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Recently, I took my Casio EX-ZR20 to the zoo, and used it in tandem with my Nikon D90 (DSLR). Using my kit lens (18-105mm) on my DSLR, I wanted to test the zoom capability of the Nikon DSLR against the Casio EX-ZR20. For the uninitiated, this is what my DSLR looks like against the Casio EX-ZR20

As you can see, there are definitely in a different weight class! The D90  weighs 780gm for just the body alone, and using its kit lens (18-105mm),  I  pitted it against the lightweight Casio  weighing 166gm.

1) There is ONE indisputable function about the Casio that the Nikon with its kit lens cannot win. And that is the Casio’s ZOOM capability.

Its normal optical zoom is 8x, but with Multi Frame Super Resolution Zoom Technology, the micro chip produces a technology better than digital zoom, and produces a result which is close to the original optical zoom.

Look at what you can see with regular lens in Photo 1, and how close the Casio ZR20’s Zoom lens can go in Photo 2.

Check out the details in the crowd. My Nikon kit lens can’t even make out the guy! In fact, my naked eyes can’t even see such detail!  

2) HDR or High Dynamic Rang Imaging is a proven technology and is available in a lot of HIGH END DSLRs. The Nikon D90 does not have such a feature, but the Casio ZR20 has. What a great feature to have! 

Basically, it takes images at low and high exposures and combines them together to form a picture that is able to bring out the richness of the particular moment. You eyes are not playing tricks on you, as you notice the sharp contrasts in richness!  

3)  Bokeh Photography

Everyone loves the takes Bokeh photos. That is when the subject is in focus, but with a blurred background. With a simple touch of a button, the Camera is able to offer Bokeh Photography for the amateur photographer. No need to change lenses or arrange lens settings.

4) Lots of fun functions – Check out these photos that I took with the Casio ZR20. With it’s HDR Art Function, I was able to create Art like images with my camera, as I focused on the kids.

With functions like Miniature effect, Soft focus, Sepia, and Toy Camera Mode, the camera has lots of templates for one to manipulate.

These photos will all taken in Auto Mode and the Camera seems well-equipped to handle various lighting conditions without much problems!  

Retailing at SGD$499, this camera is worth exploring, especially if  you are looking for cameras within this price range.

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This week, thanks to OMY and Casio, I had the opportunity to pick up the latest Casio EX- ZR20!

 

Every Blogger should own a point and shoot camera, as it is just a bit too heavy to lag a heavy DSLR where ever you go. Hence, a handy pocket size camera like Casio’s EX-ZR 20 is very useful!  

Picking up the camera, I was impressed with the capabilities of the camera!

1) An important feature of this camera is its Response Time. Don’t you hate it when cameras are slow to respond to your actions! This lag time is a real headache especially when you need to take pictures of your kids or your pets.

With a response time of 0.024 second shutter release time lag and 0.27 second shooting interval – the camera promises stress free photography as you chase after the kids around the house.

2) My Nikon D90 (DSLR) which weights a ton, allows me to take up to ISO 3200, but with some loss of detail. This little Camera allows me to  take images up to ISO 12800.

This means that you will be able to capture pictures even in a disco! Taking pictures in dimly lit areas is really important, as many restaurants and night spots, are too dimly lit, to enable good pictures!

3) And the Best thing about this camera which my Nikon definitely cannot do is HDR!

In case you are wondering, High Dynamic Range is the ability to take photos with different exposures of the same scenes and combing them, so that the photo is properly exposed.

For example, the photo on the right offers richer light details as compared to the one on the left. HDR offers the normal consumer, better ability to take good pictures, even with poor technique! This is especially important for camera novices like ourselves!  

I can’t wait to start using the camera, and show you the pictures I have taken with my new camera!

In fact, this camera is a real fool-proof Camera! With its special Premium Auto Pro Functions, you don’t need to have to be an  expert to take good pictures, and this camera proves it!

Check out my next post about the Casio EX-ZR20, as I bring the camera and the kids to the zoo!  

And by the way…the Good News is that, Casio is giving away one of these Cameras in a competition. All you need to do is to:

Upload a picture with a caption in 25 words or less and the one with the most votes can walk away with your own EX-ZR20.

Find out more at their Facebook Page by clicking here

Contest starts from7 – 20 May.