Three New Casio Exilim Point-and-Shoot Cameras
Posted by Eric Butterfield | Sunday, February 26, 2006 5:11 PM PT
Today, Casio added three cameras to its Exilim line of slim point-and-shoots here at the PMA show in Orlando, FL.
The $400
Exilim EX-Z850 has a 2.5-inch LCD, offers aperture priority and speed priority modes, and an anti-shake feature to reduce blur in photos. The 8.1-megapixel EX-Z850 can take three flash photos in one second, according to the company, and has a soft flash mode for shooting up close. Here's what it looks like.
Using the high-power flash feature, the camera can illuminate objects almost 40 feet away. The EX-Z850 will be available by mid April.
Casio also introduced the $300
Exilim EX-Z600, shown below, a 6-megapixel camera with a 2.7-inch Super Bright LCD the company says is roughly three times brighter than the LCD on the EX-Z500. Like the EX-Z850, this model has an anti-shake feature and can take three consecutive flash photos in one second using the rapid flash feature. This model will be available in March.
Also new is the
Exilim EX-Z60. This 6-megapixel camera has a 2.5-inch LCD, anti-shake feature, the same rapid flash features as the other two cameras, and an easy mode that simplifies menus for beginners. Here's what it looks like.
This camera will be available by mid April for $250.
I have the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 that I chose after seeing that Nikon had discontinued the model that I wanted. I admit it - I bought the Casio on the rebound. My apologies to Casio. I love it! The battery stays charged forever (it has been 2 months now), the quality of the pictures phenomenol, it is easy to use and very light to carry around. I am never without my camera now and get lots of great, unplanned shots. If you are looking for a new camera, seriously consider Casio Exilim.