Release Issued by Casio:
New Digital Camera Offers Big Performance In A Small, Sleek Package
February 21 2006, London, Uk–Casio Electronics Co. Ltd., in conjunction with its parent company CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announces 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 apertureand 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/m2of luminescent output, making the monitor even easier to view when outdoors.
The EX-Z850 includes the latest version of the EXILIM Engine, featuringthe 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 onlyone 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 evenwhen photographed as far away as approximately 12.1 metres. The EX-Z850 also includes Revive Shot, which refreshes faded colours ofold photos by bringing them back to life in digital format, automatically adjusts for obliquity even when photos are shot while still in the album.
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.
*according to CIPA standards
EX-Z850 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/m2brightness
*1for easy viewing outdoors; also includes optical viewfinder
•Super Life Battery allows up to approximately 440 still images
*2per 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 second*3
•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 photographsNumerous Easy to Use Functions
•White LED light enables both still images and movies to be takenin 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 areasup to 12.1m away*5
•“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 menuHigh 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 autofocus 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 / PCsNOTES*1 set at maximum brightness, measured in centre 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*5 using ISO1600
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EX-Z850 SPECIFICATIONS
| Recording Element |
1/1.8 inch square pixel primary colourCCD
(8.32 million total pixels; 8.1 million effective pixels)
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| File Record Format |
Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (MPEG-4), Audio: WAV (Monaural)
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| Recording Medium |
Built-in flash memory (approx. 8.0MB), SD / MMC compatible
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| Recorded Image Sizes |
Still Images: 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176 (3:2), 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 pixels
Movies: 640x 480 (HQ), 640x 480 (Normal), 320x 240 (LP)pixels
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| Recorded File Sizes |
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| Image size(pixels) | Resolution /recording time | File size | Built-in memory(8.0MB) | SD Card256MB*1 |
| Still Images | 3264 x 2448 | Fine | 4.8MB | 1 | 48 |
Normal | 3.18MB | 2 | 72 |
Economy | 1.63MB | 4 | 140 |
640x480 | Fine | 360KB | 20 | 625 |
Normal | 240KB | 30 | 938 |
Economy | 120KB | 57 | 1742 |
| Movies | HQ 640x480 | Maximum recording time per file:
10 minutes | 4.0 megabits per second(30fps) | 16 secs | 8 mins21 secs |
Normal | 2.1 megabits per second(30fps) | 31 secs | 15 mins52 secs |
LP 320x240 | 745 kilobits per second(15fps) | 87 secs | 44 mins17 secs |
*1 Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer
All values are approximate
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| Lens |
7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspheric lens;
F2.8(W) to 5.1(T); f=7.9(W) to 23.7(T) mm
(equivalent to approx. 38 to 114 mm in 35mm format)
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| Zoom |
3x optical zoom; 8x digital zoom
(24x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination)
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| Focusing |
Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi, free AF area switching); AF assist light; auto focus, macro mode, pan focus (movie only), infinity mode, manual focus
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| Approximate Focus Range |
Auto Focus; 40cm to 8, Macro; 10 to 50cm, Infinity mode; 8, Manual; 10cm to 8
*Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change
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| Exposure Control |
Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
Control: Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
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| 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
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| Aperture |
Program and Shutter Speed Priority AE: F2.8 to 8.0* (auto switching); Manual Exposure and Aperture Priority AE: F2.8 / 4.0 (auto switching)
*Brightness conversion values
Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change
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| White Balance |
Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual switching
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| Sensitivity |
Still Images: Auto* / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400; Movies: Auto
*Max ISO sensitivity is 1600 when taking pictures using “Anti Shake”or “High Sensitivity”BEST SHOT modes
USB
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatible
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| Recording Functions |
Still image; still image with audio; continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, flash continuous, zoom, multi); BEST SHOT; self timer; macro; movie with audio (normal, Movie BEST SHOT Short Movie, Past Movie); voice recording
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| Self-timer |
10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer
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| Built-in Flash |
Modes: Auto, On, Off, High Power Flash, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction Approx. Range: 0.1 to 4.3 m (W), 0.5 to 2.4 m (T)
Approx. Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.4 to 3.3 m (W), 0.5 to 1.8 m (T)
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| Viewfinder |
LCD screen
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| Monitor Screen |
2.5”inch digital interface TFT colourLCD, (115,200 pixels, 480x240)
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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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| Input/Output Terminals
| USB cradle terminal, microphone (monaural); speaker (monaural)
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatible
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| Battery |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-40)
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| Battery life |
Approx. 440 images (CIPA standards)
Continuous playback: approx 7 hrs (still photos)
Continuous recording: approx 3 hrs 20 mins(movies)
Continuous recording: approx 8 hrs 20 mins(voice recording)
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| Dimensions |
89(W) x 58.5(H) x 23.7(D) mm (excl. projections, thinnest point 19.9 mm)
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| Weight |
Approx. 130g (excl. battery and accessories)
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| Bundled Accessories |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-40); USB cradle; USB cable; AV cable; AC adaptor; AC power cord; Strap; CD-ROM; User's quick guide
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EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD.Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies.Specifications are subject to change without notice.
