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Cool New Products for the Spectacular Holiday Season!

CASIO EXILIM EX-Z1000 and EX—S770

Ultra Slim digital Cameras with Wide screen LCD that fits comfortably in your hand!

 

Casio EX-Z1000

NEW 10.1 MEGAPIXEL EXILIM ZOOM

DIGITAL CAMERA

You don’t need to carry a big DSLR camera to shoot like a pro!

 

The EX-Z1000 captures top quality 10 Megapixel images considering its very compact sleek design.

I found the controls very easy for anyone to master and the new wide-format Super Bright 2.8 inch LCD display makes for an excellent presentation.

While the Camera isn’t a replacement for an expensive DSL it comes in very handy when and wherever you are. So the next time you’re invited to a Black Tie Event leave the DSLR at home and tuck an Exilim in your tux pocket.

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1000 MAIN FEATURES

Superior performance, amazing image quality, and functionality for beautiful photographs

·          10.1 million effective pixels.

·          A high dynamic range, 1/1.8-inch CCD, which delivers low-noise imaging.

·          The ability to zoom between 4.3X and 17.1X*1 with no reduction in image quality.

·          BEST SHOT function with high-sensitivity shooting mode, up to a maximum of ISO 3200.

·          Anti Shake DSP, which is built into the EXILIM Engine image processor, reduces blurring due to unsteady hands or moving subjects.

·          Rapid Flash function enables up to three shots per second, enabling high-speed flash photography.

·          Fast power-on function, so the first shot can be taken just 1.3 seconds*2 after switching on.

·          Release time lag of only approximately 0.002 seconds,*3 allowing the shot to be captured practically instantaneously with the push of the shutter button.

·          High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 second interval.

·          Super Life Battery allows up to 360 shots*4 to be taken, measured by CIPA standards.

 

Large, wide-format LCD display built for ease of viewing

·          Large, 2.8-inch, wide-format LCD monitor lets users enjoy high-impact images of their shots.

·          High-resolution, 230,400 pixel display presents clear, detailed images and data.

·          Wide and Bright display (brightness: 1200cd/m2 *5) makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before.

·          Display button can be used to change display formats with just one touch.

·          Display utilizes a vertical stripe pixel array, ensuring that the menus are clear and easy to read.

·          Right edge of the display shows operational icons, enabling easy operation and quick review of settings.

·          Multi-image function can display 12 images on a single screen.

 

Photographic functions designed to take advantage of the camera’s high resolution

·          The revolutionary Zoom Continuous Shutter mode allows the user to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously with only one press of the shutter button.

·          Revive Shot refreshes the faded colors of old photos, bringing them back to life in digital format.

·          Quick Zoom feature enables instant switch to a preset zoom ratio with just one touch of a button.

·          37 different types of BEST SHOT sample images. Users can choose one of these samples to make sure their photos come out just right.

·          Movies can be taken in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) at 25 frames per second (Motion JPEG).

 

Other functions for intuitively easy operation

·          Quick Shutter function allows for fast focusing, reducing focusing error.

·          Auto Macro mode allows for automatic switching between auto focus mode and macro mode.

·          9-Point Multi AF function clearly shows areas of auto focus when photographing subjects with multiple focus points.

·          Direct On function allows users to press a single button to quickly start the camera in either shooting or playback mode.

·      Multi-function cradle can be used to recharge the battery, connect to a PC to download images, and connect to audiovisual equipment. The cradle also functions as a photostand, allowing users to view an image slideshow.

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1000 SPECIFICATIONS

 

Effective Pixels:           10.10 million

Imaging Element:        1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (total pixels: 10.37 million)

Image File Format:      Still images: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant

                                  Movies: Motion JPEG, AVI format

Audio: WAV (monaural)

Recording Media:         Built-in flash memory (image area: 8.0MB), SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard compatible

Image Size (Pixels):    Still images: 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432 (3:2), 3648 x 2048 (16:9), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

                                   Movies: 640 x 480 (HQ), 640 x 480 (Normal), 320 x 240 (LP)

 

Data Size:

Still images

Image Size    (Pixels)

Image Quality
Recording Time

File Size

Built-in Flash Memory (8.0MB)

SD Memory Card 256MB*1

3648 x 2736

Fine/Normal/

   Economy

Approx. 4.2MB/2.8MB/1.4MB

Approx. 1 shot/2 shots/5 shots

Approx. 56 shots/84 shots/162 shots

640 x 480

Fine/Normal/ Economy

Approx. 360KB/240KB/120KB

Approx. 20 shots/30 shots/57 shots

Approx. 625 shots/938 shots/1742 shots

Movies

640 x 480 (HQ)

Maximum Recording Time per File

Until memory full*2

Approx. 10.2 Megabits per Second

(25 frames/second)

Approx. 6 seconds

Approx. 3 minutes and 16 seconds

640 x 480 (Normal)

Approx. 6.1 Megabits per Second

(25 frames/second)

Approx. 10 seconds

Approx. 5 minutes and 27 seconds

320 x 240 (LP)

Approx. 2.45 Megabits per Second

(12.5 frames/second)

Approx. 26 seconds

Approx. 13 minutes and 35 seconds

 

Lens/Focal Distance     F2.8 to 5.4, f=7.9 to 23.7mm (equivalent to approximately 38 to 114mm on a 35mm film camera), 7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens

Zoom                         3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (Image size: 3648 x 2736 pixels, 12X in combination with optical zoom)

Focusing                     Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus (movie recording only), Infinity Mode, Manual Focus AF Area: Spot or Multi; with AF assist lamp

Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus: 15.75” to ∞, Macro: 2.36” to 19.69”, Infinity Mode: ∞, Manual Focus: 2.36” to ∞ *Range is affected by optical zoom.

Exposure Control:        Metering: Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element

                                   Exposure: Program AE

                                   Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)

Shutter                        CCD shutter, mechanical shutter,

                                   Still images (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second (at ISO 50), Still images (night scene): 4 to 1/2000 second (at ISO 50) *Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene or sensitivity setting.

Aperture:                    F2.8/F5.6,*3 auto switching *3 Brightness converted * Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change

White Balance:            Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual

Sensitivity:                  Still images: Auto*4, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400,

Movies: Auto

*4 When using Anti Shake function, maximum is ISO 800.      When using BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” function, maximum is ISO 3200.

Recording Functions:    Still images; still images with audio (maximum around 30 seconds); macro; self-timer; continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, rapid flash, zoom continuous), BEST SHOT, movies with audio, voice recording

Self-timer:                  10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer

Built-in Flash:              Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction

                                  Flash Range: approx. .33’ to 11.81’ (W), approx. 1.31’ to 6.23’ (T)

Flash Continuous Shutter: approx. 1.97’ to 6.89’ (W), approx. 1.31’ to 3.61’ (T)

Monitor Screen:                 2.8-inch TFT color LCD (14:9), 230,400 pixels (960 x 240)

Timekeeping Functions:  Date and time: Recorded with image data;

Auto Calendar: To 2049

On-image time stamp function

World Time                 162 cities in 32 time zones, City name, date, time, summer time

Input/Output Terminals:      USB cradle connector, USB2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible

Power Requirements:         Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) x 1

Battery life:                 Approx. 360 still images (CIPA Standards)

                                  Continuous playback: approx. 13 hr. (still images)
Continuous recording: approx. 3 hr. 15 min. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx. 8 hr. (voice recording)

Dimensions:                3.62” (W) x 2.30” (H) x .88” (D) (excluding projections, .78” at thinnest part)

Weight:                       Approximately 4.9 oz (excluding battery and accessories)

Bundled Accessories:   Rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, Special AC adaptor, strap, CD-ROM

 

The EX-Z1000 has a suggested retail price of $399.99 and is available at retail.

New wide-format Super Bright 2.8 inch LCD display.

CASIO EXILIM® CARD EX-S770

ULTRA-SLIM DIGITAL CAMERA WITH WIDE-SCREEN LCD

This model comes in stylish colors, shoots

7.2-megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 video format


Fits in the palm of your hand and weighs less than 5 ounces.

New Functions

·         Wide-Aspect Movies

In addition to high-quality, VGA-size movies in MPEG-4 format, the EX-S770 can record 16:9 aspect ratio movies compatible with wide-screen TVs, which are growing in popularity. The camera records impressive movies with a simple press of the movie button. There is no need to change modes. It also features an electronic anti-shake function that delivers beautiful movies by minimizing blur from shaky hands.

Casio Introduces New EX-S770…Add one

·         Data Storage Function

The included Data Transport software enables computer data — including business documents, e-mail, and Web pages — to be automatically converted to JPEG format and transferred to the camera. For instance, tourist attractions and maps that users have looked up on the internet can be viewed on the camera’s LCD, eliminating the need to carry around a guidebook.  The camera also includes PHOTO TRANSPORT for transferring stored photos in a PC to the camera.

Key features for superior performance

·          7.2 million effective pixels; 3X optical zoom

·          Super Bright 2.8-inch wide-screen LCD

·          Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects

·          BEST SHOT modes deliver great photo results simply by selecting one of 35 sample images to represent the current photo scene

 

More and More People are selling their wares on ebay, a popular online auction site. Exclusive to the Casio EXILIM line of digital cameras in the U.S., is the eBay® Best Shot mode.  EBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay.  EBay Best Shot mode also includes Auto Macro, an ideal setting for capturing images of small items such as jewelry, tags, etc., thus automatically adjusting the focus from acquiring fine details in close up shots to capturing large items from a distance.  EBay Best Shot mode allows users to capture optimized images at an ideal size for eBay. 

                                                                          

The EX-S770’s new functions enhance photo taking and allow consumers to upload data from their computer right to the camera.

EXILIM CARD EX-S770 SPECIFICATIONS

Effective Pixels: 7.20 million

Imaging Element:           1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (total pixels: 7.41 million)

Image File Format:         Still images: JPEG (EXIF Version 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant Movies: MPEG-4, AVI format Audio: WAV (monaural)

Recording Media:           Built-in flash memory (image area: 6.0MB), SDHC Memory Card / SD Memory Card / Multimedia Card compatible

Image Size (Pixels):       Still images: 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048 (3:2), 3072 x1728 (16:9), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

Movies: 640 x 480 (HQ), 704 x 384 (HQ Wide), 640 x 480          (Normal), 704 x 384 (Normal Wide), 320 x 240 (LP)

 

Data Size:

Still images

Image Size       (Pixels)

Image Quality
Recording Time

File Size

Built-in Flash Memory (6.0MB)

SD Memory Card 256MB*1

3072 x 2304

Fine/Normal/

Economy

Approx. 4.32MB/2.1MB/1.44MB

Approx. 1 shot/2 shots/3 shots

Approx. 55 shots/110 shots/158 shots

640×480

Fine/Normal/

Economy

Approx. 360KB/240KB/120KB

Approx. 15 shots/22 shots/40 shots

Approx. 625 shots/937 shots/1739 shots

Movies

640×480 (HQ)

704×384 (HQ Wide)

Maximum Recording Time per File

Until memory full*2

Approx. 4.0 Megabits per Second

(30 frames/second)

Approx. 8 seconds

Approx. 8 minutes and 17 seconds

640×480 (Normal)

704×384 (Normal Wide)

Approx. 2.1 Megabits per Second

(30 frames/second)

Approx. 15 seconds

Approx. 15 minutes and 44 seconds

320 x 240 (LP)

Approx. 745 Kilobits per Second

(15 frames/second)

Approx. 42 seconds

Approx. 43 minutes and 54 seconds

 

Operating Speed:              Power on to first shot: approximately 1.0 second*3

Shutter release time lag: approximately 0.01 second*3

Image playback: 0.1 second

Shot to shot time: approximately 1.6 seconds*3*4

Continuous shutter: approximately