Release Issued by Casio:
CASIO INTRODUCES THE WORLD’S SLIMMEST* DIGITAL CAMERA
WITH A WIDE-ANGLE 4X OPTICAL ZOOM
Features CCD-shift anti-shake function and a large 3.0 inch LCD display
DOVER, NJ, JULY 14, 2008 — Casio America, Inc. announced today the release of the newest model in its EXILIM® digital camera series — the stylish, slim EXILIM Zoom EX-Z150, which features a wide-angle zoom lens, a CCD-shift anti-shake function, a 3.0” LCD monitor and an 8.1 effective megapixel resolution.
The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z150 contains the features and functions needed to meet the demanding requirements of today’s digital camera users, all within a slim form factor. The EX-Z150 comes complete with a built-in wide-angle 28 mm (35 mm film equivalent) and 4X optical zoom lens, at just .79” thick (.74”; at the thinnest section).
“This camera is the perfect accessory for the picture taking enthusiast as it is compact, attractive and comes equipped with face detection technology which is a popular feature,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “The EX-Z150 stays true to the user-friendly features that have become standard to the EXILIM Zoom series.
To complement the slim, stylish look, the new EXILIM offers all the premium functionality you would expect in a much bigger digital camera, including a CCD-shift anti-shake function and face detection technology. It also features a large 3.0 inch LCD monitor, a first for the EXILIM series, making it even easier to compose shots and adding to the fun of viewing the images taken.
* As at July 14, 2008, for a digital camera with a wide-angle 28 mm equivalent 4X optical zoom lens. Based on Casio survey.
Available at retail in September,the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z150 will be available in silver and black, as well as colorful red, pink and green with an MSRP of $199.99.
MAIN FEATURES OF THE EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z150
- 8.1 effective megapixel model for high resolution photography
- Slim, compact size: 3.81” wide x 2.26” high x .79” thick (.74”; at the thinnest section)
- 28 mm-equivalent wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens enables users to conveniently photograph scenes such as tall buildings or get shots of big groups of people in a small room, while still allowing zoom photography to capture distant subjects
- CCD-shift anti-shake function for beautiful image quality, free from effects of camera-shake
- Face detection technology that senses people’s faces
- Large 3.0 inch, high resolution LCD monitor with 230,400 dots
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*1. When using Panasonic (Matsushita) Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card.
*2. Within limits of memory and battery life.
*3. When using built-in memory.
*4. With built-in flash off.
*5. When set at maximum image size and normal image quality.
*6. Range is affected by optical zoom.
*7. Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene.
*8. Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
*9. F7.7 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used.
*10. SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index.
*11. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting.
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EX-Z150 Specifications
| |
EXILIM Zoom |
| EX-Z150 |
| Number of Effective Pixels |
8.1 million |
| Image Sensor |
|
1/2.5-inch square pixel CCD |
| Total Pixels |
8.29 million |
| File Format |
Still Images |
JPEG (Exif Version 2.2, DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant) |
| Movies |
AVI format, Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM (monaural) |
| Audio (Voice Recording) |
WAV format (monaural) |
| Built-in Flash Memory (Image Area) |
17.9MB |
| Recording Media |
SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCardplus compatible |
| Number of Recorded Pixels |
Still Images |
3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176 (3:2), 3264 x 1840 (16:9),
2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 |
| Movies |
640 × 480 (HQ/Normal, 30 fps), 320 × 240 (LP, 15 fps) |
Recording Capacity
(When Set at Maximum Image Size) |
Still Images |
Built-in Flash Memory |
Approx. 3 shots (Fine) / 7 shots (Normal) / 10 shots (Economy) |
| SD Memory Card 1GB*1 |
Approx. 210 shots (Fine) / 392 shots (Normal) / 578 shots (Economy) |
| Movies |
Recording Time |
Maximum Recording Capacity per File: 4GB*2 |
| Built-in Flash Memory |
Approx. 11 seconds |
| SD Memory Card 1GB*1 |
Approx. 11 min. 43 seconds |
| Operating Speed |
Power on to First Shot*3*4 |
To be advised |
| Shutter Release Time Lag*3*4 |
To be advised |
| Shot to Shot Time*4*5 |
To be advised |
| Normal Speed Continuous Shutter*5 |
To be advised |
| Lens |
Construction |
7 lenses in 6 groups, including aspherical lens |
| F-number |
F2.6 (W) to 5.9 (T) |
| Focal Length |
|
f= 4.65 to 18.6mm (4X) |
| 35mm Film Equivalent |
Approx. 28 to 112mm (4X) |
| Focusing |
Focus Type |
Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
| Focus Modes |
Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus |
| AF Area |
Spot, Multi |
Focus Range*6
(From Lens Surface) |
Auto Focus |
Approx. 15.75” to ∞ (W) |
| Macro |
Approx. 5.91” to 19.69” (W) |
| Infinity Mode |
∞ (W) |
| Manual Focus |
Approx. 5.91” to ∞ (W) |
| Exposure |
Exposure Metering |
Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element |
| Exposure Control |
Program AE |
| Exposure Compensation |
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter Type |
|
CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter |
| Shutter Speed*7 |
Auto |
1/2 to 1/2000 second |
Night Scene
(BEST SHOT) |
4 to 1/2000 second |
| Aperture*8 |
F2.6 (W) to F7.7 (W)*9, auto switching |
| White Balance |
Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White FL, Daylight FL, Tungsten, Manual WB |
| Sensitivity (SOS/REI)*10 |
Still Images |
Auto, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600 |
| Movies |
Auto |
| Other Recording Functions |
BEST SHOT |
Included: 22 scenes |
| YouTube™ Capture Mode |
Included |
| Face Detection |
Included |
| Voice Recording |
Included |
| Self-timer |
10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
| Flash Range |
Normal: approx. .49’ to 10.50’ (W), approx. 1.97’ to 4.92’ (T) |
| Monitor Screen |
3.0-inch TFT color LCD, 230,400 dots (960x240) |
| 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/AV port |
| USB |
USB |
| Microphone |
Monaural |
| Speaker |
Monaural |
| Power Requirements |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-70) x 1 |
| Battery Life |
Number of Shots*11 |
Approx. 280 still images (CIPA standards) |
| Continuous Playback |
Approx 4 hr. 20 min. (still images) |
| Continuous Recording |
Approx. 4 hr. 50 min. (voice recording) |
| Dimensions (Excluding Projections) |
3.81” (W) x 2.26” (H) x .79 (D) |
| Thinnest part: .74” |
| Weight (Excluding Battery and Accessories) |
Approx. 4.44 oz |
| Bundled Accessories |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium ion battery charger, AC power cord,
USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM |
