Release Issued by Casio:
Casio Introduces EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z70, A Slim, Stylish Digital Camera with 7.2 Megapixels
LONDON, UK June 22, 2006—CASIO ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. and its parent company, CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., announced today the release of the EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z70, a new addition to its stylish series of EXILIM digital cameras. This newest high resolution member of the EXILIM family delivers an effective 7.2 megapixels.
The EXILIM series has a reputation for transforming the digital camera market. Slim and stylish, packed with superior functionality, and astonishingly easy to use, EXILIM cameras combine the benefits of compact size, intuitive controls, large displays, and long battery life. The release of the new EX-Z70 complements the already available EX-Z60, a high-performance, 6.0 megapixel model released earlier this year. The EX-Z70 increases the resolution to 7.2 megapixels for even more detailed, beautiful photographs.
Like its forerunner, the EX-Z70 features Easy Mode, a user-friendly camera menu for beginners. Easy Mode simplifies the wide array of camera settings to three easy menus(image size, flash, and self-timer). With Easy Mode, users can make camera settings using simple onscreen descriptions, enabling even beginners to get started right away with the fun of photography. A combination of other powerful features ensures that beautiful photos are captured with just a touch of the shutter button:
Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects
BEST SHOT function for getting optimal photo results simply by selecting a sample image of the type of scene the user wants to shoot
Large 2.5 inch LCD for great visibility.
The camera’s lightweight aluminium body comes finished in either luxurious black or high quality silver. The top of the body is rounded to give it a soft look, and the overall design is a perfect blend of fashion and functionality. The EX-Z70 captures those priceless moments in a stylish package that puts superior image quality in the palm of every user’s hand.
The CASIO EXILIM EX-Z70 will be available in black from the beginning of July, and silver from the beginning of August, with a guide retail price of £229.99.
To learn more, visit
www.casio.co.uk
Specifications and features
| Recording Element |
1/2.5 inch square pixel primary colour CCD
(7.41 million total pixels; 7.2 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 (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAV (Monaural)
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| Recording Medium |
Built-in flash memory (approx. 8.3MB), SD / MMC compatible
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| Recorded Image Sizes |
Still Images: 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048(3:2), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x1536,
1600 x 1200, 640 x 480pixels
Movies: 640x 480 (HQ), 512x 384 (Normal), 320x 240 (LP)pixels
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| Recorded File Sizes |
| | Image size(pixels) | Resolution /recording time | File size | Built-in memory(8.3MB) | SD Card256MB*1 |
| Still Images
| 2816x2112
| Fine | 4.32MB
| 1
| 55 |
Normal | 2.4MB
| 3
| 97 |
Economy
| 1.44MB
| 5
| 158 |
640x480
| Fine
| 360KB
| 21
| 625 |
Normal
| 240KB
| 32
| 938 |
Economy
| 120KB
| 59
| 1742 |
| Movies
| 640x480(HQ)
| Maximum recording time per file:
10 minutes
| 10.2 megabits per second(30fps)
| 6 secs
| 3 mins 16 secs |
512x384 (Normal)
| 6.1 megabits per second(30fps)
| 11 secs
| 5 mins 27 secs |
320x240 (LP)
| 2.45 megabits per second(15fps)
| 27 secs
| 13 mins 34 secs |
*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 aspheric lens;
F3.1(W) to 5.9(T); f=6.3 (W) to 18.9 (T) mm
(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)
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| Focusing |
Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi); auto focus, macro mode, pan focus, 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
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
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| Shutter |
CCD electronic / mechanical shutter;
Normal: 1/2 to 1/2000 sec.
*Shutter speed is different for the following BEST SHOT scenes: Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 sec; Fireworks: 2 secs (fixed)
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| Aperture |
F3.1/4.4, auto switching
*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 800 when taking pictures using “Anti Shake”or “High Sensitivity”BEST SHOT modes
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| Recording Functions |
Still image; still image with audio; continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, flash continuous); BEST SHOT; self timer; macro; movie with audio; 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, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction
Approx. Range: 0.1 to 3.7 m (W), 0.6 to 1.9 m (T)
Approx. Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.4 to 1.9 m (W), 0.6 to 1.0 m (T)
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| Viewfinder |
LCD screen
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| Monitor Screen |
2.5”inch digital interface TFT colour LCD (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 / AV connector; microphone (monaural); speaker (monaural)
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USB |
USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
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| Battery |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-20)
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| Battery life |
Approx. 200 images (CIPA standards)
Continuous playback: approx. 3hrs 50 min (still images)
Continuous recording: approx. 1hr 40min (movies)
Continuous recording: approx. 3hrs 50 min (voice recording)
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| Dimensions |
95.2(W) x 60.6(H) x 19.8(D) mm (excl. projections, thinnest point 16.2mm)
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| Weight |
Approx. 118g (excl. battery and accessories)
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| Bundled Accessories |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-20 ); battery charger; USB cable; AV cable; AC power cord; Strap; CD-ROM; User's quick guide
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