For sale: Casio Exilim EX-Z50 Zoom Digital Camera - €15

used item, without guaranty, no return, no mailing costs included, fully workable.

Casio Exilim EX-Z50 Zoom Digital Camera

Camera Overview

The Casio Exilim EX-Z50 Zoom has a lot to offer. Measuring 3.4 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches (87 x 57 x 23 millimeters) and weighing just 5.3 ounces (151 grams) with the battery and SD memory card, the EX-Z50 Zoom is a perfect match for small shirt pockets and purses. Clearly meant to tag along to just about any destination, the EX-Z50 Zoom is well-suited for travel, as it's about as thick as a deck of playing cards. The built-in lens cover automatically opens whenever the camera is powered on, and the lens telescopes outward in just under two seconds, making it quick on the draw. You can quite literally slip it in a pocket and hit the road. With its 5.0-megapixel CCD, you can capture high resolution images, good for printing as large as 11x17 inches, or 8x10 inches with some cropping. (A lower resolution setting is perfect for email attachments.)

The Casio Exilim EX-Z50 Zoom features a 3x, 5.8-17.4mm SMC Pentax lens, equivalent to a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera. Maximum aperture ranges from f/2.6 to f/4.8, depending on the zoom position, and remains under automatic control. Focus covers a range from 1.3 feet (40 centimeters) to infinity in normal shooting mode, with a Macro range from 2.4 to 19.7 inches (6 to 50 centimeters). The EX-Z50 Zoom offers both manual and automatic focus control, and features Infinity and Pan Focus settings as well. The Pan Focus option simply ties the focus to the zoom position, so that you can quickly snap an image without waiting on the autofocus to set. It essentially establishes a zone of focus, whose dimensions are shown when you press the shutter halfway. At wide angle 3.2 - 16ft (1.0 - 4.9m) will be in focus, and at full optical zoom 8.5 - 15.7ft (2.6 - 4.8m) will be in focus. In manual focus mode, the central portion of the image is enlarged 2x as an aid to focusing. An AF Area option under the Record menu sets the AF point to Spot or Multi, with the Multi setting automatically choosing the focus point from one of seven AF points arrayed in the center of the frame. A maximum of 4x digital zoom is available in addition to the optical zoom, effectively increasing the zoom capabilities to 12x. Keep in mind, however, that digital zoom always decreases the overall image quality because it simply enlarges the center pixels of the CCD image.

The Casio EX-Z50 Zoom offers automatic exposure control, which keeps things simple for novice users, but allows for little control by more sophisticated photographers. Shutter speeds range from 1/2,000 to four seconds, with the available range depending on the exposure mode. An On/Off button on top of the camera powers the camera on, and the Playback and Record buttons on the rear panel control the main operating mode. To determine exposure, the camera uses a multi-pattern metering system, which takes exposure readings from areas throughout the frame and then determines the best overall exposure. In keeping with its basic point-and-shoot design, there are no options for center-weighted or spot metering. You can increase or decrease the exposure from -2 to +2 exposure equivalents (EV) in one-third-step increments, either by pressing the right and left arrow keys in Record mode, or through an option in the LCD menu. An ISO adjustment offers an Auto setting, as well as 50, 100, 200, and 400 equivalent settings. White Balance options include Auto, Daylight, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, and Manual settings, which handle most average lighting conditions. Image sharpness, contrast, and saturation options are also available.

The Casio EX-Z50 Zoom stores images on SD / MMC memory cards, and also features 9.3 megabytes of internal memory. Since the camera does not come with a memory card, I strongly recommend picking up at least a 128- or 256-megabyte card at purchase, so you won't miss any shots due to lack of memory space. A USB cradle also comes with the camera, and provides quick connection to a computer for downloading images. The cradle also provides in-camera battery charging for the NP-40 lithium-ion battery pack. An AC adapter is included for the USB cradle, but the camera itself does not have a DC-In terminal. Since the EX-Z50 Zoom does not accommodate AA batteries in any form, I also highly recommend picking up an additional battery pack and keeping it freshly charged. A software CD loaded with multi-language Casio Digital Camera Software and a detailed instruction manual comes with the camera, and provides minor editing tools and image organization utilities. (I applaud the inclusion of an electronic version of the manual, but really think that not including a full printed instruction manual with cameras is a disservice to consumers.)

Basic Features

• 5.0-megapixel CCD.
• Real-image optical viewfinder.
• Large, 2.0-inch color TFT LCD monitor.
• Glass, 3x, 5.8-17.4mm SMC Pentax lens, equivalent to a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera.
• 4x digital zoom.
• Automatic exposure control, plus 23 innovative preset Scene modes.
• Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to four seconds.
• Maximum aperture of f/2.6 to f/4.8, depending on lens zoom position.
• Built-in flash with four modes.
• SD/MMC memory card storage, though card not included.
• 9.3 megabytes of internal memory.
• Power supplied by one NP-40 Long Life rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.
• Software CD loaded with Casio Digital Camera Software and instruction manual for Macintosh or PC.
• USB cradle for quick connection to a computer and charging of the camera's battery.

Special Features

• Movie with sound mode.
• Audio record mode.
• Two- or 10-second Self-Timer for delayed shutter release, plus Triple Self-Timer mode.
• Macro lens setting.
• Manual focus, Pan Focus, and Infinity fixed-focus settings, with an adjustable AF area.
• Saturation, Contrast, and Sharpness settings.
• White balance (color) adjustment with six modes, including a manual (custom) option.
• Sensitivity adjustment with four ISO equivalents and an Auto setting.
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.
• Photo Album utility with USB cradle.

The price is without mailing costs. Camera can be picked up.