dcresource.com Review - Casio Exilim EX-Z750

[DL #60700]

I also originally didn't like the idea of the cradle.

After a week of using the Z750 I really like the cradle.

And, the battery seems to have such a long life, I probably won't buy the separate battery charger anymore.

 

[jimr]

One thing you come across is that reviewers can be rushed and miss some of the capabilities of cameras that have many features..or don't have the time to realize the advantage of something that is different than they are used to. With 'simpler' cameras that have fewer features the problem doesn't happen as often. I must compliment Jeff for taking many of our comments to heart and making a definitive improvement in the quality of his review. While I still disagree with some of his thoughts, it is just that... a subjective disagreement.

I, personally, cannot understand how a person that is prepared to spend $450 on a camera would consider a camera that he/she could not grow with, nor a camera that lacks certain crucial capabilities. $450 is alot of money to spend on a camera that is a point and shoot with very limited flexabilty and a definitive lack of capability in shooting moving subjects. That said, Jeff has come as far as he could in correcting the objective shortcomings that he had. As I have said before...Jeff usually produces very well considered professional caliber reviews that command my respect, even when I disagree with some of his subjective conclusions. I applaud Jeff for having the courage to correct and to listen to others. That takes guts. Thank you Jeff!

 

[Barry Margolius]

The primary disadvantage of the cradle is that it's pretty large for travelling. But if you plan to travel with the camera, get the travel charger.

-barry

I also originally didn't like the idea of the cradle.

After a week of using the Z750 I really like the cradle.
And, the battery seems to have such a long life, I probably won't
buy the separate battery charger anymore.

 

[Remedy]

The primary disadvantage of the cradle is that it's pretty large
for travelling. But if you plan to travel with the camera, get the
travel charger.

-barry

But then, how do you get your pictures out of the camera whilst travelling without the cradle?

 

[chnzshyguy]

The primary disadvantage of the cradle is that it's pretty large
for travelling. But if you plan to travel with the camera, get the
travel charger.

-barry

But then, how do you get your pictures out of the camera whilst
travelling without the cradle?

Maybe using a card reader...?

 

[Bart Hickman]

I guess that's a disadvantage--the cradle + the wall-wart is larger than the separate charger. Although I remember last time I went to Europe we only had one backpack each and I still managed to schlepp my Canon EOS Elan and two dozen rolls of film around with me.

Bart

-barry

I also originally didn't like the idea of the cradle.

After a week of using the Z750 I really like the cradle.
And, the battery seems to have such a long life, I probably won't
buy the separate battery charger anymore.

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[Barry Margolius]

The primary disadvantage of the cradle is that it's pretty large
for travelling. But if you plan to travel with the camera, get the
travel charger.

-barry

But then, how do you get your pictures out of the camera whilst
travelling without the cradle?

I've been using digital cameras for almost ten years, and except for the first year or so, I've never hooked a camera up to my PC. I find it much easier to use a card reader and just leave it hooked up to the PC. Additionally, I often don't even take a PC with me when I travel. Then I either take enought SD cards for all my photo needs, or I take one of those hard disk devices that allow me to download my pics.

 

[Barry Margolius]

A travel charger is smaller, AND it's easier to use. Using the cradle, you cannot charge a battery without 'using' the camera too. My 'workflow' goes something like this:
1. Charge both batteries.
2. Go out in the morning and take pictures.

3. Come back to the hotel at lunchtime. Put the second battery into the camera and put the (depleted) first battery into the charger.
4. Go out and take pictures.

You really cannot do this without a separate charger.

-barry

Bart

-barry

I also originally didn't like the idea of the cradle.

After a week of using the Z750 I really like the cradle.
And, the battery seems to have such a long life, I probably won't
buy the separate battery charger anymore.

--

 

[Bart Hickman]

Yeah, you're definitely a use-case in favor of a separate charger.

I can't hope to do enough shooting to deplete a battery in a 24 hour period. I once almost filled up my 1G card with 200 photos and 15 minutes of videos and the battery indicator was still at full.

Bart

You really cannot do this without a separate charger.

-barry

Bart

-barry

I also originally didn't like the idea of the cradle.

After a week of using the Z750 I really like the cradle.
And, the battery seems to have such a long life, I probably won't
buy the separate battery charger anymore.

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[photopic]

Wow, that's incredible battery life! That kind of real life info is good to know, as I was factoring in the price of an external battery charger in comparing various potential camera purchases. The external charger (the real Casio one) is not cheap at $49.99! For my needs (casual vacation shooting rather than photodocumentation of everything I see and do) I don't think I'd need an external charger after all.

I'm also factoring in the price of an extra battery (also not cheap for the real Casio one) - did you purchase one and if so how do you keep the extra one charged within your particular shooting/charging "schedule"?

 

[Bart Hickman]

I only have the one battery.

Bart

Wow, that's incredible battery life! That kind of real life info
is good to know, as I was factoring in the price of an external
battery charger in comparing various potential camera purchases.
The external charger (the real Casio one) is not cheap at $49.99!
For my needs (casual vacation shooting rather than
photodocumentation of everything I see and do) I don't think I'd
need an external charger after all.

I'm also factoring in the price of an extra battery (also not cheap
for the real Casio one) - did you purchase one and if so how do you
keep the extra one charged within your particular shooting/charging
"schedule"?

 

[Dave W.]

I can't hope to do enough shooting to deplete a battery in a 24
hour period. I once almost filled up my 1G card with 200 photos
and 15 minutes of videos and the battery indicator was still at
full.

Bart

But do you review pics after taking them to see if properly focused, etc? When I take digital pics I always review them right after and zoom in. THis uses more battery power since I'm keeping the LCD on alot longer.

 

[Bart Hickman]

That's true that'll use more per photo. I do some of that--not a lot. And I watch videos and I spend a fair amount of time experimenting with manual settings and framing shots (which takes a lot of LCD time as well). I also do a lot of video which will taint my results as well.

Bart

I can't hope to do enough shooting to deplete a battery in a 24
hour period. I once almost filled up my 1G card with 200 photos
and 15 minutes of videos and the battery indicator was still at
full.

Bart

But do you review pics after taking them to see if properly
focused, etc? When I take digital pics I always review them right
after and zoom in. THis uses more battery power since I'm keeping
the LCD on alot longer.

 

[digital_ray_of_light]

Simon just posted a review of the V700 on the front page. It has it's list of pros/cons as well.

Finally, lets see what Jeff has to say ...

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/casio/exilim_z750-review/index.shtml

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[ZCarroll]

I think that's a really great camera that needs some attention... didn't work for me though because I can't stand quicktime.

 

[netswap]

Well at least Steve has put the Z750 among his List of 10 Best 5-7 Megapixel Consumer ...

http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html

Cheers

 

[Andrew Mitchell]

Why not?

QuickTime 7, running on OSX Tiger is just awesome.

Andrew

I think that's a really great camera that needs some attention...
didn't work for me though because I can't stand quicktime.

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Andrew (in Taipei, Taiwan)
C-21OOUZ, C-5O5O, S4OO, Minolta 800si, Ricoh GR1s ..and soon a D-SLR