6 April 2007, 14:58 in

Casio EX-Z1050 camera

I bought a new camera in Kobe on the first day of my Japan trip. It’s a black Casio EX-Z1050, an ultracompact camera with 10.1 megapixels and a 3X optical zoom. I also got a 2GB SD card, mini tripod, and soft carry case (kind of like a sock) for it. It replaces my Casio EX-Z750 which was great but has been malfunctioning recently.

Casio EX-Z1050 camera Casio EX-Z1050 camera (rear)

The user interface is clear and straightforward to use, the physical controls and buttons have been simplified compared to the EX-Z750, and the display is big and bright. The EX-Z750 had a cradle which was the only way to charge the camera or transfer the photos to a PC, whereas the EX-Z1050 comes with a USB cable and a battery charger.

Most importantly, it appears to take good photos (although I am no pro-photographer so my opinion is probably not very meaningful). I’m very happy with it so far.

  1. The photos from the trip are awesome. Looks like a great camera.


    — James    Apr 6, 05:10 pm    #

  2. Thanks Jim. :) Karen has the Canon IXUS 800 IS which is a fantastic camera too. It probably takes even better photos and has a more powerful optical zoom, but seems to be a little bit heavier and larger. I really like the software and user interface on the Casios. Or maybe I’m just a graphics calculator fanboy?


    — Phil    Apr 7, 06:56 pm    #
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