New 7-Megapixel EXILIM PRO with 4X Optical Zoom
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New
7-Megapixel EXILIM PRO with 4X Optical Zoom
Top
of the line in the EXILIM series of stylish digital cameras |
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August 25, 2004, TOKYO, JAPAN – CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. today
announced the EXILIM PRO EX-P700, a remarkable high-performance, high-resolution
model in the EXILIM® range of digital cameras. The
EX-P700 offers the operating ease users have come to expect from compact
cameras, along with stunningly beautiful high-resolution images thanks
to a 7.2 million pixel CCD imaging element and a full array of features
that make photography a breeze.
The EXILIM CARD, ZOOM and PRO ranges of compact cameras are enjoying
explosive popularity around the world owing to their unique combination
of high performance and stylish design, using the very latest in high-density
integration technology. Their compact size enables users to take them
anywhere, anytime for truly satisfying and high quality picture taking.
Following in the footsteps of the EX-P600, which recently won the
prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association’s (EISA)
‘Camera Of The Year 2004 – 2005’ award for digital
compact cameras, the EX-P700 offers some additional improvements that
make it an even more impressive, flexible package. New to the EXILIM
PRO range is a 4X optical zoom (coupled with 4X digital zoom), combined
with a large 2.0-inch LCD screen, offering users even more performance
from the same body size. With its amazing 7.2 million pixel CCD and
fast-response design, this high-end digital camera assures a new level
of imaging capability. Its full array of functions and features, such
as the Business Shot function that straightens distorted pictures
automatically, also raise the bar one notch higher in terms of usability.
This
camera truly closes the performance and usability gap between conventional
compact cameras and full-sized models, giving enthusiasts and casual
picture-takers alike the superior portability of an EXILIM camera
with the breathtaking high-resolution images afforded by much more
expensive fully-fledged professional-type models. The EX-P700 represents
the best of both worlds in the realm of digital photography.
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| EX-P700
MAIN FEATURES |
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Ultra
high-resolution 7.2 million pixel CCD with 4X optical zoom |
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stylishly designed stainless steel body houses an ultra high-resolution
7.2 million pixel CCD imaging element and high-performance Canon
4X optical zoom lens to deliver photo quality on par with professional-type
digital cameras. |
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Comprehensive
high-speed design |
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Thorough attention to faster response throughout the operation
cycle in all areas of design has resulted in a start-up time
of approximately 2.0 seconds and a 0.01 second release time
lag. The EX-P700 also features a high speed continuous shooting
function that can take 3 photos per second up to 5 photos. |
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New
high-performance functions |
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Flash
Assist -- Operates during flash photography to
compensate for underexposure in areas which are not reached
by flash |
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Auto
Macro -- Automatically switches between Macro
mode and AF mode |
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Business
Shot -- – Business Shot function compensates
for photos taken at an angle and records them as though
taken from straight ahead |
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Icon
Help -- Uses pop-ups to guide the user during
the switching of settings |
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Advanced
imaging features |
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Auto
Bracketing -- Exposure, white balance and focus
position are quickly set with a single press of the shutter.
In addition, the multi-bracketing feature enables a variety
of shots with different color effects to be taken in combination
with the rapid shooting function. |
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Quick
Response -- Manual shooting is made easier with
the large 2.0” high-definition TFT LCD screen, which
clearly displays all necessary information about shooting
and effects. Manual settings can be easily changed on-screen
for quicker shooting. |
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ZOOM EX-P700 General Features |
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Advanced
image noise reduction processing for improved image quality,
especially when shooting at night. |
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Built-in
speaker for voice recording and audio snapshot playback,
as well as movies with audio. |
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High-speed
startup – the camera is ready to shoot about 2.0
seconds after power is turned on (with flash off). |
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A
release time lag of only 0.01 second. The image starts
to be recorded virtually as soon as the shutter is pressed. |
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Multi-Auto
Focus for automatic selection of the optimum focus point
location from a 7 point multi-focus area. Free Auto Focus
for selecting your own desired focus point location. |
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Manual
Assist gives a sample picture of the effect of changes
in the manual settings. |
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High-speed
playback scrolls at 0.1 second per image for faster and
easier image searches. |
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Large
2.0-inch TFT LCD scratch-resistant acrylic panel monitor. |
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EX-FINDER
graphically displays the picture information via the LCD
display |
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RGB
Histogram creates a histogram in red, green, or blue separately
for the optimum picture balance. |
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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. |
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Select
the Bulb photography mode, which takes a continuous exposure,
and use the included remote control to take perfect pictures
without the blurriness. |
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Synchro-terminal
enables the connection of an external flash device. |
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Full-month
calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
on each date. |
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Slide
Show function lets you enjoy a picture show right on the
camera’s LCD display. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Triple
Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can
select and keep the best one. |
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The
camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable format
that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album. |
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Internal
8.9MB flash memory, with a card slot that supports use
of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included). |
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Favorites
folder lets you store your favorite or private images
so they are not displayed during normal playback. |
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Connects
directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible
printers. |
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Complies
with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III.
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For further information on "USB Direct-Print"
compatible printers, please contact: Regional Epson Sales
Companies. |
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| EX-P700
Specifications |
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| Recording
Element |
1/1.8-inch
square pixel primary color CCD (7.41 million total pixels; 7.2-million
effective pixels) |
| Image
File Record Formats |
| Snapshots:
JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant |
| Movies:
AVI (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAV (Monaural) |
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Media |
Built-in
flash memory (approx. 8.9 MB recordable area), SD memory card/MMC
compatible |
| Recorded
Image Sizes |
Snapshots:
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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File Sizes |
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Image
size
(pixels) |
Resolution
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recording time |
File
size |
Built-in
memory
(8.9MB) |
SD
Memory
Card
64MB *1 |
| Snapshots |
3072
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2304 |
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF |
Approx.
4.4MB
2.2 MB
1.1 MB
20.3 MB |
Approx.
2
3
7
0 |
Approx.
13
26
51
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640
x
480 |
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF |
Approx.
190 KB
140 KB
90 KB
900 KB |
Approx.
42
56
90
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Approx.
294
386
618
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| Movies |
320x240 |
Recording
time: unlimited*2 |
Approx.
300KB/sec.
(15frames/sec.) |
Approx.
29 sec.
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Approx.
3 min.
20 sec. |
| Audio |
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Recording
time: unlimited*2 |
Approx.
4 KB/sec. |
Approx.
38 min. |
Approx.
4 hr. 20 min. |
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*1
when using a Panasonic 64MB card
*2
limited only by the battery life and the available
memory
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| Resolution |
Fine
/ Normal / Economy / TIFF |
| 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 approximately
33.0 to 132.0 mm when converted to 35mm film), lens barrier
included |
| Zoom |
4X
optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (16X total when optical and digital
zooms are used in combination) |
| Focusing |
Phase
differential 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 ∞ ; 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 increments) |
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| Shutter |
CCD
electronic / mechanical shutter; 60 to 1/2000 shutter speed
(manual exposure); BULB |
| Aperture |
10
stage aperture; F2.8 to F8.0 |
| White
Balance |
Auto
/ Fixed (7 modes) / Manual |
| Sensitivity |
Auto
/ ISO 80 / ISO 160 / ISO 320 / ISO 640 |
| Recording
Functions |
Snapshot
/ audio snapshot (up to 30 seconds); high speed continuous shooting
(3 shots / second, max. 5 shots); Auto Bracketing (AE/WB/AF);
Multi Bracketing (color/portrait/sharpness/saturation/contrast);
Macro; Best Shot, Movie with audio; voice recorder; Business
Shot; Auto Macro; Flash Assist; Icon Help |
| Self-timer |
10
seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer; Remote control; 2 second
remote control self timer |
| Built-in
Flash |
Flash
Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approximate Range: 0.4 to 3.6 meters (W); 0.4 to 2.5 meters
(T) |
| Finder |
LCD
Monitor; Optical zoom finder |
| Viewfinder |
Monitor
screen and optical viewfinder |
| Monitor
Screen |
2.0-inch
high-definition TFT color LCD, 115,200 pixels (480×240) |
| 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; summer time
(daylight saving time) |
| Input/Output
Terminals |
External
power (DC IN); USB/AV connection (NTSC/PAL compliant); External
flash sync terminal |
| Power
Requirements |
Proprietary
lithium ion rechargeable battery / AC adapter |
| Battery
life |
Approx.
200 snapshots (CIPA standard)
Continuous recording: approx. 440 snapshots (approx 1 hr. 50
min.) *
*recording wide / tele alternatively
each 15 secs, LCD on, flash off
Continuous playback: approx 3 hr. 40 min. (still photos)
Continuous recording: approx 3 hr. 30 min. (voice recording) |
| Dimensions |
97.5(W)
x 67.5(H) x 45.1(D) mm (excluding projections, thinnest point
26.1 mm) |
| Weight |
Approximately
225g (excluding batteries and accessories) |
| Bundled
Accessories |
Lithium
Ion rechargeable battery; Battery charger; Card remote control;
USB cable; AV cable; Strap; CD-ROM |
| Optional
Accessories |
Wide/Tele
conversion lens adaptor set; proprietary lithium ion battery;
battery charger, AC adaptor |
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| EXILIM
is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. CANON is a registered
trademark of Canon Inc. Any other company or product names are registered
trademarks or trademarks of those companies. |
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