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Casio Exilim
EX-Z1080
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10.10 Megapixels
3X zoom lens
2.6 inch LCD |
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Casio
could not be the most prolific digital camera maker, by a current range
of 21 latest models; however it is one of the very oldest models,
beginning its first camera, the
0.3-megapixel latest QV-300 released in nearly 1996.
Despite its long pedigree Casio today has merely a tiny share of
the whole camera market, approximately three percent in 2006, surpassed
with relative latecomers like as Panasonic and Samsung. The only cause I
preserve think of pro this is that the Casio brand name is related in
the public consciousness with very cheap calculators and digital
watches, and therefore potential purchaser tend to overlook its cameras
in favor of more costly models from Canon, Nikon or Sony. This also is
strange; since Casio watches and calculators are usually extremely good
quality, to say naught of its professional music keyboards, cash
registers and more electronic products. Moreover, the Casio Exilim range
contains a few outstanding cameras, like as this EX-Z1080.
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The Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 is latest model consist of a 10.1-megapixel
compact camera with a 1/1.75-inch sensor, a 3x zoom f/2.8-f/5.1 lens
equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.6-inch extensive screen monitor. It has a
range of very advanced features, counting friends and family members
face recognition, Anti-shake DSP and a highest sensitivity of 3200 ISO.
The most recent Panasonic FS5 (£179) which Jamie reviewed yesteryear,
the superb PentaxOptio S10 (£149) and the most attractive Samsung NV15
(£149). The Z1080 is currently accessible pro around £129, which makes
is pretty competitive on price as a minimum.
The Z1080 makes a very good first and last impression. Though not one of
Casio's slimmest cameras it is by no means immense, measuring
approximately 91.1 x 57.2 x 24.2mm, and nearly weighing 125g minus the
battery. The body is full aluminium, and like most of Casio's range it
is accessible in a choice of different colors, including absolutely
light silver, black, blue, pink and the gunmetal grey of my review
model. Manufacture quality is most
excellent, and the digital camera feels solid and extremely robust. The
shape is smooth by rounded corners, and the flush-folding lens means
that it will slip simply into a jacket pocket or little handbag pro a
night out.
The
wide-format nearly 2.6-inch monitor doesn't leave lots of room on the
back side of the camera, however the controls, consisting of merely four
exterior control buttons and a small D-pad, are very sensibly designed,
and they are not at all fiddly. The zoom control is a rotary collar just
about the close up button, which leaves sufficient room on the back side
for a small textured thumb grip. Despite its size the Z1080 is fairly
comfortable to hold securely and handles wonderfully well.
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