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Casio QV-4000 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Casio QV-4000 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Casio QV-4000 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Casio QV-4000 manual and always important Casio QV-4000 lens which makes the Casio QV-4000 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Casio QV-4000 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Casio QV-4000 kit or bundle, is the Casio QV-4000 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Casio QV-4000 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Casio QV-4000 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
QV-4000 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$699.00 |
| Street Price |
$600.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-09 |
| Date Available |
2001-08-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
355 g
12.4 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
118 x 75 x 65 mm
4.6 x 2.9 x 2.5 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2240x1680, 2256x1504, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.13 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
34 - 102 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
3.2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Multi/Spot Contrast Detect |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
6 - 50 cm
2.4 - 20.4 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.0 (wide), 2.3 (wide), 2.5, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8.0 |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body threads w/ adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Optical zoom viewfinder |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
122100 |
| Exposure |
Number of White Balance Settings |
7 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, 5 presets, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
60 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.5 - 3.5 meters |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
IBM Microdrive (to 1GB) |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF v2.1) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (OpenDML MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, Remote shutter release |
| Included Software |
Casio PhotoLoader, Photohands, Panorama Editor, USB driver, Best Shot library, Internet Explorer, QuickTime, Acrobat Reader |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows 2000, Me, 98, NT 4.0, MacOS 7.6.1 - 9.1 |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Sec @ Max Res |
30 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
30 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA, CR-V3P |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
4 x Alkaline AA |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Complies with Print Image Matching, Epson's color-management technology. Lens made by Canon, features eight lenses in seven groups. LCD display has 555 x 220 pixels. Best Shot function allows user to select from 5 presets (accompanied by an on-screen image to demonstrate the effect); presets can be uploaded to the camera from a selection of 100 presets on a CD-ROM which accompanies the camera. Digital soft focus function replicates the effect of a soft filter in-camera. Real-time histogram function shows what exposure will look like if photo taken with current settings. Auto exposure bracketing captures 3 or 5 images at 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV intervals. Camera has bulb mode for long exposures. Focus confirmation mode zooms image to allow for easier manual focusing on LCD. Spot focus mode allows for selection of one of 9 focus points. Automatic image rotation detects orientation of camera, and saves image appropriately. Can resize images in-camera to 640 x 480 pixels suitable for emailing. Battery life claimed at 205 minutes or 1230 images in capture mode, or 6 hours in playback mode (using CR-3VP battery, LCD on, flash off). Info LCD display shows aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation. Casio Photohands and Panorama Editor, QuickTime software not for MacOS. USB driver requires MacOS 8.5, Acrobat Reader requires MacOS 8.6. Internet Explorer not for Windows PCs. Photohands, USB driver not for Windows NT 4.0. Comes bundled with software CD-ROM, neck strap, lens cap, cap holder, video cable, USB cable and 4 x AA alkaline batteries. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Casio QV-4000 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Casio QV-4000 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 QV-4000 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Casio QV-4000 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 QV-4000 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Casio QV-4000 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Casio QV-4000 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Casio QV-4000 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Casio QV-4000, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Casio QV-4000 camera or Casio QV-4000 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 QV-4000 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 QV-4000 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Casio QV-4000 powergrip digital camera.
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