Casio Launches the Stylish and Easy to Use EXILIM Zoom EX-ZS5

London, UK. 4th January 2011 — Casio Electronics Co. Ltd today announced the launch of the new Zoom EX-ZS5 model to its EXILIM range of digital cameras. This latest edition boasts a surprising 5x optical zoom and a 26mm wide-angle lens which ensures the EX-ZS5 delivers optimal coverage for large groups and scenery shots.

Ideal for beginners
This entry model is ideal for beginners, with features such as the Advanced Easy Mode function which always guarantees effortlessly great pictures. The intelligent face detection with auto focus instantly locates faces anywhere within the screen and optimises focus and brightness in any setting, meaning that shooting group photographs and portraits is easier than ever before. Furthermore, the Anti-Shake Mode makes it possible to capture clear images without using the flash.

In addition the easy to use Operation Panel on the screen enables the user to quickly adjust to their preferred setting, and a USB charger adds further convenience.

Stylish design
With a slim body and available in a range of colours, the EX-ZS5 reflects the renowned Casio retro style making it a must have fashion accessory.

The stylish EXILIM Zoom EX-ZS5 is available in black, silver, pink and orange, and can be purchased at www.casioonline.co.uk and at leading photographic retailers.

Specifications

File Format		Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.3), DCF2.0, DPOF Movies: Motion JPEG, AVI format, IMA-ADPCM (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV format (monaural)
Recording Media		14.2MB* built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card compatible * Built-in memory capacity after formatting.
Number of Recorded Pixels		Still images:	14M(4320x3240)/3:2(4320x2880)/ 16:9(4320x2432)/10M(3648x2736)/ 6M(2816x2112)/3M(2048x1536)/ VGA(640x480)
		Movies:	WIDE(848 X 480) / STD(640X480)
		*Movie recording time is limited at 29 minutes. (@DI/EU/UK/CA)
Number of Effective Pixels		Approx. 14.1 megapixels (/million)
Image Sensor		1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD Total Pixels: 14.53 megapixels (/million)
Lenz / Focal Length		F2.8(W) - F6.5(T) / f=4.7 - 23.5mm (Approx. 26 - 130mm equivalent to 35mm film) 7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens.
Zoom Ratio		5 x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (20 times both with optical and digital zoom) HD Zoom Maximum 79.7x (@VGA, both with optical and digital zoom)
Focus	Focus Type	Contrast Detection Auto Focus
	Focus Mode	Auto Focus, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity mode, Manual focus
	AF Area	Spot, Multi, Tracking
	Focus Range	Auto focus:	Approx. 15cm - Infinity (W)
	(Still Images)	Macro:	Approx. 5cm - 50cm (W) (Third step from widest setting)
		Super Macro:	Approx. 5cm - 50cm
		Infinity mode:	Infinity
		Manual focus:	Approx. 15cm - Infinity (W)
		* Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
Exposure Metering		Multi pattern , (center weighted for some BS scenes) by CCD
Exposure Control		Program AE
Exposure Compensation		-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter Type		CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed		Auto : 1/2 - 1/2000 second
		Night Scene : 4 - 1/2000 second
Aperture		F2.8(W) - F7.9(W) (ND filter is being used)
		(Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.)
White Balance		Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day white Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, manual WB
Sensitivity		Still images: Auto/ ISO64/ ISO100/ ISO200/ ISO400/ ISO800/ ISO1600
(SOS/REI)*		Movies: Auto
		* SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index.
Self-Timer		10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Flash Mode		Auto, Flash off, Flash on,Red eye reduction
Flash Range		Normal:	Approx. 0.15(*2) - 2.86 m (W)
			Approx. 0.4 - 1.23 m (T)
		* Range is affected by optical zoom.
		*2 Macro Focus
Flash Charge Time		Approximately 5 seconds
Recording Functions		Snapshot , Marco, Self-timer, Continuous shooting(Normal Speed CS), BEST SHOT, Face Detection, Anti Shake, Lighting, easy Mode, Movie(Normal Movie, For YouTube), Voice Recording * Audio recording is monaural
Playback Functions		Playback Zoom(8X), 25-image Screen, Start-up Images, Rotate, Re-size, Trimming, Copy, BGM Slideshow, Red Eye Correction
Other Functions		Focus Frame Customization, Key Customization, PictBridge, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible, Video Output(NTSC/PAL), USB charging
Image Deletion		One image / Selected images / All images With memory protect function
Approximate Maximum Audio		After Recording: 30 seconds per image
Recording Times		Voice Recording: 41 minutes 49seconds(when using built-in memory)
Monitor		2.7-inch TFT color LCD 230,400 dots (960 x 240)
Viewfinder		LCD monitor
Timekeeping Function		Built-in quartz digital clock
		Date and Time: Recorded with image data
		With time stamp function
		Auto Calendar: To 2049
World Time		162 cities in 32 time zones
		City name, date, time, summer time
External connection terminal		USB port (USB compatible, USB charging) / AV output terminal (NTSC/PAL)
Microphone		Monaural
Speaker		Monaural
Power Source		Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) x1
Power Consumption		3.7V DC, Approximately 3.4W
Dimensions(Tentativeness)		95.8(W) x 56.9(H) x 20.7(D) mm (excluding projections ; 19.2mm)
Weight		Approximately 141g (Including Battery and Memory Card*)
		Approximately 120g (Excluding Battery and Memory Card)
		* 1GB : When using Panasonic Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card.