Casio Launches Camera That Can Take 1,000 Photos* on a Single Battery Charge

New Travel Friendly Compact Camera with a Wide-Angle 24 mm, 12.5x Optical Zoom Lens launches today

London, January 6, 2011 ― Casio Computer Co., Ltd., today announced the release of the new EXILIM® Hi-Zoom EX-H30. This compact digital camera boasts long battery life perfect for travel. It enables users to enjoy taking plenty of pictures from wide-angle to telephoto shots without worrying about depleting the battery.

The new EX-H30 is the traveller-friendly camera that can take 1,000 photos on a single charge of the battery. The slim, compact body measures just 24.2 mm in thickness and is convenient to carry. It also features a 16.1-megapixel CCD, a wide-angle 24 mm, 12.5x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch high-resolution 460K Super Clear LCD, and Casio’s CCD-shift image stabilisation for reducing photo blur from hand movement. Along with Casio’s Single Frame SR Zoom function which extends the maximum telephoto range of the optical zoom up to 1.5 times while reducing image quality degradation, the camera offers an effective 18.8x zoom range that maintains image quality for 16.1-megapixel high-resolution photography. The features allow users to photograph any kind of scene, from large architectural structures in sightseeing spots to scenic views in the distance.

In addition to the Premium Auto function which takes beautiful photos with just a press of the shutter button, the EX-H30 offers manual photography features such as a shutter speed priority mode and an aperture priority mode. Using the Photo Mode dial, users can quickly select the option they want. The camera also provides many functions useful for travel such as Slide Panorama for taking shots of wide-open landscapes, HD Movie that allows zoom-in during movie capture, Manner Mode for taking pictures without any disruptive flash or sound and an Energy-Saving Mode which helps the battery to last longer. All these features make this camera incredibly easy to use. The EX-H30 is available in four colours: sliver, black, red, and gold.

Casio has made the most of its original energy-saving technologies and high-density mounting expertise to develop several digital cameras that are optimal for travel. They are compact and easy to carry, but still boast long battery life plus the versatile, wide-angle, high-power optical zoom lens that travelers require. Casio’s current lineup of travel-friendly cameras includes a model with a built-in Hybrid-GPS system, an affordable entry-level model and now, the new model with long battery life that can take up to 1,000 pictures on a single charge.
* In accordance with Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards.

EX-H30 Specifications

Long Battery Life Delivers 1,000 Shots on a Single Charge*
Thanks to the high-capacity battery and energy-saving performance of the computer circuitry and movement control, the EX-H30 can take 1,000 photos* on a single full charge.
* In accordance with Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards: Temperature 23°C, LCD screen on, alternating between wide angle and telephoto zoom every 30 seconds, flash usage once every two shots, and powering on and off after every tenth shot.

Powerful zoom that maintains high-resolution image quality through 18.8x
The EX-H30 is fitted with a wide-angle 24mm optical 12.5x zoom lens. In addition, the camera offers a 18.8x zoom range that maintains image quality for 16.1-megapixel high-resolution photography when using the optical zoom with the Single Frame SR Zoom, which extends the maximum telephoto range of the optical zoom up to 1.5 times while reducing image quality degradation. CCD-shift image stabilisation is also built in to reduce photo blur from hand movement. These features allow users to photograph any kind of scene, from large structures in sightseeing areas to scenic views in the distance.

Super-Resolution Image reproduces exceptional clarity and resolution
EX-H30 uses super-resolution technology to analyse and optimally process the respective areas of the photo that are contoured, textured with detailed pattern or flat, delivering photos of exceptional quality and resolution.

Premium Auto function produces beautiful photos with just a press of the shutter button
Premium Auto enables the camera to automatically analyse the scene being photographed — including distinguishing night scenes, back lighting, a blue sky, green trees or a sunset — as well as sensing whether there is a face in the frame, the movement and position of the subject and whether a tripod is being used. It simultaneously optimises settings for exposure, ISO, sensitivity, focus location, photo blur correction, tonal range and color balance and level of noise reduction. Images are analysed pixel by pixel to apply different correction to people and backgrounds. Premium Auto delivers an advanced level of full auto photography, ensuring high quality photos with just a press of the shutter button. Makeup Mode and Landscape Mode, both of which create clearer photographs of people and landscape, operate automatically.

Beautiful images with 16.1 effective megapixels
This camera’s 16.1-megapixels of high-resolution imagery can render extremely fine detail in the subject. Moreover, the advanced image processing capability provided by the EXILIM Engine 5.0 ensures that color reproduction is clear and bright, and that images have a rich tonal gradation.

High-resolution HD movies with zoom function
The HD Movie function records beautiful videos at a size of 1,280 x 720 pixels. Even while shooting a movie users can take still images using the optical zoom and continuous auto focus.

Slide Panorama feature takes panoramic landscape shots
Even when panning the camera across the scene, this function can detect moving subjects. By combining images and not using these subjects for the combined points, the function makes it easy to take more natural panoramic images (a maximum of 240-degree panning).

Manner Mode lets you be considerate of those around you
The EX-H30 features a Manner Mode that can be set instantly. It prevents the camera from emitting any sound or flash in order not to disturb those around you. The mode is convenient when taking pictures in an art gallery, aquarium, restaurant or other public place.

Energy-Saving Mode helps the battery the charge to last even longer
The Energy-Saving Mode allows even more camera usage out of a single charge of the long-life battery.

Dynamic Photo function for creating composite moving images
The Dynamic Photo function lets users have fun combining preset moving characters with a still image or movie background of their choice

EX-H30 Specifications

					EX-H30
Number of Effective Pixels					16.1 megapixels(/million)
Image Sensor					1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD
	Total Pixels				16.57 megapixels(/million)
File Format	Still Images				JPEG (Exif Version 2.3, DCF 2.0 standard, DPOF compliant)
	Movies				AVI format, Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
	Audio (Voice Recording)				WAV format (monaural)
Built-in Flash Memory (Image Area)*1					It has not yet been fixed
Recording Media					SD Memory Card*2, SDHC Memory Card , SDXC Memory Card compatible
Number of Recorded Pixels	Still Images				16M (4608 x 3456), 3:2 (4608 x 3072), 16:9 (4608 x 2592), 10M (3648 x 2736), 5M (2560 x 1920), 3M (2048 x 1536), VGA (640 x 480)
	Movies				HD: 1280 x 720 (24 fps) / STD: 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Recording Capacity (Maximum Image Size Setting)	Still Images (JPEG)			SD Memory Card 1GB*3	It has not yet been fixed
	Movies			Recording Time	It has not yet been fixed
				SD Memory Card 1GB*3	It has not yet been fixed
Continuous Shutter	High-speed Continuous Shutter				Approx. 10 frames per second at 1280 x 960 pixels Approx. 4 frames per second at 1600 x 1200 pixels
	Flash Continuous Shutter				Approx. 3 frames per second at 1600 x 1200 pixels (Up to 3 shots)
Lens	Construction				9 lenses in 8 groups, including aspherical lens
	F-number				F3.0 (W) to F5.9 (T)
	Focal Length				f = 4.24 to 53.0mm
			35mm Film Equivalent		Approx. 24 to 300mm
Zoom Ratio					12.5X optical zoom, 18.8X Single SR Zoom, 4X digital zoom, 90X maximum digital zoom (in combination with HD Zoom, VGA size)
Focusing	Focus Type				Contrast Detection Auto Focus
	Focus Modes				Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Super Macro, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
	AF Area				Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking
	AF Assist Lamp				Yes
Focus Range*5 (From Lens Surface)	Auto Focus				Approx. 5cm to infinity (W)
	Macro				Approx. 1cm ～ 50cm (Fifth step from widest setting)
	Super Macro				Approx. 1cm ～50cm
	Infinity Mode				Infinity
	Manual Focus				Approx. 5cm to infinity (W)
Exposure	Exposure Metering				Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
	Exposure Control				Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure
	Exposure Compensation				-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter					CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter
	Shutter Speed*6	Auto			1/2 to 1/2000 second
		Aperture Priority AE			1 to 1/2000 second
		Shutter Speed Priority AE			8 to 1/2000 second (not fixed)
		Manual Exposure			8 to 1/2000 second (not fixed)
Aperture*5					F3.0 (W) to F7.9 (W)*7
White Balance					Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White FL, Daylight FL, Tungsten, Manual WB
Sensitivity (SOS/REI)*8	Still Images				Auto, ISO80, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600, ISO3200
	Movies				Auto
Other Recording Functions		Image Stabilisation Mechanism			CCD-shift image stabilisation
		Premium AUTO			Yes
		Make-up Mode			Yes (12-level steps)
		Landscape Mode			Yes (Vivid Landscape: 2-level steps / Mist Removal: 2-level steps)
		Handheld Night Scene			Yes
		Lighting Function			Yes
		BEST SHOT			Yes: 36 scenes
				Dynamic Photo	Yes
				Multi-motion Image	Yes
				YouTube™ Capture Mode	Yes
				Voice Recording	Yes
		Face Detection			Yes
		Auto Shutter			Yes
Self-timer					10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash		Flash Modes			Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
		Flash Range*5			Approx. * to *m (W), approx. * to * (T) It has not been fixes
Monitor Screen					3.0-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD), 460,800 dots (960 x 480)
Timekeeping Functions	Date and Time				Recorded with image data
	On-image Time Stamp Function				Yes
	Auto Calendar				To 2049
	World Time				162 cities in 32 time zones, city name, date, time, daylight saving time
Input/Output Terminals					USB/AV port
	USB				Hi-Speed USB
Microphone					Monaural
Speaker					Monaural
Power Requirements					Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130)
Battery Life	Number of Shots*12 (CIPA Standards)				It has not yet been fixed
Dimensions (CIPA Standards)			W×H×D （CIPA Standards）		104.8 x 59.1 x 28.6 mm (24.2mm thickness excluding protruding parts)
Weight (CIPA Standards)					Approx. 201g (including battery and memory card), approx. 161g (excluding battery and memory card)
Bundled Accessories					Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-130),Lithium Ion Battery Charger(BC-130L), AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM

*1. Built-in memory capacity after formatting.
*2. Compatible with Eye-Fi Card, an SD memory card-type wireless LAN.
*3. When using Panasonic Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card.
*4. Within limits of memory and battery life.
*5. Range is affected by optical zoom.
*6. May differ according to camera settings.
*7. F7.9 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used.
*8. SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity; REI: Recommended Exposure Index.