Casio QVR62 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by Casio

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0007KQWCI
• Item model number: QVR62
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,076 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 14, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features a 6-million effective pixel large 2.0-inch LCD, 3x optical zoom in stylish body, one-second startup, and 0.01 second release time lag for quick response.

Casio has been able to further enhance its high-performance graphic engine, delivering superior performance with unbelievably realistic, high-resolution pictures. Casio's QV-R62 delivers nearly instantaneous startup and quick response, as well as improve the battery life.

Operation is extremely easy, with a large 2.0-inch LCD screen that clearly displays all information on shooting and photographic effects. With advanced operating features such as One-Touch direct REC and Play Modes, Best Shot Mode with 23 types of settings, and more, the QV-R62 represents the ultimate in high quality photography with carefree operation.

6-megapixel CCD with 3x optical zoom
High-resolution images are assured by the 6-megapixel CCD imaging element and 3x optical zoom. A 4x digital zoom is provided for a combined zoom of 12x.

Comprehensive high-speed design
Attention to faster response throughout the operation cycle has resulted in a start-up time of approximately 1.0 second and a 0.01 second release time lag. The QV-R62 also features a high-speed continuous shooting function for taking up to 3 photos in 1 second.

New high-performance functions

• Flash Assist -- Operates during flash photography to compensate for underexposure in areas which are not reached by flash
• Auto Macro -- Automatically switches between Macro mode and AF mode
• Business Shot -- Business Shot function compensates for photos taken at an angle and records them as though taken from straight ahead
• Icon Help -- Uses pop-ups to guide the user during the switching of settings

Other features:

• Large 2.0-inch TFT LCD scratch-resistant acrylic panel monitor.
• Direct On function for one-touch recording and playback.
• Can use regular AA alkaline or lithium batteries.
• Compact aluminum body with high-quality rounded finish.
• Advanced image noise reduction processing for improved image quality, particularly when shooting at night.
• Movies (without audio) can be recorded up to the limit of the memory.
• Multi-Auto Focus for automatic selection of the optimum focus point location.
• High-speed playback scrolls at 0.1 second per image for faster and easier image searches.
• The Best Shot Mode accesses 23 camera setups in an instant. Simply select a sample scene similar to the image you want, and exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured automatically.
• Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date.
• The Alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time.
• World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When traveling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.
• Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select and keep the best one.
• The camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album.
• Internal 9.7 MB flash memory, with a card slot that supports use of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included).
• Favorites folder lets you store your favorite or private images so they are not displayed during normal playback.
• Connects directly to PictBridge and USB Direct-Print compatible printers.
• Complies with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and Print Image Matching.
• Complies with Epson USB Direct-Print, so you can print directly on a USB Direct-Print printer without using a computer.

What's in the Box:
Camera, 2 AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, strap, CD-ROM.

Product Description

6 Megapixel / 3x Optical Zoom Lens / 4x Digital Zoom / Large 2" LCD Screen Multifunction Monitor / Still and Movie / 9.7MB Memory / SD Slot / PictBridge Icon Help -- Uses pop-ups to guide the user during the switching of settings Large 2.0-inch TFT LCD scratch-resistant acrylic panel monitor Direct On function for one-touch recording and playback. Can use regular AA alkaline or lithium batteries Compact aluminum body Advanced image noise reduction processing for improved image quality, particularly when shooting at night Movies (without audio) can be recorded up to the limit of the memory Multi-Auto Focus for automatic selection of the optimum focus point location High-speed playback scrolls at 0.1 second per image for faster and easier image searches. Best Shot Mode accesses 23 camera setups in an instant. Simply select a sample scene similar to the image you want, and exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured automatically Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date. Alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When traveling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically. Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images; select and keep the best one. Stores images in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album Internal 9.7 MB flash memory, with a card slot that supports use of an SD memory card Features PictBridge and DirectPrint modes for printing directly to a PictBridge enabled, printer without a computer Includes 2 AA, USB Cable, Software on CD-ROM

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good camera for daytime photos; not so good for night photos, March 29, 2005

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Allen Timothy Chang (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio QVR62 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This is a compact camera with solid metal construction. Startup times and shutter lag are extremely fast for a digital camera. Daytime and flash pictures are excellent. Macro pictures of flowers are pretty sharp. I'm also happy that the camera runs on AA batteries. Low light focusing is very good. Nightime pictures illuminated by street lights are okay when the camera automatically chooses a shutter speed of 1/8 sec and ISO of 250. However, anything darker than that requires the use of the nighttime scene best shot mode. Under nighttime scene best shot mode, the camera chooses a shutter speed greater than 1/8 sec. Often it may chose between 2-4 seconds, which means that one absolutely needs a tripod to avoid image blur caused by camera shake. It would have been nice if the camera offered manual control of the shutter and aperature settings because I can take reasonably shake-free photos up to a shutter speed of 1/2 sec and sometimes I don't want the camera to automatically chose a shutter speed longer than I think is necessary. Another annoyance is that the noise reduction system takes on average about ten seconds to process long exposure pictures. I suppose this frustration made me to return the camera and get a Canon A85 camera with manual controls instead even though the Canon A85 operates slower than the Casio QV-R62.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good pocket camera, August 23, 2005

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Robert A. Martin "booktete" (Miami, florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio QVR62 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I brought this camera some time back and I have not regretted it. I was Just looking for a digital camera only, no voice, no movie, just something to take pictures and this camera at the price and resolution was pretty good. The pictures and resolution are great and the camera sturdy I also brought a 1 gig card for it and together they make a unstoppable pair almost 400 pics at high resolution, WOW! excellent! I think fo a shutter bug like my self. It will also print directly to printer or I can copy the images directly from it on my computer with out any additional software.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing for its price, August 2, 2005

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D. Feliciani "Techno guru" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio QVR62 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This camera has probably the best and more solid metallic case I've ever seen. The quality of the materials used is incredible for a medium range camera. The 2" screen (huge) on the back is a little bit grainy, but it's very fast and with an high refresh rate. The software on the camera is pretty good, highly customizable, but as another user already pointed out, there is no way to change the shutter time. You MUST use a tripod if taking pictures during the night (if you're using bestshot and without the flash), and they're a little bit grainy too, but pictures taken during the day are just awesome (real 6MP); there is also the choice for taking "widescreen" pictures (3:2) and I love that!

Besides the night pictures, this is a great camera and for its price, built quality, and overall features, I'd definitely raccomend it to everyone!