Casio Exilim Pro EXP700 7MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom

by Casio

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002Y6DGY
• Item model number: EX-P700
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,587 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 25, 2004

Product Description

The EX-P700 features a 4X optical zoom (coupled with 4X digital zoom), combined with a large 2.0-inch LCD screen, offering users even more performance from the same body size. With its amazing 7.2 million megapixel CCD and fast-response design, this high-end digital camera assures a new level of imaging capability. Its full array of functions and features, such as the Business Shot function that straightens distorted pictures automatically, also raise the bar one notch higher in terms of usability. Canon Lens (8 lenses in 7 groups, including aspherical lens) F2.8(W) to 4.0(T); f=7.1(W) to 28.4(T)mm (equivalent to approximately 33.0 to 132.0 mm when converted to 35mm film), lens barrier included Phase differential sensor AF/ Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, 7-point multi, free AF area switching, continuous AF); macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus /// Approximate Focus Range - Normal - 1.3' to infinite; Macro - 3.9 x 19.7 Exposure Control - Metering - Multi-pattern by imaging element / Control - program; aperture; shutter speed; manual exposure; AE lock Self-timer - 10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer; Remote control; 2 second remote control self timer Built-in Flash - Flash Modes - Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye 2 LCD Screen Weight - Approximately 7.88 oz (excluding batteries and accessories)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Surprise, August 2, 2005

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Hyojin J. Hwang (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio Exilim Pro EXP700 7MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have owned 6 digital cameras (1 Kodak, 1 Casio, and 4 Canons) in the past, and this is the best yet. I had purchased a Canon SD500 last month but didn't think it lived up to its hype. I did extensive research and found this less popular camera. At first, I was reluctant because I had owned a Casio before (the Z40), and I thought the images it produced were subpar. But I read good reviews on the P700. I found a store that had a good return policy and decided to test it alongside the Canon SD500.

I performed a blind test on my friends. I used all auto settings, with no photo doctoring at all. The P700 had more accurate colors and didn't have the blinding flash of the SD500. However, the P700 had a bit more noise in dark areas. 6/10 people preferred the P700 pictures over the SD500. The P700 has much more manual control than the SD500, so when I took new pictures using the manual controls, the P700 blew the SD500 away. Needless to say, I decided to sell my SD500.

What I like most about this camera is the manual controls. There is an aperture priority mode and a shutter priority mode on top of the full manual mode. Other useful things I can control are sharpness, saturation, contrast, and flash intensity - things I haven't seen in the other 6 digital cameras I've owned. Of course, I can always adjust those in Photoshop, but it's just nice to have handy. Just a few more of the features I love already: AE (auto exposure) lock, auto bracketing, 25-shot stop action images, ability to shoot in TIFF and RAW modes (RAW mode is available through a hidden menu), autofocus area controls, metering modes, and the help icons.

It doesn't have the greatest movie mode, but making movies isn't the reason I bought a digital camera - I would've gotten a camcorder instead.

Many people think the design is ugly, but personally, I love the sturdy, industrial design. That was another reason I didn't like the Canon - because of its fragile body.

As for the size, the P700 is not a super-compact, pocket camera. However, it's still small enough to fit into my handbag. The larger size also reduces hand-shake, a problem I noticed with smaller cameras.

All in all, I believe that the P700 is a great camera for someone who takes casual snapshots but dabbles in serious photography as well. It is a great choice for those who want more than a regular point-and-shoot but doesn't need/cannot afford an SLR. I highly recommend this camera!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera!, August 7, 2005

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Shutter Bug "Shutter Bug" (Traverse City, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio Exilim Pro EXP700 7MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have owned several digital cameras... 3 Fuji's (all wonderful) and 2 canons (1 great, 1 not so great) to name a few. This is the first Casio I've owned and it takes stunning photos! Ideally I thought I wanted a digital SLR but their large size scared me away. After much research, I decided on the Casio and found that it takes just as good if not better photos than my friends SLR's.
The auto mode is fine, but this camera really shines when you start using the manual modes. If this will be your first experience with manual modes, do not worry, Casio makes it fairly easy.
You will not be disappointed with this camera.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be a more popular camera!, January 15, 2006

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Corey Thompson "Corey Thompson" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio Exilim Pro EXP700 7MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This is my second digital camera - my first was a Creative Labs 3MP that I bought for taking whiteboard pictures. I am very happy with the Casio, as it solves three of the issues that have prevented me from buying a "decent" digital for some time.

First, it feels solid, which I like. The display is big, pretty bright, and sharp. Amazingly, it fits in a jeans pocket (let's just say it's noticeable something is in there though. It doesn't fit with keys in there too.)

The camera powers-on and takes its first picture VERY quickly (about 2 1/2 sec). Most digital cameras that I've been evaluating do this slowly (5-7 sec). Further, the half-press to full (focus to picture) is very rapid (one website said less that 1/10th of a second!) Full press is quite fast as well (same website said 0.4 sec).

Finally, it actually takes good pictures. Certainly it is better than the Creative Labs cam, but it is amazing the detail that 7MP picks up! Seems to do well in low-light.

This is a great camera.
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A note on features: Just about everything can be manually adjusted (aperture, white balance, focus, etc, etc.) Many things can be bracketed... it can actually rotate a whiteboard taken at an angle, which uses one of about 20 preset modes you can choose from. I use them often, and it enables you to save your own too. AND it DOES have a raw mode, it is just in a hidden menu.