I wanted a digital Camera n I asked freind of mince to bring me a Canon Power Shot. Arrgh....He bought me a Casio QV R41 instead. So, had no option but take it, could not let him down. However, I find this is a good camera with excellent picture quality, simple operation, user friendly, helpful presents, uses AA 8 2 batts, comes with recharger, and 2 rechargble batts. 18MB internal mem + expandable SD slot. Time between 2 shots is good, unless u r using the flash.
it takes little time charge the flash. Cons are difficult to operate zoom lever, too fast making lens movement difficult. MAJOR DRAWBACK IS No audio recording for video clips. no one making silent movies these days. Video recording is useless without Audio. Recommend IF YOU DONT WANT VIDEO RECORDING. However, suggest to for high optical zoom (12xoptical etc), if you are buying a new camera. 3MP is enough. make sure it has audio recording as well. will upload pics so you will witness the pic quality.