Overview:
The camera overall exceeds my expectations as a consumer device, here Casio have gone to great lengths to incorporate the latest technology into a small, lightweight and durable piece of equipment. This camera is truly pocketsize, and yet, nothing is compromised by it being yet ... Read review
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Advantages: Inane amount of pixels, Easy to handle size, 2.6" display Disadvantages: Graning in darker areas, No memory card supplied
...as a consumer device, here Casio have gone to great lengths to incorporate the latest technology into a small, lightweight and durable piece of equipment. This camera is truly pocketsize, and yet, nothing is compromised by it being yet smaller than the previous models. With the falling prices of technology, having waited for the release of this newer improved, and above all cheaper version of the camera was well worth it.
The camera ... ...to be more fragile, but Casio have put as much effort into the design making it a practical durable and usable product that will I hope, put up with the wear and tear of everyday life.
If you think that you may need something a little more well built than a cheap budget camera and are at the same time looking for quality, then a camera such as this is highly suitable.
The camera overall exceeds my expectations as a consumer device, here Casio have gone to great lengths to incorporate the latest technology into a small, lightweight and durable piece of equipment. This camera is truly pocketsize, and yet, nothing is compromised by it being yet smaller than the previous models. With the falling prices of technology, having waited for the release of this newer improved, and above all cheaper version of the camera was well worth it.
The camera offers an above all superb 10.1 Mega Pixel resolution, resulting in excellent quality imagery, and a range of different settings, meaning that the camera can be applied to any situation to capture the best image possible at almost any desired resolution.
Image:
With any digital camera, the major selling point, for me, and many prospective buyers out there is going to be the image quality, if a camera cannot offer a suitably large image quality for it's price, then it loses consumer interest, the reason why I have come to be so pleased with this camera is that it can deliver this quality at a feasible price.
The immensity of the image quality is at the frontiers of the technology available to consumers, Being less than £200 is an enormous incentive to get hold of this camera, even months later, people will still easily be willing to pay for the technology at it's original price. Once this camera was released onto the market there was no point in waiting for it, as the technology is far ahead of our time, so it will not deprecate in the very near future.
I find the major plus side of this camera, is that the superb image quality can overall improve the satisfaction of using the camera, as more detailed thumbnails are shown on the LCD screen, larger images are produced, colours are much sharper and the print quality is far superior compared to anything that I have taken on my previous digital camera, an old Olympus.
There are however, downsides to such superior image quality, any memory card inserted into the camera, needs again to be a much higher capacity, if one intends to use to camera to it's full potential and take the best quality images, I use a 1 GB SD card, which provides maximum storage possible, without possible compatibility issues that can be experienced with 2GB SD cards. The 15.4 MB internal memory of the camera is not sufficient, and is only really capable of holding a few high-resolution photos.
Design & Extras:
The camera with batteries weighs little more than an apple and is not much larger than a pack of cards in size, making it a true pocket camera. There is availability of this product in many colours both further reasons to choose this camera.
The camera comes with many high-tech add-ons that can add greatly to the user experience, being a well known brand, you can afford to spend a little more, safe in the knowledge that the initial investment, will result in a better and more full experience.
For example the blur reduction and the motion sensitive features allow the picture quality to remain superb, even in challenging conditions that would usually disrupt the clarity of the image. All the technical settings can be analysed by the camera to suit the subject, removing the need for any intervention by the user. Merely a point and shoot situation.
I rarely use these features, as I am not adventurous enough to put myself in the situation to use them, however, the little experience I have had of them bodes well, and looks right for anyone who wants that little extra from their camera.
Being a clumsy individual myself I never fail to drop my new camera, and from what I can tell so far the camera is in fact fairly durable. One would expect something so dear and complex, to be more fragile, but Casio have put as much effort into the design making it a practical durable and usable product that will I hope, put up with the wear and tear of everyday life.
If you think that you may need something a little more well built than a cheap budget camera and are at the same time looking for quality, then a camera such as this is highly suitable.
Other Advantages & Disadvantages:
I can always find that with digital cameras the amount of controls can always become overwhelming, which is why, I think, a great advantage is the way Casio have kept to a minimalist control scheme, with two modes, shoot and playback.
However, saying this, thee camera does have a mind-boggling 30+ shooting modes which can become a little confusing at times when you find you simply want to be taking a picture, not a panorama, long distance, or a night scene.
The battery life was disappointing with my last camera but here I am mildly impressed, the official figures say that the cameras will last for 370 pictures, I have found it to last for 200 shots but still this battery life is highly commendable. Especially useful for when you want to be going on holidays, it is highly capable of lasting a week or two without the need for a charger and when it does need a charge it never takes more than 3 or 4 hours.
Tech Specs:
· 10.3 million pixels · 3648 x 2736 maximum resolution · 640 x 480 @ 25fps · JPEG file format · 114,960 pixels 2.6" LCD screen · Numerous other astounding features
Conclusion:
Above all what is most sought after in a digital camera is value for money as the price of this kind of equipment can deprecate so quickly, here you can purchase technology at a modest price which is not in any imminent danger of being outclassed at all for a fairly modest price, with it come the endless features, which can just be worth it for that little bit extra investment, and one that can be trusted from a reputable brand name. A definite bargain and one that will still be considered a bargain in the coming year.
Advantages: Ease of use, point and click technology, 10mp, Superb price Disadvantages: No memory card or case
...experience with previous cameras, this Casio EX-Z1050 installed my confidence in digital cameras before I turned my back and went back to the old disposable effects you see at most drunken nights out.
When I purchased the camera it was £170 off the internet, I came across the same model again on the internet to find it can be purchased for £120, what a bargin!, still I have had so much use over the past 9 months which I can,t get annoyed about.
... ...megapixels, this is where you can achieve quality pictures that are so clear and colourful, you could never go back to any other camera that filled your holidays/nights out etc before. You can also reduce the megapixels down a notch, which makes it easier if you wanna send photos via email or list stuff on ebay, the other main features are the video recorder which is excellent addition and is of high quality, depending on which memory card you deceide ...
MILLSY99 15.09.2007 (28.09.2007)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1050
Advantages: Well built, easy to use, great features, big screen, great looking camera, compact design Disadvantages: No grip sections to speak of on the camera
...have never looked back.
The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 is a terrific little camera in looks, feel, weight, functionality and ease of use. Want to point and shoot then this camera is fantastic for you...want to take time and zoom in and change the angle you take your shot from then this is not a problem either as the camera has a fantastic large colour screen which is easy to see and makes taking the shots both quicker and easier (smaller screens cause ... ...whereas the slightly bigger screen makes it easy for you to take a quick look at the screen and be happy with the picture).
The camera battery last a good amount of time and the weight of the camera means that you are happy to carry it about with you for the day without feeling like your arm is going to drop off. The camera has an excellent flash which like all functions on this camera is easy to change settings for.
All in all this camera has ...
tangoman1984 27.10.2009
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Advantages: Small, light and ultra amazing Disadvantages: Flash is a bit blinding
Let me start off by saying, WOW. Who would have guessed that something so compact and relatively cheap for a good camera, could produce top quality and professional looking photographs.
As well as the usual point and snap photograph, there are also 38 settings for all variety of options like portrait, scenery, pets, sports, black and white, fireworks, all with individual shutter speeds and colours to give excellent results.
The zoom is fantastic ... ...Also the macro focus setting is amazing, you have to see it to believe it.
There are so many snapshot setting that i haven't tried all of them yet and i have had this camera for nearly 6 months. There are 4 different flash settings, 4 focus settings, including manual focus, which many digital cameras do not have, self timer settings, which are perfect for use with a tripod to take group photos, or family portraits. There is an anti-shake setting, ...
el900 24.11.2007
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Advantages: Great design and overall look, excellent image quality Disadvantages: None so far
This casio Exilim zoom ex-z1050 is a very high standard camera i found that it was very easy to use although i did find it difficult at first to use as i didnt read the instructions and just cracked on you must read the instructions first.
The overall look of this camera is very slick and smart i liked the design as it is very simple and good,Whilst talking about the design i will just like to add that the image screen is a good size as it is not ... ...is great with a 10.1 megepixel camera you cant go wrong, youre pictures look like somthing from a magazine or a real photograpy.
I also found with this camera it resists damages fromg things such as dropping it or splashing it with water.
i over all think that this camera i a very good camera for youre money it has great aspects and great quality you cannit go wrong with this camera. ...
Naomi-x 28.05.2008
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Advantages: EASE OF USE Disadvantages: LACK OF DIRECT CHARGING
Those looking for a no-nonsense digital camera that doesn't slack on quality won't go far wrong with the EX-Z1050, in my opinion it's one of the best pick up and shoot portables around today and for the price is an absolute bargain.I bought mine to take on holiday and cannot fault it's ease of use and features.Small points such as the lack of direct charging (its a pain that you have to take the battery out to charge it up) or a carry case in the ... ...excellent combination of performance and usability, and this camera should appeal to a wide range of photographers.The family had great fun with all the features and gimmics this camera has to offer.What more can I say digital cameras are king and this is one of the best for the money. ...
5264mrb 28.08.2007
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Product Information for "Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1050" »
Digital player (recorder)
Type
Digital voice recorder
Supported Digital Audio Standards
WAV
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x composite video/audio output
1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SD Memory Card
System requirements for pc connection
Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 9, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows Vista
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Manufacturer's product description
Featuring a newly developed, high-performance, image-processing module, Casio's EX-Z1050 makes it even easier to enjoy shooting super-high resolution, 10.1-megapixel images. The EX-Z1050 is more than just convenient, stylish and cool: this camera is a truly high-performance device. It is built with the highly sophisticated EXILIM Engine 2.0 - a high-performance, image-processing module that not only improves image quality, but also boosts performance by delivering new motion analysis technology. This model in the EXILIM series also delivers best-in-class high-speed, continuous shooting at 7 shots per second until memory is full, empowering users to capture every split second of an action-packed scene.
Fantastic little camera with 12 x zoom & 10.1MP (better than TZ5), but cheaper than TZ7 
