Casio QV-2300Plus 2MP Microdrive Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Casio

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005043O
• Item model number: QV-2300Plus
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,191 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 29, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Casio's QV2300 point-and-shoot digicam features a 2.11 megapixel sensor that captures enough detail for photo-quality prints at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. Shots are stored on an IBM Microdrive, which is a matchbook-size 340 MB hard drive that holds over 400 images at maximum resolution. Sold separately, the Microdrive retails for several hundred dollars, so its inclusion in this package makes the Casio especially attractive.

Though the Microdrive is particularly noteworthy, the camera has a number of additional features worth mentioning. The lens has a 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom, allowing the photographer to bring faraway objects closer. Other features include a three-step aperture control, a four-mode automatic or manual white balance, as well as center-weighted and spot-exposure controls. To save on size, complexity, and price, Casio has not omitted the traditional optical viewfinder--all photos must be composed by viewing the 1.8-inch low-glare LCD monitor, which can also be used to review your photos.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice camera, with awesome features, January 11, 2001

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Roger (Spain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio QV-2300Plus 2MP Microdrive Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I've acquire this camera a month ago and I was really surprised for its features. Basically, the existance of 28 preset scenic modes and the possibility of recording 30 seconds of clip movies. Really great. And the bottom line, for my opinion, it's of course the 340 IBM CompactFlash memory card included with the camera. I'm not sure, but I think this feature is only available here, in Europe. So, I'm very sorry for the American folks.

But not everything is perfect. First of all, the camera doesn't have an optical viewfinder, and this is a serious lack when you try to get some photos and you couldn't watch correctly the LCD because of the sunlight. I'd like to remark, also, the 41 mm lens which doesn't give you very much angle of view in some cases.

The rest of the camera features are great: USB connectivity (very fast downloads); rotatable lens (great possibilities taking shots); 3 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom.

My conclusion: great camera, and better people

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good deal for the price, May 11, 2001

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Victor (Waterloo, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio QV-2300Plus 2MP Microdrive Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

It is the best in 2.1 M camera class with 340M IBM microdrive included. I bought it two weeks ago. I don't need to worry about the memory capacity. One set of 1600mAH NiMH batteries keep it going for around 80 pictures (60% without flash)including download to the computer. The USB download is fast and easy.

The drawbacks are the time needed between captures (approx. 1 1/2 seconds)and no sound recording function in 16 sec. movie mode.

It is very light and compact. With a soft belt mount case supplied, it is a sure fun to carry around. I gave 5*s for its price and features.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared for global parts sourcing, May 16, 2001

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ramkumarr (Bangalore, India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio QV-2300Plus 2MP Microdrive Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

All vendor descriptions as well as the Casio web site said it comes with a remote control, but when I got the box, lo and behold there was no remote. Casio politely informed me that the web site was a mistake. They were however not able to tell me whether it comes with a remote that I could buy separately. I finally discovered, after studying the serial communications protocol of the 2300 and 2800UX, that the remote that comes with the 2800 (WR-1C) works with the 2300. But then, more surprises - the WR-1C is not available in the US - I had to get it from Japan.

You are supposed to be able to use standard 43 mm lenses and filters by attaching the LU-8A adapter to the camera. But wait! This part too is not available in the US - I had to get it from Japan.

Anyhow, the pictures I get from the camera are great! I just wish the movie mode had been of a higher resolution and/or a higher fps. That would have left little to be desired in this fantastic package.