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CASIO INTRODUCES FLAGSHIP EXILIM ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA WITH 12 MEGAPIXELS
Featuring a slim, stylish look packed with superior functions like auto-tracking AF with motion analysis technology and a CCD-shift anti-shake mechanism
DOVER, NJ, MAY 21, 2007 – Casio, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced the release of the newest model in the stylish series of EXILIM digital cameras, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200. The new camera is Casio’s flagship EXILIM Zoom, boasting a world-leading 12.1 effective megapixels to deliver both high resolution and premium performance.
It has only been a year since Casio released the revolutionary EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1000, the first digital camera in the world to deliver 10.1 megapixel resolution in a size that fits easily in the palm of the hand. The EX-Z1000 won acclaim for making it simpler than ever to capture images at a remarkably high resolution, and its trend-setting performance put it at the forefront of the market.
“The newest addition of the slim, stylish EXILIM line represents Casio’s continuing objective to produce innovative products fit for everyone’s needs,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “The EX-Z1200 incorporates the same characteristics from the EX-Z1000 and adds new features such as face detection and motion analysis technology which make photographs more life like.”
Now, going one step beyond the EX-Z1000, the new flagship EX-Z1200 offers 12.1 megapixel resolution — the highest available in any compact digital camera. At this amazing level of detail, photos print crystal-clear even in large sizes or when trimmed to show just one part of the image. It incorporates CCD-shift image stabilization and the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module with motion analysis technology. These innovative features work together to help prevent blurry shots due to shaky hands, subject movement or poor focus when photographing moving subjects such as children or pets.
In addition, the auto-tracking AF system now combines both face detection and motion analysis technologies. With this revolutionary new system, once the focus is locked in, it follows a moving subject’s face, maintaining both sharp focus and correct exposure.
MAIN FEATURES
-12.1 million effective pixels; 3X optical zoom
-CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism
-Incorporates the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module featuring motion analysis technology
-Blur-reduction technologies:
-Automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving subject and sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed.
-Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings.
-Movie mode with electronic camera shake compensation function.
-Tonal range control reduces loss of detail in bright and dark areas, and helps to achieve smoother expression of skin tones and clear blue skies.
-Auto-tracking AF system maintains both sharp focus and correct exposure for a human face using both face detection*1 and motion analysis technologies.
-Maximum 3 shot/second*2 shutter speed (when set at 3.0 megapixel image size)
-2.8-inch Wide and Bright LCD display (maximum brightness of 1400cd/m2 at center of screen) makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before.
Exclusive to the Casio EXILIM line of digital cameras in the U.S., is the eBay® Best Shot mode. The eBay Best Shot mode is one of 34 Best Shot Modes featured in the EX-Z1200. eBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay. eBay Best Shot mode also includes Auto Macro, an ideal setting for capturing images of small items such as jewelry, tags, etc., thus automatically adjusting the focus from acquiring fine details in close up shots to capturing large items from a distance. eBay Best Shot mode allows users to capture optimized images at an ideal size for eBay. For ease of use, eBay photos are stored in a special eBay directory.
The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 will have a suggested retail price of $399.99 and will be available at retail in mid-July in two fashionable colors – silver and black.
*1. "Face Detection feature" includes a face detection technology provided by OKI’s face image processing engine, FSE (Face Sensing Engine). *2. Number of shots can vary depending on the memory card used.
EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-Z1200 Specifications
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 million |
| Imaging Element | 1/1.7-inch square pixel color CCD (total pixels: 12.39 million) |
| Image File Format | Still images: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant |
| Movies | H.264/AVC, MOV format |
| Audio | WAV (monaural) |
| Recording Media | Built-in flash memory (image area: 11.4MB), SDHC Memory Card / SD Memory Card / Multimedia Card / Multimedia Card plus compatible |
| Image Size (Pixels) | Still Images: 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2656 (3:2), 4000 x 2240 (16:9), 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 |
| Movies | 848 x 480 (UHQ Wide/HQ Wide), 640 x 480 (UHQ/HQ/Normal), 320 x 240 (LP) |
Data Size:
| Image size (pixels) | Image quality/ recording time | File size | Built-in memory (11.4 MB) | SD Memory Card 1GB*1 | |
| Still Images | 4000 x 3000 | Fine/ | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
640 x 480 | Fine/ | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | |
| Movies | 640 x 480 (UHQ) | Maximum | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. |
848 x 480 | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | ||
640 x 480 | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | ||
848 x 480 | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | ||
640 x 480 (Normal) | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | ||
320 x 240 | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. |
*1. When using Panasonic (Matsushita) Pro High Speed SD Memory Card.
| Operating Speed: | Power on to first shot: approximately 1.7 seconds*2 Shutter release time lag: approximately 0.009 second*2 Image playback: 0.1 second/image Shot to shot time: approximately 2.0 seconds*2*3 Continuous shutter: approximately 1.6-second intervals*3 High-speed continuous shutter: maximum is 3 frames per second*4 Rapid Flash: approximately 3 frames per second *2. With built-in flash off. *3. With image size set at 4000 x 3000 and using normal image quality. *4. Image is fixed at 2048x1536 and using normal image quality. |
| Lens/Focal Distance: | F2.8 to 5.4, f=7.9 to 23.7mm (equivalent to approximately 37 to 111mm on a 35mm film camera), 7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens |
| Zoom: | 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (image size: 4000x3000 pixels, 12X in combination with optical zoom) |
| Focusing: | Contrast Detection Auto Focus Focus Modes: Auto Focus (still image only), Macro Mode, Pan Focus (movie recording only), Infinity Mode, Manual Focus AF Area: Spot, Multi or Tracking; with AF assist lamp |
| Approximate Focus Range: | Auto Focus: 15.75”*5 to ∞ Macro: 2.36” to 19.69”*5 Infinity Mode: ∞ Manual Focus: 2.36”*5 to ∞ *5. Range is affected by optical zoom. |
| Exposure Control: | Metering: Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element Exposure: Program AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter: | CCD shutter, mechanical shutter, Program AE: 1/4 to 1/2000 second*6, Aperture Priority AE: 1 to 1/2000 second*6, Shutter Speed Priority AE and Manual Exposure: 30 to 1/2000 second*6 *6. Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene. |
| Aperture: | F2.8/F8.0*7, auto switching *7. Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. F8.0 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. |
| White Balance: | Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual |
| Sensitivity (SOS/REI)*8: | Still images: Auto*9, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 Movies: Auto *8. SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index. *9. When using Anti Shake function, maximum is ISO 800. When using BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” function, maximum is ISO 1600. |
| Recording Functions: | Still images; still images with audio (maximum around 30 seconds); macro; self-timer; continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, rapid flash, zoom continuous), BEST SHOT, movies with audio, MOVIE BEST SHOT, voice recording |
| Self-timer: | 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash: | Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction Flash Range: approx. 13.12’ (W), approx. .98’ to 6.89’ (T) Rapid Flash: approx. .98’ to 7.87’ (W), approx. .98’ to 3.94’ (T) |
| Monitor Screen: | 2.8-inch TFT color LCD (14:9), 230,400 pixels (960 x 240) |
| Timekeeping Functions: | Date and time: recorded with image data; Auto Calendar: To 2049 On-image time stamp function |
| World Time: | 162 cities in 32 time zones, City name, date, time, summer time |
| Input/Output Terminals: | USB cradle connector, USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatible |
| Microphone: | Monaural |
| Speaker: | Monaural |
| Power Requirements: | Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) x 1 |
| Battery life: | Approx. 340 still images*10 (CIPA Standards) Continuous playback: approx 8 hr. 10 min. (still images) Continuous recording: approx 9 hr. 40 min. (voice recording) *10. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting |
| Dimensions: | 3.67” (W) x 2.30” (H) x .88” (D) (excluding projections, .78” at thinnest part) |
| Weight: | Approximately 5.36 oz (excluding battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories: | Rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, Special AC adaptor, AC power cord, strap, CD-ROM |