Casio Exilim EX-S770RD 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Red)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HE8KU6
• Item model number: EX-S770EO
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,646 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 29, 2006

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

The attractive EX-S770 shoots 7.2-megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format. In addition, it features Casio’s Super Bright 2.8-inch wide-screen LCD but still retains the ultra-slim card size of its predecessors. Its impressive wide-screen display employs a 230,000-pixel LCD that clearly displays images and information down to the smallest detail, and boasts a maximum brightness of around 1100cd/m2 -- more than bright enough to see outdoors on a sunny day. Casio has also added new functions to make the most of the EX-S770’s new wide screen.

The high-quality stainless steel body of the EX-S770 is the epitome of design elegance and ensures ease of operation as well, while maintaining all the slimness and beauty the EXILIM Card line is renowned for.

Exilim EX-S770 Highlights

Wide-aspect movies In addition to high-quality, VGA-size movies in MPEG-4 format, the EX-S770 can record 16:9 aspect ratio movies compatible with wide-screen TVs, which are growing in popularity. The camera records impressive movies with a simple press of the movie button. There is no need to change modes. It also features an electronic anti-shake function that delivers beautiful movies by minimizing blur from shaky hands.

Data Storage function The included Data Transport software enables computer data -- including business documents, e-mail, and Web pages -- to be automatically converted to JPEG format and transferred to the camera. For instance, tourist attractions and maps that users have looked up on the internet can be viewed on the camera’s LCD, eliminating the need to carry around a guidebook. The camera also includes Photo Transport for transferring stored photos in a PC to the camera.

eBay Best Shot mode As the 22nd of 34 Best Shot modes in the EX-S770, eBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay. eBay Best Shot mode also includes Auto Macro, an ideal setting for capturing images of small items such as jewelry, tags, etc., thus automatically adjusting the focus from acquiring fine details in close up shots to capturing large items from a distance. eBay Best Shot mode allows users to capture optimized images at an ideal size for eBay.

What's in the box

Exilim EX-S770 digital camera, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, special AC adaptor, AC power cord, strap, CD-ROM

Product Description

The ultra-slim, card size EX-S770 shoots 7.2-megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format. In addition, the EX-S770 features Casio's Super Bright 2.8-inch widescreen LCD that clearly displays images and information down to the smallest detail. The Super Bright screen boasts a maximum brightness that is over 2 times brighter than current industry averages making it easier to see outdoors on a sunny day. Casio has also added new functions to make the most of the EX-S770's new wide screen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

101 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Mixed Bag of "Goods"..., February 26, 2007

By	Vladimir Ratner "vratner" (Upstate NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this camera as a Valentine's Day gift for my wife. I chose this particular model not because of the slimness, or the flashy red color (although both factors were considered as well), but mainly because of all the positive reviews I've read about it, and also the fact that I'm familiar with Casio cameras in general, and I consider myself somewhat of a fan. I've owned 4 other models prior to purchasing this one, namely Z60, Z600, Z850, and P700, and all of them were good cameras, with some advantages and disadvantages, just like any other product on the market today. This one, however, turned out to be somewhat of an unpleasant surprise, especially since it was a present for a special occasion. But before I get to the actual explanation as to why I didn't like this camera, I feel that I need to mention a few things first. As you might already know from my previous reviews, I'm not a complete newbie to the world of digital of photography - I used to work for Kodak, doing hands-on professional digital cameras testing. It's been about a decade now, but I didn't loose all that knowledge that I got from that place, and in fact only gained more in that department over the years, since digital photography is sort of my hobby now. So I do know a thing or two about apertures, shutter speeds, sensitivity, and ... yes, Picture Quality. But I'm not going to "torture" you any longer, so here is why I think this camera is overrated, and why I can't really recommend it to other people. Good things first though:

PROS:
- It's by far the best looking camera that I have ever seen. It's slim. Very slim to be exact. It's aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The red color is also nice - one of the reasons I chose it for Valentine's Day - it went great with the bouquet of red roses that I also picked up for my wife;

- This camera is extremely Easy to Use. The menus are very intuitive, and the Panel navigation mode is great. A bunch of preprogrammed Best Shots is also a big plus, especially for someone who wants a simple point and shoot type of camera, and doesn't want to be overwhelmed with manual controls;

- Big, bright LCD (also see Cons);

- MPEG-4 Movie Mode is excellent. First, it saves a lot of space, comparing to the regular .AVI format, and also can be used in 16:9 format, which is designed for widescreen TV's;

- I was very impressed to find out that this camera can actually be used for storing and viewing Data. Regular text, Word documents, e-mail attachments - it can all be converted to the camera supported format with the supplied software, and then be viewed on the display.

Now, the Bad things:

CONS:
- Slimness comes at a price - sometimes it's hard to press the right button, even if you don't have large fingers, so be prepared for some frustration;

- One of the reasons I chose this camera was its Best Shot modes, eBay one in particular. My wife occasionally sells stuff on eBay, and always wanted to have an easy way of posting pictures. What eBay mode does is it allows to take a picture of an object up-close, and then automatically compresses it to the allowed by eBay size. Very simple. What's not so simple, however, is taking that shot. It's very hard to focus in eBay mode, and in Macro mode for that matter. Z60, Z600, and Z850 all had eBay mode, but none of them had this problem. Only later I found out (it's not been hugely advertised) that the closest range for Macro mode on S770 is 15 cm (centimeters that is), comparing to 10 cm on the other cameras that I mentioned. That's quite a bit of difference actually. But even at that distance it's very hard to take a sharp picture of an item. Forget it if you want a nice picture of a ring, or any other jewelry piece. The camera has to be properly focused, and unfortunately it's not that great at doing it up-close;

- Yes, the LCD (display) is big and bright. However, it's pretty much useless in low light conditions. It becomes grainy, and it's very hard to use for taking a picture. That's where you'll miss a viewfinder! It's also not very good if you want to judge whether the shot was good or not by looking at the display. What looks good on it might not look so good after you transfer the image to your computer, and vice versa;

- Battery Life is not as good comparing to other Casio models that I've had. Z600, and Z850's batteries seemed like they lasted forever. S770, on the other hand, is not even close. Don't get me wrong, it's not that bad, but I guess I just got spoiled. What's also of inconvenience is that you have to use USB cradle in order to charge the battery - it's not the most efficient way, and you also have to very careful not to scratch the paint on the camera;

- Weak Flash. Did I say weak? I meant pathetic. It's practically useless. If the object that you are shooting is located beyond approximately 4-5 feet, forget about using the flash - you won't gain anything - might as well just turn it off, or cover it with you finger;

- Image Quality is average at best, and I'm been modest here. Once again, because the camera is so slim, the sensor size is very small. What do you get when you have a small sensor? - Poor picture quality. On a bright, sunny day, it's actually not that bad. But indoors, or in low light situations, you will get blurry, grainy pictures, and will have to spend hours fixing it with editing software.

CONCLUSION:
I wish I spent more time reading reviews about this camera before I bought it. If I did, I would've noticed that all the ones that are praising it, have to do with the fact that it's small, good looking, and easy to use. The very few mention picture quality at all, and the ones that actually do, say that it's not very good. So, to summarize, if all you're looking for in a camera is how appealing it looks, and how easy it is to use, then this is the right camera for you. However, if picture quality is important to you (and I would imagine it is, because otherwise what's the point of buying the camera in the first place), then I would suggest you look elsewhere. Check out other Casio models - they might be not as compact or pretty as this one, but they certainly deliver in areas where this one fails. I actually chose a completely different route - I went with Panasonic DMC-LX2 (look for my review shortly). It's definitely not your typical point and shoot type of camera, but rather intended for someone who wants manual control, and who wants to learn more about digital photography in general, as well as post processing aspect of it, since it also allows you to shoot in RAW. In any case... as always, all of my commentaries are not intended to be taken word for word, but rather help you in your camera purchasing decisions. Good luck.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall but indoor shots are poor, October 29, 2006

By	G. Arrieta "SanMateoTech" (San Mateo CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my third digital camera and I wanted one for travel and for special occasions. This camera looked very sharp and seemed to have the same qualities as the well rated Z600. Overall, I like the camera but really found the indoor shots to be very poor quality. Here are some other specific findings:
Pros
1. Can set things up to memorize your settings
2. soft flash good feature
3. Bright display
4. Outdoor shots are excellent
5. Best shot modes
6. Easy access to exposure compensation
7. Navigation is easy
8. Steel body
Cons
1. Indoor shots (e.g. in a restaurant with low lights) turn out very coarse.
2. Slim profile makes it very hard to stabilize the camera.
3. Battery is very hard to take out if you happen to put it in the wrong way.
4. Hand strap is very small. A bigger person cannot operate the camera comfortably with it. Had to use one from an old Nikon camera.
5. Red camera paint can easily scratch off just by loading it onto the dock.
6. Sound is very soft

I also bought an extra battery, 2 gb sd card and an Exilim leather case from Amazon. The first 2 are good buys. The black horizon Exilim leather case however has a very flimpsy snap. If you carry the camera on your belt, expect the camera to fall out. Wish they had a better design on the snap.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ultracompact camera on the market, October 4, 2006

By	S. Johnson (OC, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this camera a couple of weeks ago for a trip to Vegas. I also have a Canon S30 that I feel is just too much of a brick to carry, plus the capture lag is very frustrating. I looked at most of the sub compact models on the market and was really impressed with the features and more importantly the size of the Casio EX-S600 that a friend of mine has (I wanted something I could put in my pocket and not know it's there). I liked the similar size of some of the Sony models, but wanted an SD card camera (not a Sony proprietary model). I was ready to buy the S600 but was then tipped off to the new release of the 770.
By no means am I a digital photography aficionado so I cannot talk about the manual adjust capabilities of the 770. But I can tell the difference between a good picture and a bad picture and I have to say the picture quality in Best Shot mode is great. There's little thought involved - just point and shoot and the shot is nearly instantaneous (the lag was a concern of mine). Colors are crisp and flash lighting is good. The large wide screen on the back is great (way better than any of the other sub compacts I considered). The battery life is also very impressive.

Pros:
-ultra small and light form factor
-super quick startup
-practically no lag on shot taking
-awesome large widescreen LCD
-fast 3x optical zoom (plus 7MP means digital zooming is finally really practical)
-great battery life
-SD card storage
-great widescreen MPEG4 video w/ dedicated button

Cons:
-almost too small to handle (I recommend egrips or equivalent grip tape for handling)
-zoom buttons could be easier to navigate
-screen susceptible to scratching (I recommend a screen protector)
-picture is a bit grainy in really low light
-sound recording just OK
-wrist tether that comes with unit too short

Overall I highly recommend this camera.