Release Issued by Casio:
New EXILIM ZOOM Features Anti Shake DSP and Large 2.7 inch Screen
August 4, 2005, Tokyo, Japan–CASIO ELECTRONICS CO. LTD., in conjunction with its parent company CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced the release of the latest addition to its lineup of high quality digital cameras with the EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z500. The new 5.0 megapixel EX-Z500 with 3x optical zoom boasts CASIO’s Anti Shake DSP technology, a large high-resolution 2.7 inch TFT colourLCD display, and the longest battery life of the entire CASIO range —up to 500 shots on a single charge. These cutting-edge features are packaged in a sleek new ergonomically shaved body design, further enhancing the sharp and distinctive look of the EXILIM ZOOM series.
CASIO’s EXILIM series of digital cameras epitomize advanced miniaturization culminating in slim, compact bodies, and digital technologies that make them faster, smaller,and more powerful. CASIO’s EXILIM Engine with Anti Shake DSP, large high resolution LCD displays, and super long battery life help position the EXILIM range at the forefront of the digital camera market. The latest EXILIM ZOOM model is a perfect balance of form and function personified by its advanced features and contemporary look.
Built into the slim and beautiful body is the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused either by shaking hands or moving subjects, while the Auto Macro and Quick Shutterfunctions ensure that photos are properly focused. In addition, the High Sensitivity Mode produces clear shots with a bright background without the flash, even when lighting is dim The extra-large 2.7 inch TFT colourLCD display features fine resolution of 153,600 pixels, yet battery life is further lengthened, facilitating an amazing 500 shots per charge. Convenient one-touch DIRECT ON buttons that enable fast start up for quick shots and photo viewing, as well as a practical 31scene BEST SHOT button make the EX-Z500 even more easy to use.
With all the performance and functions users have come to expectfrom CASIO packaged in a stylish new body, the EX-Z500 provides convenient, longer-lasting portability combined with cutting-edge technology, ensuring beautiful pictures to last a lifetime.
Features
High Performance, Advanced Capabilities
•5.0 megapixel high resolution CCD and retracting 3x optical zoom
•High quality images, high speed, and long lasting battery in a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image processing module
•The latest version of the EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects
•SUPER LIFE Battery allows up to 500 still pictures per charge onCIPA standard
•High-resolution 153,600 (640 x 240) pixel large 2.7 inch digital interface TFT LCD display
•AF assist light function allows for perfect focus in dark places
Slim, Ergonomically Shaved Design
•Slim retractable 3x optical zoom lens results in a camera just 20.5 mm thick (18.6 mm at thinnest point)
•LCD display convexity has been eliminated, resulting a completely flat rear camera surface
•Zoom lever and shutter button combined into one
•Equipped with a one-touch BESTSHOT button that allows you to select the appropriate mode for your shot
Enhanced Quick Responsiveness
•Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 0.9 seconds1
•After the shutter is snapped, picture is taken almost instantaneously with an approximately 0.007 seconds2 release time lag
•High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds interval
•Continuous shutter function enables photos to be taken in approximately 0.9 second3 intervals, limited to available space on memory card
•The “DIRECT ON” button function allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes
*1 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off
*2 with internal flash turned off
*3 depending on the type of memory card used
Convenient and Multivariate Functions
•Perfect pictures and movies can be taken using one of the 31 different “BEST SHOT” 4settings
•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 “Icon Help” function provides pop-up icon guidance when adjusting camera settings
•The “Flash Assist” mode compensates for poorly illuminated areasof the shot
*4 31 BESTSHOT scenes include “Anti Shake”, which reduces blurring caused by both shaking hands and moving subjects, as well as “High Sensitivity”, which enables bright pictures in a dim place even without the flash.
Movie Functions
•Movies recorded in VGA (640x480 pixels) size, 30 frames per second (Motion JPEG)
•Using the “MOTION PRINT” function, movies can be converted into a series of nine or just one snapshot for printing
•Movies can be zoomed in during replay
•The “Movie Editing” operation offers three ways (beginning, middle, end) to cut unwanted scenes from a movie
Miscellaneous Features
•The USB cradle functions as a charger as well as a simple way toconnect the camera to a personal computer and other audiovisual equipment, such as a television or DVD player.
•LCD monitor brightness can be adjusted to one of two settings
•Includes “Photo Loader” software which facilitates easy transferof pictures to a PC
•Menu display language can be set to Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
•Compatible with PictBridge and USB Direct Print for direct connection to printing device
•Compatible with ExifPrint(Exif 2.2) as well as PRINT Image MatchingⅢ
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Specifications
| Recording Element | 1/2.5 inch square pixel primary colour CCD
(5.25million total pixels; 5million effective pixels)
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| File Record Format | Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAV (Monaural)
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| Recording Medium | Built-in flash memory (approx. 8.7MB), SD / MMC compliant
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| Recorded Image Sizes | Still Images: 2560x1920, 2560x1712(3:2), 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 pixels
Movies: 640x480(HQ), 640x480(Normal), 320x240(LP)
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Recorded File Sizes |
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| Image size(pixels)
| Resolution /recording time
| File size
| Built-in memory (8.7MB)
| SD Card
256MB*
| | Still Images
| 2560x1920
| Fine
| 3.0MB
| 2
| 78 |
Normal
| 2.0MB
| 4
| 116 |
Economy
| 1.0MB
| 7
| 221 |
640x480
| Fine
| 360KB
| 22
| 625 |
Normal
| 240KB
| 33
| 938 |
Economy
| 120KB
| 62
| 1742 |
| Movies
| HQ
640x480
| Until memory is full
| 10.2 megabits per sec. (30fps)
| 7 secs.
| 3 mins.16 secs. |
Normal 640x480
| 6.1 megabits per sec. (30fps)
| 11 secs.
| 5 mins.27 secs. |
LP 320x240
| 2.45 megabits per sec. (30fps)
| 29 secs.
| 13 mins. 35secs.
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*1 Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer
All values are approximate
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| Lens | 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens F2.7(W)to 5.2(T); f=6.2 to 18.6mm(equivalent to approx. 38 to 114 mm in 35mm format)
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| Zoom | 3x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom(12x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) |
| Focusing | Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi); Auto focus, pan focus, macro mode, infinity mode, manual focus;AF assist light
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| Approximate Focus Range | Normal: 40cm to ∞; Macro: 17 to 50cm; Manual: 17cm to ∞※Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change
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| Exposure Control | Metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot Control: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
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| Shutter | CCD electronic / mechanical shutter;1/8 to 1/2000 shutter speed
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| Aperture | Auto; F2.7 / F4.3 Automatic switching
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| White Balance | Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual
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| Sensitivity
| Still Image: Auto*; ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400Movies: Auto
*Max ISO sensitivity is 800when taking pictures with Anti-Shake or High Sensitivity
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| Recording Functions | Still image; still image with audio; movies with audio; BESTSHOT; continuous shooting; self-timer; macro; voice recorder
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| Self-timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer
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| Built-in Flash | Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approximate Range: 0.4 to 2.4 metres(W); 0.4 to 1.3 metres(T)
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| Viewfinder | LCD screen
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| Monitor Screen | 2.7”digital interface TFT colourLCD, 153,600 pixels (640x240)
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| Playback | Zoom display (4x); 9 picture display; calendar; Photostandfunction
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| Timekeeping | Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year2049
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| World Time | 162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; daylight saving time
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| Other features | RGB histogram display; grid display; album function; favouritesfolder
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| Input/Output Terminals | Cradle terminal with USB 2.0 (Full Speed) compatible; microphone (mono); speaker (mono)
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| Battery | Proprietary SUPER LIFE lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-40)
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| Battery life | Approx. 500 images (CIPA standard)
Continuous recording: approx. 1330 images (4 hrs 30 mins) *
Continuous playback: approx 7 hrs 50 mins(snapshots)
Continuous recording: approx 3hrs 40 mins(movie)
Continuous recording: approx 7 hrs 40 mins(voice recording)
*recording wide / telealternatively each 12 secs, LCD on, flash off
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| Dimensions | 88.5(W) x 57(H) x 20.5(D) mm (excl. projections, thinnest 18.6mm)
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| Weight | Approx. 112g (excl. battery and accessories)
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| Bundled Accessories | Proprietary SUPER LIFE lithium-Ion rechargeable battery; USB cradle; USB cable; AC adaptor; AC Power cord; AV Cable; Strap; CD-ROM
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