Casio EX-Z85 ReviewThey are definitely not a traditional digital camera maker. However, with digital photography becoming so popular they have decided to create some digital camera models themselves. And I have to say, they do not disappoint. Although Casio does not have anything to offer in the DSLR category, Casio's EXILIM series is looking strong and offering models in four categories. The Casio Exilim EX-Z85 is one of them and it falls in the "Zoom" category where optical zoom specs are more emphasized. Casio Exilim EX-Z85: Camera Design
The Casio EX-Z85 isn't out to compete with the stylish designs.It does manage to come in many different and unique colors including 2 shades of pink, a yellow-green color, a light orange color, light blue, as well as brown, black, and silver. The front side doesn't include anything special, but the back side has a nice layout of the buttons with the preview and photo buttons next to each other and the familiar circle below. Casio Exilim EX-Z85: Camera Features
The compact design features a powerful 9.1 megapixel CCD sensor
allowing some large photos to be taken. The CCD specification lets users edit or crop the photo and can then be set to print in a certain format such as a poster without loss of quality. The face detection feature not only improves the skin tone quality and exposure of multiple faces, but it also tracks it ensuring that the portraits never get blurry after the photo is taken and smile detection is supported. The Casio EX-Z85 is powered by the EXILIM Engine 2.0 which is a set to save battery life, provide high speed shooting, high resolution, compact configuration, and good overall performance. Results are noticeable after each shoot with the hues and dark areas improved. Continuous shooting is another strong feature when the 2 megapixel mode is used as up to 5 photos can be taken per second and the button can stay pressed actively taking photos at that rate until the memory card is full. Several automated features are included as well including the Auto Shutter function which gets the right photo even if hand shakes are in the equation and it works with the Anti Blur Auto shutter which speaks for itself. The Pan Auto Shutter is unique to the EXILIM models to get very fast moving subjects where camera movement is necessary. Advanced photographers can analyze the motion by pressing the button half way to save the focus so the right shot can be taken immediately. Finally, the Self Portrait Auto Shutter aids in taking self-portraits. Casio Exilim EX-Z85: Extra Features
Some nifty extra features include the BEST SHOT-Button that can be
conveniently accessed in the back panel which acts as an automatic
scene selector whether images or movies are taken.The DIRECT ON function is useful in instances where a shot is suddenly needed as the camera can be ready after 1.4 seconds. Using the USB Direct Print feature, the Casio Exilim EX-Z85 can be used to interact with EPSON printers for printing. The flash and macro modes aren't very strong with the Casio models and the EX-Z85 is no exception, but the overall quality is good and the many automated features make this a good digital camera to get. Click here to learn more about the Casio Exilim EX-Z85 Wish to know more about digital photography? Subscribe to the Digital Photography Tips 'n Tricks eZine or to my site blog. Go from Casio Exilim EX-Z85 Page to Compact Digital Cameras Page Go from Casio Exilim EX-Z85 Page to Your Digital Photography Homepage |
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