New Exilim PRO EX-P505: Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds with High Quality Digital Photos and Videos
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New Style of Digital Camera
New
Exilim PRO EX-P505: Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds with High Quality
Digital Photos and Videos
5.0
Megapixel and 5X Optical Zoom with high quality movie capability |
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January
31, 2005, Tokyo, Japan -- CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. has released the
newest model in its popular Exilim digital camera series. The new
Exilim PRO EX-P505 is a stylish digital camera equipped with a 5.0
megapixel imaging element and a 5X optical zoom. It not only takes
superbly detailed digital photos, it is also capable of shooting extended
video scenes with high image quality.
CASIO’s top Exilim series of digital cameras are engineered
for high image quality, high-speed operation, lower power consumption,
and extremely compact dimensions. These objectives are achieved through
the use of Casio’s remarkable “Exilim engine” an
extremely compact image processing module that represents the crystallization
of Casio’s advanced technology.
The very first Exilim PRO model, the ground-breaking EX-P600, was
equipped with a 6.0 megapixel imaging element and a 4X optical zoom,
along with user preset aperture, shutter speed and other effects,
assures the exact desired results when taking portraits or other types
of photos. Manual operation is so easy that beginners can enjoy taking
great pictures right away. The EX-P700, the second in the series,
continued the tradition of the Exilim PRO series, and remains hugely
popular with photographers of all levels.
The new Exilim PRO EX-P505 is a high-performance digital still camera
with an amazing high quality video capability. The EX-P505 features
a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 mega effective pixels,
and the “Exilim engine”, along with a large 2-ich TFT
color rotating screen that makes angle shots a snap. It offers the
same manual operation made famous by the EX-P600, as well as high
quality video shooting capability of 30 frames per second, in VGA
size, thanks to the incorporation of MPEG-4 technology. |
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Authentic
manual operation puts the user in control
With a CCD imaging element with 5.0 mega effective pixels,
along with the advanced Exilim engine, remarkably detailed
images can be taken with ease. The 5X optical zoom lens
has macro capability down to 1 cm, as well as aperture
priority or shutter priority automatic setting, along
with manual exposure mode for completely manual operation.
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High
quality video shooting
The adoption of MPEG-4 technology enables full-scale high
quality video shooting in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels)
at 30 frames per second. “Movie BEST SHOT”
allows the user to select from sample scenes for a wide
range of shooting styles. “Short Movie” lets
users film short movies during a single shutter, while
other shooting and editing functions such as “MOTION
PRINT” can be used to obtain a still image from
a movie. |
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| Main
Features of the EX-P505 |
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| Authentic
manual shooting of photo subjects |
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CCD
with 5.0 mega effective pixels and the Exilim engine
assure detailed images. |
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Optical
5X zoom lens with macro shooting down to 1 cm. |
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Super
Life Battery gives approx. 220 pictures per battery
charge. (CIPA standards) |
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High-speed
startup enables shooting only 0.8 seconds after
the power is turned on.*1 |
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internal flash off, using internal memory |
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Release
time lag of only 0.01 sec. means images are recorded
approximately 0.01 seconds after the shutter is
released.*2 |
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internal flash off
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High-speed
picture playback of approx. 0.1 sec. interval. |
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Automatic
power ON/OFF when the LCD panel is opened and closed. |
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“BEST
SHOT” function: 22 different types of shooting
possible by simply selecting a scene from various
samples. |
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Flash
automatically pops up when needed. (Auto pop-up
flash) |
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Aperture
priority, shutter speed priority and manual exposure
modes can be selected. |
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“EX
Finder” shows shooting information by easy-to-understand
graphics. |
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Various
manual settings can be quickly set on a single screen.
(EX Button) |
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Various
shooting effects possible by changing the manual
settings are shown in sample images (Manual Assist). |
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video shooting |
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MPEG-4
format used to enable long-playing video shooting. |
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VGA
size (640 × 480 pixels), 30 frames/sec., stereo
audio high-quality video possible. |
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Optical
5X zoom lens with macro shooting down to 1 cm. |
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Movie
BEST SHOT: select a scene*
from among the samples to achieve the desired shooting
effect. |
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different scenes: Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene,
Fireworks, Silent |
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Approx.
2 hours of movie shooting on a single battery charge
(continuous recording). |
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Past
Movie function enables video recording to begin
from five seconds before the shutter is pressed. |
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Short
Movie function enables up to eight seconds of movie
to be taken during a single shutter. |
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MOTION
PRINT function enables either 9 or 1 frames to be
converted to a still photo. |
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Movie
Playback Zoom function enables zoom display during
video playback. |
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Three
types of Movie Editing operation (before, during
or after) can be used to eliminate unwanted scenes. |
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New
body form has a suggest a high-performance yet stylish
camera. |
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Large
2-inch TFT color rotating LCD panel enables angle
shooting. |
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High-speed
USB 2.0 compatible for high-speed image transfer. |
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Photo
Loader PC software included to enable automatic
transfer of images to the user’s personal
computer.
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Windows
Media Player 9 video playback software and Ulead
Video Studio video editing software included.
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Menu
display can be set in 10 languages, including Chinese
(simplified and traditional), English, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish |
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Compatible
with PictBridge specifications for direct connection
to a printer.
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ExifPrint
(Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III compatibility.
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| EX-P505
Specifications |
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| Imaging
pixels |
1/2.5-inch
CCD (5.25 million pixels total; effective 5 million pixels) |
| Recording
formats |
still,
JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF-compliant / DPOF-compatible
video: AVI system MPEG-4 compliant; audio: WAV |
| Recording
media |
internal
flash memory (image recording area 7.5MB), SD memory card /
MMC-compatible |
| Image
recording pixels |
still
: 2560
× 1920 / 2560 × 1712 / 2048 × 1536 / 1600
× 1200 / 1280 × 960 / 640 × 480; video:
640×480 (HQ) / 640×480 (NORMAL) / 320×240
(LP) |
Data
recording
volume details |
| Still
photos |
Pixels |
Photo
quality / recording time |
File
size |
Internal
memory (7.5MB) |
SD
memory card*1 256MB |
| 2560
x1920 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
2.1MB
1.7MB
1.3MB |
Approx.
3 photos
3 photos
5 photos
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Approx.
116 photos
131 photos
178 photos |
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x 480 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
190 KB
140 KB
90 KB |
Approx.
36 photos
47 photos
75 photos |
Approx.
1188 photos
1559 photos
2495 photos |
| Movie |
640×480
(HQ) |
Shooting
time:
Unlimited*2 |
Approx.
4.2 M bit /sec.
(30 frames/sec.) |
Approx.
14 seconds |
Approx.
8 min10 sec |
| 640~480
(NORMAL) |
Approx.
2.2M bit/sec.
(30 frames/sec.) |
Approx.
28 seconds |
Approx.
15 min 34 sec |
320
x 240
(LP) |
Approx.
790 k bit /sec
(15frames/sec) |
Approx.
1 min 17 sec |
Approx.
42 min 46 sec |
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When using the Matsushita (Panasonic) 256 MB card.
*2 Depending upon memory
capacity and battery life. |
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| Lens |
10
lenses in 8 groups, including aspherical lens; F3.3~F3.6?f=6.3
(W) ~ 31.5 (T) mm (35mm conversion; approx. 38.0~190.0mm) |
| Zoom |
optical
5X, digital 8X (40X when used together) |
| Focal
point adjustment |
Contrast-detection
auto-focus; spot, multi and free auto focus; macro mode; pan
focus (video only); unlimited distance mode; manual focus |
| Focal
lengths |
still
photo, standard: approx. 40cm~8, closeup: 1~50 cm (W); video,
standard: approx. 10cm~8, closeup: 1~50cm (W). Varies by optical
zoom. |
| Exposure
Control |
light
measurement system; multi-pattern light measurement by image
element, center-weighted light measurement, spot measurement; |
| Control
systems |
program,
aperture priority, shutter speed priority, manual exposure. |
| Exposure
compensation |
-2
EV~+2 EV (1/3 EV units) |
| Shutter |
CCD
electronic/ mechanical shutter, aperture priority 1/8~1/2000
sec.; shutter speed priority and manual exposure 60~1/2000 sec. |
| Aperture |
in six stages, F3.3~7.4(W) Note: varies according to optical
zoom. |
| White
balance |
auto/fixed
(7 modes) / manual |
| Sensitivity
setting |
(still
photos) Auto / ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400 |
| Shooting
and recording functions |
still
photos: still image with audio (approx. 30 seconds), macro,
self-timer, BEST SHOT, Movie (with audio); video: Movie BEST
SHOT, Short Movie, Past Movie, MOTION PRINT, Movie Editing. |
| Self-timer |
10
sec./ 2 sec. triple self-timer |
| Internal
flash |
auto
pop-up flash; flash modes: auto flash/flash off/flash on/red-eye
reduction; operating range: approx. 0.4 to 3meters (W) Note:
varies with optical zoom. |
| Viewfinder |
LCD
panel monitor |
| Monitor |
2-inch
TFT color rotating angle liquid crystal display; 84,960 pixels
(354 x 240) |
| Clock
function |
date
and time; recorded simultaneously with the image data, Auto
calendar; up to year 2049 |
| World
time |
162
cities in 32 time zones worldwide, city name, date and time,
summer time (daylight savings time) |
| In/out
terminals |
DC
IN, USB/AV terminal (NTSC/PAL standard compliance, stereo audio) |
| Batteries |
Dedicated
lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| Battery
life |
approx.
220 images (CIPA standards); continuous shooting: approx. 550
images (approx. 1 hour 50 minutes), wide-telephoto switch approx.
every 12 seconds; display ON, flash OFF; continuous playback:
approx 3 hours 20 minutes (still photos); continuous video shooting:
approx 2 hours. |
| Dimensions |
98.5
mm W x 55.5 mm H x 73.5 mm D (except protruding parts) |
| Weight |
approx
215 grams (without battery or accessories) |
| Supplied
accessories |
Lithium-ion
rechargeable battery, quick recharger, USB cable (high-speed
USB 2.0 compatible), AV cable, strap, lens cap, cap holder,
lens hood, CD-ROM |
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