Hands-on with Casio's EXILIM EX-Z1050, Z75, and V7

Despite the statements of a severely misinformed Casio representative, the V7, while an interesting camera, isn't new news -- but that didn't stop us from snapping its chunky 7x zooming self, as well as its freshly minted and introduced brethren, the Z1050, Z75. Seems to us only the Z75 should cary the EXILIM monicker since the Z7 and Z1050 are both pretty thick, but hey, thick is the new thin and megapixels are the new pocketability.

Hands-on with Casio's EXILIM EX-Z1050, Z75, and V7

[kombizz Posted Mar 8th 2007 11:49PM]

That is a very neat camera.
I wonder which colors come with and how much it cost?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 9th 2007 1:13AM]

I believe "Hooked On Phonics" worked too well for the reviewer as, contrary to what Ryan thinks, the "Exilim" monicker has nothing to do with a "slim" marketing spin. It's merelely the name of Casio's model line of consumer-grade point-and-shoot cameras. (Would he also have complained that Canon's EOS line of cameras fall short of looking like their feminine goddess name-sake?...I doubt it)

More on-topic, after the EX-Z750, Casio has fallen short on its point-and-shoot offerings. I can only hope the Z1050 will get them back on track.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 9th 2007 2:27AM]

"That is a very neat camera.
I wonder which colors come with and how much it cost?"

The Z75 comes in black and pink, and the Z1050 comes in black and blue (AFAIK).

We've had them at my store (HH Gregg) for about a week now, and they're quite popular.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 9th 2007 9:47AM]

the Casio V7 is in black and silver and costs about $399