Availability of Casio qv2400

weeguy · 19th January 2002

hey pple~ juz wanted to noe if anione here owns this camera.. anione?
and i juz wanna noe wat's it's availability in the mkt? are shops like CP and John well stocked with it? cos i would only get the cam in about a month or so... no point calling them now oso... hahaz...

btw, izzit a good cam? tink it's one of the cheapest DCs around wif manual features although the picture quality is not particularly outstanding...

YSLee · 19th January 2002

I think AP still has it.

Blitz · 19th January 2002

Alan Photo is selling it at $550.

I nearly bought it cos of it's size and colour, and the swivelling lens

It's a very nice camera, if u dun mind not having a view finder.

I was quote $600 for the camera plus the charger+batteries and casing.

weeguy · 19th January 2002

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Originally posted by Blitz
Alan Photo is selling it at $550.

I nearly bought it cos of it's size and colour, and the swivelling lens

It's a very nice camera, if u dun mind not having a view finder.

I was quote $600 for the camera plus the charger+batteries and casing.

totally agree wif u... muz sae it looks betta than the 2900... hahaz...

but does anione noes whether CP or John 3:16 has it? and the price they r quoting currently?

Blitz · 19th January 2002

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Originally posted by weeguy

totally agree wif u... muz sae it looks betta than the 2900... hahaz...

but does anione noes whether CP or John 3:16 has it? and the price they r quoting currently?

CAn only inform that CP has no stocks for Casio 2400 and 2900.

mpenza · 20th January 2002

Cathay Photo don't carry the QV2400 or the QV2900. You could try Alan Photo or MS Color in AMK (their prices are a bit higher than Alan Photo). Do note that to use filters or add-on lens with the QV2400, you'll need an extension tube.

Blankies · 20th January 2002

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Originally posted by mpenza
Cathay Photo don't carry the QV2400 or the QV2800. You could try Alan Photo or MS Color in AMK (their prices are a bit higher than Alan Photo). Do note that to use filters or add-on lens with the QV2400, you'll need an extension tube.

qv2800vneed?

Blitz · 20th January 2002

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Originally posted by Blankies

qv2800vneed?

Sorry I was refering to QV2900

For QV2900, you dun need any lens adaptor, IF I'm not wrong as this is what the AP sales person told me. Anyway he demo in front of me

I believe KC could explain more as he has this camera.

Just get the QV2900, I think the 8x Zoom is worth the prize. Unless u're on budget constraint or u like the colour of QV2400 like me

mpenza · 20th January 2002

I was referring to the QV2900UX. Have edited my post. The QV2900UX don't need an adaptor cos the lens do not extrude from the case. The QV2400UX lens protrude out.

Get the 2900UX if you can spare $100 more. The extra 5x zoom comes in handy for shots at the zoo, bird parks and macro shots with a close-up filter.

weeguy · 20th January 2002

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Originally posted by mpenza
I was referring to the QV2900UX. Have edited my post. The QV2900UX don't need an adaptor cos the lens do not extrude from the case. The QV2400UX lens protrude out.

Get the 2900UX if you can spare $100 more. The extra 5x zoom comes in handy for shots at the zoo, bird parks and macro shots with a close-up filter.

hahaz.. feeling bored so went to check out the differences b/w the 2 cameras again...

Lens Adapter
Use of a conversion lens with the QV-2400UX requires an optionally available Conversion Lens Adapter (LU-8A).

External Flash
A commercially available external flash unit can be connected to the port provided on the back of the swivel lens mechanism for greater imaging versatility with the QV-2900UX.

Color
QV-2400UX ~ Chrome
QV-2900UX ~ Black

Lens
QV-2400UX ~ F 2.8 to 4.5; f = 6.2 to 18.6 mm
(equivalent to 41 to 123 mm in 35 mm format)
QV-2900UX ~ F 3.2 to 3.5; f = 6 to 48 mm
(equivalent to 40 to 320 mm in 35 mm format)

Zoom
QV-2400UX ~ 3 x optical zoom, 4 x digital zoom,
12 x total zoom
QV-2900UX ~ 8 x optical zoom, 4 x digital zoom,
32 x total zoom

Approximate Focus Range
QV-2400UX ~
Normal:
10 cm to infinity (with wide angle),
50 cm to infinity (with telephoto)
Macro:
1 cm to 50 cm
(Optical zoom: 1 x fixed)
Manual:
1 cm to infinity (with wide angle),
50 cm to infinity (with telephoto)
QV-2900UX ~
Normal:
40 cm to infinity (with wide angle),
1m to infinity (with telephoto)
Macro:
1 cm to 50 cm
(Optical zoom: 1 to 16 x zoom)
Manual:
1cm to infinity (with wide angle),
1 m to infinity (with telephoto)

Aperture
QV-2400UX ~ F 2.8 / 5.6 automatic and manual switching
QV-2900UX ~ F 3.2 / 4.8 / 8 automatic and manual switching

Approximate Flash Range
QV-2400UX ~ 0.5 to 2.0 meters
QV-2900UX ~ 0.5 to 2.5 meters

Dimensions (excluding projections)
QV-2400UX ~ 118 (W) x 67 (H) x 54 (D) mm
QV-2900UX ~ 121 (W) x 80.5 (H) x 66 (D) mm

Weight (excluding batteries and accessories)
QV-2400UX ~ Approximately 245 g
QV-2900UX ~ Approximately 295 g

yes... everything came frm the casio website... hahaz... anione else care to add more?

weeguy · 20th January 2002

QV-2400UX

QV-2900UX

mpenza · 20th January 2002

The pics don't turn up cos dpreview do not allow hot linking of images.

Kevin · 21st January 2002

KC, does the 2400 come with TV-out function. Do you happen to know any other cheap PnS DC that has TV-out function?

weeguy · 21st January 2002

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Originally posted by Kevin
KC, does the 2400 come with TV-out function. Do you happen to know any other cheap PnS DC that has TV-out function?

helping KC answer this question...
yes, it does come wif a video out function...

Kevin · 22nd January 2002

Thanks Weeguy. I think KC hit his 100 quota and stress out already.

weeguy · 22nd January 2002

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Originally posted by Kevin
Thanks Weeguy. I think KC hit his 100 quota and stress out already.

welcome~ hahaz...
would haf joined the SEED todae if i wasn't going fer bmt in 2 daes time...

hahaz~ useless fer mi ta get it now lorz...

hope there'll still be stock arnd when i sae goodbye to tekong..

19th January 2002	#1
weeguy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jurong, S'pore Posts: 196	Availability of Casio qv2400 hey pple~ juz wanted to noe if anione here owns this camera.. anione? and i juz wanna noe wat's it's availability in the mkt? are shops like CP and John well stocked with it? cos i would only get the cam in about a month or so... no point calling them now oso... hahaz... btw, izzit a good cam? tink it's one of the cheapest DCs around wif manual features although the picture quality is not particularly outstanding...

20th January 2002	#6
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Cathay Photo don't carry the QV2400 or the QV2900. You could try Alan Photo or MS Color in AMK (their prices are a bit higher than Alan Photo). Do note that to use filters or add-on lens with the QV2400, you'll need an extension tube. Last edited by mpenza; 20th January 2002 at 12:54 AM.

20th January 2002	#11
weeguy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jurong, S'pore Posts: 196	QV-2400UX QV-2900UX Last edited by weeguy; 20th January 2002 at 11:34 PM.

20th January 2002	#12
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	The pics don't turn up cos dpreview do not allow hot linking of images. Last edited by mpenza; 21st January 2002 at 02:35 AM.

19th January 2002	#2
YSLee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,262	I think AP still has it.

19th January 2002	#3
Blitz Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 520	Alan Photo is selling it at $550. I nearly bought it cos of it's size and colour, and the swivelling lens It's a very nice camera, if u dun mind not having a view finder. I was quote $600 for the camera plus the charger+batteries and casing.

21st January 2002	#13
Kevin Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North West Posts: 951	KC, does the 2400 come with TV-out function. Do you happen to know any other cheap PnS DC that has TV-out function?

22nd January 2002	#15
Kevin Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North West Posts: 951	Thanks Weeguy. I think KC hit his 100 quota and stress out already.