New Digital Cameras Focus on User-Friendly Convenience
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New
Digital Cameras Focus on User-Friendly Convenience
High
Performance EXILIM ZOOM with Anti Shake DSP for Everyone |
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| EXILIM
EX-Z120 |
EXILIM
EX-Z110 |
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August 4, 2005, Tokyo, Japan – CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced
the release of the latest additions to its EXILIM ZOOM line up with
the EX-Z110 and EX-Z120 digital cameras. Designed to be user-friendly,
fun, and convenient, as well as featuring CASIO’s renowned EXILIM
Engine with Anti Shake DSP, these offerings are intended to introduce
the ease and enjoyment of high quality digital photography and world-class
performance to anyone, anywhere.
The
EXILIM digital camera series represents the culmination of CASIO’s
core technologies, combining cutting-edge miniaturization and digital
expertise with state-of-the-art photographic capability. As with all
digital cameras in the EXILIM series, the new EXILIM ZOOM models feature
CASIO’s EXILIM Engine, an image processing module that delivers
high quality images, quick operation, and low power consumption, all
of which have made EXILIM the camera of choice for many users the
world over.
These
latest models feature the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused
by shaking hands or moving subjects, while the Auto Macro and Quick
Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused. High Sensitivity
Mode produces clear shots with a bright background without the flash,
even when lightening is dim. The EX-Z120 features 7.2 megapixels and
32 BEST SHOT scenes located on a convenient mode dial. The EX-Z110
features 6.0 megapixels and 28 BEST SHOT scene selections.
For enhanced user-friendliness, the mode dial and easy mode menu use
simple icon images that make picture taking a snap for beginner digital
camera users.. The EXILIM’s emblematic quick start-up is further
made convenient with easily accessible DIRECT ON buttons that enable
fast start-up for quick shots or photo viewing. Both models run on
AA batteries and have an AV out port allowing quick and convenient
image viewing on televisions. The cameras have a 2.0-inch TFT color
LCD display as well as a standard optical viewfinder, a 3x optical
zoom, and VGA (640x480 pixels) size video recording capabilities.
Of course, EXILIM standard features, such as short release time lag,
allow pictures to be taken almost instantaneously, so you never miss
the important moments. For those who want to enjoy more ambitious
photography, these cameras support manual settings such as adjustable
shutter speed and aperture for creative photo experiments, satisfying
the needs of aspiring minds.
The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z110 and EX-Z120 cameras are designed to bring
the fun and convenience of digital photography to people everywhere
with user-friendly features that are true to CASIO’s tradition
of cutting-edge technology, intelligent functionality, and high-quality
photography. |
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| EX-Z120/Z110
Main Features |
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Performance, Advanced Capabilities |
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The
Z120 has a 7.2 megapixel CCD (Z-110: 6.0 megapixel
CCD) and a slim 3x optical zoom |
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High
image quality, high speed, long battery life, in
a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image
processing module |
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The
latest version of the EXILIM Engine features the
Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by
shaking hands or moving subjects |
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Large
2.0-inch digital interface TFT LCD display |
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The
Z120 can take 170 still shots (Z110: 180 shots)
on one battery charge at CIPA standards*1
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Stylish,
compact and high grade body fits hands nicely |
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The
zoom lever and shutter are combined into one |
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Based on Alkaline (LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial
CO., LTD.) |
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to Operate User-friendly Mode |
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Mode
dial facilitates easy switching between still shot
mode, playback mode, etc. |
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For
first-time users who find it difficult to navigate
complicated settings, easy mode displays selected
menu items such as image size and flash on/off in
a large, easy to understand format |
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Camera
powered by AA alkaline, nickel-cadmium, or lithium
batteries available at most stores |
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| Enhanced
Quick Responsiveness |
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Once
powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures
in approximately 1.3 seconds (Z110: approximately
1.5 seconds)*2 |
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After
the shutter is snapped, picture is taken almost
instantaneously with an approximately 0.007 seconds
release time lag (Z110 has 0.004 second lag)*3 |
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High-speed
picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds interval |
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Continuous
shutter function enables photos to be taken in approximately
0.9 second*4
intervals, limited to available space on memory
card |
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The “DIRECT ON” button function allows
quick startup in both shooting and playback modes |
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using internal memory, with internal flash
turned off *3
with internal flash turned off
*4depending
on the type of memory card used |
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| Convenient
and Multivariate Functions |
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Simple
selection from 32 different BEST SHOT scenes (Z110:
28 BEST SHOT scenes)*5
provides beautiful still pictures |
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Manual
setting allows adjustment of camera iris, shutter
speed, exposure, etc. for custom shots |
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The
“Quick Shutter” function reduces mistakes
by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing
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The
“Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic
switching between macro mode and auto focus mode |
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The
“Icon Help” function provides pop-up
icon guidance when adjusting camera settings |
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The
“Flash Assist” mode compensates for
poorly illuminated areas of the shot |
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BEST SHOT scenes include “Anti
Shake”, which reduces blurring caused
by both shaking hands and moving subjects,
as well as “High Sensitivity”,
which enables bright pictures in a dim place
even without the flash. |
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Movies
recorded in VGA (640x480 pixels) size, 30 frames
per second (Z120: 28 frames per second) (Motion
JPEG) |
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Using
the “MOTION PRINT” function, movies
can be converted into a series of nine or just one
snapshot for printing |
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Movies
can be zoomed in during replay |
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The
“Movie Editing” operation offers three
ways (beginning, middle, end) to cut unwanted scenes
from a movie |
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Equipped
with audiovisual interface allows camera to be directly
connected to television in order to view pictures
and movies |
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Includes
“Photo Loader” software which facilitates
easy transfer of pictures to a PC |
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Menu
display language can be set to Chinese (simplified
and traditional), English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish |
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Compatible
with PictBridge and USB Direct Print for direct
connection to printing device |
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Compatible
with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) as well as PRINT Image
MatchingIII |
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| EX-Z120
Specifications |
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| Imaging
Element |
1/1.8-inch
square pixel color CCD(Total pixels;7.41 million,
Effective pixels;7.2million) |
| Image Files
Format |
Snapshots;
JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF1.0standard, DPOF compliant
Movies;AVI(Motion JPEG)
Audio;WAV |
| Recording Media |
8.3MB Built-in
flash memory, SD Memory Card, MultimediaCard |
| Image Size(Pixels) |
Snapshots;3072×2304,
3072×2048(3:2), 2560×1920, 2048×1536,
1600×1200, 640×480
Movies; 640×480(HQ), 640×480(Normal),
320×240(LP) |
| Data Size |
| Snapshots |
Image
Size
(Pixels) |
Quality |
Approximate
Image File Size |
Built-in
flash memory 8.3MB |
SD
Memory Card 256MB* |
3072
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2304 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
4.32MB
2.88MB
1.44MB |
Approx.
1 shots
2 shots
5 shots |
Approx.
55 shots
81 shots
158shots |
640
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480 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
360KB
240KB
120KB |
Approx.
21 shots
32 shots
59 shots |
Approx.
625 shots
938 shots
1742shots |
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Image
Size
(Pixels)
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Maximum
Recording Time per File |
Approximate
Data Rate
(Frame Rate) |
Approximate
Recording Time for Built-in flash
memory 8.3MB |
Approximate
Recording Time for SD Memory Card
256MB |
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HQ 640×480 |
Until
memory full |
10.2
megabits per second
(28frames/second) |
6seconds |
3
minutes and 16 seconds |
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Normal 640×480 |
6.1
megabits per second
(28frames/second) |
11
seconds |
5
minutes and 27 seconds |
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320×240 |
2.45
megabits per second
(14frames/second) |
27seconds |
3
minutes and 34 seconds |
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Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., LTD. products. Capacity depends on card
manufacturer. |
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| Lens/Focal Distance |
F2.8(W)to 5.1(T),
f=7.9 to23.7mm(equivalent to approximately 38 to
114mm for 35mm film) , 7lenses in 5 groups, with
aspherical lens |
| Zoom |
3X optical zoom,
4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical
zoom) |
| Focusing |
Contrast Detection
Auto Focus, Focus Mode…Auto Focus, Macro mode,
Pan Focus (movie only), Infinity mode, manual focus),
AF Area…spot, multi, |
| Approximate
Focus Range |
Auto Focus…40cm
to ∞ , Macro…10cm to 50cm, Infinity Mode…∞ ,
Manual…10cm to ∞
*Using optical zoom causes the above ranges
to change |
| Exposure Control |
Light metering…Multi-pattern,
center-weighted, spot by CCD
Exposure…Program AE, Aperture priority AE,
Shutter speed priority AE, Manual AE
Exposure Compensation…-2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter |
CCD electronic
shutter, mechanical shutter, Snapshot mode (auto)…
1/8 to 1/1600 second. |
| Aperture |
F2.8/F4.0, auto
switching
*Using optical zoom causes the aperture to
change |
| White Balance |
Auto WB/ fixed
(6 modes) / manual switching |
| Sensitivity |
Snapshots; Auto*/ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400,
Movies; Auto
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ISO sensitivity is 1600 when taking pictures with
Anti Shake or High Sensitivity |
| Recording Functions |
Snapshot / audio
snapshot; Continuous shutter; self-timer; macro;
BEST SHOT; movie with audio; Voice Recording |
| Self-timer |
10 seconds.
2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash |
Flash Modes;
Auto Flash, On, Off, Red eye reduction
Flash Range; 0.4 to 2.3 meters (W); 0.4 to 1.2 meters
(T) |
| Viewfinder |
Monitor screen
and optical viewfinder |
| Monitor |
2.0-inch TFT
color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354×240) |
| Timekeeping
Functions |
Date and time…Recorded
with image data;
Auto Calendar…To 2049
World Time…162 cities in 32 time zones, City,
Date, Time, summer time |
| Input/Output
Terminals |
AC adaptor connector(DC
IN 3V), USB/AV port(NTSC/PAL) |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (Full-Speed)
compatible |
| Microphone |
Monaural |
| Speaker |
Monaural |
| Power Requirements |
Two AA-size
alkaline batteries, Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride batteries, Two AA-size lithium batteries,
AC adaptor (AD-C30) |
| Battery life*1 |
Approx. 170
snapshots (CIPA Standards)
Continuous shooting: approx. 500 snapshots (approx
1hr. 40 min.) *2
Continuous playback: approx 5 hr. 45 min. (snapshots)
Continuous recording: approx 1hr. 30 min. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx 3hr. 50 min. (voice
recording)
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Based on Alkaline (LR6 Matsushita Battery
Industrial CO., LTD.)
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LCD monitor ON, Flash disabled, alternating
between wide-zoom and telephoto-zoom every 12 seconds
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| Dimensions |
90 (W) x 60
(H) x 27.2(D) mm |
| Weight |
Approximately.
138g (excluding battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories |
Alkaline batteries
(LR6), USB cable, AV cable, Strap, CD-ROM |
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| EX-Z110
Specifications |
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| Imaging
Element |
1/2.5-inch
square pixel color CCD (Total pixels;6.37 million,
Effective pixels;6million) |
| Image Files
Format |
Snapshots;
JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF1.0standard, DPOF compliant
Movies;AVI(Motion JPEG)
Audio;WAV |
| Recording Media |
8.7MB Built-in
flash memory, SD Memory Card, MultimediaCard |
| Image Size(Pixels) |
Snapshots;2816×2112,
2816×1872(3:2), 2304×1728, 2048×1536,
1600×1200, 640×480
Movies; 640×480(HQ), 640×480(Normal),
320×240(LP) |
| Data Size |
| Snapshots |
Image
Size
(Pixels) |
Quality |
Approximate
Image File Size |
Built-in
flash memory 8.7MB |
SD
Memory Card 256MB* |
2816
×
2112 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
3.63MB
2.2MB
1.21MB |
Approx.
2shots
3shots
6shots |
Approx.
65 shots
107shots
186shots |
640
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480 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
360KB
240KB
120KB |
Approx.
22 shots
33 shots
62shots |
Approx.
625 shots
938 shots
1742 shots |
| Movies |
Image
Size
(Pixels)
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Maximum
Recording Time per File |
Approximate
Data Rate
(Frame Rate) |
Approximate
Recording Time for Built-in flash
memory 8.7MB |
Approximate
Recording Time for SD Memory Card
256MB |
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HQ 640×480 |
Until
memory full |
10.2
megabits per second
(30frames /second) |
7seconds |
3
minutes and 16 seconds |
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Normal 640×480 |
6.1
megabits per second
(30frames /second) |
11
seconds |
5
minutes and 27 seconds |
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320×240 |
2.45
megabits per second
(15frames /second) |
29seconds |
13
minutes and 34 seconds |
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Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., LTD. products. Capacity depends on card
manufacturer. |
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| Lens/Focal Distance |
F3.1(W)to 5.4(T),
f=6.3 to18.9mm(equivalent to approximately 38 to
114mm for 35mm film) , 7lenses in 6groups, with
aspherical lens |
| Zoom |
3X optical zoom,
4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical
zoom) |
| Focusing |
Contrast Detection
Auto Focus, Focus Mode…Auto Focus, Macro mode,
Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus), AF Area…spot,
multi, |
| Approximate
Focus Range |
Auto Focus…40cm
to ∞ , Macro…6cm to 50cm, Infinity Mode…∞ ,
Manual…6cm to ∞
*Using optical zoom causes the above ranges
to change |
| Exposure Control |
Light metering…Multi-pattern,
center-weighted, spot by CCD
Exposure…Program AE, Aperture priority AE,
Shutter speed priority AE, Manual AE
Exposure Compensation…-2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter |
CCD electronic
shutter, mechanical shutter, Snapshot mode (auto)…
1/8 to 1/2000 second. |
| Aperture |
F3.1/F4.4, auto
switching
*Using optical zoom causes the aperture to
change |
| White Balance |
Auto WB/ fixed
(6 modes) / manual switching |
| Sensitivity |
Snapshots; Auto*
/ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400, Movies; Auto
*Max
ISO sensitivity is 1600 when taking pictures with
Anti Shake or High Sensitivity |
| Recording Functions |
Snapshot / audio
snapshot; self-timer; macro; BEST SHOT; movie with
audio; Voice Recording |
| Self-timer |
10 seconds.
2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash |
Flash Modes;
Auto Flash, On, Off, Red eye reduction
Flash Range; 0.4 to 3.1 meters (W); 0.4 to 1.8 meters
(T) |
| Viewfinder |
Monitor screen
and optical viewfinder |
| Monitor |
2.0-inch TFT
color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354×240) |
| Timekeeping
Functions |
Date and time…Recorded
with image data;
Auto Calendar…To 2049
World Time…162 cities in 32 time zones, City,
Date, Time, summer time |
| Input/Output
Terminals |
AC adaptor connector(DC
IN 3V), USB/AV port(NTSC/PAL) |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (Full-Speed)
compatible |
| Microphone |
Monaural |
| Speaker |
Monaural |
| Power Requirements |
Two AA-size
alkaline batteries, Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride batteries, Two AA-size lithium batteries,
AC adaptor (AD-C30) |
| Battery life*1 |
Approx. 180
snapshots (CIPA Standards)
Continuous shooting: approx. 475 snapshots (approx
1hr. 35 min.) *2
Continuous playback: approx 5 hr. 20 min. (snapshots)
Continuous recording: approx 1hr. 15 min. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx 4hr. 55 min. (voice
recording)
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Based on Alkaline (LR6 Matsushita Battery
Industrial CO., LTD.)
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LCD monitor ON, Flash disabled, alternating
between wide-zoom and telephoto-zoom every 12 seconds
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| Dimensions |
90(W) x 60 (H)
x 27.2 (D) mm |
| Weight |
Approximately.
136g (excluding battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories |
Alkaline batteries
(LR6), USB cable, AV cable, Strap, CD-ROM |
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| EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO.,
LTD. Any other company or product names are registered
trademarks or trademarks of those companies. |
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