BIRTHDAY BASH- Casio EX-Z33 Digital Camera Review/Giveaway

Recently I had the opportunity to review a wonderful camera by Casio thanks to Tania.  She was very understanding and nice to work with.  Well the camera is great, very slim, easy to carry you can just slip it in your pocket or purse.   The photos are remarkably very professional looking.  The camera is the EX-Z33.

From the Website:

At A Glance

The EXILIM EX-Z33, a 10.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3X optical zoom lens. The EX-Z33 features a dedicated movie button that allows users to record widescreen movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the EX-Z33 is compatible with commercially available SD memory cards.   This camera combines a stylish, slim body with high-powered features that allow families or anyone on-the-go with the ability to capture a memorable moment where ever they are.

Special Features

• easy Mode - Helps new comers become an expert with common settings - Using easy Mode, photo settings are restricted to just image size, flash on/off and self timer, and these are displayed on a simplified menu screen.
• Convenient Face Detection Function - The camera automatically detects people’s faces, allowing users to take well focused and beautifully exposed pictures of the faces of their intended subjects.
• Widescreen Movies - Simply by pressing the dedicated Movie button, users can record widescreen movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
• YouTube™ Capture Mode - Movies can be recorded and saved using the ideal size and quality settings for the world's most popular video sharing site, YouTube™. Recorded movies can be uploaded to YouTube™ using the included compu ter software.

Technical Specs from the website:

Technical Specs

EX-Z33 Specifications
File Format	Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2), DCF1.0, DPOF Movies: Motion JPEG, AVI format, IMA-ADPCM (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV format (monaural)
Recording Media	16.9MB* built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card compatible * Built-in memory capacity after formatting.
Number of Recorded Pixels	Still images: 10M(3648x2736)/3:2(3648x2432)/ 16:9(3648x2048)/7M(3072x2304)/ 4M(2304x1728)/2M(1600x1200)/ VGA(640x480)
Movies	848x480(WIDE)/640x480(STD) / 320x240(LP)
Number of Effective Pixels	Approx. 10.1 megapixels (/million)
Image Sensor	1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD Total Pixels: 10.34 megapixels (/million)
Lens/Focal Length	F3.1(W) - F5.6(T) / f=6.3 - 18.9mm (Approx. 35.5-106.5mm equivalent to 35mm film) 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens.
Zoom Ratio	3 x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (12 times both with optical and digital zoom) HD Zoom Maximum 17.1x (@VGA, both with optical and digital zoom)
Focus	Focus Type; Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Mode	Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual focus
AF Area	Spot, Multi
Focus Range	Auto focus: Approx. 3.9” - Infinity (W)
(Still Images)	Macro: Approx. 3.9” - 19.7” (W)
Infinity Mode	Infinity (W)
Manual Focus	Approx. 3.9” - Infinity (W) * Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
Exposure M	Multi pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CCD
Exposure C	Program AE
Exposure C	2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter Type	CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed	Auto: 1/2 - 1/2000 second (Depending on user’s setting of Camera)
Aperture	F3.1(W) - F7.8(W) (ND filter is being used.) * Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
White Balance	Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day white Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, manual WB
Sensitivity	Still images: Auto/ ISO64/ ISO100/ ISO200/ ISO400/ ISO800/ ISO1600
(SOS/REI)*	Movies: Auto
	* SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index.
Self-Timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Flash Mode	Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red eye reduction
Flash Range	Normal: Approx. .33’ - 9.5’ (W) * Range is affected by optical zoom.
Flash Charge Time	Approximately 6 seconds
Recording Functions	Snapshot, Marco, Self-timer, Continuous shooting (Normal Speed CS), BEST SHOT, Face Detection, easy Mode, Movie (Normal Movie, For YouTube™), Voice Recording * Audio recording is monaural
Playback Function	Playback Zoom(8X), 25-image Screen, Start-up Images, Rotate, Re-size, Trimming, Copy, BGM Slideshow
Other Functions	Focus Frame Customization, Key Customization, PictBridge, Video Output (NTSC/PAL)
Image Deletion	One image/All images With memory protect function
Approximate Maximum Audio	After Recording: 30 seconds per image
Recording Times	Voice Recording: 50 minutes 8 seconds (when using built-in memory)
Monitor	2.5-inch TFT color LCD 230,400 dots (960 x 240)
Viewfinder	LCD monitor
Timekeeping Function	Built-in quartz digital clock Auto Calendar: To 2049 World Time - 162 cities in 32 time zones City name, date, time, summer time
Input/Output Terminals	USB/AV port (USB compatible)
Microphone	Monaural
Speaker	Monaural
Power Source	Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) x1
Power Consumption	3.7V DC, Approximately 3.1W
Dimensions	3.75” (W) x 2.2” (H) x 0.72” (D) (excluding projections; .69” at thinnest point)
Weight	Approximately 3.5oz (excluding battery and bundled accessories)

Now I want to share some pictures that I took with the camera to show how great the pictures are from this camera.

This is an action shot of my sister-in-laws Basset Hound Sidney.  Look at his tongue. lol

 Sidney again in an action shot.

This was a Chipmunk sitting on the deck of my in-laws house.

 The chipmunk in the yard.  We had so much fun taking pictures with this camera.

 This is a bunny on our back patio.

A Cardinal up on the wall in our back patio.  It was so fun taking pictures with this camera!

Now I want to show you a mistake picture my husband did, but it turned out so cool it looks like a painting.
He used the Sunset setting but he kinda slipped off the step and this is how it turned out.

Isn't it cool looking?  I think I might get that blown up and keep it like a painting.  So even when you make a mistake, the picture is something you want to keep.

I love my camera, I haven't used the movies yet because I am just getting used to the picture taking.  I can't wait to take a movie, when I do I will come back and post it.  But for now Casio wants to give away this very same Camera only in Pink for the Birthday Bash.  All you need to do is visit Casio and choose what camera you would like to have and tell me what you want to use it for the most. (This entry must be completed for all other entries to count)

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