CASIO Introduces New 10.1 Megapixel EXILIM ZOOM Digital Camera

CASIO Introduces New 10.1 Megapixel EXILIM ZOOM Digital Camera With Large 2.8-inch, Wide and Bright LCD Display

TOKYO, April 26, 2006 — CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., have announced the release of the EX-Z1000, the latest exciting addition to CASIO’s stylish series of EXILIM ZOOM digital cameras. The EX-Z1000 captures images of remarkable quality for its very compact size, and its new wide-format Super Bright LCD display gives users the power to enjoy instant, high-impact images of their shots. The new EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1000 packs a powerful punch in a sleek, compact package. Small enough to be held in the palm of the hand, this 10.1 megapixel digital camera still captures super high-resolution images that reproduce crystal-clear even in very large sizes—perfect for printing or on-screen viewing of those priceless, once-in-a-lifetime shots. And there’s more. This new model is the first in the series to incorporate a large 2.8-inch, Wide and Bright LCD display. CASIO makes the most of this extra screen space to offer great new functions like simultaneous viewing of a wide angle and a telephoto shot, and a convenient right-side set of icon controls. High resolution 10.1 megapixel digital camera with large CCD The EX-Z1000 has an effective 10.1 million pixels, powered by a large 1/1.8-inch format, high-resolution CCD. Add the EXILIM Engine high-performance image processor, and the camera delivers highly expressive images and reproduces a wide tonal range. Large 2.8-inch, Wide and Bright display The EX-Z1000’s LCD display is a large, crystal-clear 2.8-inch monitor in an attractive wide format. This high-resolution, 230,400 pixel LCD displays images and data with outstanding clarity and fine detail. With a maximum brightness of 1200cd/m2, the EX-Z1000’s Wide and Bright display makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before. Since the moment of its debut in 2002, the EXILIM series has been transforming the digital camera market. EXILIM cameras are slim and stylish, packed with superior functionality, and astonishingly easy to use. Users appreciate EXILIM’s unique combination of compact size, intuitive controls, large displays, and long battery life. And the series continues to break new ground, with the recent introduction of functions like Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring due to unsteady hands or moving subjects, and the Super Bright display. EX-Z1000 Silver EX-Z1000BK Black

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. *1 This applies with image size set anywhere from VGA to 5 megapixels. Zoom ratio can be enhanced by cropping an image. *2 Using internal memory, with built-in flash off. *3 With built-in flash off. *4 With LCD display set to standard brightness. 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. *5 On the highest brightness setting, measured at the center of the 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 (640x480 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: 3648×2736, 3648×2432 (3:2), 3648×2048 (16:9), 2560×1920, 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480 Movies: 640×480 (HQ), 640×480 (Normal), 320×240 (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 3648×2736 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 4.2MB 2.8MB 1.4MB Approx. 1 shot 2 shots 5 shots Approx. 56 shots 84 shots 162 shots 640×480 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 360KB 240KB 120KB Approx. 20 shots 30 shots 57 shots Approx. 625 shots 938 shots 1742 shots Movies 640×480 (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 640×480 (Normal) Approx. 6.1 Megabits per Second (25 frames/second) Approx. 10 seconds Approx. 5 minutes and 27 seconds 320×240 (LP) Approx. 2.45 Megabits per Second (12.5 frames/second) Approx. 26 seconds Approx. 13 minutes and 35 seconds *1 When using Panasonic (Matsushita) 256 MB card. *2 Within limits of memory and battery life. 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: 3648x2736 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: 40cm to ∞, Macro: 6cm to 50cm, Infinity Mode: ∞, Manual Focus: 6cm 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. 0.1 to 3.6m (W), approx. 0.4 to 1.9m (T) Flash Continuous Shutter: approx. 0.6 to 2.1m (W), approx. 0.4 to 1.1m (T) Monitor Screen 2.8-inch TFT color LCD (14:9), 230,400 pixels (960×240) 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) ×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 92.0 (W) x 58.4 (H) x 22.4 (D) mm (excluding projections, 19.9mm at thinnest part) Weight Approximately 139g (excluding battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, Special AC adaptor, strap, CD-ROM 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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