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Casio Exilim EX-S12 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Black) |  | Brand: Casio
Category: Photography
Department: Cameras & Camcorders
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $145.59
as of 7/29/2010 13:48 PDT details
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Seller: seller9001
Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 11466
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 18.9
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5.3 x 2.9
MPN: EX-S12BKEBD
Model: S12 Black
UPC: 079767624354
EAN: 0079767624354
ASIN: B001OTZQUU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.1-megapixel resolution | | • | 3x optical zoom; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD | | • | State-of-the-art Exilim Engine 4.0; Dynamic Photo function | | • | HD Movie function | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Taking advantage of the high-speed image processing abilities of Casio's state-of-the-art Exilim Engine 4.0, which is built into the Exilim EX-S12, the new Dynamic Photo function allows the photographer to cut out the main subject of interest in an image that has just been captured and then combine it with another image to form the background. You can also cut and paste several rapid-succession images to create a moving subject on a still background. This function makes it easy to create composite scenes from an image juxtaposition that exists only in virtual reality, or they can create a composite image that conveys a certain message. Casio technologies like these are creating whole new avenues of enjoyment that go far beyond mere picture-taking, delivering greater creative and viewing pleasure. The EX-S12 has a stylish body measuring just 3.7 inches wide, 2.1 inches high and .6 inches thin (.5 inches at the thinnest part). It boasts a 3x optical zoom and a super clear, 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor and has an effective 12.1-megapixel resolution. It is finished in a design with both the high-class feel and beauty of stainless steel. Casio Exilim EX-S12 Highlights Newly-developed Exilim Engine 4.0
Representing a significant upgrade from the Exilim Engine 3.0, the Exilim Engine 4.0 is a powerful electronic package comprised of an ordinary CPU and a high-speed dedicated image processing CPU. It delivers outstanding color reproduction and a rich tonal range that guarantees superior visual expression. Noise reduction at high-sensitivity levels also helps to produce high-quality, beautiful images. Even better, despite the new image combination functionality and other functions that entail complex processing, energy consumption is about 30 percent lower than before, which means longer battery life. The new engine successfully combines the pursuit of radical new functionality with improvements to many conventional camera features. Dyn
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 Neat Little Camera! Does what it needs to do! May 12, 2009
Happy in Russia (Originally from Atlanta, GA)
76 out of 76 found this review helpful
Ok, I don't know why others are giving this camera a low review. Perhaps they haven't played with it enough. I have only had this camera for about two weeks. I gave it to myself for a birthday present cause it was time to get rid of my old Nikon 3.2 mp camera and I am about to spend a semester in France and throughout Europe doing some field work for my Master's thesis.
First of all, the sheer size of this camera is amazing (its smaller than my ipod video). I was originally going to get the s10 but was unable to find it (I guess they're not selling it anymore), but quite honestly 2 mp difference is no big deal. 12mp is more than enough. I have gotten so many compliments on this camera so far just because of its size and the fact that it has 12mp rather than 10 or even 8.
I think the picture quality is outstanding! I have been playing with it practically everyday taking pictures of anything and everything to get a good test out of it. So far, all these pictures look very very nice. One thing I like to do with cameras is play around with its settings. This camera, although it has a Best Shot Feature (pre-programmed settings for certain situations), I'm the type of person who likes to experiment with those settings anyway. This camera allows you to do that with the best shot feature and it has a manual feature so that you can adjust everything! I hate cameras that won't let you mess with its pre-programmed settings cause let's face it they don't always get it right! Then the best part is, you can save these settings that you've created and the camera will remember them for you.
One thing I see in these reviews is that the picture quality is bad. The s12 (as I'm sure with other casios) has a "quick shutter" setting. This setting will immediately take the picture before it has a chance to focus (why you would do that I'm not sure). You can turn this off! That was one of the first things I changed when I started playing with it.
The HD videos this camera takes are very impressive! I have posted a couple of them on Youtube (look under my name: vsa23). They look fantastic on our 52" HDTV! Have not run into any problems like the sound not being in sync with the video.
My ONLY complaint about this camera is that when the camera is on "Best Shot Auto Focus" (the lowest, easiest, setting for grandma), the focus makes very loud almost scratching noises because it is constantly focusing. I took the camera back, exchanged it for a new one, and even tried the store's two displays and they all seem to do that. Perhaps this is something that will change with the later s12s that come out. But in all honesty, I don't use that setting anyway (not that I'm a pro or anything), so it doesn't bother me too much.
All in all, I am very happy with this little camera! It does everything I need it to do (which is really to primarily take pictures) and it offers so much more than I need at the same time (make up setting, dynamic photo, smile shutter, face detection, youtube capture, and more!). If you're looking for a very nice camera with lots of features in a small compact travel-friendly camera then this one is a very good choice. I will be posting some of my sample photos on Amazon's customer images thing. Hope you all find this review useful!
Best camera in this category. November 17, 2009
G. Taranto
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
In my opinion this is the best camera in this category. Before I buy any camera I review sample photos full size, which for this camera at 12mp is wall size, about 60 inches wide. I look for noise, detail and color. I have had this camera for a week and ran it through my tests and it did not disappoint. Noise in the blue sky is almost non-existent, something you would expect from an SLR. Detail in pretty good also. In daylight I just leave it in auto and it shoots awesome pictures. Indoors you could leave it in auto, but all your shots will be at 400 ISO which is starting to add noise at this level. I set it at 200 ISO indoors for near perfect noise free pictures.
I have tried some of the Best Shot settings and the landscape scenic setting is terrible, don't even bother using it because it messes up the saturation. The composite setting is cool that it pictures the subject in motion but there is not much use for it. I am yet to try all of the Best Shot settings, there is a lot of them.
Make-up function works perfectly, maybe too good. It has 12 levels of make-up. Makes my 79 year old mother look like she is 19. I would rather take pictures of the way things really are, but this is definitely a cool feature.
Low light performance seems really good, it is able to focus and take good shots.
HD video is really nice, though 24 fps is a bit choppy. You will need to learn how to take video at 24 fps. Basically you need to keep still and do not change direction too fast. The 640x480 is smoother at 30 fps and it looks pretty good also if there is enough light. One surprise for me is that it is able to zoom during video. It is not optical zoom during video it is digital zoom but it performs like optical zoom. There is no deterioration when in full zoom, and the manual states this also. This is great to be able to zoom in video. You can consider this optical video zoom since it performs the same as. The colors of the video are not as good as broadcast HDTV, but it seems almost as sharp in good lighting.
There is no photo editing software included with this camera, which is a shock to me since all my last cameras were Fujifilms and they include a great post processing software. I searched for a replacement software and found Photoscape, it is free and even better than Finepix software. At full resolution this Casio comes out with 5-6.8 mb picture file size. Well with the photoscape I can save in 70% jpg compression that brings down the file size to 1.1 mb, saves a lot of memory. I compared the difference and I cannot see any difference between the 1.1 mb picture and the 6.5 mb picture, and I am viewing them full size.
I normally keep this camera at 3:2 and Normal, again I don't see Fine as being any improvement over Normal. 3:2 is wider than normal to look better on tv's but still can be printed on a 4x6. The 16:9 seems too wide and then when you go to print them, stores like Walgreens may have a problem cropping part of the picture out of it.
I have always had Fujifilms, but Casio just seems to come out with things first and I just couldn't wait for Fujifilm to come out with a comparable camera. I am glad I made the move to Casio and I think I will stick with Casio for all my future cameras.
There is no camera this small with all these features and that takes such awesome pictures.
Casio EX-S12 The Best August 29, 2009
L. Carrington
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have to comment on an excellent camera. The Casio EX-S12 offers exceptional value in a small package.
Pros, to mention a few
- Costs about $200 from Amazon.
- Creates totally new pictures or video through object isolation or scene separation (powerful).
- Allows customizable control panel of the monitor screen.
- Supports personalized options through best shot.
- Uses the very friendly best shot selection.
- Allows personalizing Power On Default Settings.
- Creates decent pictures up to 1600 ISO where I prefer 400 ISO or lower.
- Allows HD video in 24 frames per second (pan or move the camera slowly).
- Allows SD video in 30 frames per second.
- Uses standard or legacy parts, such as, SD or SDHC memory cards, backward compatible batteries etc.
- Fits easily in a pocket.
- Blazes a new trail because this camera is hard to beat.
Cons
- Charger requires cord and charging unit rather than flip out plug (not a major problem).
A Great Travel Partner February 1, 2010
Harvey S. Trop (Fremont, CA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great little digital camera; just perfect for taking snap shots while traveling. It easily fits into a shirt or cargo pants pocket and is so lightweight, you will hardy notice it is there. The LCD screen is crisp and almost the sie of the camera itself. I have found it to be very easy to operate and it has proven to be good for general scenery shots, as well as close-ups of flowers and other objects. The zoom is good and it has an auto anti-shake mode. It has a very nice "best shot" feature, that allows one to optimize the photo based on the type of shot. It has a good flash and you can select whether or not to use the flash (useful in a museum). It doesn't compete with my digital SLR for its zoom capabilites, but I bought it to use on business trips and as a back-up camera. On a recent hiking trip, I found myself using it more than my SLR for standard shots, because it was so easy to use and the image quality was very good. For the business traveler, this is great alternative to lugging around a digital SLR, along with your luggage and briefcase.
great camera, terrible manual June 13, 2009
D. Marcus (NJ USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've had many digital cameras in the last few years. My daughter has a casio 6mp camera that has taken excellent picture, and I've always liked the size of the casio cameras, so I bought the S12. First of all the camera is very easy to use and so far seems to take excellent pictures. BUT, I'm the kind of guy who actually reads the manual and likes to know what all the features do. So today I cracked open the manual to see what all these wonderful features actually do..... no mention of any of the features in the manual. The manual mentions the setting but doesn't say what it does! Amazing.
Oh well..
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