Casio Exilim EX-Z75

Connectivity / Extras
Software (4.0)
What do Casio and Paris Hilton have in common? Their attempts to win a two-decade-old struggle to bring back the word "hot" for all things cool. The included software with Casio Exilim EX-Z75 is named Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM 3.1. While it may be difficult for users to say with a straight face that they processed their photos with HOT ALBUM, the software isn’t bad for a basic organizer, although it possesses few editing functions.

With HOT ALBUM 3.1, users can view their photos as thumbnails in three size options, as well as a calendar thumbnail layout that sorts files by date. Editing functions are limited to delete, copy, view, and rotate, but users can also directly share photos with the print, e-mail, slide shows with music, and order prints options. Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM is compatible with Windows 2000 and higher and Mac OS 9 and higher.

The camera also comes with Photo Transport 1.0, which allows users to do the reverse – transfer images from the computer to the camera as JPEG photos. A small icon with links to transfer hard drive photos comes with basic instructions and may prove useful for those who want to use their camera as portable memory for other photos. Photo Transport is compatible with Windows 98 and higher and Mac OS 9 and higher.

Jacks, Ports, Plugs (5.0)
The Casio EX-Z75 has a tiny port located on the bottom of the camera. The camera comes with a USB cord for computer and printer connection and an AV cable for television connection. There is a tiny LED light located near the top controls to warn users that the camera is in use.

In the Setup Menu, the USB function can be set to MassStorage (USB Direct-Print) or PTP (PictBridge) and AV can be set to NTSC (4:3), NTSC (16:9), PAL (4:3), or PAL (16:9).

Direct Print Options (6.0)
Like most point-and-shoots, the Casio EX-Z75 comes with a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) option so users can bypass the computer and connect the camera directly to a printer. The DPOF Printing menu is accessed through the Playback Mode. The DPOF function on the camera allows users to select the photos, number of copies up to 99, and date stamp.

Battery (5.0)
The Exilim EX-Z75 accepts a thin, rechargeable NP-20 lithium-ion rechargeable battery housed in the dual battery/memory compartment on the bottom of camera. To charge the camera, users remove the battery from the body and use the provided adapter charger. The battery promises 230 shots per charge.





Memory (3.0)
The Casio EX-Z75 accepts SD, SDHC, MMC, and MMC plus media, which is standard for point-and-shoots. The camera also carries 8.0 MB of internal memory, which is enough to save just one photo at its highest resolution. Images can be copied from the memory card to the internal memory and vice versa.

Other Features (5.5)
Audio Snap – The Casio Z75 comes with an audio dubbing feature that allows users to attach a 30-second voice clip to a photo after capture.

eBay Mode – The eBay mode is Casio’s signature gimmick. This Best Shot mode allows users to shoot at 2-megapixels, aimed for posting lower resolution files to Web photo-sharing sites, blogs, or, of course, eBay. While having a lower resolution function on the camera is a nice addition, it could have just as easily have been named "Low Res Mode."

Keystone – The EX-Z75 includes a built-in editing function called Keystone, meant to realign photos taken at crooked angles. The Keystone option failed to realign many off-horizon photos, however, often displaying a "Cannot correct image!" warning.

Optional Snorkel Housing – For an additional $99.99, owners of the Casio EX-Z75 can take their cameras underwater with the snorkel housing accessory. The EWC-10 housing can withstand water pressure for up to 3 meters (10 feet) deep.