seemed like the salt water from the beach caused the product to peel in areas that is covered in rubber. the picture quality was average at night, great during the day with lots of sun light. Video quality was amazing! |
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Ruggedized against shock, dirt, snow, low temperatures, water, and humidityMulti-coated lens is water-repellent and prevents light reflection12.1-megapixel resolution; 3x optical zoomAdvanced Dynamic Photo function; BEST SHOT functionInterval shooting function automatically takes still photos or movies at fixed intervalsCapture images and video to microSD, microSD /HC memory cards(not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| I got a Z2000 six weeks ago and have already filled 10GB of memory with the highest res shots and HD video. I used it on a 3-wk vacation in the Tetons, Yellowstone, and Cody, WY. It was always around my neck as I drove, hiked, and biked, and it proved as tough as it's predecessor (I've used a Casio S600 for over five years, mostly on mountain biking trips in the Alps, taking thousands of shots and videos with it, and, though it looks like it's been in a war, it still works like new!).
This camera is almost as small and light as the S600, and just as easy to use even though it has a good number of new features. The wide angle lens (26mm), the 5x optical zoom, and the HD video were the main reasons I bought it. The fotos and videos are great, but you use up memory in a hurry at 14mp and with HD video, so you'll need 4gb or 8gb SD cards (at least two), preferably class 4 or 6 SDHC type for speed. Unless you need poster sized prints, you can set the resolution to 6mb or so, which is fine for 8x10 prints, and you'll get way more shots per SD card.
One new feature I really loved is the "oil painting" setting. This lets you take a shot looking (a bit) like Van Gogh may have painted it. The watercolor and crayon settings are worthless, though. I hope Casio fixes these and provides a download for them soon.
I went back and forth between the Z2000 and the new Casio H15, and chose the Z2000 for the smaller size and lighter weight since it hangs around my neck. My companion on the trip had just bought the H15, and it was a surprise to both of us. It has a wider lens (24mm), a 10x optical zoom, and even more features. It also has the "oil painting" mode. We were both amazed at the quality of his photos. On top of that, the H15 LCD screen is TWICE the resolution of the Z2000's (both are 3" in size), and it's SUPERB. And his flash had an incredible range. And his battery lasts twice as long (though the Z2000 is no slouch).
So now I wish I'd bought the H15. It is about $85 more than the Z2000, so I'd say that if size or cost (or color) is an issue, get the Z2000. You'll love it. Otherwise, go for the H15 and be blown away by what you can do with it. And don't forget the neck cord. I've never dropped a camera (or cell phone or monocular) since I've been using these cords (for over 15 years of mountain biking). Here's a good cord on Amazon: Targus Digital TGK-NS Digital Camera Neck Strap. |
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14.1-megapixel resolutionWide-angle 26mm 5x optical zoom; 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD screenNewly developed EXILIM Engine 5.0Make composite images of different moving images with Dynamic PhotoCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| I purchased a new Casio Digital H10 Camera in May 2010. Picture quality is poor especially in rooms where there is a lot of incandescent lighting which is true of most homes and many businesses and social gathering places. This is using Casio's "Best Picture" functionality built in to the camera. The pictures come out orange and I have spent hours trying to correct them at home and at developers with limited success. I vote no buy on this camera. |
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Thanks to the high-speed image processing capability of the new engine, a moving subject can be cut out of a number of imagesThe Freedom of Zoom Photography: An ultra-wide angle 24 mm lens is useful for shooting in a small room or for photographing large subjects10x zoom combines with a CMOS shift stabilization for beautiful images even at high zoom factors where images are prone to blurring.HD Movie Function: Just by pressing the dedicated movie button, these cameras will record beautiful HD movies at a size of 1280x720 pixels.In addition to recognizing faces and adjusting focus and exposure accordingly, these cameras can make adjustments to smooth skin in images Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| This is the most amazing and funnest camera I've ever had. If you want a camera that can do it all at high speed, easy to operate and versatile this is it. I have had a lot of camera's and this is the most enjoyable yet. Every time I use it I find something else it can do. Sure it gives up a little bit on picture quality compared to some other top of the line camera's but they can't do what this camera can do. This is great action camera. |
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9.1-megapixel high-speed CMOS sensor; shoot up to 40fps20x optical zoom; High Speed Anti Shake with CMOS Shift Stabilization3.0-inch Super Clear LCDHigh-speed movie capability; up to 1000 fps31.9 MB built-in memory; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| this is the best camera i have bought. it takes exellent photos and amazing slow motion videos,( 1000fps is really cool but you need a lot of light. it is also kinda low resolution)and i love the exposure time in the photos AND videos. you can set it at a max of 1/ 40,000 !! really cool! i highly recomend this camera to any person that wants to expeirement with slow motion videos (and a very slim one, for that function itself.)the only complaint i can even think of is the batterie life. it is very good, but if you like me and want to shoot a whole bunch of video, buy a spare. this is the best camera ever for the cost and slimness. i highly recommend this. i do not regret buying this |
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The high-speed CMOS sensor of the EX-FC150 captures images at 10.1 megapixels for high-resolution photo printing5x Optical Zoom Lens: The high quality 5x optical zoom lens has a focal range equivalent of 37-185mm, providing excellent performanceSensor-Shift Image Stabilization: The EX-FC150 incorporates a CMOS shift anti-shake mechanism that makes it possible to capture beautifulHigh ISO 3200: High ISO Sensitivity (up to 3200) provides flash-free photography under poor lighting conditionsAdvanced Face Detection Technology: Casio's latest Face Detection Technology keeps every face in focus. Even in low light Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| For a cheap camera it really takes good pictures. The display on the camera is junk. So the pictures look bad on the display itself. But once loaded on a computer pictures look fantastic. Having lost expensive cameras in the past I figured I give this one a shot without a big dent to the wallet if lost or broken. It doesnt have all the bells and whistles . So I end up with red eyes in some pictures no biggie with photoshop. |
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Oversized SVP Full Color 2.8 inch Full Color LCD TFT Screen to see your pictures and video.Capturing high resolution and great quality pictures at up to 12MP resolution via the interpolated technologyFeaturing 4 times Digital Zoom. Lets you zoom in tight and fast.Also a Full-Motion Digital Video Camcorder and a PC web cam.Includes Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery & Smart Charger + USB Cable + Camera Pouch & Strap + Editing Software & Driver Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| I'm not a camera expert, so I need something that takes the guesswork out of shooting pictures. Took it to a family reunion and came back with a host of shots ready for an album or future blackmail. Took a lot of interior shots that the automatic flash sensor did not use the flash and, most turned out just fine. I stepped up for the 16GB high performance memory card and believe that contributed to the photo quality. So far, I'm very pleased with the ease of operation and look forward to learning other options for taking photos. The multiple frames per second is a real hoot. Got some interesting pics I would not have achieved with a regular SLR. Well worth the competitive price currently offered. Does more than many cameras costing $200 to $400 more. |
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Image resolution up to 3648 x 27364x digital zoom and 20x optical zoom85.9MB built-in flash memoryUSB/AV port (hi-speed USB compatible)Motion JPEG, AVI format, IMA-ADPCM (monaural) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| When I purchased this camera I didn't have high hopes because of the price. But I wanted something waterproof to take on vacation with me. Wow...what a pleasant surprise!!! This was a great little camera. It took great pictures above and below the water!! Used it underwater while snorkeling and it held up great. The pictures were sharp and colorful! I opened and closed the case many times and it never leaked. Great little camera! |
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Waterproof design: Dont be afraid to take this Acqua camera to the watereven underwater.Sleek and small camera design, Takes Pictures, Video, and Audio Clips with it's built in microphoneResolution sensor gives you the option of taking: 5 MP, 3.1 MP, 1.3 MP2.0" LCD screen: This compact color screen has plenty of room to help you compose your shotsZoom: The 8x digital zoom enlarges pixels to fill the frame with your favorite part of the image. Waterproof to 50ft Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| We bought this to take on a trip. Received it about a week before the trip, and started playing with it. It has some nice features, and I like the zoom and image stabilization. The screen is great, and pictures for the most part are wonderful. Battery life does seem shorter than advertised. We only got around 200 pictures out of it per battery charge so far, but my wife does like to review the pictures repeatedly, so if she wasn't doing that maybe it would last longer, who knows. The other thing my wife doesn't like is that it is sometimes a little slow to take a picture and there's no mode for taking multiple pictures in succession. She's used to her DSLR's so we can't ding this camera for that. All in all we're happy with our purchase of the Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 |
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14.1-megapixel resolutionWide-angle 26mm 5x optical zoom; 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD screenNewly developed EXILIM Engine 5.0Make composite images of different moving images with Dynamic PhotoCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| This is the third Casio I have owned over the last 10 years and the best yet!! Last month I purchased a Canon only because Casio did not have a view-finder with its new models.On the beach the screen of this or any camera without a view finder does fade in bright sunlight. The Canon was returned within a week. It did not do the quality pictures that I was used to from Casio.
This new model is very easy to use and takes great pictures.Large screen.Just wish the camera had a view finder which few of the new models from any company have. I love the best shot which allows you to shoot great pictures under different conditons. My pictures of flowers using BS actually pop out and are 3 dimentional. The video option is simple to operate and takes great video. The model fits in your pocke, light and great for travel. You will not miss a photo opportunity since it moves fast!!
This camera is actually so much fun to use!! In the BS mode it can take pictures that look like either oil paintings, watercolors or crayon. My grandkids love it!! I was really upset when my former 5 year old model broke. However, I replaced it with this newer-updated model. The price of this camera from Amazon is very reasonable...less than the Canon that I returned. Another issue is that I was unable to find this model in any store in the Long Island area. |
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14.1-megapixel resolutionWide-angle 26mm 5x optical zoom; 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD screenNewly developed EXILIM Engine 5.0Make composite images of different moving images with Dynamic PhotoCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| I bought this camera just because it was portable and can take multiple pictures quickly. I wanted this for snowboarding and wakeboarding for catching all the action.
I've only used it for wakeboarding so far, and I don't use the camera on it's highest speed, just 15 fps, but it produces great results.
It's nice to finally have a digital camera I don't have to try and time the picture and only get one shot before the actions over. I get it every time. |
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9.1-megapixel resolution5x optical image-stabilized zoom30 shot-per-second high-speed burst shooting (6 MP images)HD Movie functionCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| Camera is great, this is my second time buying a Casio. Easy to use, but a little slow. But it's still a nice camera!!Now the first thing everyone has to remember is the fact that this camera is under $100 here on Amazon.com. So even though it's a great deal for a 12.1 MP camera that can shoot Youtube videos, you really aren't getting much. It doesn't come with all the "extras" that some of the other camers have. But it takes great pictures and video quality is pretty good in the right light. In low light situations the video looks grainy. but still better than most. I'm giving this a four star because of the price and the customer service that Casio has. I haven't had a problem with this camera but i have needed to call Casio's customer service before and well, they are pretty good and there isn't a whole lot of waiting on hold to talk to a person.
So remember, for the price AWESOME camera, but you get what you pay for so don't go thinking that it is going to do what the $250 and $400 point-and-shoot cameras do. |
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12.1-megapixel resolution3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screenFace DetectionRecord widescreen movies; YouTube Movie Mode for easy video sharingCapture photos and video to SD/SDHC memory (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| ... but not the best picture quality. I understand you only get what you pay for and this camera is very inexpensive so I can't complain too much. I found the color to rotate in hue from one picture to the next especially when indoors. The interface is excellent. The camera is very easy to operate, the controls are solid and the battery life is decent. The menus are so easy you don't even have to read the instructions (but I recommend it anyway). Tye body is solid and it's design is nice. The viewing screen is large, sharp and easy to see. The flash is powerful, so much that you'll have to back people off and use the zoom otherwise they may appear too bright and washed-out. If you're not real picky about the color phase then you'll love this camera. It was purchased for my wife and she loves it. (I don't do pink) =) |
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12.1-megapixel resolution3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screenFace DetectionRecord widescreen movies; YouTube Movie Mode for easy video sharingCapture photos and video to SD/SDHC memory (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| We purchased this little camera for its feature of 30 frames per second shooting and it does. We are able to catch the grand kids in poses impossible at the slow delayed shutter time of normal digital cameras. The camera is compact and the photos good quality. Problem is learning to use it. The instruction book is not well-written, so trial and error is the only way to learn to use the non-intuitive controls of the camera, After several weeks, we are still learning. If and when we can consistently do the things we want to do, we will be very happy with this little machine. The company had the smarts to make a camera with this capability, why could they not hire a qualified writer/ editor to write the manual? |
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9.1-megapixel resolution3x optical image-stabilized zoom30 shot-per-second high-speed burst shooting (6 MP images)HD Movie functionCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| With this lens cap you can easily setup a custom white balance in seconds! It also doubles as a permanent lens cap. Its economically priced and less cumbersome and more durable than gray cards or white paper. |
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Fits 58mm lensesProvides average white balance of a sceneWhite balancing provides accurate color temperature and correctionUse with any camera with a manual white balance setting featureIncludes loop strap Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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| Hey all. I had originally bought this camera back in 2007 when it had first been released. Recently I traveled to Las Vegas and lost my beautiful Casio camera. So because I loved it so much, I bought this camera, still believing it was the same camera... But it's not! The camera is so slow and takes forever to do anything! Sure it is sleek and cool, but for the price you pay, you'd be better off getting a different camera for a much better value. DON'T BUY ME! |
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12.1-megapixel resolution3x optical zoom; 2.7-inch widescreen LCDState-of-the-art Exilim Engine 4.0; Dynamic Photo functionHD Movie functionCapture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) Click to read more details | Customer Reviews
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