Casio Exilim EX-Z3

Casio Exilim EX-Z3

Exilim EX-Z3 Review, by Tracey Capen September 30, 2003

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• Reviewed by: phanthanh

  Strengths: Easy to use - small enough for me to carry it everywhere .

  Weaknesses: Eventhough the Zoom seems to work well, but the pictures are rather blur when transferred to the computer. They look fine on the LCD screen, though.

  Overall: I still like it because I can take it with me wherever I go, but I know that I cannot trust the Zoom. If you don't use the zoom then the pictures are great.

• Reviewed by: tlco

  Strengths: Excellent optics, very light, great macro, excellent "standard" settings

  Weaknesses: Accidentally pushing a couple of controls can trap user unto difficult to exit options

  Overall: Great camera for backpacking. We use very frequently and strongly recommend. Suggest buying larger SD card to store more photos. Battery lasts long enough for weekend backpacking trip.

• Reviewed by: bobfritts

  Strengths: Small, easy to use, reasonably priced.

  Weaknesses: all picture sizes are at 4:3 aspect ratio which fits computer screen, but not 3:2 which is standard photo

  Overall: It has all the basics, 3.2 Megapixels, 3 times optical zoom, and it is small!. That means you may actually have it with you instead of leaving it in the hotel. The LCD is large at 2 inches, and the controls are easy to learn and use. Since it only comes with one rechargeable battery, you will need to get at least one extra and keep it handy. I suggest you get a 256 Meg SD card which holds more than 150 photos at best quality. The dock works well, and the close focus (macro) at 3 inches gives great closeups of small items. No case is included, so I bought one later. The new Z4 is almost the same camera but has 4 Megapixels and some 3:2 formats not available in the Z3, for about $100 more.

• Reviewed by: ksir23

  Strengths: COMPACT IN SIZE YET VERY USER FRIENDLY

  Weaknesses: THEY HAVE NOT PROVIDED A POUCH INORDER TO SAFELY CARRY AROUND THE CAMERA.

  Overall: I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE PERFORMANCE. IT IS SERVING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH I HAD PURCHASED THE SAME. PICTURE QUALITY AND ZOOMING CLARITY IS GREAT FOR THE PARTICULAR CONFIGURATION. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS AS YET SO I CANNOT MAKE ANY COMMENTS ABOUT THE AFTER SALES SERVICE.

• Reviewed by: easim

  Strengths: Small - Compact

  Weaknesses: Factory Support

  Overall: I have had this camera about 3 months. After a few weeks the battery would not charge and I sent it into Casio. They returned it a few weeks later and although the battery charged, I could not get the camera to turn on. I sent it in again. I call them every two days, and I am waiting two weeks for them to advise me as to when, if ever, they are going to fix this camera or send me a new one. It worked great when it worked. But it is ridiculous that I can not get this camera fixed or get a new camera. Don't buy this camera unles you want to risk this!