CNET have reviewed the Casio QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds. The Casio QV-R40 currently retails for around $300 / ?300.

“The QV-R40’s aggressive price and clean design make this 4-megapixel compact an attractive choice for snapshooters who consider ease of use a digicam’s most important aspect. The wide-angle view of the 39mm-to-117mm zoom lens may not be enough for landscape fans, but the rest of the QV-R40’s feature set is optimized for the point-and-shoot crowd. Alas, mixed performance and mediocre images dim the luster of this camera’s potential.”

Website: CNET - Casio QV-R40 Review