Casio EX-V7

Pros: 7x optical zoom, recessed lens, compact, large LCD screen, fast auto-focus, superior movie mode

Cons: Flash reduces camera speed, faster ISO (400/800) reduce photo quality, low light prone to grain

The Bottom Line: Not enough room here, keep scrolling down!

Review: ::: Form & Handling ::: The Casio Exilim EX-V7 is a sleek & slim, compact camera. The large LCD screen doesn't leave much room for the rest of the controls on the back. The design is pretty basic, in the sense that there are no ...

Pros: 7x continuous zoom, image stabilization, internal lens, compact, live RGB histogram

Cons: Awkward lens placement, zoom not very wide

The Bottom Line: Loved the cameras features and specs. However, could not find a natural, comfortable, secure grip that kept fingers out of the picture. Nonetheless, I would still recommend at least considering.

Review: My previous point-and-shoot digital camera was my beloved and well used Sony DSC-W1 (reviewed here by me 2-1/2 years ago) to take pictures of my baby daughter. Said daughter, now a toddler, has helped destroy that same camera. Ah well. Shopping for a ...

Pros: Zoom 7x while shooting video. Video stability.

Cons: Auto white balance flaw. Lens placement.

Review: It only took me one minute to observe the faulty auto white balance while shooting video and still shots in a hotel ballroom. Colors with the flash and sunlight are very acceptable. Color is slightly greenish yellow with other light. I bought the ...

Pros: Sleek design, looks good, easy to transport pictures

Cons: Camera bites the dust within a year and is irreparable.

The Bottom Line: Do NOT buy this camera!  Or buy it if you want to replace it within a year and just feel like throwing away $250.00.

Review: I was very excited about this camera when I bought it for $249 at Circuit City. It was top of the line for my price range, and I was very pleased with it for the first six months. About that time the pictures began to get fuzzy, and assuming that my ...

Pros: Compact size, sleek appearance, recessed lens, large LCD.

Cons: Poor low light photos, poor customer service

Review: With average use and careful handling of this camera,its circuit board has failed 3 times since I purchased it in July 2007. It has been 2 times to their repair center and getting ready to go again. Casio repair center has had this camera in their ...