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Editors' Rating:
7.4 of 10
| Value for money |
8 |
| Ease of Use |
8 |
| Performance |
8 |
| Image Quality |
6 |
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Average User Rating:
10.0 of 10
(1 vote)
| Value for money |
10 |
| Ease of Use |
10 |
| Performance
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10 |
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Image Quality
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10 |
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Approximate Price:
$249
Where to Buy ?
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PROS
Tiny and light.
Decent photo quality for a tiny camera.
Fast startup.
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CONS
No optical zoom.
Shutter too close to power button.
Slightly soft snapshot images.
No macro mode.
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Includes: Casio Exilim EX-S2 Digital Camera, NP-20 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery,
AC adapter / battery charger, USB docking cradle, Wrist strap, USB cable, CD-ROM,
User's Guide. |
The EXILIM series of exceptionally compact 2.0 mega pixel digital cameras, designed specifically for todays fast moving lifestyles, are among the thinnest, smallest and most lightweight cameras with LCD screen available anywhere in the world.
Exilim EX-S2 is an easy-to-use camera that's designed for snapshooters who want a truly pocket-sized camera with maximum stealth factor. The higher pixel count means you'll be able to print your pictures not only at larger sizes but also with more precise color reproduction and sharper details. Still, don't expect to be blown away by the image quality.
Exilim
EX-S2 Major Features:
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1/1.8" 2-megapixel effective CCD creates 1,600 x 1,200 images for sharp prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches. |
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1.6" TFT color LCD (84,960 pixels; 354 x 240). |
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Viewfinder: Monitor screen and optical viewfinder. |
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4x digital zoom autofocus lens. |
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Credit card-size stainless steel body, only 11mm thick. |
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Still Image: 1600x1200 / 1280x960 / 640x480; AVI Movies
320 x 240 pixels. |
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Approximately 12 Megabytes of internal memory. |
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Shutter
speed: 1/4 to 1/6400 sec. |
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Lens: F3.2, f=7.5mm (equivalent to 36 mm in 35 mm format). |
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Exposure control: Multi-pattern metering by CCD, program AE control. |
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Recording mode: Snapshot, Self-timer, Best Shot, Movie. |
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White
balance: Automatic / Fixed (4 modes) / Manual. |
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USB 1.1 data transfer to PC or Mac computers. |
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Powered by
Lithium rechargeable battery (battery and charging cradle
included). |
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Secure Digital/MMC card slot for memory expansion. |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching II and
Exif Print compatible. |
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Customer Reviews
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Eric Bloom,
from Lawrence, KS, US, Nov 15, 2002
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After extensive research, in October 2002 I found that the Casio Exilim EX-S2 is a wonderful camera. The things that I love about it is that I keep it in an old billfold so I can have it with me all the time. It powers up in about 1 second, and you are ready to take up to about 17 pictures on 1600x1200 resolution without interpolation. If you want to take more, the camera has an expandible memory card slot. The battery lasts for several uses, even with flash on. The zoom feature is not really worth mentioning, and the flash works best in the 3-10 foot range. The cradle is 1x USB. WindowsXP automatically knows when you hook up the camera, and downloads your pictures within seconds. Leave the camera on the cradle to charge. Its that easy!! The absolute best feature of this camera is the viewscreen. Moments after you take your picture, you can view it, and even zoom in to make sure you got the image you wanted. How anyone could use traditional film is beyond me!
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Value for money
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10 |
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Ease of Use
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10 |
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Performance
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10 |
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Image Quality
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10 |
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