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Casio Introduces Two Stylish New EXILIM Digital Cameras with YouTube BEST SHOT Mode
Jul 11, 2007
Plus Next-Generation H.264 High-compression, High-quality Movie Technology
Casio EXILIM Card EX-S880 & Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77
LONDON UK, July 11th, 2007 – Casio Electronics Co. Ltd. and its parent company Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of two new digital cameras with the cutting-edge EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module. The 8.1 megapixel EXILIM Card EX-S880 and the 7.2 megapixel EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77 add enhanced movie functionality to Casio’s stylish series of EXILIM digital cameras.
The EX-S880 is the latest addition to the popular EXILIM Card series, known for its sophisticated design in a thin card size. The EX-Z77 joins Casio’s successful EXILIM Zoom series, whose excellent balance of superior functionality and stylish, compact look characterize the EXILIM brand.
Both new models come with a high-quality movie function that makes the most of next-generation H.264 compression technology. They also feature Casio’s new YouTube™ BEST SHOT™ Mode, which enables users to shoot and save movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for YouTube™, the world’s most popular online site for sharing videos. Casio has also included an exclusive software application that makes it fast and simple to upload movies to YouTube™.
The new cameras also feature a blur reduction function that uses motion analysis technology, an auto-tracking AF system, and face detection technology. The combination of face detection technology and the auto-tracking AF system ensures that, once the focus locks on to a person’s face, it will stay sharp and maintain the right exposure, even if the person moves. Casio has made it much easier to capture beautiful portraits. The Casio EXILIM Card EX-S880 will be available in the UK and Eire from August 2007 in silver, charcoal grey and red.
The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77 will be available in the UK and Eire from August 2007 in silver, red, pink, blue and black. Visit www.casio.co.uk for more information.
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EXILIM Card EX-S880 & EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77 Features
High-quality movies using the H.264 standard
- YouTube BEST SHOT Mode allows users to shoot movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for uploading to YouTube™.
- Comes with unique “YouTube Uploader for CASIO” software that enables users to upload movies to YouTube™ in as few as two steps.
The combination of face detection*1 technology and the auto-tracking AF system using motion analysis technology maintains both sharp focus and correct exposure for a human face.
Blur reduction technologies driven by the EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module
- Based on motion analysis technology, 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 image stabilization function.
Other Features of the EXILIM Card EX-S880
- 8.1 million effective pixels, 3x optical zoom
- Wide viewing angle, 2.8" Bright widescreen LCD display (maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m2 at the centre of the screen)
- Maximum 4 shot/second*2 high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size)
- Data Storage function enables users to carry data transferred to the camera from a computer
- Choice of three body colours: silver, black and red.
Other Features of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77
- 7.2 million effective pixels, 3x optical zoom.
- 2.6" widescreen LCD display
- Easy Mode, which displays simple shooting menus on the right side of the monitor.
- Maximum 5 shot/second*2 high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size)
- Choice of five body colours: silver, black, red, blue and pink.
EXILIM Card EX-S880 Specifications
| Recording Element |
1/2.5 inch square pixel primary colour CCD
(8.1 million total pixels; 8.29 million effective pixels)
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| File Record Format |
Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant;
Movies: MOV (H.264/AVC);
Audio: WAV (Monaural)
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| Recording Medium |
Built-in flash memory (approx. 10.8MB);
SDHC / SD / MMC compatible
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| Recorded Image Sizes |
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 480pixels
Movies: 848×480 (UHQ Wide/HQ Wide), 640×480 (UHQ/HQ/Normal), 320×240 (LP) pixels
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| Recorded File Sizes |
| |
Image size
(pixels) |
Resolution
/ recording
time
|
File size |
Built-in
memory
(10.8MB)
|
SD Card
1GB*1 |
Still
Images |
3264
x
2448
|
Fine |
4.59MB |
2 |
210 |
| Normal |
2.46MB |
4 |
393 |
| Economy |
1.67MB |
6 |
579 |
640
x
480 |
Fine |
330KB |
33 |
2930 |
| Normal |
190KB |
56 |
5089 |
| Economy |
140KB |
76 |
6906 |
| Movies |
640×480 (UHQ)
|
Maximum
recording time
per file:
10 minutes |
5.8 megabits
per sec.(30fps) |
13 secs |
22 mins
48 secs |
848×480
(UHQ Wide)
|
7.0 megabits
per sec. (30fps) |
10 secs |
18 mins
53 secs
|
640×480
(HQ)
|
2.8 megabits
per sec. (30fps) |
26 secs |
47 mins
24 secs |
848×480
(HQ Wide)
|
3.4 megabits
per sec.(30fps)
|
21 secs |
38 mins
59 secs |
| 640×480 (Normal) |
1.4 megabits
per sec. (30fps) |
51 secs |
94 mins |
320×240
(LP) |
545 kilobits
per sec. (15fps) |
128 secs |
240 mins | |
| Operating Speed |
Power on to first shot: approx. 1.0 secs.*2
Shutter release lag time: approx. 0.008 secs.*2
Shot to shot time: approx. 1.6 secs.*2*3
Continuous shutter: approx. 1.0 intervals*3
High-speed continuous shutter: approx. 4fps*4
Rapid Flash: approx. 3fps
Image to image playback scroll: 0.1 secs.
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Lens
|
6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical 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) |
| Zoom |
3x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom
(12x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) |
| Focusing |
Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi, or tracking); AF assist light; auto focus, pan focus, macro mode, infinity mode, manual focus
|
Approximate
Focus Range
|
Auto Focus: 40cm *5 to 8;
Macro: 15 to 50cm *5;
Infinity mode: 8;
Manual: 15cm *5 to 8
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| Exposure Control |
Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
Control: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter |
CCD electronic / mechanical shutter;
Program AE: 1/2 to 1/2000 second *6
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Aperture *7
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F2.7 / 8.0*8 (auto switching)
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| White Balance |
Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual switching
|
Sensitivity
(SOS/REI) *9
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Still Images: Auto*10 / ISO 64 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400;
Movies: Auto |
| Recording Functions |
Still image; still image with audio (max 30 secs); continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, rapid flash); BEST SHOT (39 scenes); 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. Range: 0.15 to 3.9 m (W), 0.4 to 2.0 m (T)
Approx. Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.4 to 1.7m (W), 0.4 to 1.9m (T)
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| Viewfinder |
LCD screen |
| Monitor Screen |
2.8” TFT colour LCD (14:9); 230,400 pixels, 960x240
|
| 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) |
USB
|
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) compatible |
Battery
|
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-20)
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Battery life
|
Approx. 220 images (CIPA standards*11)
Continuous playback: approx 4 hrs (still images)
Continuous recording: approx 1 hrs 30 mins (movies)
Continuous recording: approx 5 hrs 10mins (voice recording)
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Dimensions
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94.5(W) x 60.4(H) x 17.3(D)mm (excl. projections, thinnest point 13.7mm)
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Weight
|
Approx. 128 g (excl. battery and accessories)
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Bundled Accessories
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Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20), USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, AC adaptor, AC power cord, strap, CD-ROM; User's quick guide
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EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77 Specifications
| Recording Element |
1/2.5 inch square pixel primary colour CCD
(7.2 million total pixels; 7.38 million effective pixels) |
| File Record Format |
Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant;
Movies: MOV (H.264/AVC);
Audio: WAV (Monaural)
|
| Recording Medium |
Built-in flash memory (approx. 11.4MB);
SDHC / SD / MMC compatible
|
Recorded Image Sizes
|
Still Images: 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048 (3:2), 3072 x 1728 (16:9), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480pixels
Movies: 848×480 (UHQ Wide/HQ Wide), 640×480 (UHQ/HQ/Normal), 320×240 (LP) pixels
|
| Recorded File Sizes |
|
|
Image size
(pixels) |
Resolution
/ recording
time
|
File size |
Built-in
memory
(11.4MB) |
SD Card
1GB*1 |
|
Still
Images |
3072
x
2304 |
Fine |
4.3MB |
2 |
224 |
| Normal |
2.31MB |
4 |
418 |
| Economy |
1.57MB |
7 |
616 |
640
x
480
|
Fine |
330KB |
34 |
2930 |
| Normal |
190KB |
60 |
5090 |
| Economy |
140KB |
83 |
6908 |
|
Movies |
640×480 (UHQ)
|
Maximum
recording time
per file:
10 minutes
|
5.8 megabits
per sec.(30fps) |
16 secs |
22 mins
50 secs
|
848×480
(UHQ Wide)
|
7.0 megabits
per sec. (30fps) |
13 secs |
18 mins
55 secs |
640×480
(HQ)
|
2.8 megabits
per sec. (30fps) |
33 secs |
47 mins
30 secs
|
848×480
(HQ Wide) |
3.4 megabits
per sec.(30fps) |
27 secs |
39 mins
4 secs
|
| 640×480 (Normal) |
1.4 megabits
per sec. (30fps) |
67 secs |
94 mins
54 secs |
320×240
(LP)
|
545 kilobits
per sec. (15fps) |
172 secs |
241 mins
8 secs | |
Operating Speed
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Power on to first shot: approx. 1.4 secs.*2
Shutter release lag time: approx. 0.004 secs.*2
Shot to shot time: approx. 1.3 secs.*2*3
Continuous shutter: approx. 1.0 intervals*3
High-speed continuous shutter: approx. 5fps*4
Rapid Flash: approx. 3fps
Image to image playback scroll: 0.1 secs.
|
Lens
|
6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens;
F3.1(W) to 5.9(T); f=6.3(W) to 18.9(T) mm
(equivalent to approx. 38 to 114 mm in 35mm format) |
Zoom
|
3x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom
(12x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) |
Focusing
|
Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi, or tracking); auto focus, pan focus, macro mode, infinity mode, manual focus
|
Approximate
Focus Range
|
Auto Focus: 40cm *5 to 8;
Macro: 10 to 50cm *5;
Infinity mode: 8;
Manual: 10cm *5 to 8
|
Exposure Control
|
Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
Control: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter |
CCD electronic / mechanical shutter;
Program AE: 1/2 to 1/2000 second *6
|
Aperture *7
|
F3.1 / 4.4*8 (auto switching)
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White Balance
|
Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual switching |
Sensitivity
(SOS/REI) *9 |
Still Images: Auto*10 / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400;
Movies: Auto
|
Recording Functions
|
Still image; still image with audio (max 30 secs); continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, rapid flash); BEST SHOT (41 scenes); self timer; macro; movie with audio; voice recording
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Self-timer
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10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer
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Built-in Flash
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Modes: Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction
Approx. Range: . 0.1 to 3.5m (W), 0.6 to 1.9m (T)
Approx. Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.4 to 1.7m (W), 0.6 to 0.9m (T)
|
Viewfinder
|
LCD screen
|
| Monitor Screen |
2.6” TFT colour LCD (14:9); 114,960 pixels, 479x240
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Timekeeping
|
Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year 2049; time stamp function
|
World Time
|
162 cities (32 time zones);
city names; date and time;
daylight saving time
|
Input/Output Terminals
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USB cradle terminal, microphone (monaural); speaker (monaural)
|
USB
|
USB 2.0 (Full-speed) compatible
|
| Battery |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-20)
|
Battery life
|
Approx. 190 images (CIPA standards*11)
Continuous playback: approx 3 hrs 10 mins (still images)
Continuous recording: approx 1 hrs 15 mins (movies)
Continuous recording: approx 3 hrs 10 mins (voice recording)
|
Dimensions
|
95.0(W) x 59.0(H) x 19.8(D)mm (excl. projections, thinnest point 16.2mm) |
Weight
|
Approx. 118 g (excl. battery and accessories)
|
| Bundled Accessories |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20), USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, AC adaptor, AC power cord, strap, CD-ROM; User's quick guide
| NOTES
*1 Based on Panasonic (Matsushita) Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card. Capacity depends on card manufacturer
*2 With built-in flash off
*3 With image size set at maximum image size and using normal image quality
*4 With image size set at 1600x1200 and using normal image quality
*5 Using optical zoom causes the ranges to change
*6 Shutter speed range may be different depending on BEST SHOT scene selected
*7 Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
*8 F8.0 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used.
*9. SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index.
*10. When using Anti Shake function, maximum is ISO 800. and BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” function, maximum is ISO 1600.
*11. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting.
Casio and EXILIM are a registered trademarks 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.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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