August 28, 2007
Casio Announces Exilim EX-Z77
It’s been a busy few weeks for camera announcements and Casio has announced another new camera in the Exilim family called the EX-Z77. The camera will be available in silver, white, pink, red and blue colors.Availability is set for September 14th at an undisclosed price. The cam will have 11.4MB of internal memory and SD card slots for expansion and a 3x optical zoom.
The camera is also compatible with SDHC cards and can record video as well. It’s nice to see cameras coming with color choices now. I’m not sure what the price is for this camera, but fro the mild specs it shouldn’t be too expensive.
Via Akihabara News
Posted by shane at 12:41 PM
August 27, 2007
Casio Exilim EX-S880 Reviewed
CNET posted a review today of the Casio Exilim EX-S880 digital camera that is the follow up to the EX-S770. Normally when a new camera replaces an old camera you expect to find more features.
Casio seems to have forgotten that caveat with the EX-S880. the camera is small at only 0.7” thick and 5.1 ounces with the battery and the SD card inserted. The cam has an 8MP resolution, which is one megapixel better than the camera it replaces.
CNET says the EX-S880 takes soft pictures and offers few improvements over its predecessor making the replacements worse than the original. The camera does record video and has a 3x optical zoom, but CNET says take a pass on this camera.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 1:20 PM
December 6, 2006
Casio Exilim EX-770
Casio has produced a camera that does big things! Sporting 7 megapixels, this condense-sized digicam is extremely stylish and comes in an array of colors. This easily portable camera comes with functions that are commonly used, such as flash and shooting modes, ISO sensitivity and white balance adjustment and are made available as shortcuts on a vertical menu that sits over the LCD. The LCD is bright and clear, and has a great photo preview feature.The EX-770 offers a variety of features for sharpening your photos and is excellent for experienced photographers; while the automatic mode offers fast adjustments to the shot making this a great camera for beginners.
On a negative note, zoom in and try to aim at your shot and you’ll find that slow refresh rates makes the screen somewhat ambiguous. Also, 800 ISO sensitivity means that very distant night shots aren’t always apparent. At a little of 200 (EUR) or 267 (USD), you’ve caught it at a good deal.
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Posted by eric at 10:19 PM
October 23, 2006
Casio's 7 Megapixel Exilim-Z7
Casio just released the Exilim EX-Z7, another 7 megapixel digital camera in Casio's Z-Series zoom range. The EX-Z7 features 7.2 million pixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, a 2.5 inch TFT color monitor and an electronic image stabilizer.There has also been some rumored information on a new Casio Exilim EX-Z6, which will probably join the EX-Z60 and EX-Z600 as a member of the 6 megapixel family.
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Posted by eric at 9:51 AM
September 20, 2006
Casio Exilim Z-1000 Reviewed
dpreview.com has reviewed the new Casio Exilim Z-1000.Quote: "Announced back in April, the Casio EX-Z1000 was the first compact to break the 10 megapixel barrier, though it was soon followed by a cascade of models featuring what we presume to be the same (Sony) 10.3MP 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor. Headline-grabbing double digit pixel count aside this is pretty standard Exilim fayre; friendly operation and ease of use, 3x optical zoom and stylish, slim, all-metal body."
Read the full Review
Posted by eric at 12:34 AM
September 13, 2006
Casio To Make EX-Z700 in Red and Blue
So your going out with your blue dress, blue shoes, and blue purse; then you pull out the clashing silver camera to take a picture. Thanks to Casio this may never happen again. Casio has announced that they will make the new EX-Z700 available in blue and red.With 7.2 megapixels, an extra bright 2.7 inch screen, and 37 BEST SHOT motif programs, this camera is more than just a pretty fashion accessory. The most notable feature of this camera is the auto framing function.
The auto framing function marks an object as the center with the auto-focus and always holds it at the center. The camera then saves the content of the framed motif as a new photo. The camera also has a 3-fold optical zoom, anti shake, and the ability to take almost 500 pictures in one battery charge.
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Posted by eric at 8:38 AM
July 29, 2006
Casio's New EX-Z700
The Exilim line from Casio has a new addition with the EX-Z700, a super compact 7-megapixel camera that, for all intents and purposes, is the successor to the 6-MP EX-Z600. Aside from upping the picture resolution, the Z700 adds a couple new features to its "Best Shot" mode, including one that lets you take a couple different pictures and it will then compose a new picture from those.Also like its sister, the 700 has a 3x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD. There's really nothing too special here, just what you'd expect from a new model to the already-popular Exilim brand.
The Z700 will be launching some time in August, though we don't know exactly what price range it will be (you can make an educated guess by looking at the other prices of Casio's other Exilims).
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Posted by mark at 5:43 AM
June 26, 2006
Casio's New EX-S600D Gets DivX Certification
Have you ever had a digital camera that recorded videos in some obscure format that didn't play on anything except your 2" viewfinder? Casio and DivX must know the feeling because earlier today, DivX announced that they've granted certification to the Casio EX-S600D, a 6-megapixel camera that's due out in July in France and Germany.The S600D captures video in the widely popular DivX format, which is compatible with more than 1,500 different video-playing devices (DVD players, PMPs, etc). Here's the way DivX put it: "The CASIO EX-S600D camera allows consumers to easily access the valuable DivX ecosystem, an interconnected web of consumer electronics, software and content services that let users play, create and share high-quality video content across a range of devices and platforms."
With a high video quality, you'll be able to pack in about an hour of video on a 1 GB memory card. More info is at DivX.com
Posted by mark at 3:06 AM
June 22, 2006
Casio Exilim EX-Z70 Released Today
Casio today announced the release of their newest camera, the Casio Exilim ZOON EX-Z70, the latest in its Exilim line. The Exilim series is all about style, functionality, and ease of use. The EX-Z70, which sports 7.2 megapixels, comes not long after the EX-Z60, essentially the Z70's 6 megapixel counterpart.Like most Casio cameras, the Z70 supports SD and has 8.3 MB of internal memory. The zoom is not overly impressive, with just 3x optical and 4x digital. There's a 2.5" LCD viewing screen on the back of the unit, and the whole thing weighs 118 grams.
As is becoming the norm in digital cameras, the Z70 features "anti shake", which ensures a steady picture even when your hands are shaking. I seem to have a spontaneous arm spasm that goes off whenever I click a shutter button, so this feature is a must for me. Dimensions for this camera are 95.2 mm (W) × 60.6 mm (H) × 19.8 mm (D).
Find deals on Casio Exilim cameras.
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Posted by mark at 2:15 AM
June 6, 2006
Casio EXILIM EX-Z850 Review
LetsGoDigital reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z850.Quote:
" Casio are putting in serious work to achieve a larger market share. Now, we all know this can prove tricky if one's product assortment does not meet the consumer demand - but for Casio, there are no such issues.
Cameras like the Casio Exilim EX Z850 more than deserve market share, simply because they are worth it. The image quality is outstanding, and the speed with which the images are processed, as well as the speed of the camera actions, really is striking. "
Read the full review. Find Deals.
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Posted by i4u at 5:36 AM
May 4, 2006
Casio Exilim EX-Z5
Casio introduces the Exilim EX-Z5 5MP compact digital camera.
The Casio EX-Z5 comes in black and features a 3x optical zoom and a 2.5 inch color screen.
To make the use easy Casio integrated Anti Shake DSP circuits in the EX-Z5. The Casio Exilim Z5 digital camera is available from the end of May 2006.
More details on LetsGoDigital.
See also the recently introduced 10MP Casio EX-Z1000.
Posted by i4u at 11:17 PM
October 27, 2005
New Casio Exilim EX-S600
Casio introduces the Casio Exilim EX-S600 pocket digital camera.
The Casio Exilim EX-S600 6MP digital camera features a 2.2 inch screen, long battery life and a slim case with width of 16.1mm.
The EX-S600 is currently only announced in Japan. Casio sells the 5MP EX-S500 since a while internationally. More details on the Casio EX-S600 on this product page (Japanese). See also LetsGoDigital for more details.
Posted by i4u at 4:52 AM
June 22, 2005
New Casio Exilim EX-S500 Available for Pre-Order
The recently announced Casio Exilim EX-S500 is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.
Main Features of the new slim Casio EX-S500 are:
Anti-shake, auto-macro, and quick shutter features produce great photos
5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
Up to 80 minutes of continuous MPEG-4 video with audio capture and playback
2.2-inch high-resolution TFT color display
Movies have up to 640 x 480-pixel resolution
The Exilim EX-S500 comes in grey, orange and white. Amazon.com has them available for pre-order for $399.99. The camera will ship August 15th.
Posted by i4u at 9:07 AM
February 16, 2005
New Casio EX-Z750 and EX-Z57 Zoom Digital Cameras
Casio announces a new 7.2 Mega-Pixel Camera (EX-Z750) and the Exilim EX-Z57 5 Mega-Pixel camera.
The EX-Z750 EXILIM ZOOM features a 7.2 megapixel CCD and a optical 3X zoom lens pluse a 2.5 inch liquid crystal display. In addition to manual operation, a versatile array of shooting functions enables a variety of photo effects. Using MPEG-4 format, movies can also be taken in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second. When set in its cradle, A/V signal output allows the user to view the photos or movies taken on an external video monitor such as television.
The Casio EX-Z57 EXILIM ZOOM has a larger 2.7 inch liquid crystal display. The EX-Z57 features a 5 megapixel CCD and an optical 3X zoom lens. Extra-long battery life of approximately 400 shots (CIPA standards) on a single battery charge.
Both cameras will be available at retail in April, MSRP is $449.99 for the EX-Z750 and $399.99 for the EX-Z57.
More details in Casio Press-release.
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November 11, 2004
Casio announces EX-S100 in glossy white
Casio announces new colors of some of the recently introduced digital cameras.The Exilim EX-S100 will be available in a glossy white casing (EX-S100WE). The Exilim ZOOM EX-Z55 will be available in blue (EX-Z55BE) and brown (EX-Z55BN). Most likely those colored Casio cameras will not be sold outside of Japan. The cameras launch on November 19th.
More details in Casio press-release.
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New 7.2 Mega-Pixel Casio Exilim Pro EX-P700
Casio announces in the USA the 7.2MP EXILIM PRO EX-P700 digital camera with 4x zoom. The EX-P700 was already announced in Europe in August.
The EX-P700 has a high resolution 7.2 million megapixel CCD with 4X optical zoom, and a fast 0.01 second release time lag (with flash off, focus locked). The new Casio features a 2.0 inch preview screen. The EX-P700 also features a high speed continuous shooting function that can take 3 photos per second up to 5 photos. Specifications below.
The Casio Exilim Pro EX-P700 will be available in January 2005 with an MSRP $599.99.
Casio EX-P700 Features:
- Advanced image noise reduction processing for improved image quality, especially when shooting at night.
- Built-in speaker for voice recording and audio snapshot playback, as well as movies with audio.
- High-speed startup the camera is ready to shoot about 2.0 seconds after power is turned on (with flash off).
- A release time lag of only 0.01 second. The image starts to be recorded virtually as soon as the shutter is pressed.
- Multi-Auto Focus for automatic selection of the optimum focus point location from a 7 point multi-focus area. Free Auto Focus area switching for selecting your own desired focus point location.
- Manual Assist gives a sample picture of the effect of changes in the manual settings.
- High-speed playback scrolls at 0.1 second per image for faster and easier image searches.
- Large 2.0-inch TFT LCD scratch-resistant acrylic panel monitor.
- EX-FINDER graphically displays the picture information via the LCD display.
- RGB Histogram creates a histogram in red, green, or blue separately for the optimum picture balance.
- The Best Shot Mode accesses 27 camera setups in an instant. Simply select a sample scene similar to the image you want, and exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured automatically.
- Select the Bulb Photography mode, which takes a continuous exposure, and use the included remote control to take perfect pictures without the blurriness.
- Synchro-terminal enables the connection of an external flash device.
- Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date.
- Slide Show function lets you enjoy a picture show right on the cameras LCD display.
- The Alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time. A voice message can also be selected to play back at the alarm time.
- World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When traveling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.
- Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select and keep the best one.
- The camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album.
- Internal 8.9MB flash memory, with a card slot that supports use of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included).
- Favorites folder lets you store your favorite or private images so they are not displayed during normal playback.
- Connects directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT* compatible printers.
- Complies with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching
More details in Casio Press-Release.
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October 10, 2004
New Casio EX-S100 on Sale!
The World's Smallest Optical Zoom Camera Casio EX-S100 is on sale and shipping at It seems
The EX-S100 features a 2.8x optical zoom and a 3.2MP in a volume of just 79cc and measurements of 3.46x 2.24x.66inch thick, and just .56 inch at the thinnest point. The EX-S100 features a stainless steel body. The card-size camera features a 2.0 inch LCD screen.
More details and specification about the Casio Exilim EX-S100 in our original story from August.
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August 26, 2004
Casio QV-R61 6MP Digital Camera
Casio announces the new Casio AV-R61 Digital Camera.
The Casio QV-R61 reprensents the new flagship for the Casio QV-R series. it a 2.0 inch TFT LCD screen and a 3x optical zoom lens in a compact aluminum body.
The QV-R61 has improved performance and features a 0.01 second shutter release lag time, and high speed continuous shooting of up to 3 photos in 1 second.
More details in Casio Press-Release.
Casio QV-R61 Specification:
| Recording Element | 1/1.8 inch square pixel primary colour CCD ( 6.37 million total pixels; 6 million effective pixels) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| File Record Format | Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAV (Monaural) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Medium | Built-in flash memory (approx. 9. 7MB), SD / MMC compliant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Lens | F2.8 (W) to 4.9 (T); f=8 (W) to 24 (T) mm (equivalent to approx. 39 to 117 mm in 35mm format) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoom | 3x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom (12x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focusing | Contrast type Auto Focus (selectable between spot and multi); macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approximat Focus Range |
Normal: 60cm to 8 ; Macro: 10 to 70cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Control | Metering: Multi-pattern by imaging element , centre weighted, and spot Control: Program AE Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shutter | CCD electronic / mechanical shutter; 4 to 1/2000 shutter speed (including night mode) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aperture | Auto; F2.8 / F4.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| White Balance | Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensitivity | Auto; ISO 64, ISO 125, ISO 250, ISO 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Functions | Still image; movies; BESTSHOT; auto macro; business shot; icon help; sharpness/colour saturation/contrast/flash intensity settings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Self-timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Built-in Flash | Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off,
Red Eye Reduction Approximate Range: 0.6 to 2.6 metres (W); 0.6 to 2.1 metres (T) |
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| Viewfinder | LCD screen, optical viewfinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monitor Screen | 2. 0 digital interface TFT colour LCD, 84,960 pixels (354x240) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playback | Zoom display (4x); 9 picture display; calendar; Slideshow function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timekeeping | Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year 2049 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Time | 162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other features | 10 language setting; trimming; resize; histogram; grid; album feature; favourites folder; copy; alarm with image; key customize | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output Terminals | External power (DC3V); USB (Mini-B) terminals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Requirements | AA size Nickel metal hydride battery x 2;
AA size lithium-ion battery x 2; AA size Alkaline battery x 2; AC adaptor |
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| Battery life | Approx. 280 images (CIPA standard) Continuous recording: approx. 900 images (2 hrs 30 mins) * Continuous playback: approx 4 hrs 20 mins (still images) *recording wide / tele alternatively each 10 secs, LCD on, flash off (When using the bundled nickel metal hydride batteries) |
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| Dimensions | 88.3(W) x 60.4(H) x 33.4(D) mm (excl. projections) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | Approx. 168g (excl. battery and accessories) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bundled Accessories | Nickel metal hydride battery x 2; Battery charger; USB Cable; Strap; CD-ROM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Casio EX-Z55 and EX-Z50 5MP Digital Cameras
Casio announces the Exilim Z55 and Z50 5MP Digital Cameras.
The Casio EX-Z55 features and impressive 2.5 inch screen, where as the EX-Z50 comes with a 2.0 inch viewing screen. The EX-Z50 and Z55 are the follow-on models the the Casio EX-Z40.
The EX-Z55 allows to take 400 pictures on a single battery charge, the EX-Z50 390 photos. Both cameras have 3X optical zoom. The EX-Z55 has the viewfinder in the screen.
The cameras will be available in October, MSRP $449.99 for the EX-Z55 and $399.99 for the EX-Z50. More details in Casio Press-Release.
| EX-Z55/Z50 Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Element: | 1/2.5-inch square pixel primary color CCD (5.25 million total pixels; 5 million effective pixels) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| File Record Format: |
Snapshots: JPEG (Exif.
Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant |
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| Recording Medium: | Built-in flash memory (9.3 MB image recordable area), SD memory card/Multi Media card compliant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded Image Sizes: |
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| Lens: | smc Pentax Lens (6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens) F2.6(W) to 4.8(T); f=5.8(W) to 17.4(T) mm (equivalent to approximately 35 to 105 mm when converted to 35mm film) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoom: | 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (12X total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focusing: | Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi); pan focus; macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Approximate Focus Range: |
Normal: 15.75" to Infinity; Macro: 2.36" to 19.69" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Control: | Metering:
Multi-pattern by imaging element Control: program AE Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
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| Shutter: | CCD electronic / mechanical shutter; 4 to 1/2000 shutter speed (including night mode) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aperture: | Auto; F2.6 / F4.3 Automatic switching | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| White Balance: | Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensitivity: | Auto; ISO50 / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Functions: | Snapshot; audio snapshot; movies with audio; Best Shot; Business Shot; Auto Macro; Flash Assist; voice recorder; Icon Help; sharpness/color saturation/contrast/flash intensity settings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Self-timer: | 10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Built-in Flash: | Flash Modes: Auto,
Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction Approximate Range: 1.31 to 8.53 feet (W); 1.31 to 6.56 feet (T) |
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| Viewfinder: | LCD screen; optical viewfinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monitor Screen: | EX-Z55: 2.5-inch
digital interface TFT color LCD, 115,200 pixels (480x240) EX-Z50: 2.0-inch digital interface TFT color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354x240) |
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| Playback: | Zoom display (4X); 9 picture display; calendar; Photostand function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timekeeping Functions: | Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to 2049 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Time: | 162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; daylight saving time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other features: | Histogram display; grid display; album function; favorites folder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output Terminals: | USB cradle terminal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery: | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery life: | EX-Z55: Approx. 400
snapshots (CIPA standard) Continuous recording: approx. 1070 snapshots (3 hr. 30 min.) * Continuous playback: approx. 6 hr. 50 min. (still photos) Continuous recording: approx. 6 hr. 20 min. (voice recording) EX-Z50: Approx. 390 snapshots (CIPA standard) Continuous recording: approx. 970 snapshots (3 hr. 10 min.) * Continuous playback: approx. 6 hr. 20 min. (still photos) Continuous recording: approx. 5 hr. 50 min. (voice recording) *recording wide / tele alternatively each 12 secs, LCD on, flash off |
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| Dimensions: | EX-Z55: 3.43 (W) x
2.28 (H) x .89 (D) (excluding protrusions, thinnest point .78) EX-Z50: 3.43 x 2.24 (H) x .88 (D) (excluding protrusions, thinnest point .78) |
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| Weight: | EX-Z55:
Approximately 4.59 oz (excluding battery and accessories) EX-Z50: Approximately 4.27 oz (excluding battery and accessories) |
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| Bundled Accessories: | Lithium Ion rechargeable battery; USB cradle; USB cable; AC adapter; Strap; CD-ROM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Casio Exilim PRO EX-P700 7MP and 4x Zoom
Casio announces the Exilim Pro EX-P700 7MP Digital Camera.
The new Casio Pro features 4x Optical Zoom and 7.2MP CCD chip. The EX-P700 is the follow-up model to the Casio EX-P600. It features a 2 inch LCD screen. Casio enhanced the software ont eh new cameras they announced this week. One new feature is the Business shot. It provides automatic alignment correction for photos taken at an angle, altering shots as though they were taken from a straight-on front position.
Great for industry spionage, when photographing documents in a hurry.
No pricing information available yet. More details in Casio Press-Release.
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Casio Exilim Pro EX-P700 Specifications:
| Recording Element | 1/1.8 inch square pixel primary colour CCD (7.41 million total pixels; 7.2 million effective pixels) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| File Record Format | Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAV (Monaural) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Medium | Built-in flash memory (approx. 8.9 MB), SD / MMC compliant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded Image Sizes | Still Images: 3072 x 2304 , 3072 x 2048 (3:2) , 2304 x 1728 , 1600 x 1200 , 1280 x 960 , 640 x 480 pixels Movies: 320 x 240 pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Lens | Canon Lens (8 lenses in 7 groups, including aspherical lens) F2.8(W) to 4.0(T); f=7.1(W) to 28.4(T)mm (equivalent to approx. 33 to 132 mm in 35mm format); lens barrier included | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoom | 4x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom (16x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focusing | Phase detect sensor AF/ Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, 7 point multi, free AF area switching, continuous AF); macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approximate Focus Range |
Normal: 40cm to 8 ; Macro: 10 to 50cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Control | Metering: Multi-pattern by imaging element Control: program; aperture; shutter speed; manual exposure; AE lock Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shutter | CCD electronic / mechanical shutter; 60 to 1/2000 shutter speed (manual exposure); BULB |
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Aperture
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10 stage aperture; F2.8 to F8.0
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White Balance
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Auto; Fixed (7 modes); Manual
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Sensitivity
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Auto; ISO 80 / ISO 160 / ISO 320 / ISO 640
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Recording Functions
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Still image; still image with audio (upto 30 secs);high
speed continuous shooting (3 shots/sec, 5 shots max); auto bracketing
(AE/WB/AF); multi bracketing (colour/portrait/
saturation/sharpness/contrast); movies with audio; BESTSHOT; macro; auto
macro; business shot; voice recorder; flash assist; icon help
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Self-timer
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10 seconds or 2 seconds; triple self-timer; remote control;
2 second remote control self timer
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Built-in Flash
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Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approximate Range: 0.4 to 3.6 metres (W); 0.4 to 2.5 metres (T) |
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Viewfinder
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Optical viewfinder and LCD screen
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Monitor Screen
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2.0 inch digital interface TFT colour LCD, 115,200 pixels
(480x240)
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Timekeeping
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Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to
year 2049
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World Time
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162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time;
daylight saving time
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Other features
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RGB histogram display; grid display; album function;
favourites folder
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Input/Output Terminals
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External power (DC IN); USB/AV connection (NTSC/PAL
compliant) ; External flash sync terminal
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Power
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Proprietary SUPER LIFE lithium-ion rechargeable battery /
AC adaptor
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Battery life
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Approx. 200 images (CIPA standard) Continuous recording:
approx. 440 images (approx 1 hrs 15 mins)* *recording wide / tele
alternatively each 15 secs, LCD on, flash off Continuous playback: approx.
3 hrs 40 mins (still photos) Voice recording: approx. 3 hrs 30 mins (voice
recording)
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Dimensions
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97.5(W) x 67.5(H) x 45.1(D) mm (excl. projections, thinnest
point 26.1mm)
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Weight
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Approx. 225g (excl. battery and accessories)
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Bundled Accessories
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SUPER LIFE lithium-ion rechargeable battery; battery
charger; card remote control; USB cable; AV cable; strap; CD-ROM
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Optional Accessories
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Wide /Tele conversion lens adaptor set; SUPER LIFE
proprietary lithium- ion battery; battery charger, AC adaptor
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Casio EX-S100 - Smallest Optical Zoom Camera
Casio puts its innovative ceramic lens to work right away in what Casio calls the World's smallest Optical Zoom Digital Camera called Casio EX-S100.
The EX-S100 features a 2.8x optical zoom and a 3.2MP in a volume of just 79 cc and measurements of 3.46x 2.24x.66 inch thick, and just .56 inch at the thinnest point. The EX-S100 features a stainless steel body. The card-size camera features a 2.0 inch LCD screen.
The Casio EX-S100 will be available in October, MSRP $399.99. More details in Casio Press-Release.
Upate:
The EX-S100 is the follow-on model of the card-size EXILIM series Casio launched in 2002.
Casio EX-S100 Specification:
| Recording Element: | 1/3.2-inch square pixel primary color CCD (3.34 million total pixels; 3.2 million effective pixels) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| File Record Format: |
Snapshots: JPEG (Exif.
Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant |
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| Recording Medium: | Built-in flash memory (9.3 MB image recordable area), SD memory card/Multi Media card compliant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded Image Sizes: |
Snapshots: |
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| Recorded File Sizes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *1 when using a Panasonic 64MB card | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *2 limited only by the battery life and the available memory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lens: | 6 lenses in 5 groups, including transparent ceramic lens; F4.0(W) to 6.6(T); f=4.8(W) to 13.5(T) mm (equivalent to approximately 36 to 102 mm when converted to 35mm film) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoom: | 2.8X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (11.2X total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focusing: | Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi); pan focus; macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Approximate Focus Range: |
Normal: 15.75" to Infinity; Macro: 6.69" to 19.69" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Control: | Metering:
Multi-pattern by imaging element Control: program AE Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
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| Shutter: | CCD electronic / mechanical shutter; 4 to 1/2000 shutter speed (including night mode) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aperture: | Auto; F4.0 / F8.0* Automatic switching *brightness conversion F values | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| White Balance: | Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensitivity: | Auto; ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Functions: | Snapshot; audio snapshot; movies with audio; Best Shot; Auto Macro; Business Shot; voice recorder; Flash Assist; Icon Help; sharpness/color saturation/contrast/flash intensity settings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Self-timer: | 10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Built-in Flash: | Flash Modes: Auto,
Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction Approximate Range: 0.4 to 2.5 meters (W); 0.4 to 1.5 meters (T) |
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| Viewfinder: | LCD screen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monitor Screen: | 2.0-inch digital interface TFT color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354�240) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playback: | Zoom display (4X); 9 picture display; calendar; Photostand function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timekeeping Functions: | Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to 2049 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Time: | 162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; daylight saving time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other features: | RGB histogram display; grid display; album function; favorites folder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output Terminals: | USB cradle terminal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery: | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery life: | Approx. 180
snapshots (CIPA standard) Continuous recording: approx. 540 snapshots (approx 1 hr. 30 min.) *recording wide / tele alternatively each 10 secs, LCD on, flash off Continuous playback: approx 2 hr. 30 min. (still photos) Continuous recording: approx 2 hr. 30 min (voice recording) |
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| Dimensions: | 3.46 (W) x 2.24 (H) x .66 (D) (excluding protrusions, thinnest point .56) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | Approximately 3.95 oz (excluding battery and accessories) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bundled Accessories: | Lithium Ion rechargeable battery; USB cradle; USB cable; AC adapter; Strap; CD-ROM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||