10.1MP Camera with 3X Optical Zoom and 2.8" Wide-format LCD

4 months ago I purchased a new Casio EX-Z1080 from Amazon.com. Everything was great with it until around Halloween time when I started having problems. Keep in mind I babyed this camera, never dropped or bannged it once, purchased a special, padded hard case 4 it & it was in like NEW condition with not a scratch on it.

One day I was taking a picture & then switching mode 2 view & the screen went black & the camera shut off, lens still out. After that the power button was non responsive. I took the battery out & put it back in & at that time, the lens retracted & it came back on.

Now about 2 weeks ago the same exact problem happened, however no matter what I did, the camera would not respond. The lens was out but nothing would happen.

I called Casio customer support & they gave me instructions on sending the camera in 4 repair under warrenty. I paid out of pocket 2 have the camera sent 2 their repair facility. 4 days later I get an e-mail saying it would cost me $140 2 repair the camera.

Yep, 4 a 4 month old camera. I called & the customer service lady told me the technician said there was evidence of the camera being misued or dropped. Which is complete baloney. I never dropped the camera once.

Then she said her supervisor would call me in 24-48 hours 2 discuss the issue with me & its 4 days later & I never received a call.

Now, I have 2 pay another $8 4 them 2 send it back 2 me broken.

I will never ever buy a Casio again & I can't wait 2 tell everyone I know what a crummy company Casio is.

This little camera is amazing. It is the 4th small digital that I have tried out in 4 months. I was interested in a fast shutter speed 4 taking photos of small grandchildren who move constantly. I would rate it highly especially 4 a camera of this size. The images have come out very clear.... even better than I had expected. The most exciting feature of the camera is that is very easy 2 use but when there is a question in using it , the 800 telephone number that is available 2 call, has smart tech supporters that are extremely knowledgable & helpful. I would recommend this camera 2 all.

While shiny & slim, boasting a 10.1 MP range & of course the Casio label...this camera falls short in several areas.

The anti-shake does plainly NOT work as it is supposed to. Insanely blurry & shaky pictures come from a steady hand with the MAXIMUM anti-shake setting turned on. Even in proper lighting conditions this feature simply falls short....very, very short.

10.1 MP? Yes...in studio quality lighting. In anything else, you're looking at the rainbow speckled, grainy mess that typically come from cameras with a much lower price tag.

And what on earth was casio thinking making a camera that has 2 have the battery REMOVED & charged in a wall-outlet charger? Not only is this feature annoying & inconvenient, but the battery life of the included lithium ion battery is simply dissapointing.

In conclusion, this camera is slow 2 respond, has inconvenient accessory requirements, plus a total lack of user friendliness. I'm no camera dummy & even I have been having my share of troubles with this one. So...while well designed, sleek, & useful at times, 4 the price tag, this camera is simply--not worth it.

I love this camera, it's my first ever. The quality is great & the features are plentiful & I highly recommend it! Make sure 2 buy the 4 Gig memory card & you'll be able 2 take up 2 20,000 pictures when the megapixel is set 2 the lowest or email-ready pictures... Also you'll be able 2 record video up 2 about 4 hours!

I purchased this camera just prior 2 a vacation with the family. It has performed very well. The battery lasts 4 several days with out recharging, the pictures are amazingly clean & sharp, the pictures can be enlarged a great deal with no pixelation, the controls are logical & easy 2 use, & the camera is quite rugged (it has been dropped from 2-3 feet onto moderately hard surfaces a couple of times).

I purchased this with the waterproof housing & have been very impressed. I have been on ten dives with the camera & case & have been pleased with the pictures. The flash is very well underwater when you are up close. I have not had any leaks nor problems with humidity. Definitely worth buying.

The 10.1-Megapixel EX-Z1080 produces beautiful photographs even when making large prints. 6400 ISO enables high sensitivity photography & ideal 4 photographing darker scenes & reducing blur caused by shaky hands & subject movement. The Exilim Engine 2.0 high-performance image-processing module allows high quality movies 2 be recorded at the high compression rate of the next-generation H.264 standard. Modern H.264/AVC video encoding ensures movie file sizes remain small, yet high quality, & YouTube Capture Mode sets all the right parameters 4 easy posting. YouTube allows people 2 easily upload & share video clips on YouTube & across the Internet through websites, blogs & e-mail. Casio has also included an exclusive software application that makes it fast & simple 2 upload movies 2 YouTube. Other headline features include face-detection, Anti Shake DSP & sensitivities up 2 ISO 6400. Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due 2 shaky hands & subject movement, using high shutter speeds & high sensitivity settings. YouTube Capture Mode allows users 2 shoot movies at the optimum size, quality, & other settings 4 uploading 2 YouTube The combination of face detection technology & the auto-tracking AF system, using motion analysis technology, maintains both sharp focus & correct exposure 4 a human face Blur reduction technologies driven by the Exilim Engine 2.0 image-processing module Shutter speed - 1/2 - 1/800 second (Program AE) Scene modes - 41 Best Shot modes Flash - Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Soft Flash & Red-Eye reduction Dimensions - 3.59 x 2.25 x 0.95 Weight - 4.41 ounces