Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Digital Camera (Black)
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The Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Digital Camera is a small camera with large features. The 14.1 megapixel resolution will allow you to make poster size prints, and the 26mm 4X optical zoom lens lets you take sharp photos in a tight spot or if your subject is far away. Getting the perfect photo is easy with features including Premium Auto, Dynamic Photo, and Best Shot Scene Mode. View all your images on the 2.7" LCD screen.
With a high ISO of 3200 and CCD Shift Image Stabilization, shooting in low light is a snap. You can make your photos look like a painting with Art Shot Mode. This versatile camera can also capture HD video at 30fps, with stereo sound. With YouTube Capture Mode movies can be recorded and saved using the ideal size and quality settings for YouTube. You can then upload the video to YouTube using the included computer software.
- Ultra Wide-Angle 4X Zoom Lens
- Ultra wide-angle 4X zoom lens allows you to take photos in a tight situation or photograph subjects in the distance.
- Newly Developed Exilim Engine 5.0
- Casio has made even further advances from its Exilim Engine 4.0, which contained both an ordinary CPU and a high-speed dedicated image processing CPU. The new Engine 5.0 increases image processing speed by 30% and produces beautiful images through advanced color reproduction and rich tonal gradation and by removing noise from photos thanks to its highly sensitive image sensor.
- Dynamic Photo
- Casio has achieved great advancements in Dynamic Photo, a function that creates "moving photos" by cutting moving subjects from the background in images taken with high-speed burst shooting and combining those images on a different still image. In addition to composites made with a still image background, cut-out moving images can now be combined on other moving images. This new capability raises the power of expression of images. Thus, in addition to increasing the "fun of making images," these models will also increase the "fun of sharing images" by making it easy to upload images to YouTube™ or post them to a blog using the included software.
- Premium Auto
- This function enables the camera to automatically analyze the scene being photographed - including distinguishing night scenes, back lighting, a blue sky, green trees, or a sunset - as well as sensing whether there is a face in the frame, the movement and position of the subject, and whether a tripod is being used. It simultaneously optimizes settings for exposure, ISO sensitivity, focus location, photo blur correction, tonal range and color balance, and level of noise reduction. Premium Auto is a state-of-the-art, fully automatic function that makes it easy for users to take superior quality photos just by pushing the shutter button, by analyzing the image at the level of individual pixels and performing different corrections for human subjects and the background.
- Intelligent Color
- Local white balance adjusts each section of the image to optimal color. The result is color reproduction of never-before-possible perfect balance.
- Improved Make-Up Mode
- The Make-Up Mode processes only facial areas, without affecting other parts of the image.
- Art Shot
- The Art Shot feature makes use of the image processing technology in the Exilim Engine 5.0 to create photos of scenery or human subjects that have the feel of a painting. The view in the LCD screen of the subject in front of the user can be switched between an oil painting, a crayon drawing, or a watercolor picture, allowing the user to select the preferred art style in which to photograph the scene.
- YouTube Capture Mode
- Movies can be recorded and saved using the ideal size and quality settings for the world's most popular video sharing site, YouTube. Recorded movies can be uploaded to YouTube using the included computer software.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 14.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 14.48 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: AVI, MJPEG Audio: IMA-ADPCM (monaural), WAV |
| Max Resolution | 14MP: 4320 x 3240 |
| Other Resolutions |
10MP: 3648 x 2736 6MP: 2816 x 2112 3MP: 2048 x 1536 0.3MP: 640 x 480 4320 x 2880 @ 3:2 4320 x 2432 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
7 elements in 6 groups EFL: 4.65-18.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 26-104 mm) Aperture: f/2.6 (W) - 5.9 (T) |
| Zoom |
Digital: 4x Optical: 4x HD Zoom: 27x |
| Focus Range |
Auto: 5.9" (14.99 cm) - Infinity Wide Macro: 1.9" (4.83 cm) - 1.8' (54.86 cm) Manual: 19.7" (50.04 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 64-3200 |
| Shutter |
Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/2 - 1/1000 seconds 4 - 1/1000 seconds in Night Scene Mode |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Tungsten, Manual, Fluorescent (White), Fluorescent (Day White) |
| Burst Rate | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Self Timer |
2 Seconds, 10 Seconds
1
Please Note:Also has Triple Self-timer close |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 0.49 - 19' (0.15 - 5.79 m) Telephoto: 1.9 - 8.2' (0.58 - 2.50 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 24.5MB |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Audio Recording | With Video + Voice Memo, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD (230400 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NP-80 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.83" / 99.06 x 53.34 x 21.08 mm |
| Weight | 4.1 oz / 116 g (Excluding battery and memory card) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (4)
- Good image quality (3)
- Nice body color (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (4)
- Family photos (3)
- Landscape/scenery (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Great video
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Missionary work
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Digital Camera (Black):
I take pictures every where that i go and the quality is just great. you can adjust your picture to different environments. what i like it the youtube capture mode. if there is a video that you want to catch, then you can press the record and you will have it no video! all ride! i like this product. it gets the job done. the thing i don't like about it is it has cheesy music.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Digital Camera (Black):
I got my first CASIO as a gift and frankly speaking I was surprised by the quality of images and every one in my family and friends noticed this thing especially for the portrait pictures, then one day the camera accidentally fell of a one feet height and broke so BE CAREFUL IN HANDLING THIS CAMERA! because once you drop it there's a good chance that you might lose it.
But overall it's a Great camera in terms of pictures quality, the simplicity in it's use & the price.
I'm happy with it and I highly recommend it
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Digital Camera (Black):
Got it, took 17 photos and realized about a third of them showed 5 lines at the top and center of the photos. The lines were wider at the top (about a fifth of the width of the photo), evenly spaced and narrower as they went lower (about 10% of the height). [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Digital Camera (Black):
UNBELIEVABLE CAMERA FOR THE PRICE! CREATE GREAT IMAGES!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact size
- Good picture quality
- Nice presets
Cons
- Poor hd video
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Digital Camera (Black):
I bought this because I wanted a P&S that did HD video and didn't cost alot. Well, it takes good stills, compact, alot of good features like "best shot" A quick and easy preset selection for all different types of picture taking. Unfortunately, the HD looks like [*]. Even at the highest resolution, regular video on my c&non powershot looks better. Too bad, I'll keep it for my wife so she can take videos and pics. but I can't do any editing with it or post it on Youtubewithout serious quality loss. So much for the upload feature. If want a good still shot camera at a cheap price this is a good deal. If HD video is important to you- steer clear.
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Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
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Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
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Underwater Housings
Capture great-looking photos underwater.
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What's in the Box
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery charger
- Strap
- AC Power Cord
- USB Cable
- AV Cable
- Software CD
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty (US)
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