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Casio Exilim EX-Z77 August 20th, 2007 | by Jason Tomczak

Conclusion

The Casio Exilim EX-Z77 is a simple, fun, and hassle-free camera that seems best suited for non-critical uses like eBay, YouTube, non-photo blogs, documenting life at junior high, or maybe even some funny takes at frat parties. I had high expectations for the Exilim EX-Z77, but was let down in too many ways to justify a strong or even tentative recommendation. As a semi-pro photographer myself, I cannot use the Exilim EX-Z77 for anything but QuickTime H.264 movie captures (as long as the lighting is sufficient).

Despite its weaknesses, the Exilim EX-Z77 would still suffice as a super-slim, attractive budget camera for beginners or as a backup camera in case your primary camera crashes, goes missing, etc. The $200 USD MSRP is pretty fair for a camera of this caliber. For another $50 or $100 more, serious improvements in image quality are almost guaranteed.


Pros:

• Super slim and sexy
• Huge LCD
• Excellent battery life
• Easy controls and layout
• Great H.264 video in ideal conditions
• Tons of options and settings

Cons:

• Poor quality stills
• Impotent in bad lighting situations