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Casio Introduces 7.2 Megapixel Exilim Zoom EX-Z700 A Slim Stylish Digital Camera with Super Bright LCD
Jul 27, 2006
New Features Include Auto Framing and Layout Shot Modes
JULY 27 2006 , LONDON , UK – Casio Electronics Co. Ltd., and its parent company, Casio Computer Co. Ltd., announced today the release of the Exilim ® Zoom EX-Z700, the latest addition to its stylish series of Exilim digital cameras. This newest member of the Exilim family combines the high-resolution performance of an effective 7.2 megapixels with Casio's Super Bright LCD for easy viewing in broad daylight.
The EX-Z700's Super Bright LCD is both big and bright: the 2.7 inch screen with 1200cd/m 2 brightness is easy to see, even on a sunny day. At 7.2 megapixels, the high-performance EX-Z700 ensures crystal-clear image output for both printing and screen, delivering extraordinary photographic detail. The long-life battery packs enough power for around 460 still images on a single charge, and the camera comes with Casio's Anti Shake DSP to reduce photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects. All in all, the EX-Z700 strikes an extremely attractive balance between slim, stylish looks and high-performance functionality. It also adds brand new picture-taking functions in BEST SHOT mode.
New BEST SHOT modes
Auto Framing – Casio's new Auto Framing mode keeps dynamic subjects like playful, active children at the centre of the photograph, solving one of photography's most perplexing challenges. This original new function is based on Casio-developed “auto-follow” technology for tracking the movement of photo subjects. In Auto Framing mode, a thin, outlined frame appears on the LCD, centred on the moving subject of the photo. The area within the frame indicates the image that will be saved when the shutter is fully depressed.
Layout Shot – With new Layout Shot mode, photographers can combine multiple shots of friends taken with the same scenic backdrop into a single collage, or even mix shots with different compositions to create a single artistic layout. Users simply select one of two predefined layout templates, then take two or three photographs, and save the results to create a single composite image. Layout Shot delivers a whole new way to enjoy expressive photography.
Key features for superior performance
7.2 million effective pixels; 3x optical zoom
Large 2.7 inch LCD with a brightness of 1200cd/m 2 * 1
Takes up to 460 still images on a single charge of the long life battery* 2 (CIPA standard)
Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects
BEST SHOT modes deliver great photo results simply by selecting one of 37 sample images to represent the current photo scene
The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 will be available in silver and gunmetal in the UK and Eire from August 2006. Visit http://www.casio.co.uk/for more information.
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NOTES:
*1 On the highest brightness setting, measured at the centre of the screen.
*2 With LCD display set to standard brightness
EX-Z700 SPECIFICATIONS
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Recording Element |
1/2.5 inch square pixel primary colour CCD (7.41 million total pixels; 7.20 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), SDHC / SD / MMC compatible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recorded Image Sizes |
Still Images: 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048 (3:2), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 pixels Movies: 640 x 480 (HQ), 512x384 (Normal), 320 x 240 (LP) pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recorded File Sizes |
All values are approximate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Operating Speed |
Power on to first shot: approx. 0.9 secs.* 2 Shutter release lag time: approx. 0.007 secs.* 2 Shot to shot time: approx. 1.5 secs.* 2 * 3 Continuous shutter: approx. 1 fps High-speed continuous shutter & Rapid Flash: approx. 3fps Image to image playback scroll: 0.1 secs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lens |
6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspheric lens ; F2.7(W) to 5.2(T); f=6.2(W) to 18.6(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); AF assist light; auto focus, macro mode, pan focus, infinity mode, manual focus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Approximate |
Auto Focus: 40cm to 8; Macro: 15 to 50cm; Infinity mode: 8; Manual: 15cm 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.; Night scene: 4 to 1/2000 sec. Shutter speed range may be different depending on BEST SHOT or sensitivity setting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aperture |
F2.7 / 4.3* 4 (auto switching) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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White Bala nce |
Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual switching | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sensitivity |
Still Images: Auto* 5 / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400; Movies: Auto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recording Functions |
Still image; still image with audio (max 30 secs); continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, rapid flash); 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. Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.3 to 2.0 m (W), 0.4 to 1.0 m (T) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Viewfinder |
LCD screen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Monitor Screen |
2.7” inch TFT colour LCD, (153,600 pixels, 640x240) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Timekeeping |
Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year 2049; time stamp function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 (Full speed) compatible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Battery |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-40) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Battery life |
Approx. 460 images (CIPA standards* 6 ) Continuous playback: approx 7 hrs 50 mins (still images) Continuous recording: approx 3 hrs 10 mins (movies) Continuous recording: approx 9 hrs 30mins (voice recording) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dimensions |
88.5(W) x 57.0(H) x 20.5(D)mm (excl. projections, thinnest point 18.6mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight |
Approx. 112 g (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 |