Casio Introduces Second Model in Line of Stylish 10.1 Megapixel Digital Cameras

Casio Introduces Second Model in Line of Stylish 10.1 Megapixel Digital Cameras Best-in-class 7 shot/second continuous shutter Subject blur reduction and auto-tracking AF utilizing motion analysis technology

EX-Z1050SR

TOKYO, January 30, 2007 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced the release of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1050, the latest addition to its stylish series of EXILIM® digital cameras. Featuring a newly developed, high-performance, image-processing module, Casio’s new EX-Z1050 makes it even easier to enjoy shooting super-high resolution, 10.1-megapixel images. Last year, Casio released the revolutionary EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1000, the first digital camera in the world to deliver 10.1 megapixel resolution in a size that fits easily in the palm of the hand. The EX-Z1000 won acclaim for making it simpler than ever to capture images at a remarkably high resolution, and its trend-setting performance created a brand new market. Casio developed the new EX-Z1050, as stylish and slim as any EXILIM, to enable an even greater variety of people to enjoy photography at the super high-resolution of 10.1 megapixels. At this amazing level of detail, photos print crystal-clear even in large sizes or when trimmed to show just part of the image. The EX-Z1050 is even smaller than the EX-Z1000, but features Casio’s generous new 2.6-inch Wide and Bright LCD display. The camera’s lightweight aluminum construction makes it a breeze to carry and gives it an unforgettable look. The EX-Z1050 is more than just convenient, stylish and cool: this camera is a truly high-performance device. It is built with the highly sophisticated EXILIM Engine 2.0 — a high-performance, image-processing module that not only improves image quality, but also boosts performance by, for instance, delivering new motion analysis technology. This latest model in the EXILIM series also delivers best-in-class* high-speed, continuous shooting at 7 shots per second until memory is full, empowering users to capture every split second of an action-packed scene. * As of January 30, 2007, for compact digital cameras. Based on a Casio survey. Main Features • Stylish, slim, compact model featuring 10.1 million effective pixels and 3X optical zoom. • Maximum 7 shots/second high-speed continuous shooting (Limited to 2.0 megapixels and normal image quality. Requires use of a High Speed SD Memory Card*). • EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module featuring new motion analysis technology. · Blur-reduction technologies - Automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving subject and sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed. - Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings. - Movie mode with electronic camera shake compensation function. · “Auto Tracking AF” function follows moving subjects, keeping them continuously in focus until the photo is taken. • Newly developed 2.6-inch Wide and Bright LCD display (maximum brightness of 1,000 cd/m2 at center of screen). • Control panel that displays shooting information on the right side of the monitor and enables direct camera control. • Super Life Battery allows up to 370 shots to be taken when fully charged. * The number of shots that can be taken varies depending on the SD Memory Card used.

EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1050 Specifications

Effective Pixels 10.1 million Imaging Element 1/1.75-inch square pixel color CCD (total pixels: 10.3 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: 15.4MB), SDHC Memory Card / SD Memory Card / Multimedia Card / Multimedia Card plus 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), 512×384 (Normal), 320×240 (LP) Data Size   Image Size (Pixels) Image Quality Recording Time File Size Built-in Flash Memory (15.4MB) SD Memory Card 256MB *1  Still images 3648 × 2736 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 6.4MB 3.38MB 2.27MB Approx. 2 shots 4 shots 6 shots Approx. 38 shots 72 shots 107 shots 640 × 480 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 330KB 190KB 140KB Approx. 47 shots 82 shots 111 shots Approx. 738 shots 1282 shots 1740 shots Movies 640 × 480 (HQ) Maximum Recording Time per File (4 GB)*2  Approx. 10.2 Megabits per Second (25 frames/second) Approx. 12 seconds Approx. 3 minutes and 15 seconds 512 × 384 (Normal) Approx. 6.1 Megabits per Second (25 frames/second) Approx. 20 seconds Approx. 5 minutes and 27 seconds 320 × 240 (LP) Approx. 2.45 Megabits per Second (12.5 frames/second) Approx. 52 seconds Approx. 13 minutes and 34 seconds *1. When using Panasonic (Matsushita) 256 MB card. *2. Within limits of memory and battery life. Operating Speed Power on to first shot: approximately 1.0 second*3 Shutter release time lag: approximately 0.006 second*3  Image playback: 0.1 second/image Shot to shot time: approximately 1.5 seconds*3*4 Continuous shutter: approximately 1.1-second intervals*4 High-speed continuous shutter: maximum is 7 frames per second*5 Rapid Flash: approximately 3 frames per second *3. With built-in flash off. *4. With image size set at 3648x2736 and using normal image quality. *5. Image is fixed at 1600x1200 and using normal image quality. Lens/Focal Distance F2.8 to 5.1, 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 (still image only), Macro Mode, Pan Focus (movie recording only), Infinity Mode, Manual Focus AF Area: Spot, Multi or Tracking; with AF assist lamp Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus: 40cm*6 to ∞, Macro: 10cm to 50cm*6, Infinity Mode: ∞, Manual Focus: 10cm*6 to ∞ *6. 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 1/1000 second*7 Still images (night scene): 4 to 1/1000 second *7. Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene.  Aperture F2.8 to F8.0*8, auto switching *8. Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. F8.0 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used.  White Balance Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual Sensitivity Still images: Auto*9, ISO80, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 Movies: Auto *9. When using Anti Shake function, maximum is ISO 800. When using BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” function, maximum is ISO 1600.  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 3.3m (W), approx. 0.5 to 1.8m (T) Rapid Flash: approx. 0.4 to 2.0m (W), approx. 0.5 to 1.1m (T) Monitor Screen 2.6-inch TFT color LCD (14:9), 114,960 pixels (479×240) 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/AV connector, USB2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) x 1 Battery Life Approx. 370 still images*10 (CIPA Standards) Continuous playback: approx 9 hr. 50 min. (still images) Continuous recording: approx 2 hr. 50 min. (movie) Continuous recording: approx 12 hr. (voice recording) *10. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting. Dimensions 91.1 (W) x 57.2 (H) x 24.2 (D) mm (excluding projections, 20.7mm at thinnest part) Weight Approximately 125g (excluding battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery, Lithium-ion battery charger, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM

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