Casio Introduces Stylish New 7.2 Megapixel Digital Camera

Casio Introduces Stylish New 7.2 Megapixel Digital Camera Generous new 2.6-inch wide LCD display makes camera information easier to see, more user-friendly

EX-Z75SR

TOKYO, January 30, 2007 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced the introduction of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z75, a new addition to its stylish series of EXILIM® digital cameras. This latest member of the EXILIM family features a newly developed wide LCD display for improved image viewing and ease of use, and delivers an effective 7.2 megapixels. This new model follows Casio’s release last year of the 7.2-megapixel EX-Z70, a camera that featured the slim looks, quick shooting style, and large LCD display of an EXILIM while also making both camera setup and shooting simpler than ever. Families and other casual users enthusiastically welcomed the EX-Z70. The new high-quality, high-performance EX-Z75 retains all the advanced functions of the EX-Z70, including Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects. Its generous new 2.6-inch wide LCD display, makes it enjoyable for users to capture breathtaking wide aspect ratio images, and also makes the camera functions easier to see and operate. The EX-Z75 can display information on the right side of the ample screen, separate from the subject shown on the monitor while shooting. It enables users to quickly change settings on the information display when shooting. In Easy Mode, menus for simplifying a wide array of camera settings (flash, self-timer and image size) are also shown on the right side of the monitor for easy viewing and use. Main Features • Stylish, slim, compact model featuring 7.2 million effective pixels and 3X optical zoom. • Generous new 2.6-inch wide LCD display (14:9 aspect ratio). • Setting information displayed on right side of monitor to improve viewing and ease of use. • Easy Mode for simple shooting with intuitive menus. • Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects.

EXILIM Zoom EX-Z75 Specifications

Effective Pixels 7.2 million Imaging Element 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD, (total pixels: 7.41 million) Image File Format Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG, AVI format Audio: WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in flash memory (image area: 8.0 MB), SDHC Memory Card / SD Memory Card/Multimedia Card / Multimedia Card plus compatible Image Size (Pixels) Still images: 3072×2304, 3072×2048(3:2), 3072×1728(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 (8.0MB) SD Memory Card 256MB *1  Still images 3072 × 2304 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 4.32MB 2.4MB 1.44MB Approx. 1 shot 3 shots 5 shots Approx. 55 shots 97 shots 158 shots 640 × 480 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 360KB 240KB 120KB Approx. 20 shots 30 shots 57 shots Approx. 624 shots 937 shots 1740 shots Movies 640 × 480 (HQ) Maximum Recording Time per File (4 GB)*2  Approx. 10.2 Megabits per Second (30frames/sec.) Approx. 6 seconds Approx. 3 minutes and 15 seconds 512 × 384 (Normal) Approx. 6.1 Megabits per Second (30frames/sec.) Approx. 10 seconds Approx. 5 minutes and 27 seconds 320 × 240 (LP) Approx. 2.45 Megabits per Second (15frames/sec.) Approx. 26 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 1.4 second*3 Shutter release time lag: approximately 0.004 second*3  Image playback: 0.1 second/image Shot to shot time: approximately 1.3 seconds*3*4 Continuous shutter: approximately 1.2-second intervals*4 *3. With built-in flash off. *4. With image size set at 3072x2304 and using normal image quality.  Lens/Focal Distance F3.1 to 5.9, f=6.3 to 18.9mm (equivalent to approximately 38 to 114mm on a 35mm film camera), 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens Zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (Image size: 3072x2304 pixels, 12X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus Focus Modes: Auto Focus (still image only), Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus AF Area: Spot or Multi Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus: 40cm*5 to ∞, Macro: 10cm to 50cm*5, Infinity Mode: ∞, Manual Focus: 10cm*5 to ∞ *5. 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*6, Still images (night scene): 4 to 1/2000 second *6. Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene.  Aperture F3.1/4.4*7, auto switching *7. Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.  White Balance Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual Sensitivity Still images: Auto*8, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 Movies: Auto *8. When using “Anti Shake” or “High Sensitivity” functions, maximum is ISO 800.  Recording Functions Still images; still images with audio (maximum around 30 seconds); macro; self-timer; continuous shutter (normal speed), BEST SHOT, movies with audio, voice recording Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes: Auto Flash, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction Flash Range: 0.1 to 3.5 meters (W), 0.6 to 1.9 meters (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, USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20)×1 Battery Life Approx. 230 still images (CIPA Standards) Continuous playback: approx. 4 hr. 20 min. (still images) Continuous recording: approx. 1 hr. 45 min. (movie) Continuous recording: approx. 4 hr. 20 min. (voice recording) Dimensions 95.4 (W) × 60.6 (H) × 19.6 (D) (excluding projections; 16.2 mm at thinnest part) Weight Approximately 122g (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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