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Casio G.BROS GV-10 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Casio G.BROS GV-10 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Casio G.BROS GV-10 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Casio G.BROS GV-10 manual and always important Casio G.BROS GV-10 lens which makes the Casio G.BROS GV-10 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Casio G.BROS GV-10 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Casio G.BROS GV-10 kit or bundle, is the Casio G.BROS GV-10 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Casio G.BROS GV-10 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Casio G.BROS GV-10 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
GV-10 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$310.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-09 |
| Date Available |
2002-03-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
250 g
8.7 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
101 x 74 x 49 mm
4.0 x 2.9 x 1.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
1.31 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/3.2" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
Non-Zoom |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2x (640x480) |
| Auto Focus |
No |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 - 0 cm
4.1 - 0.0 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/9.7 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8, f/9.7 |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.6 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
61380 |
| Exposure |
Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, 4 presets |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
1 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1500 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center-weighted |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
3 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
2 |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.6 - 2 meters |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif v2.1) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (OpenDML MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Photo Loader, Photohands, USB driver, Internet Explorer w/ Outlook Express, DirectX, Acrobat Reader |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows 2000, ME, 98, 95, NT 4.0; MacOS 7.6.1-9.1 |
| Performance Timing |
Buffer Frames, Max Res |
7 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
10 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
10 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA, NP-H3 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline disposable, NiMH, Lithium |
| Batteries Included |
4 x Alkaline AA disposable |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Predicted street price of $330.89 based on conversion of Japanese street price, ¥40,000 suggested by digitalcamera.gr.jp. Japanese availability slated for November 22nd; US availability March 2002.
Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology.
Camera body is designed to be water-, dust- and shock-resistant (complying with IEC 60529 IP66/IP67 standards, which mean the camera is totally protected against dust particles with a diameter of 75µ or less, jets of water from any direction and immersion in still tap water to a depth of 1m for 30 minutes at standard temperature). The camera body is made of long-strand fiberglass enclosed with high-elasticity elastomer, and the internal circuitry uses shock-absorbing gel-sheet 'floating mounts'. Suited to use in skiing, snowboarding, water-sports, etc.
Available in two chassis colors (Charcoal w/ Red accents, or Silver w/ Charcoal accents). Can be used as a tethered web camera (PC only).
Best Shot function allows user to select from 18 preset settings (Portrait, Flower, Landscape, Night Scene, Pet, Silver, Engine, Seaside, Splash, Snow Park, Turn, Sunset, Silhouette, Over-Exposed, Noise, Pop, Monochrome and Sepia) accompanied by an on-screen image to demonstrate the effect.
Burst-mode allows unspecified rate for up to 7 images at 1280 x 960 pixels, or 51 images at 640 x 480 pixels.
Battery life claimed at 170 minutes / 850 images record, and 240 minutes playback (AA Alkaline) or 220 minutes playback (NP-H3 NiMH). Lithium AA batteries extend this to 340 minutes / 1700 images record, 370 minutes playback.
Bundled with 8MB CompactFlash card, Neck Strap, Lens Cap, Cap Holder, Software CD, USB cable and 4 AA alkaline disposable batteries. USB driver for Mac requires MacOS 8.5 - 9.1. Win NT 4.0 only support Photo Loader and Acrobat Reader. Win 95 only supports DirectX and Acrobat Reader. Photohands and DirectX not provided for Macintosh. Internet Explorer w/ Outlook Express not provided for PC. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Casio G.BROS GV-10 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Casio G.BROS GV-10 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Casio G.BROS GV-10 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Casio G.BROS GV-10 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Casio G.BROS GV-10 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Casio G.BROS GV-10 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Casio G.BROS GV-10 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Casio G.BROS GV-10 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Casio G.BROS GV-10, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Casio G.BROS GV-10 camera or Casio G.BROS GV-10 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Casio G.BROS GV-10 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Casio G.BROS GV-10 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Casio G.BROS GV-10 powergrip digital camera.
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