New Stylish EXILIM ZOOM Digital Cameras
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Announced
on February 16, 2005
Revised on March 14, 2006 |
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New
Stylish EXILIM ZOOM Digital Cameras
New Features and Functions Improve Fun and Ease-of-Use
EX-Z750:
7.2 Megapixel, High Quality Movie, Manual Photography
EX-Z57: Large 2.7-inch Liquid Crystal Display, Extended Battery Life |
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 February
16, 2005, Tokyo, Japan -- CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced
two stylish additions to its popular EXILIM® ZOOM series.
The new EX-Z750 is equipped with an astonishing 7.2 megapixel
imaging element and an array of high-tech features, while
the new EX-Z57 boasts a large liquid crystal display.
CASIO’s EXILIM series of digital cameras embody advanced miniaturization
and digital technologies, culminating in slim, compact bodies coupled
with the latest in digital technologies, making them faster, smaller,
and more powerful. Casio’s EXILIM Engine and super long battery
life technology, along with the latest in technology put the EXILIM
at the forefront of the digital camera market. EXILIM ZOOM represents
the embodiment of the EXILIM concept, creating the perfect balance
of form and function with its stylish body and advanced features.
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The
EX-Z750 EXILIM ZOOM for truly enjoyable digital photography
The EX-Z750’s 7.2 megapixel CCD imaging element
delivers superior picture quality with remarkably high
definition, while the optical 3X zoom lens and large 2.5-inch
liquid crystal display assure enjoyable operation. In
addition to manual operation, an extremely versatile array
of shooting functions enables a variety of photo effects.
Using MPEG-4 format, high quality movies can also be taken
in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second.
Of course, longer battery life enables the shooting of
approximately 325 shots (CIPA standards) on a battery
charge. 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. |
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The
EX-Z57 EXILIM ZOOM for brilliant picture viewing
The extra-large 2.7-inch liquid crystal display represents
an astonishingly easy-to-view screen for brilliant picture
viewing without compromising its compact and stylish design.
The EX-Z57 features a 5 megapixel CCD and an optical 3X
zoom lens to take photos of remarkable picture quality.
Extra-long battery life of approximately 400 shots (CIPA
standards) on a single battery charge assures users that
they can enjoy shooting and looking at their pictures
over and over again without ever worrying about the battery
life. |
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| EX-Z750
Main Features |
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| 7.2
Megapixel quality with versatile shooting
functions |
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Imaging
CCD with an effective 7.2 megapixels, along with
a 3X optical zoom lens enables high-quality, high-resolution
photographs. |
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Super-Life
Battery enables up to 325 shots on a single charge
(CIPA standards). |
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AF
assist light makes focus operation easier even in
dark settings. |
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High-speed
startup enables shooting approximately 0.9 seconds
after the power is turned on.*1 |
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with internal flash off, using internal memory |
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Release
time lag of only 0.007 seconds means images are
recorded approximately 0.007 seconds after the shutter
is released.*2 |
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with internal flash off
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High-speed
picture playback of approx. 0.1 seconds interval. |
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Continuous
shutter function enables photos to be taken in approximately
0.9 seconds intervals (using normal photo quality,
3072 x 2034 size). |
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Manual
exposure mode enables greater creativity for more
enjoyable picture taking. |
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Various
manual settings can be quickly set on a single screen
with EX Button. |
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“Zoom
continuous” enables automatic framing function
that crops and resizes pictures to create optimally
framed images, taking 2 images with a single press
of the shutter. |
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“ART
SHOT” function enables pastel, illustration
or cross-filter effect processing on the liquid
crystal monitor during shooting to enable the creation
of artistic photographs. |
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ID
photo function enables with a single press of the
shutter, the automatic layout and shooting of five
differently sized portrait photos saved as 1 image,
ideal for resumes and drivers licenses. |
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“BEST
SHOT”*3 function
enables the user to choose the desired setting from
samples. |
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includes ART SHOT (pastel, illustration or cross-filter),
ID photo, and Business Shot |
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Using
MPEG-4 format, videos may be shot in VGA size (640
x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second. |
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“MOVIE
BEST SHOT”: select a scene*
from the samples to achieve the desired shooting
effect. |
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Includes Fireworks, Against the light, and
Silent |
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Approx.
2 hours and 50 minutes 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 the user to shoot a short
video of approximately 8 seconds, centering on the
time the shutter was pressed. |
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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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During
Movie Playback Zoom, the position of the enlargement
can be moved. |
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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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Equipped
with a large 2.5-inch TFT color liquid crystal display,
along with an optical viewfinder. |
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High-speed
USB 2.0 compatible for high-speed image transfer. |
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A/V
outputs in the camera cradle allow the viewing of
photos or videos on an external video monitor such
as television. |
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The
color LCD with two levels of brightness to choose
from to suit users' needs.
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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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Connects
directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible
printers.
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ExifPrint
(Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III compatibility.
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| EX-Z57
Main Features |
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| High
performance operation in an easy-to-use, compact
design |
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Equipped
with a large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch digital interface
TFT liquid crystal display that brings out the true
brilliant quality of the pictures. |
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High-resolution
images captured by the CCD with 5 million effective
pixels. |
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Optical
3X zoom lens in a very compact design. |
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Sleek,
stylish lightweight aluminum body with a comfortable
grip |
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| Super
Life battery for extended shooting on a single
battery charge |
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Same
battery life as the EX-Z55, but with a larger 2.7
inch LCD. |
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Approximately 400 shots can be taken on a single battery charge (CIPA standards). |
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| Quick
response thanks to high-speed design |
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The
camera automatically selects fixed-focus Auto Pan
Focus mode for instantaneous response when the shutter
is depressed at one push. |
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Direct
On function for one-touch operation of either picture
taking or playback modes. |
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High-speed
startup enables shooting approximately 1.6 seconds
after the power is turned on.*1 |
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with internal flash off, using internal memory |
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Release
time lag of only 0.01 seconds means images are recorded
approximately 0.01 seconds after the shutter is
released.*2 |
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with internal flash off |
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High-speed
picture playback of approx. 0.1 seconds interval.
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convenient functions |
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Business
Shot function compensates for photos taken at an
angle and records them as though taken from straight
ahead, useful for taking pictures of white boards
and business cards. |
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“BEST
SHOT” allows settings to be chosen by selecting
from a collection of sample images. |
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Extended
shooting of video with sound can be performed until
the memory is full. |
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Noise
Reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful. |
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Auto
Macro function enables automatic switching between
Macro and AF modes.
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7-point
Multi-Auto Focus automatically selects the optimum
focus point location.
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Flash
Assist function provides exposure compensation for
areas not reached by the flash.
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Icon
Help function uses a pop-up guide to help the user
when switching settings.
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Voice
recording function with playback from the camera’s
speaker. |
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Photostand
feature allowing a slideshow of images while the
camera sits in its cradle. |
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Calendar
function shows thumbnail images of photos taken
on any specified date. |
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World
Time function allows the user to set the camera
to the local time in one of 162 cities in 32 time
zones around the world. |
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Store
special photos or those you don’t want others
to see in your own Favorites folder.
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Create
HTML albums in the camera that which can be viewed
directly by Web browsers.
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The
color LCD with two levels of brightness to choose
from to suit users' needs. |
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Connects
directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible
printers. |
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9.3MB
internal flash memory, compatible with SD memory
card / Multi Media Card (not 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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Photo
Loader software allows automatic transfer of images
to a PC at the touch of a single button on the USB
cradle. |
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Compatible
with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching
III.
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| EX-Z750
Specifications |
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| Imaging
element |
1/1.8-inch
CCD (7.41 million pixels total; effective 7.2 million pixels) |
| Recording
formats |
Still
images: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF-compliant / DPOF-compatible;
Video images: AVI system, MPEG-4 compliant;
Audio: WAV |
| Recording
media |
Internal
flash memory (image recording area 8.3 MB), SD memory card /
MMC compatible |
| Image
recording pixels |
Still
images; 3072×2304 / 3072×2048 (3:2) / 2560×1920
/ 2048×1536 / 1600×1200 / 640×480
Video images; 640×480 (HQ) / 640×480 (NORMAL) /
320×240 (LP) |
| Recording
Volumes and Times |
Still
Photo |
Pixels |
Image
Quality/
Recording Time |
File
size |
Internal
Memory
(8.3 MB) |
SD
Memory Card*1
256 MB |
| 3072
x 2304 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
4.4 MB
2.2MB
1.1MB |
Approx.
1 photos
3 photos
6 photos
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55 photos
108 photos
207 photos |
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x 480 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
190 KB
140 KB
90 KB |
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39 photos
52 photos
83 photos |
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1188 photos
1559 photos
2495 photos |
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640×480
(HQ) |
Recording time:
until memory is full*2 |
Approx
4.0 M bit/sec.
(30 frames/sec) |
Approx.
17sec |
Approx.
8min.32sec. |
| 640~480
(NORMAL) |
Approx.
2.1 M bit/sec.
(30 frames/sec.) |
Approx.
32sec. |
Approx.
16min.14sec. |
320
x 240
(LP) |
Approx.
745 K bit/sec.
(15 frames/sec.) |
Approx.
1min. 31sec. |
Approx.
45min.19sec. |
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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 |
7
lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens; F2.8~F5.1,f=7.9~23.7mm
(35mm conversion; approx. 38.0~114.0mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical
3X, digital 8X (24X when used together) |
| Focal
point adjustment |
Auto
focus with contrast detection, selectable spot AF/ multi AF
/ free AF, macro mode, pan focus (video only), infinity mode,
manual focus |
| Focal
length |
Still
photos – standard: approx. 40 cm to infinity, macro: 10~50cm
(W)
Video– standard: approx. 40 cm to infinity, macro: 10~50cm
(W)
Note: Changes according to optical zoom |
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Exposure control |
Light
metering method: multi-pattern metering by pixels, center-weighted
metering, spot metering.
Control method: program, manual exposure
Exposure compensation: -2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter |
CCD
electronic/mechanical shutter; Still photos:1/8~1/1600 sec;
aperture priority AE 1~1/1600 sec; shutter speed priority AE
and manual exposure 60~1/1600 sec. |
| Aperture |
F2.8
/ 4.0, auto Note: Changes according to optical zoom |
| White
balance |
Auto
/ Fixed (6 modes) / manual |
| Sensitivity
setting |
Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 |
| Shooting
and Recording Functions |
Still
photos: still with audio (max. time 30 sec.), macro, self-timer,
BEST SHOT (Includes ART SHOT, ID photo and Business Shot), Flash
Assist, Icon Help, Auto Macro, Continuous shooting (normal,
zoom, multi)
Video: video with monaural audio, MOVIE BEST SHOT, Short Movie,
Past Movie, MOTION PRINT, Movie Cut |
| Self-timer |
Operation
time 10 sec. or 2 sec., triple self-timer |
| Internal
flash |
Flash
modes: auto / compulsory flash / flash prevent / red eye reduction
Operation range: approx. 0.4~2.9 m (W) Note: Changes according
to optical zoom |
| Viewfinder |
Optical
viewfinder, LCD monitor |
| Monitor |
2.5-inch
digital interface TFT color liquid crystal display with 115,200
(480×240) elements |
| Time
function |
Date,
time, shooting data recorded simultaneously Auto calendar to
year 2049 |
| World
Time |
162
cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer
time |
| Inputs
and outputs |
DC
IN, USB/AV connection (NTSC / PAL standard spec) |
| Batteries |
Dedicated
lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| Battery
life |
approx.
325 images (CIPA standards)
Continuous shooting: approx. 740 images (approx. 3 hours 10
minutes),
wide-telephoto switch approx. every 15 seconds; display ON,
flash OFF;
Continuous playback: approx. 6 hours 50 minutes (still photos);
continuous video shooting: approx. 2 hours 50 minutes.
Continuous recording: approx. 6 hours 50 minutes (voice recording)
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| Dimensions |
89
mm W x 58.5 mm H x 22.4 mm D (except protruding parts, min.
thickness 20.1 mm) |
| Weight |
approx
127 grams (without battery or accessories) |
| Supplied
accessories |
Lithium-ion
rechargeable battery, USB cradle, USB cable (high-speed USB
2.0 compatible), AV cable, strap, AC power cord, CD-ROM |
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| EX-Z57
Specifications |
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| Imaging
element |
1/2.5-inch
square color CCD; 5.25 million total pixels; 5 million effective
pixels |
| Recording
format |
Still
images: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF standard / DPOF compatible
Video images: AVI format
Audio: WAV |
| Recording
media |
Internal
flash memory (image area 9.3 MB), SD memory card / MMC compatible |
| Recording
pixels |
Still
images; 2560×1920 / 2560×1712(3:2)/2048×1536/1600×1200/1280×960/640×480
Video images: 320 × 240 |
| Recording
Volumes and Times |
Still
Photo |
Pixels |
Image
Quality
Recording Time |
File
size |
Internal
Memory
(9.3 MB) |
SD
Memory Card*1
256 MB |
2560
x
1920 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
2.2 MB
1.8 MB
1.3 MB |
Approx.
4 photos
4 photos
6 photos
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Approx.
108 photos
131 photos
178 photos |
640
x
480 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
190 KB
140 KB
90 KB |
Approx.
44 photos
58 photos
94 photos |
Approx.
1188 photos
1559 photos
2495 photos |
| Video |
320
x
240 |
Recording time:
until memory is full*2 |
Approx.
300 KB/sec.
(15 frames/sec.) |
Approx.
30 sec. |
Approx.
13min.35sec. |
| Audio |
- |
Approx.
4 KB/sec. |
Approx.
39 min. |
Approx.
17hours.37min. |
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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 |
6
lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens; F2.6~4.8,f=5.8~17.4mm
(35mm conversion; approx. 35.0~105mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical
3X, digital 4X (12X when used together) |
| Focal
point adjustment |
Auto
focus with contrast detection, selectable spot AF/ multi AF,
macro mode, pan focus, infinity mode, focus lock, manual focus |
| Focal
length |
standard:
approx. 40 cm to infinity, macro: 6~50cm (W) |
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Exposure control |
Light
metering method: multi-pattern metering by pixels,
center-weighted metering.
Control method: program AE
Exposure compensation: -2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter |
CCD
electronic/mechanical shutter;
shutter speed 1/8-1/2000 second, Night scene 4-1/2000 second,
Fireworks 2 seconds |
| Aperture |
F2.6
/ 4.3, auto Note: Changes according to optical zoom |
| White
balance |
Auto
/ Fixed (6 modes) / manual |
| Sensitivity
setting |
Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 |
| Shooting
and Recording Functions |
Still
photos: Still with audio (max. time 30 sec.), Movies with audio,
BEST SHOT, Business Shot, Auto Macro, Voice Recording, Flash
Assist, Icon Help, Sharpness/Brightness/Contrast Flash Strength
Setting |
| Self-timer |
Operation
time 10 sec. or 2 sec., triple self-timer |
| Internal
flash |
Flash
modes: auto / compulsory flash / flash prevent / red eye reduction
Operation range: approx. 0.4~2.6 m (W) , 0.4~2.0 m (T) |
| Viewfinder |
LCD
monitor |
| Monitor |
2.7-inch
digital interface TFT color liquid crystal display with 115,200
(480×240) elements |
| Playback
functions |
Enlarged
display (4X), 9-panel display, calendar; Photostand function |
| Time
function |
Date,
time, shooting data recorded simultaneously Auto calendar to
year 2049 |
| World
Time |
162
cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer
time |
| Other |
RBG
histogram display, grid display, album function, favorites folder |
| Inputs
and outputs |
USB
cradle with connection terminals |
| Batteries |
Dedicated
lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| Battery
life |
approx.
400 images (CIPA standards)
Continuous shooting: approx. 1000 images (approx. 3 hours 20
minutes),
wide-telephoto switch approx. every 12 seconds; display ON,
flash OFF;
Continuous playback: approx. 7 hours (still photos);
Continuous recording: approx. 6 hours 30 minutes (voice recording)
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| Dimensions |
88.5
mm W x 58 mm H x 22.5 mm D (except protruding parts, min. thickness
19.7 mm) |
| Weight |
approx
130 grams (without battery or accessories) |
| Supplied
accessories |
Lithium-ion
rechargeable battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AC Adaptor , strap,
CD-ROM |
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