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Casio QV-R40 4 MP Mini Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom | List Price: $329.99
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Brand: Casio
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 Year Parts/Labor
Features: - 4-megapixel sensor captures 2304 x 1712 images for photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 inches and beyond
- 3x optical plus 3.2x digital zoom (9.6x totoal) autofocus lens
- Store images on 10 MB internal memory; compatible with Secure Digital/MMC cards
- 1-second (approximate) startup time; 0.01-second release time lag for virtually instantaneous recording
- Powered by 2 AA batteries (NiMH rechargeables included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
older tech, but great for the price [Posted on 2005-02-20]
i've had over 10 different digicams up to an 8 mp nikon for $1m. i was looking for an upgrade for my wife, and i was drawn to casio because my son has one of the real thin, large lcd exilim models that is very impressive. the r40 is discontinued, but readily available on the used/refurb market. other than the thicker body (still less than 1") and smaller lcd (good enough) this model is a real quality peice. metal, not plastic, 4mp, 3x zoom, lots of good features. takes sd cards, and has some built-in memory. takes real clear, good color pics which can easily be printed well to 8.5x11 and even to 11x14. you can get them used or refurbed in the $125-$150 range. my wife loves it, so i got another for my daughter, and another for myself when i don't want to lug around my primary nikon.
A great camera for the price and for 5x7s [Posted on 2005-03-10]
I have been through a number of the under $250 digital cameras and this is the one I am most happy with. To see a comparison of all of them, see the bottom of the review.
Pros of the qv-r40:
-short lag time (1/2 a second-very good in cheaper digitals!)
-great exposure in all lighting situations-great in low light
-lots of neat features and settings (sepia, b and w, night time, etc.)
-easy to maneuver through menus
-small compact size
-overall good photo quality (see cons)
-durable and long lasting
-great battery life (I keep it in the diaper bag and use it a few times a day. I charge every 2 or 3 weeks)
-Good price (I got mine for $99 on ebay)
Cons of the qv-r40:
-the only con I have with this camera is that the photos are sometimes a bit (though not horribly) grainy and pixelated at 8x10 or larger. I have gotten better quality in this area (though not in exposure) with Canon cameras (see camera comparison at end of review)
-the lack of sound on the video should be noted, but doesn't bother me...that's why I have a camcorder
I have no other qualms with this camera. i really enjoy using it and am happy with it. At 4x6 and 5x7 the pictures are amazing! Bigger and they are still good, but not quite up to par for a 4 mp, but then again, neither is the price.
CAMERA COMPARISONS (and what I paid)
I have had the Casio qv-4000 ($116), the canon a300 ($85), and have used the canon s30 (sell for around $120) a lot because of a family member. The canon a300 had too long of a shutter lag which just got really annoying with my kids (3 seconds lag and they are gone). The s30 is faster on the lag (1/2 second), but has a lower battery life than the 1300 and the qv-r40 and is renowned (like many point and shoot canons) for getting errors where the lens doesn't pop out anymore. My QV-4000 had a very weak flash (though you could buy an extra flash attachment) and was bulky for a point and shoot but had great picture quality because it uses a canon lens. It was a great little camera. Picture quality was higher on the qv-4000 than on this one, but for indoor photography, you would definitely need the flash that can be purchased for it. It also took 4 batteries and still had a shorter battery life.
Excellent product [Posted on 2005-03-20]
I purchased the Casi QV-R40 digital camera two years ago, and I have not encountered any problems with it thus far. It has very nice picture quality, and ease of use. It comes with two rechargeable batteries and a battery charger, which are both very nice bonuses. The charged batteries will last a long time, but, I did buy a spare pair, in case one pair is charging, or one pair runs out of juice, simply put in the other pair. I would definitly reccomend, along with buying an extra set of batteries, to also buy a memory card that stores more pictures. I always use the highest quality of resolution, and normally take pictures one right after another. So, for me, the higher amount of pictures was a must. This is an excellent camera, and I would recomend the Casio QV-R40 to anyone looking for a digital camera.
Just what I needed! [Posted on 2005-04-07]
I bought this camera just before a family vacation in March 2004. I wanted to do more research before I went digital, but the pressure was on to act before the trip. I found the manual to be useful and the camera to be VERY easy to use.
It takes great pictures and the small size is a plus.
I'll look to Casio when I buy my next camera.
great digital camera [Posted on 2007-08-14]
I breezed through the other reviews and i would have to agree on everything they had said. This casio camera is great. I had mine for four years and it was the most handy and easy to use camera. Although it was 4 megapixels, the picture quality is great and if you don't believe me send me a message and i can show you some of the thousands of pictures i've taken. I love how casio has the photo settings, great feature. Sadly mine doesn't work anymore, the metal casing of the camera is held in by tiny screws and i hadn't noticed i was missing 3 or 4 from the sides and the bottom. I've been looking for another once since i'm afraid to invest in a Casio exlm like my brother has incase i drop it, etc. But anyhow, this camera is a great find and unfortunately i haven't been able to find it anywhere!
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