Casio Releases Two More Stylish EXILIM^® Digital Cameras with Enhanced Movie Functionality

Casio Releases Two More Stylish EXILIM® Digital Cameras with Enhanced Movie Functionality One with a 7x optical zoom and 8.1 megapixels, the other with high ISO 6400 sensitivity and 10.1 megapixels

EX-V8SR   EX-Z1080GY

TOKYO, August 28, 2007 – Casio Computer Co., Ltd., released two new EXILIM digital cameras today. The EX-V8 features a slim yet powerful optical zoom like other models in the EXILIM Hi-Zoom series, and the EX-Z1080, the latest addition to the core EXILIM Zoom series, packs an outstanding range of functions into a compact size. The EX-V8 delivers 8.1 effective megapixels in a shape slim and compact enough to fit in the palm of the hand, and features a 7x optical inner zoom lens designed for quiet operation. The EX-V8 also offers four blur reduction technologies, including a CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism. The 10.1 megapixel EX-Z1080 produces beautiful photographs even when printed large. It also enables high sensitivity photography up to a maximum of ISO 6400, and is ideal for photographing darker scenes and reducing blur caused by shaky hands and subject movement. Both new models incorporate the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing module, which allows high quality movies to be recorded at the high compression rate of the next-generation H.264 standard. They also feature a special movie function that enables users to shoot and save movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for online video sharing sites. Casio has also included an exclusive software application that makes it fast and simple to upload movies to online video sharing sites. This makes it easier than ever for people to enjoy “snapshot movies” of everyday fun, trips, and other occasions.

Main Features of EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V8 & EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080

• High-quality movies using the H.264 standard • The combination of face detection*1 technology and the auto-tracking AF system using motion analysis technology maintains both sharp focus and correct exposure for a human face • Blur reduction technologies driven by the EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module · Based on motion analysis technology, 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 image stabilization function.

Other Features of the EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V8

• 8.1 million effective pixels, 7X optical zoom • CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism • 2.5-inch Bright LCD display (maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m2 at the center of the screen) • Maximum 4 shot/second*2 high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size) • Choice of two body colors: silver and black

EX-V8SR EX-V8BK

Other Features of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080

• 10.1 million effective pixels, 3X optical zoom • BEST SHOT function with high-sensitivity shooting mode, up to a maximum of ISO 6400 • 2.6-inch Bright widescreen LCD display (maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m2 at the center of the screen) • Maximum 7 shot/second*2 high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size) • Super Life Battery allows up to 370 shots to be taken when fully charged • Choice of five body colors: gray, black, blue, pink and gold

EX-Z1080GY EX-Z1080BK EX-Z1080BE EX-Z1080PK EX-Z1080GD

*1 The face detection feature includes a face detection technology provided by OKI’s face image processing engine, FSE (Face Sensing Engine). *2 Number of shots can vary depending on the memory card used.

Specifications

EXILIM Hi-Zoom EXILIM Zoom EX-V8 EX-Z1080 Effective Pixels 8.1 million 10.1 million Imaging Element 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD 1/1.75-inch square pixel color CCD   Total Pixels 8.29 million 10.3 million Image File Format Still Images JPEG (Exif Version 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant Movies H.264/AVC, MOV format Audio WAV (monaural) Memory Built-in Flash Memory Image area: 11.8MB Image area: 11.4MB Recording Media SDHC Memory Card / SD Memory Card / Multimedia Card / Multimedia Card plus compatible Image Size (pixels) Still Images 3264×2448, 3264×2176 (3:2), 2816×2112, 2304×1728, 1600×1200, 640×480 3648×2736, 3648×2432 (3:2), 3648×2048 (16:9), 2560×1920, 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480 Movies 848×480 (UHQ Wide/HQ Wide), 640×480 (UHQ/HQ/Normal), 320×240 (LP) Data Size(when set at maximum image size) Still Images Built-in Flash Memory Approx. 2 shots (Fine) / 4 shots (Normal) / 7 shots (Economy) Approx. 1 shot (Fine) / 3 shots (Normal) / 5 shots (Economy) SD Memory Card 1GB*1 Approx. 210 shots (Fine) / 393 shots (Normal) / 579 shots (Economy) Approx. 151 shots (Fine) / 286 shots (Normal) / 426 shots (Economy) Movies Recording Time Maximum Recording Time per File: 10 minutes Built-in Flash Memory Approx. 13 seconds SD Memory Card 1GB*1 Approx. 18 minutes 27 seconds Approx. 18 minutes 55 seconds Operating Speed Power on to First Shot*2 Approx. 0.8 seconds Approx. 1.0 seconds Shutter Release Time Lag*2 Approx. 0.008 second Approx. 0.006 second Image Playback Approx. 0.1 second/image Shot to Shot Time*2*3 Approx. 1.5 seconds Continuous Shutter*3 Approx. 1.0-second intervals Approx. 1.1-second intervals High-speed Continuous Shutter*4 Maximum is 4 frames per second Maximum is 7 frames per second Rapid Flash Maximum is 3 frames per second Lens Construction 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens 7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens Maximum Aperture F3.4 to 5.3 F2.8 to 5.1 Focal Distance f=6.3 to 44.1mm f=7.9 to 23.7mm   35mm film equivalent Approx. 38 to 266mm Approx. 38 to 114mm Zoom Optical Zoom 7X 3X Digital Zoom 4X (28X in combination with optical zoom) 4X (12X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus   Focus Modes Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus Auto Focus (still image only), Macro Mode, Pan Focus (movie only), Infinity Mode, Manual Focus AF Area Spot, Multi or Tracking AF Assist Lamp Included Focus Range Auto Focus Approx. 40cm*5  to ∞ Macro Approx. 10cm to 50cm*5 Infinity Mode ∞ Manual Focus Approx. 10cm*5 to ∞ Exposure Control Metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element Exposure Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure Program AE Exposure Compensation -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) Shutter*6 CCD shutter, mechanical shutter   Program AE 1/2 to 1/800 second 1/2 to 1/1000 second Aperture Priority AE 1 to 1/800 second Not included Shutter Speed Priority AE 60 to 1/800 second Not included Manual Exposure 60 to 1/800 second Not included Night Scene (BEST SHOT) 4 to 1/800 second 4 to 1/1000 second Aperture*7 F3.4/F4.6/F9.2*8, auto switching F2.8 to F8.0*9, auto switching   Aperture Priority AE/Manual Exposure F3.4/F4.6/F9.2*8 Not included White Balance Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual Sensitivity (SOS/REI)*10 Still Images Auto*11, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 Auto*12, ISO80, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600, ISO3200 Movies Auto Other Recording Functions Still Images with Audio Audio Recording: maximum around 30 seconds BEST SHOT 34 scenes 41 scenes   Movie BEST SHOT 11 scenes Voice Recording Included Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction Flash Range Approx. 0.1 to 2.6m (W), approx. 1.0 to 1.7m (T) Approx. 0.1 to 3.3m (W), approx. 0.5 to 1.8m (T)   Rapid Flash Approx. 0.4 to 2.2m (W), approx. 1.0 to 1.4m (T) Approx. 0.4 to 2.0m (W), approx. 0.5 to 1.1m (T) Monitor Screen 2.5-inch TFT color LCD, 230,400 pixels (960×240) 2.6-inch TFT color LCD (14:9), 114,960 pixels (479×240) Timekeeping Functions Date and Time Recorded with image data On-image Time Stamp Function Included Auto Calendar To 2049 World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones, city name, date, time, summer time Input/Output Terminals USB cradle connector USB/AV connector   USB USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatible USB2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Microphone Stereo Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50) x 1 Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) x 1 Battery Life Number of Shots*13 Approx. 240 still images (CIPA Standards) Approx. 370 still images (CIPA Standards) Continuous Playback Approx 6 hr. (still images) Approx 9 hr. 50 min. (still images) Continuous Recording Approx 8 hr. (voice recording) Approx 12 hr. (voice recording) Dimensions (excluding projections) 95.5 (W) x 59.8 (H) x 25.5 (D) mm 91.1 (W) x 57.2 (H) x 24.2 (D) mm Thinnest Part: 20.8 mm Thinnest Part: 20.7 mm Weight (excluding battery and accessories) Approx. 149 g Approx. 125 g Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, Special AC adaptor, AC power cord, strap, CD-ROM Rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium ion battery charger, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM

*1. When using Panasonic (Matsushita) Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card. *2. With built-in flash off. *3. When set at maximum image size and normal image quality. *4. Image is fixed at 1600x1200 pixels and normal image quality. *5. Range is affected by optical zoom. *6. Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene. *7.Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. *8. F9.2 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. *9. F8.0 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. *10. SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index. *11. When using BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” function, maximum is ISO 1600. *12.When using Anti Shake function, maximum is ISO 800. When using BEST SHOT “Anti Shake” function, maximum is ISO 1600. When using BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” function, maximum is ISO 6400. *13. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting.

EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. “FSE” is a product provided by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. For more information about “FSE”, visit OKI’s website at http://www.face-sensing-engine.com. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies

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