written by Tin Duck. on 21/04/2003
Good Points
Size, Weight, Resolution, 3x Optical Zoom
Bad Points
Doesn't keep some settings once switched off
General Comments
I have had this Casio EXILIM EX-Z3 camera for a month or so now & am very happy with it. I was drawn to it initially because I wanted a camera with a 3x optical zoom that would fit in my pocket relatively un-noticed - this was the first one I've come across that fits this bill. It has the potential to take some excellent pictures, although a steady hand is important if you don't want to have some blurred shots - it seems particularly sensitive to this, especially compared to my Sony DSC-U20. Offload time is impressively quick & easy, and the HTML browser included is particularly good for viewing & deleting images.
The only fault I have with this camera is it seems unable to remember settings (such as fixed focus) once it is switched off, making quick point and shoot shots difficult.
Otherwise I can find no fault.