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...

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...

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...

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...

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...