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Casio Introduces Flagship EXILIM Zoom Digital Camera with 12 Megapixels
May 21, 2007
Featuring a slim, stylish look packed with superior functions like auto-tracking AF with motion analysis technology and a CCD shift anti-shake mechanism
The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 comes in black and silver
MAY 21 2007, LONDON, UK–Casio Electronics Co. Ltd., 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.
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 theimage. 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.
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- 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
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- 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/m2at centre of screen) makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before
The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 will be available in the UK and Eire from late May 2007 insilver and black, with a retail price guide of £279.99 before
NOTES
| *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 Zoom EX-Z1200 SPECIFICATIONS
| Recording Element |
1/1.7 inch square pixel primary colour CCD
(12.39 million total pixels; 12.1 million effective pixels) |
| File Record Format |
Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: H.264/AVC, MOV format, Audio: WAV (Monaural) |
| Recording Medium |
Built-in flash memory (approx. 11.4MB);
SDHC / SD / MMC / MMC plus compatible |
| Recorded Image Sizes |
Still Images: 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2656 (3:2), 4000 x 2240 (16:9), 3264x2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 pixels
Movies: 848 x 480 (UHQ Wide / HQ Wide), 640 x 480 (UHQ / HQ / Normal), 320 x 240 (LP) pixels |
| Recorded File Sizes |
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Image size (pixels) |
Resolution / recording time |
File size |
Built-in memory
(11.4MB) |
SD Card
1GB *1 |
| Still Images |
4000
x
3000 |
Fine |
7.87MB |
1 |
122 |
| Normal |
4.13MB |
2 |
234 |
| Economy |
2.76MB |
4 |
350 |
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640
x
480 |
Fine |
330KB |
34 |
2930 |
| Normal |
190KB |
60 |
5090 |
| Economy |
140KB |
82 |
6908 |
| Movies |
640x480
(UHQ) |
Maximum recording time per file:
10 minutes |
5.8 megabits
per sec.(20fps) |
16 secs |
22 mins
50 secs |
848x480
(UHQ Wide) |
7.0 megabits
per sec. (30fps) |
13 secs |
18 mins
54 secs |
640x480
(HQ) |
2.8 megabits
per sec.(20fps) |
33 secs |
47 mins
30 secs |
848x480
(HQ Wide) |
3.4 megabits
per sec.(20fps) |
27 secs |
39 mins
04 secs |
640x480
(Normal) |
1.4 megabits
per sec.(20fps) |
1 mins 7 secs |
60 mins
34 secs |
320x240
(LP) |
845 kilobits
per sec.(20fps) |
1 mins 51 secs |
120 mins
35 secs |
All values are approximate |
| Operating Speed |
Power on to first shot: approx. 1.07 secs.*2
Shutter release lag time: approx. 0.009 secs.*2
Shot to shot time: approx. 2.0 secs.*2*3
Continuous shutter: approx. 1.6 intervals*3
High-speed continuous shutter: approx. 3fps*4
Image to image playback scroll: 0.1 secs. |
| Lens |
7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspheric lens;
F2.8(W) to 5.5(T); f=7.9(W) to 23.7(T) mm
(equivalent to approx. 37 to 111 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); AF assist light; auto focus (still image only), macro mode, pan focus (movie only), infinity mode, manual focus |
| Approximate Focus Range |
Auto Focus: 40cm to 8*5;
Macro: 6cm to 50cm *5;
Infinity mode: 8;
Manual: 6cm to 8*5 |
| Exposure Control |
Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
Control: Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter |
CCD electronic / mechanical shutter;
Program AE: 1/4 to 1/2000 sec.*6;
Aperture Priority AE: 1 to 1/2000 sec.*6;
Shutter Speed Priority and Manual Exposure AE: 30 to 1/2000 sec.*6 |
| Aperture |
F2.8 / 8.0*7(auto switching) |
| White Balance |
Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manualswitching |
| Sensitivity (SOS/REI) *8 |
Still Images: Auto*9/ 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, zoom continuous); BEST SHOT; self timer; macro; movie with audio;Movie BEST SHOT; voice recording |
| Self-timer |
10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash |
Modes: Auto, On, Off,Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction Approx. Range: 0.1 to 4.0 m (W), 0.3 to 2.1 m (T)
Approx. Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.3 to 2.4m (W), 0.3 to 1.2m (T) |
| Viewfinder |
LCD screen |
| Monitor Screen |
2.8”inch TFT colour LCD (14:9), (230,400 pixels, 960x240) |
| Timekeeping |
Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year2049; time stamp function |
| World Time |
162 cities (32 time zones);
city names; date and time;
daylight saving time |
| Input/Output Terminals |
USB cradle terminal, microphone (monaural); speaker (monaural) |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) compatible |
| Battery |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-40) |
| Battery life |
Approx. 340 images (CIPA standards*10)
Continuous playback: approx 8 hrs 10 mins (still images)
Continuous recording: approx 9 hrs 40mins (voice recording) |
| Dimensions |
93.3(W) x 58.5(H) x 22.4(D)mm (excl. projections, thinnest point 19.9mm) |
| Weight |
Approx. 152 g (excl. battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40), USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, AC adaptor, AC power cord, strap, CD-ROM; User's quick guide |
NOTES
| *1 |
Based on Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) Pro High Speed SD memory Card. Capacity depends on card manufacturer |
| *2 |
With built-in flash off |
| *3 |
With image size set at 4000x3000 and using Normal image quality |
| *4 |
With image size set at 2048x1536 and using Normal image quality |
| *5 |
Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change |
| *6 |
Shutter speed range may be different depending on BEST SHOT scenario selected |
| *7 |
Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. An aperture ofF8.0 is used when ND filter is being used. |
| *8 |
SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity; REI: Recommended Exposure Index |
| *9 |
Max sensitivity is ISO 800 when using “Anti Shake” or ISO 1600 when using “High Sensitivity” BEST SHOT modes |
| *10 |
Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting |
Casio and EXILIM are a registered trademarks of Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
For further information, images or review samples please contact:
Anna Ghosh or Trusha Davé
Casio Press Office, Casio Electronics Co. Ltd., Unit 6, 1000 North Circular Road, London. NW2 7JD.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8208 9546
E-mail: pressoffice@casio.co.uk
For further product information on the EX-Z1200 please visit the link below :
http://www.casio.co.uk/Products/Digital%20Cameras/Exilim%20Zoom/ |