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| Announced: | Jan 8, 2004 |
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Average rating:
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Opinion: I bought R51 after having Z40 already and felt that they are twins almost. QV-R51 has faster start-up and fits men's palm better for its thickness (Z-40 is so thin as to slip off). Both are good for snapshot with lots of mode for user's convenience. The newly designed circuit seems to be truly power-efficient. Both turn out photos bluish. Flash is powerful. Small size is good for you to put it in you pocket all day for any spotaneous occasions. A cute little camera for snapshot. AA size battery is a big plus.
Problems: The sharpness of resolution is disappointing. Casio uses Pentax lens kit on both R51 and Z40, but both of them failed to deliver sharp resolution as Pentax S40 did. I wonder where did the problem happen? focusing mechanism or firmware? For better sharpness of resolution, I would recommend Panasonic LC-70 or LC-80 of the comparable size with better grip while at the loss of large LCD screen.
Bluish photo.
The shape of battery compartment could be improved to accommodate CR-V3 lithium battery (like bundled 2 AA size batteries). This leaves rechargeable CR-V3 lithium battery much more desirable over Ni-MH AA size batteries.
Casio could add a hotshoe on the vacant top of R51 for external strobe or flash with built-in slave sensor to enhance the lighting range.
Opinion: Most people come in and question the name Casio as a camera manufacturer. i was pleasantly surprised with this camera. It is very easy to use and offers 21 best shot presettings that are very easy to use. The pictures are great.
I would highly reccomend this camera to a beginner up to novice.
Problems: No problems with this camera, except it would be complete if it had audio in the movie mode video output.
Opinion: This is a great little camera. Went in thinking that it was a big deal missing out on shutter/aperture priority. For the money, and the size of LCD screen you get, those features are hardly missed. The flash is excellent. I shot inside a dark bin and got a perfect pic. Excellent pix, easy to use. Size is perfect. Great charger that is also very compact. Key to me was standard battery in case I get stuck, inexpensive media, large LCD and ultra compact, (so I would always take it with me). I got it here! The USB cable is the same type used with a Blackberry. The startup is instantaneous!
Problems: Close up shots are a bit difficult to focus. Would have loved to have audio in the movie mode, and longer record time based on the memory.
Opinion: Cute looking, LCD screen is perfect size (that's a big advantage), very easy to use. Normal product for the price of 300$.
Problems: Poor picture quality at sunset and while moving. I wish colours were brighter.
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