High Resolution 8.1 Megapixel Images Highlight EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850

High Resolution 8.1 Megapixel Images Highlight EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 New Digital Camera Offers Big Performance In A Small, Sleek Package

February 21, 2006, Tokyo, Japan -- CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced the release of the latest addition to its EXILIM ZOOM digital camera series with the stylish, compact, and high-resolution EX-Z850. Offering high quality 8.1 megapixel photos, the EX-Z850 includes a 3X optical zoom, and offers both manual aperture and shutter speed priority AE options for advanced users who prefer to create customized images. The impressive 2.5” Super Bright LCD generates approximately 1,200 cd/m2 of luminescent output, making the monitor even easier to view when outdoors.   The EX-Z850 includes the latest version of the EXILIM Engine, featuring the Anti Shake DSP which considerably reduces the incidence of blurred images due to shaky hands or moving subjects, so you only have to worry about which shots to take, not how they will come out. In response to user’s high demand, the EX-Z850’s Super Life Battery supports 440 shots per charge, providing convenient, long-lasting usability. Notable new features on the EX-Z850 include flash functions for a variety of settings and situations, including; Rapid Flash, which enables three flash photos in only one second to completely capture a given moment; Soft Flash, which prevents overexposure of subjects photographed up close; and High Power Flash, which ensures that subjects are properly illuminated even when photographed as far away as approximately 12.1 meters. The EX-Z850 also includes Revive Shot, which refreshes faded colors of old photos by bringing them back to life in digital format, automatically adjusts for obliquity even when photos are shot while still in the album. Additionally, when taking high quality long duration MPEG-4 movies, the EX-Z850 instantaneously reduces camera shake electronically. For movies taken in dimly lit environments, an LED Light provides additional illumination of the subject. The EX-Z850 represents the latest technology and functions the EXILIM digital camera line has to offer. Easy to use automatically or customizable to user specifications, this camera offers the stunningly high quality images and versatility that comes only from CASIO.

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 Main Features Highly Efficient, Advanced Performance   • 8.1 megapixel CCD and retracting 3X optical zoom lens enable high resolution photography • Large 2.5-inch, super bright TFT LCD display with 1200cd/m2 brightness1 for easy viewing outdoors; also includes optical viewfinder • Super Life Battery allows up to approximately 440 still images2 per charge on CIPA standards • The EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects • Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.0 second3 • After the shutter is pressed, the image is recorded almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.005 seconds4 release time lag • High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds interval • Subjects appear brightly on the display monitor even under low light conditions, enabling easy shot composition • Manual aperture and shutter priority AE options can be set quickly via a convenient mode dial for customized photographs *1 set at maximum brightness, measured in center of screen *2 when display is set at standard brightness *3 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off *4 with internal flash turned off Numerous Easy to Use Functions   • White LED light enables both still images and movies to be taken in low light conditions and acts as an AF assist light • “Rapid Flash” enables three consecutive, high speed flash photos in only one second • “High Power Flash” compensates for objects to be taken in poorly illuminated areas up to 12.1m away5 • “Soft Flash” prevents over exposure when taking shots in Macro, etc.  • “Revive Shot” refreshes the colors of old, faded photos and saves them in digital format  • Zoom Continuous Shutter creates a shot within a shot—user selects area of image to zoom, taking 2 images with a single press of the shutter  • The 34 scene “BEST SHOT” enables selection of the appropriate camera setting for still images via a sample image menu  *5 using ISO1600 High Quality Movie Functions   • Movies recorded in VGA (640 x 480 pixels) size, 30 frames per second (MPEG-4) • The movie stabilizer function instantaneously reduces camera shake6 • Equipped with 9 different “MOVIE BEST SHOT” settings *6 Camera shake reduced electronically  High quality multi-use functions   • The “Quick Shutter” function reduces mistakes by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing • The “Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and auto focus mode • The “9-Point Multi AF” clearly indicates areas of focus when photographing subjects with multiple focus points • The one-touch “EX” button allows easy manual adjustment of multiple camera settings on one simple screen • The “Direct On” button allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes • Equipped with a cradle for charging batteries and easy connections to AV equipment / PCs

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 Specifications Imaging Element 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD, 8.32 million total pixels, 8.1 million effective pixels Image File Format Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (MPEG-4) Audio: WAV Recording Media Internal flash memory (image area 8.0 MB), SD Memory Card, MMC compatible Image Size (Pixels) Still images: 3264×2448, 3264×2176 (3:2), 2816×2112, 2304×1728, 1600×1200, 640×480 Movies: 640×480 (HQ), 640×480 (Normal), 320×240 (LP) Data Size Still images Pixels Image Quality Recording Time File Size Internal memory (8.0MB) SD Memory Card*1 256MB 3264 x 2448 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 4.8MB 3.18MB 1.63MB Approx. 1 shots 2 shots 4 shots Approx. 48 shots 72 shots 140 shots 640 x 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) Recording time: Unlimited*2 Approx. 4.0 MB/sec. (30 frames/sec) Approx. 16 sec. Approx. 8 min. 21 sec. 640×480 (Normal) Approx. 2.1 MB/sec. (30 frames/sec.) Approx. 31 sec. Approx. 15 min. 52 sec. 320×240 (LP) Approx. 745 KB/sec. (15 frames/sec.) Approx. 1 min. 27 sec. Approx. 44 min. 17 sec. *1 When using Panasonic (Matsushita) 256 MB card *2 Within limits of memory and battery life Lens/Focal Distance 7 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens; F2.8(W) to F5.1(T); f= 7.9(W) to 23.7(T)mm (35mm conversion: approx. 38(W) to 114(T)mm) Zoom Optical 3X, digital 8X (24X when used together) Focusing Auto Focus with contrast detection Focus Mode: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus (movie only), Infinity mode, manual focus AF area: selectable spot AF, multi AF, free AF; AF Assist Light Approximate Focus Range: Auto Focus; 40cm to ∞, Macro; 10 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, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure Exposure compensation: -2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter CCD electronic/mechanical shutter Program AE: 1/2 to 1/1600 sec., Shutter Speed Priority and Manual Exposure AE: 60 to 1/1600 sec., Aperture Priority AE: 1 to 1/1600 sec. *Above Shutter speeds do not apply when using a BEST SHOT scene Aperture Program and Shutter Speed Priority AE: F2.8 to 8.0**; auto switching **Brightness converted Manual Exposure and Aperture Priority AE: F2.8 / 4.0; auto switching *Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change  White Balance Auto WB / Fixed (6 modes) / Manual Sensitivity Still images: Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400, Movies: Auto * Max ISO sensitivity is 1600 when the BEST SHOT Anti Shake or High Sensitivity scene is being used Recording Functions Still images; audio snapshot, macro, self-timer, Continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, Flash continuous, zoom, multi), BEST SHOT, movie with audio (MOVIE BEST SHOT, Short Movie, Past Movie), voice recording Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes: Auto Flash, ON, OFF, High Power Flash, Soft Flash, Red eye reduction Flash Range: approx. 0.1 to 4.3 m (W), 0.5 to 2.4 m (T) Flash Continuous Shutter: approx. 0.4 to 3.3 m (W), 0.5 to 1.8 m (T) Viewfinder Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Monitor 2.5-inch TFT color LCD, 115,200 pixels (480×240) Timekeeping Functions Date and time: Recorded with image data, Auto calendar: To 2049 World Time 162 cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer time (daylight savings time) Input/Output Terminals Cradle connector USB USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatible Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Life Approx. 440 images (CIPA Standards) Continuous playback: approx. 7 hours (still images) Continuous recording: approx. 3 hours 20 minutes (movie) Continuous recording: approx. 8 hours 20 minutes (voice recording) Dimensions 89 mm (W) × 58.5 mm (H) × 23.7 mm (D) (excluding projections; 19.9 mm at thinnest part) Weight Approx. 130 g (excluding battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, Strap, AC power cord, Special AC adaptor, 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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