 | Casio Introduces Slim And Stylish Digital Camera With A Wide-Angle 4x Optical Zoom July 14, 2008Announced on July 14, 2008
Revised on August 20, 2008 FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT:
Joyce Essig/Chris Tamburino
Coyne PR
(973) 316-1665
jessig@coynepr.com Melissa Keklak
CASIO AMERICA, INC.
(973) 361-5400
mkeklak@casio.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CASIO INTRODUCES SLIM AND STYLISH 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 in a slim and stylish form factor, just .79” thick (.74” at the thinnest section). The EX-Z150 comes complete with a built-in wide-angle 28 mm (35 mm film equivalent) and 4X optical zoom lens. “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. 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
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 | Approx. 2.0 seconds | Shutter Release Time Lag*3*4 | Approx. 0.05 second | Shot to Shot Time*4*5 | Approx. 1.5 seconds | Normal Speed Continuous Shutter*5 | Approx. 0.8 second intervals | 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 | 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. EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. “FSE” is a product provided by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. For more information about “FSE”, visit OKI’s website at http://www.face-sensing-engine.com. YouTube is a registered trademark of YouTube, LLC. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies. Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com # # # |
Casio Introduces Slim And Stylish Digital Camera With A Wide-Angle 4x Optical Zoom July 14, 2008Announced on July 14, 2008
Revised on August 20, 2008 FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT:
Joyce Essig/Chris Tamburino
Coyne PR
(973) 316-1665
jessig@coynepr.com Melissa Keklak
CASIO AMERICA, INC.
(973) 361-5400
mkeklak@casio.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CASIO INTRODUCES SLIM AND STYLISH 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 in a slim and stylish form factor, just .79” thick (.74” at the thinnest section). The EX-Z150 comes complete with a built-in wide-angle 28 mm (35 mm film equivalent) and 4X optical zoom lens. “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. 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
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 | Approx. 2.0 seconds | Shutter Release Time Lag*3*4 | Approx. 0.05 second | Shot to Shot Time*4*5 | Approx. 1.5 seconds | Normal Speed Continuous Shutter*5 | Approx. 0.8 second intervals | 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 | 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. EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. “FSE” is a product provided by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. For more information about “FSE”, visit OKI’s website at http://www.face-sensing-engine.com. YouTube is a registered trademark of YouTube, LLC. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies. Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com # # # |
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