Contact: Cheryl Balbach Casio, Inc. 973-361-5400 pr@casio.com Lillian Ayala HWH Public Relations 212-355-5049 layala@hwhpr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW STYLISH EXILIM ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERAS -- NEW FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS IMPROVE FUN AND EASE-OF-USE ___________ EX-Z750: 7.2 Megapixel, High Quality Movie, Manual Photography EX-Z57: Large 2.7-inch Liquid Crystal Display, Extended Battery Life ______ DOVER, NJ, February 15, 2005 – CASIO, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced two stylish additions to its popular EXILIMŽ ZOOM series. The new EX-Z750 is equipped with an astonishing 7.2 megapixel imaging element and an array of high-tech features, while the new EX-Z57 boasts a large 2.7-inch liquid crystal display. Both cameras will be available at retail in April, MSRP is $449.99 for the EX-Z750 and $399.99 for the EX-Z57. Casio's EXILIM series of digital cameras embody advanced miniaturization and digital technologies, culminating in slim, compact bodies coupled with the latest in digital technologies, making them faster, smaller and more powerful. Casio's EXILIM Engine and super long battery life technology, along with the latest in technology, put the EXILIM at the forefront of the digital camera market. "We're very proud to announce these two new additions to Casio's EXILIM line. EXILIM ZOOM represents the perfect balance of form and function with its stylish body and advanced features," said John Clough, president of Casio, Inc. "Our customers look forward to our EXILIM products because we take their needs seriously and deliver superior, state-of-the-art cameras that are also fun and easy to use."
EX-Z750 Main Features 7.2 Megapixel quality with versatile shooting functions - Imaging CCD with an effective 7.2 megapixels, along with a 3X optical zoom lens enables high-quality, high-resolution photographs.
- Super-Life Battery enables up to 325 shots on a single charge (CIPA standards).
- AF assist light makes focus operation easier even in dark settings.
- High-speed start-up enables shooting approximately 0.9 seconds after the power is turned on. *1
*1: with internal flash off, using internal memory - Release time lag of only 0.007 seconds means images are recorded approximately 0.007 seconds after the shutter is released.*2
*2: with internal flash off - High-speed picture playback of approx. 0.1 seconds interval.
- Continuous shutter function enables photos to be taken in approximately 0.9 seconds intervals (using normal photo quality, 3072 x 2034 size).
- Manual exposure mode enables greater creativity for more enjoyable picture taking.
- Various manual settings can be quickly set on a single screen with EX Button.
- "Zoom continuous" enables automatic framing function that crops and resizes pictures to create optimally framed images, taking 2 images with a single press of the shutter.
- "ART SHOT" function enables pastel, illustration or cross-filter effect processing on the liquid crystal monitor during shooting to enable the creation of artistic photographs.
- ID photo function enables, with a single press of the shutter, the automatic layout and shooting of five differently sized portrait photos saved as 1 image, ideal for resumes and drivers licenses.
- "BEST SHOT" *3 function enables the user to choose the desired setting from samples.
*3 Includes ART SHOT (pastel, illustration or cross-filter), ID photo, and Business Shot High Quality Movies - Using MPEG-4 format, videos may be shot in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second.
- "MOVIE BEST SHOT": select a scene (includes fireworks, against the light and silent) from the samples to achieve the desired shooting effect.
- Approx. 2 hours and 50 minutes of movie shooting on a single battery charge (continuous recording).
- Past Movie function enables video recording to begin from five seconds before the shutter is pressed.
- Short Movie function enables the user to shoot a short video of approximately 8 seconds, centering on the time the shutter was pressed.
- "MOTION PRINT" function enables either 9 or 1 frames to be converted to a still photo.
- Movie Playback Zoom function enables zoom display during video playback.
- During Movie Playback Zoom, the position of the enlargement can be moved.
- Three types of Movie Editing operation (before, during or after) can be used to eliminate unwanted scenes.
Other Features - Equipped with a large 2.5-inch TFT color liquid crystal display, along with an optical viewfinder.
- High-speed USB 2.0 compatible for high-speed image transfer.
- A/V outputs in the camera cradle allow the viewing of photos or videos on an external video monitor such as television.
- The color LCD has two levels of brightness to choose from to suit users' needs.
- Photo Loader PC software included to enable automatic transfer of images to the user's personal computer.
- Windows Media Player 9 video playback software and Ulead Video Studio video editing software included (trial version).
- Menu display can be set in 10 languages, including Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
- Connects directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printers.
- ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III compatibility.
EX-Z57 Main Features High Performance Operation in an Easy-to-Use, Compact Design - Equipped with a large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch digital interface TFT liquid crystal display that brings out the true brilliant quality of the pictures.
- High-resolution images captured by the CCD with 5 million effective pixels.
- Optical 3X zoom lens in a very compact design
- Sleek, stylish lightweight aluminum body with a comfortable grip
Super Life Battery For Extended Shooting on a Single Battery charge - Same battery life as the EX-Z55, but with a larger 2.7 inch LCD.
- Approximately 400 shots can be taken on a single battery charge (CIPA standards).
Quick Response Thanks to High-Speed Design - The camera automatically selects fixed-focus Auto Pan Focus mode for instantaneous response when the shutter is depressed at one push.
- Direct On function for one-touch operation of either picture taking or playback modes.
High-speed startup enables shooting approximately 1.6 seconds after the power is turned on. *1 *1: with internal flash off, using internal memory - Release time lag of only 0.01 seconds means images are recorded approximately 0.01 seconds after the shutter is released.*2
*2: with internal flash off - High-speed picture playback of approx. 0.1 seconds interval.
More Convenient Functions - Business Shot function compensates for photos taken at an angle and records them as though taken from straight ahead, useful for taking pictures of white boards and business cards.
- "BEST SHOT" allows settings to be chosen by selecting from a collection of sample images.
- Extended shooting of video with sound can be performed until the memory is full.
- Noise Reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful.
- Auto Macro function enables automatic switching between Macro and AF modes.
- 7-point Multi-Auto Focus automatically selects the optimum focus point location.
- Flash Assist function provides exposure compensation for areas not reached by the flash.
- Icon Help function uses a pop-up guide to help the user when switching settings.
Features For Fun Other Features - The color LCD with two levels of brightness to choose from to suit users' needs.
- Connects directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printers.
- 9.3MB internal flash memory, compatible with SD memory card / Multi Media Card (not included.)
- Menu display can be set in 10 languages, including Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
- Photo Loader software allows automatic transfer of images to a PC at the touch of a single button on the USB cradle.
Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III. EX-Z750 SPECIFICATIONS | Imaging Pixels | 1/1.8-inch CCD (7.41 million pixels total; effective 7.2 million pixels) | | Recording Formats | Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF-compliant / DPOF-compatible; Video images: AVI system, MPEG-4 compliant; Audio: WAV | | Recording Medium: | Internal flash memory (image recording area 8.3 MB), SD memory card / MMC compatible | | Image recording pixels | Still images; 3072 x 2304 / 3072 x 2048 (3:2) / 2560 x 1920 / 2048 x 1536 / 1600 x 1200 / 640 x 480 Video images: 640 x 480 (HQ) / 640 x 480 (NORMAL) / 320 x 240 (LP) | | Recording Volumes and Times | | Still Photos | Image size (pixels) | Image quality/ recording time | File size | Built-in memory (8.3MB) | SD Memory Card 256MB * | | 3072 X 2304 | Fine/Normal/ Economy | Approx 4.4MB/ 2.2MB/1.1MB | Approx. 1/3/6 | Approx. 55/108/207 | | 640 x 480 | Fine/Normal/ Economy | Approx. 190KB/ 140KB/90KB | Approx. 39/52/83 | Approx. 1188/1559/2495 | | Videos | 640x480 (HQ) | Shooting time: unlimited** | Approx. 4.0M Bit/sec. (30 frames/sec.) | Approx. 17 sec. | Approx. 8 min. 32sec. | | 640x480 (Normal) | Shooting time: unlimited** | Approx. 2.1M Bit/sec. (30 frames/sec.) | Approx. 32 sec. | Approx. 16 min. 14sec. | | 320 x 240 (LP) | Shooting time: unlimited** | Approx. 745k Bit/sec. (15 frames/sec.) | Approx. 1 min 31sec. | Approx. 45 min. 19sec. | | *-When using the Matsushita (Panasonic) 256 MB card **-Depending upon memory capacity and battery life. | Lens: | 7 lenses in 6 groups, including aspherical lens; F2.8~F5.1,f=7.9~23.7mm (35mm conversion; approx. 38.0~114.0mm) | | Zoom: | Optical 3X, digital 8X (24X when used together) | Focal point adjustment: | Auto focus with contrast detection, selectable spot AF/ multi AF / free AF, macro mode, pan focus (video only), infinity mode, manual focus | | Focus Length: | Still photos – standard: approx. 15.75" to infinity, macro: 3.94" to 15.75" (W) Video– standard: approx. 15.75" to infinity, macro: 3.94" to 15.75" (W) Note: Changes according to optical zoom | | Exposure Control: | Light metering method: multi-pattern metering by pixels, center weighted metering, spot metering. Control method: Program, manual exposure | | Exposure compensation: | -2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) | | Shutter: | CCD electronic/mechanical shutter; Still photos:1/8~1/1600 sec; aperture priority AE 1~1/1600 sec; shutter speed priority AE and manual exposure 60~1/1600 sec. | | Aperture: | F2.8 / 4.0, auto Note: Changes according to optical zoom | | White Balance: | Auto / Fixed (6 modes) / manual | | Sensitivity setting: | Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 | | Shoot and Recording Functions: | still with audio (max time 30 sec.), macro, self-timer, BEST SHOT (Includes ART SHOT, ID photo and Business Shot), Flash Assist, Icon Help, Auto Macro, Continuous shooting (normal, zoom, multi) Video: Video with monaural audio, MOVIE BEST SHOT, Short Movie, Past Movie, MOTION PRINT, Movie Cut | | Self-timer: | Operation time 10 sec. or 2 sec., triple self-timer | | Internal Flash: | Flash modes: auto / compulsory flash / flash prevent / red eye reduction Operation range: approx. 1.31' to 9.51' (W) Note: Changes according to optical zoom | | Viewfinder: | Optical viewfinder, LCD monitor | | Monitor Screen: | 2.5-inch digital interface TFT color liquid crystal display with 115,200 (480 x 240) elements | | Timekeeping Function | Date, time, shooting data recorded simultaneously, Auto calendar to year 2049 | | World Time: | 162 cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer time | | Input/Output Terminals: | DC IN, USB/AV connection (NTSC / PAL standard spec) | | Batteries | Dedicated lithium-ion rechargeable battery | | Battery Life | Approx. 325 images (CIPA standards) Continuous shooting: approx. 740 images (approx. 3 hours 10 minutes), wide-telephoto switch approx. every 15 seconds; display ON, flash OFF; Continuous playback: approx. 6 hours 50 minutes (still photos); Continuous video shooting: approx. 2 hours 50 minutes. Continuous recording: approx. 6 hours 50 minutes (voice recording) | | Dimensions: | 3.50" W x 2.30" H x .88" D (except protruding parts, min. thickness .79") | | Weight: | Approx 4.48 oz (without battery or accessories) | | Supplied Accesories | Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, USB cradle, USB cable (high-speed USB 2.0 compatible), AV cable, strap, AC power cord, CD-ROM | EX-Z57 SPECIFICATIONS | Imaging Pixels | 1/2.5-inch square color CCD; 5.25 million total pixels; 5 million effective pixels | | Recording Formats | Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF standard / DPOF compatible Video images: AVI format Audio: WAV | | Recording Medium: | Internal flash memory (image area 9.3 MB), SD memory card / MMC compatible | | Image recording pixels | Still images; 2560 x 1920 / 2560 x1712(3:2)/ 2048 x 1536/ 1600 x 1200/ 1280 x 960/ 640 x 480 Video images: 320 x 240 | | Recording Volumes and Times | | Still Photos | Image size (pixels) | Image quality/ recording time | File size | Built-in memory (8.3MB) | SD Memory Card 256MB * | | 2560 x 1920 | Fine/Normal/ Economy | Approx 2.2MB/ 1.8MB/1.3MB | Approx. 4/4/6 | Approx. 108/131/178 | | 640 x 480 | Fine/Normal/ Economy | Approx. 190KB/ 140KB/90KB | Approx. 44/58/94 | Approx. 1188/1559/2495 | | Videos Audio | 320 x 240 | Recording time: until memory is fill** | Approx. 300KB/sec. (15 frames/sec.) | Approx. 30 sec. | Approx. 13 min. 35sec. | | - | Recording time: until memory is fill** | Approx. 4KB/sec.
| Approx. 39 min. | Approx. 17 hr. 37 min. | | *-When using the Matsushita (Panasonic) 256 MB card **-Depending upon memory capacity and battery life. | Lens: | 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens; F2.6~4.8,f=5.8~17.4mm (35mm conversion; approx. 35.0~105mm) | | Zoom: | Optical 3X, digital 4X (12X when used together) | Focal point adjustment: | Auto focus with contrast detection, selectable spot AF/ multi AF, macro mode, pan focus, infinity mode, focus lock, manual focus | | Focus Length: | Standard: approx. 15.75" to infinity, macro: 2.36" to 19.69" (W)
| | Exposure Control: | Light metering method: multi-pattern metering by pixels, center-weighted metering. Control method: program AE | | Exposure compensation: | -2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) | | Shutter: | CCD electronic/mechanical shutter; shutter speed 1/8-1/2000 second, Night scene 4-1/2000 second, Fireworks 2 seconds | | Aperture: | F2.6 / 4.3, auto Note: Changes according to optical zoom | | White Balance: | Auto / Fixed (6 modes) / manual | | Sensitivity setting: | Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 | | Shoot and Recording Functions: | Still photos: Still with audio (max. time 30 sec.), Movies with audio, BEST SHOT, Business Shot, Auto Macro, Voice Recording, Flash Assist, Icon Help, Sharpness/Brightness/Contrast Flash Strength Setting | | Self-timer: | Operation time 10 sec. or 2 sec., triple self-timer | | Internal Flash: | Flash modes: auto / compulsory flash / flash prevent / red eye reduction Operation range: approx. 1.31' to 8.53'(W) , 1.31' to 6.56' (T) | | Viewfinder: | LCD monitor | | Monitor Screen: | 2.7-inch digital interface TFT color liquid crystal display with 115,200 (480 x 240) elements | | Playback Function | Enlarged display (4X), 9-panel display, calendar; Photostand function | | Timekeeping Function | Date, time, shooting data recorded simultaneously Auto calendar to year 2049 | | World Time: | 162 cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer time | | Other: | RBG histogram display, grid display, album function, favorites folder | | Input/Output Terminals: | USB cradle with connection terminals | | Batteries | Dedicated lithium-ion rechargeable battery | | Battery Life | Approx. 400 images (CIPA standards) Continuous shooting: approx. 1000 images (approx. 3 hours 20 minutes), wide-telephoto switch approx. every 12 seconds; display ON, flash OFF; Continuous playback: approx. 7 hours (still photos); Continuous recording: approx. 6 hours 30 minutes (voice recording) | | Dimensions: | 3.48" W x 2.28" H x .89" D (except protruding parts, min. thickness .78") | | Weight: | Approx . 4.59 oz (without battery or accessories) | | Supplied Accesories | Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AC Adaptor, strap, CD-ROM | EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies. Casio, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Casio, Inc., markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, portable color TVs, timepieces (Wrist Technology), cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio, the unexpected extra – for more information visit our web site at www.casio.com. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |