CanonNikon
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Camera is zip-a-dee-doo-dah in terms of start-up and shot-to-shot.
After about 300+ pictures (50% flash) only ONE had red-eye, and only in ONE eye! And this is without using the red-eye-reduction feature/flash mode!
The camera is JAM PACKED with features. When I first read in the forums that this camera might not be the best pick for someone who wants a true P&S, I was actually a tad intimidated and thought that that was me. But after reading all the good points that others mentioned, I figured I'd buy it and try it. It is great ! In "automatic" (i.e. Point-n-shoot) mode, you can choose ONLY those options you want to change, and leave the rest at automatic.
I'm still only halfway thru the 297 page manual and I keep getting surprised by these features it has that are really, really neat.
The battery life is great too. They claim 414 shots but I really haven't tested it to that extent yet.
LCD display is very clear.
Menu selection and navigation is very intuitive and easy.
You can even customize what some of the buttons on the camera do !
The video is SOOOOO stable. I mean, you don't have to be an expert to get unshaky, steady video. I wonder if that's due to the circuitry?
I already tested the Canon SD700 , the Nikon Coolpix P1, and the Sony T9. I certainly wouldn't advise ANYONE to purchase the Sony, since it had an abundance of redeye AND lots of ghosts/orbs/circles in the flash shots. The SD700 was ok, but a tad too big for me. But now that I've found this Casio, I'm very happy with it. Truthfully, I would;ve never thought of purchasing anything other than a Nikon or Canon (or MAYBE a Sony), but now that I did it I might be considered a...convert!
Problems:
Weaknesses (but very minor):
1) No direct cable provided for camera-to-pc. You have to use the cradle which is awkward.
2) YES, the video isn't perfect. But if you want a video camera, buy a video camera and not a digital snapshot camera !
I would've wanted 1cm or 2cm macro, but I suppose you can't have everything. I also would've liked a 4x or more zoom.
After about 300+ pictures (50% flash) only ONE had red-eye, and only in ONE eye! And this is without using the red-eye-reduction feature/flash mode!
The camera is JAM PACKED with features. When I first read in the forums that this camera might not be the best pick for someone who wants a true P&S, I was actually a tad intimidated and thought that that was me. But after reading all the good points that others mentioned, I figured I'd buy it and try it. It is great ! In "automatic" (i.e. Point-n-shoot) mode, you can choose ONLY those options you want to change, and leave the rest at automatic.
I'm still only halfway thru the 297 page manual and I keep getting surprised by these features it has that are really, really neat.
The battery life is great too. They claim 414 shots but I really haven't tested it to that extent yet.
LCD display is very clear.
Menu selection and navigation is very intuitive and easy.
You can even customize what some of the buttons on the camera do !
The video is SOOOOO stable. I mean, you don't have to be an expert to get unshaky, steady video. I wonder if that's due to the circuitry?
I already tested the Canon SD700 , the Nikon Coolpix P1, and the Sony T9. I certainly wouldn't advise ANYONE to purchase the Sony, since it had an abundance of redeye AND lots of ghosts/orbs/circles in the flash shots. The SD700 was ok, but a tad too big for me. But now that I've found this Casio, I'm very happy with it. Truthfully, I would;ve never thought of purchasing anything other than a Nikon or Canon (or MAYBE a Sony), but now that I did it I might be considered a...convert!
Problems:
Weaknesses (but very minor):
1) No direct cable provided for camera-to-pc. You have to use the cradle which is awkward.
2) YES, the video isn't perfect. But if you want a video camera, buy a video camera and not a digital snapshot camera !
I would've wanted 1cm or 2cm macro, but I suppose you can't have everything. I also would've liked a 4x or more zoom.