Casio Exilim EX-Z9 - The camera for Beginners!
Introduction:
Casio Exilim EX-Z9 serves as the best choice for those who need a digital camera to be initiated into the world of photography but hasn’t got the big bucks to spare. This entry-level camera has 18.6 MB in-built memory and also offers support to SD/SDHC/MMC/MMC plus cards.
Features:
A decent set of features adorn this camera making it easy to operate and facilitate newer avenues for acquiring shooting skills. For this purpose, the Exilim EX-Z9 features 23 Best Shot scenes in which the camera will adjust the settings of exposure, shutter-lag on its own taking the burden off the shoulders of a learner. Even the Easy mode of the camera will guide the user through the camera’s menus making it a breeze to operate it even at the first go. In –line with the new age cameras, the Exilim EX-Z9 comes equipped with a YouTube capture mode that allows you to upload your photos to the site and share them online in a 3-step method.
Pros:
• The modest 8.1 megapixels resolution and 3x optical zoom of the camera offers good quality images that can be either made into posters or cropped to fit into your album without sacrificing on quality. This might not be more but this will be sufficient for a beginner.
• The Exilim EX-Z9 sports a 2.6” wide LCD that enables the user to compose and review the images in great clarity. Shooting wide aspect images will also become easier with this generous LCD.
• Besides taking amazing still pictures, shoot good quality video clips of 10 minutes duration.
Cons:
• The camera lacks an intuitive mode dial.
• Pictures taken with flash appear over bright and insufficiently saturated.
• The Hot Album software bundled with the camera does not offer proper editing tools.
Pricing Range: Make this amazing camera yours by paying just $100 - $159 .Available in Black, Pink, Silver & Orange!
Final Verdict: With a limited features set, Casio Exilim EX-Z9 fares well for an entry-level camera and is priced reasonably. Lack of major deal-breakers makes this an ideal camera for those who want a basic camera to start with.