Casio QV-R51 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by Casio

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001AUEX2
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,184 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Casio has been able to further enhance its high-performance graphic engine, delivering superior performance with unbelievably realistic, high-resolution pictures. Casio's QV-R51 delivers nearly instantaneous startup and quick response, as well as improved battery life to shoot as many as 900 pictures (2 1/2 hours) on a single charge. The QV-R51 includes AA-size rechargeable batteries. A large 2.0" LCD screen enables users to comfortably view the pictures taken and share the moment with friends and family.

QV-R51's Easy-To-Use Features:

• High performance, compact digital camera
• 5 megapixel CCD with 3X optical zoom
• Large, easy-to-view 2.0" TFT LCD screen
• Long battery life: take as many as 900 pictures on a single charge
• Direct-On for simple one-touch recording and playback
• Uses two regular AA-size Alkaline batteries or included AA-size rechargeable lithium batteries
• Compact, high-class aluminum body design that fits perfectly in your hand

Special Features

1. High performance, easy-to-use and compact
   • High performance model offering a high-resolution 5-megapixel CCD and 3X optical zoom lens
   • Big 2.0-inch digital interface TFT LCD scratch-resistant acrylic panel monitor screen
   • Low power design allows approximately 900 snapshots to be taken
   • Direct On buttons that instantly turn the camera on in either 'shoot’ or 'play' mode
   • Flexibility to use over-the-counter AA size alkaline or lithium batteries in addition to the rechargeable batteries included
   • High quality aluminum body with a compact, round design that fits neatly in your hand
2. High-speed response
   • High-speed startup has the camera ready to shoot approximately one second after power on when built-in flash is turned off.
   • Shutter release time lag of about 0.01 seconds (time from when the shutter release button is fully depressed with the built-in flash turned off and focus locked).
   • High-speed playback makes it possible to scroll at a speed of about 0.1 seconds per image
3. Useful features for shooting anywhere, anytime
   • Best Shot mode allows you to select from 21 scenes to configure the camera to the optimal settings instantly
   • Seven point Multi-Auto Focus function that automatically selects the optimum focus point
   • Noise reduction function ideal for shots such as night scenes
   • Triple Self-timer that records three consecutive images with one press of the shutter
   • Histogram display makes it easy to control brightness and avoid under- or over-exposing your shots
   • A grid display feature that helps you line up your images at the time of shooting
4. Functionality with Fun
   • View your shots as a slide show
   • Full-month calendar screen allows easy searches by showing a thumbnail of the first image recorded on that date
   • Easily adjust the camera’s time settings to your home time or travel time by choosing from one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world
   • Alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time
   • Favorites folder lets you store your favorite or private images to avoid display during normal playback
   • Camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album
5. Additional Features
   • 9.7MB of Flash memory built in, and a card slot compatible with SD memory cards and MMC (memory card not included)
   • Photo Loader software included that allows automatic image transfer simply by connecting the camera to your PC
   • Display of menu options in 10 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese
   • Complies with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching II
   • Complies with Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT, so you can print directly on a USB DIRECT-PRINT printer without using a computer

Product Description

With the Casio QV-R51 camera, Casio has been able to further enhance its high-performance graphic engine, delivering superior performance with unbelievably realistic, high-resolution pictures.
Casio QV-R51 delivers nearly instantaneous startup and quick response, as well as improve the battery life to shoot as many as 900 pictures (2 1/2 hours) on a single charge.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Every bit as good as advertised, March 22, 2004

By 

Clay MacArthur (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio QV-R51 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

The day before we went on a family trip I decided we needed a good digital camera (I had it shipped to the hotel where we were staying).

This camera is every bit as good as advertised. The quickstart and battery life of the camera are phenomenal. The fit and finish of the camera are top notch.

Using the QV-R51 we've been able to take some brilliant pictures we've framed and hung on the wall or emailed to friends and family.

I held out on the last star only because I'm reserving the 5th star for the camera that has all the QV-R51's features but with the additional ability to take multiple shots per second.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Newest Obsession, August 14, 2004

By 

Sarasnee (Wyoming, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio QV-R51 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I can't say that I am an extremely credible source on the subject, but I know high quality when I see it. The Casio QV-R51 is by far the best digital camera I have ever encountered, and although it has its faults, it is definitely the best around for the extremely low price range. Not only is this camera a 5 mpx gem, the photos (if you have any SKILL to those posting reviews below) come back with incredibly high quality and breathtaking detail. 2560x1920 images and a 2 inch LCD, who could go wrong?

I have had this camera for three months, and I have used it so much that one would assume that I have had it for over a year. So far, after thousands of images, I have encountered no major problems that would ever make me even consider sending it back.

On the negative side, every camera has its faults, the first being that the zoom isn't as large as I'd like, but it works well, so it's not a major issue. Second is that the red eye doesn't work in all cases, but it is not a function that I normally use, so I don't have problems with that either. The majority of the cameras I have encountered have problems with resolving red eye, and I am still convinced that my little sister is cursed with red eyes that simply cannot be avoided. There is also the issue of having video mode with no audio, but seriously, if you really have a need to be taking a 60 second video, it must be something so interesting that audio is not necessary. This is a digital camera, not a video camera, so don't use the function if you're going to be nitpicky about it!

All in all, with the bestshot functions, video functions, manual focus, AA batteries, and every other thing about this camera, faults and all, I still reserve five stars to my newest obsession! Trust me, it will be more than well worth it for the price.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Returned after 2 weeks, July 22, 2004

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DDI (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Casio QV-R51 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

What can I say... This one disappointed me. I did a lot of research before buying a digital camera and seeing the first 3 reviews I figured it is a good camera.

The good things first. The big LCD is really a plus. It is really difficult for me to go back to a camera, which has a smaller LCD (we DO get used to a good thing too quickly). However it lacked clarity especially in the dark (my friend had an older 3mp-cybershot camera from Sony and the quality was incomparable).

The size is nice.

I expected the batteries to last longer but it was ok. Plus I do have 2 other pairs of rechargeable batteries so it was not a big inconvenience.

The picture quality was OK...Neither nor... some pictures were blurry some were very good... red eye reduction didn't really work on all the pictures. Nighttime pictures weren't that great.

The video without sound that was a really bad one. I understand that this is not a digital camera but what is the use of a video without sound.

The next thing, which convinced me I should return the camera, is the way it looked after a couple of uses. I was really careful with it however after a few days the camera looked as it was used at least for a year. The zoom and the shot button silver paint were wiped and you could see the ugly yellow plastic. I would have expected it after at least a year of extensive use but not after 100 pictures.

As a result I just shipped the camera to Amazon.
Hopefully they will honor the 30-day return policy.