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PMA 2005 Casio has announced two new digital cameras today the EX-Z750 and EX-Z57
» EX-Z750: 7.2 Megapixel, High Quality Movie, Manual Photography
» EX-Z57: Large 2.7-inch Liquid Crystal Display, Extended Battery Life
February 15, 2005 CASIO, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced two stylish additions to its popular EXILIM® 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.”
The EX-Z750 EXILIM ZOOM for truly enjoyable digital photography
The EX-Z750’s 7.2 megapixel CCD imaging element delivers superior  picture quality with remarkably high definition, while the optical 3X zoom lens and large 2.5-inch liquid crystal display assure enjoyable operation. In addition to manual operation, an extremely versatile array of shooting functions enables a variety of photo effects. Using MPEG-4 format, high quality movies can also be taken in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second. Of course, longer battery life enables the shooting of approximately 325 shots (CIPA standards)* on a battery charge. When set in its cradle, A/V signal output allows the user to view the photos or movies taken on an external video monitor such as television.
*CIPA “Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery
Consumption”:
Until recently there has been no standard measurement for battery life. This
has resulted in inconsistencies between camera products and their catalogs
and instruction manuals. As of December 2003, CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products
Association) established the Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still
Camera Battery Consumption, and hopes to reduce confusion among consumers
by having this adopted by the world’s digital camera manufacturers and retailers.
The EX-Z750 is ideal for consumers who are looking to create superior images
in challenging lighting conditions. Consumers can select aperture priority,
shutter priority, or simply select from several unique “Best Shot” modes to
enhance the images. The 0.9-second continuous shooting mode and low light
assist, help capture sharp images such as fast action or low light scenes.
The pre-record or “Past Movie” mode continuously captures 5 seconds of video
automatically into buffer memory to ensure that the user records the critical
video prior to pushing the shutter. Consumers can also select from several
different “Movie Best Shot” modes and do simple video editing within the camera.
The EX-Z57 EXILIM ZOOM for brilliant picture viewing
The extra-large 2.7-inch liquid crystal display represents an  astonishingly easy-to-view screen for brilliant picture viewing
without compromising its compact and stylish design. The EX-Z57 features a
5 megapixel CCD and an optical 3X zoom lens to take photos of remarkable picture
quality. Extra-long battery life of approximately 400 shots (CIPA standards)
on a single battery charge assures users that they can enjoy shooting and
looking at their pictures over and over again without ever worrying about
the battery life.
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.
» Voice recording
function with playback from the camera’s speaker.
» Photostand feature allowing a slideshow
of images while the camera sits in its cradle.
» Calendar function shows thumbnail images
of photos taken on any specified date.
»
World Time function allows the user to set the camera to
the local time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world.
» Store special
photos or those you don’t want others to see in your own Favorites folder.
» Create HTML
albums in the camera that which can be viewed directly by Web
browsers.
» 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 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.
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EX-Z750 SPECIFICATIONS
| Imaging Pixels |
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1/1.8-inch CCD (7.41 million pixels total; effective 7.2 million
pixels) |
| Recording Formats |
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Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF-compliant / DPOF-compatible;
Video images: AVI system, MPEG-4 compliant;
Audio: WAV |
| Recording Medium: |
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Internal flash memory (image recording area 8.3 MB), SD memory card / MMC
compatible |
| Image recording pixels |
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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) |
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Recording Volumes and Times
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Still
Photos |
Image size (pixels) |
Image quality/
recording time |
File size |
Built-in memory (8.3MB) |
SD Memory Card
256MB * |
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3072 X 2304 |
Fine/Normal/
Economy |
Approx 4.4MB/
2.2MB/1.1MB |
Approx.
1/3/6 |
Approx.
55/108/207 |
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640 x 480 |
Fine/Normal/
Economy |
Approx. 190KB/
140KB/90KB |
Approx.
39/52/83 |
Approx.
1188/1559/2495 |
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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.
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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: |
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Auto focus with contrast detection, selectable spot AF/ multi AF / free AF,
macro mode, pan focus (video only), infinity mode, manual focus |
| Focus Length: |
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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: |
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Light metering method: multi-pattern metering by pixels, center
weighted
metering, spot metering.
Control method: Program, manual exposure |
| Exposure compensation: |
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-2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter: |
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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: |
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F2.8 / 4.0, auto Note: Changes according to optical zoom |
| White Balance: |
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Auto / Fixed (6 modes) / manual |
| Sensitivity setting: |
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Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 |
| Shoot and Recording Functions: |
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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: |
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Operation time 10 sec. or 2 sec., triple self-timer |
| Internal Flash: |
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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: |
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Optical viewfinder, LCD monitor |
| Monitor Screen: |
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2.5-inch digital interface TFT color liquid crystal display with 115,200
(480 x 240) elements |
| Timekeeping Function |
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Date, time, shooting data recorded simultaneously, Auto calendar to year
2049 |
| World Time: |
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162 cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer
time |
| Input/Output Terminals: |
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DC IN, USB/AV connection (NTSC / PAL standard spec) |
| Batteries |
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Dedicated lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life |
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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)
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| Dimensions: |
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3.50” W x 2.30” H x .88” D (except protruding parts, min. thickness .79”)
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| Weight: |
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Approx 4.48 oz (without battery or accessories) |
| Supplied Accesories |
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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 |
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1/2.5-inch square color CCD; 5.25 million total pixels; 5 million effective
pixels |
| Recording Formats |
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Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF standard / DPOF compatible
Video
images: AVI format Audio: WAV |
| Recording Medium: |
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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 |
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Recording Volumes and Times
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|
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 |
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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: |
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Optical 3X, digital 4X (12X when used together) |
Focal point
adjustment: |
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Auto focus with contrast detection, selectable spot AF/ multi AF, macro
mode, pan focus, infinity mode, focus lock, manual focus |
| Focus Length: |
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Standard: approx. 15.75” to infinity, macro: 2.36” to 19.69”
(W)
|
| Exposure Control: |
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Light metering method: multi-pattern metering by pixels, center-weighted
metering.
Control method: program AE |
| Exposure compensation: |
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-2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter: |
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CCD electronic/mechanical shutter;
shutter speed 1/8-1/2000 second,
Night scene 4-1/2000 second, Fireworks 2 seconds |
| Aperture: |
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F2.6 / 4.3, auto Note: Changes according to optical zoom |
| White Balance: |
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Auto / Fixed (6 modes) / manual |
| Sensitivity setting: |
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Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 |
| Shoot and Recording Functions: |
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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: |
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Operation time 10 sec. or 2 sec., triple self-timer |
| Internal Flash: |
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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: |
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LCD monitor |
| Monitor Screen: |
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2.7-inch digital interface TFT color liquid crystal display with 115,200
(480 x 240) elements |
| Playback Function |
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Enlarged display (4X), 9-panel display, calendar; Photostand
function |
| Timekeeping Function |
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Date, time, shooting data recorded simultaneously Auto calendar to year
2049 |
| World Time: |
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162 cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer
time |
| Other: |
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RBG histogram display, grid display, album function, favorites
folder |
| Input/Output Terminals: |
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USB cradle with connection terminals |
| Batteries |
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Dedicated lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life |
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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)
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| Dimensions: |
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3.48” W x 2.28” H x .89” D (except protruding parts, min. thickness
.78”) |
| Weight: |
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Approx . 4.59 oz (without battery or accessories) |
| Supplied Accesories |
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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.
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