Casio’s Exilim series is a set of slim and stylish digital cameras that are taking over the whole range, in preference to the more ordinary QV-R series. Casio Exilim EX-Z40 is a 4MP digital camera with a 3x zoom and a set of features aimed mainly at amateurs and casual photographers. These include Casio’s proprietary Best Shot modes, which are like the scene modes in other cameras, with combinations of settings designed for specific types of subject. Casio goes further, though, presenting each Best Shot mode as a full-screen sample image accompanied by an explanation of what it does and when you should use it.
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