Apr 10, 2008

Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 10MP, a fashionable and user-friendly Digital Camera



Introducing the fashionable, user-friendly 10.1-megapixel EX-Z1080 with 3x optical zoom. Whether you are taking snapshots of your family at the park, or capturing video to share with your friends, this compact, high-quality digital camera is sure to satisfy all of your photographic wants and needs.
10.1-megapixel CCD Over 10 million pixels enables consumers to capture high-resolution images that reproduce crystal-clear even when printing very large sizes.

Bright, 2.6-inch wide-format LCD Capture breathtaking wide aspect ratio images and easily share images on the wide LCD. On-screen setting information can be conveniently arranged on the right side of the screen to improve viewing and ease of use. Equipped with a super bright screen (1,000cd/m2), this LCD will not wash out in outdoor environments. In auto mode, the LCD automatically adjusts to the brightness of the surrounding environments.

MPEG-4 H.264 high-quality video with sound Have a cinematic experience with your digital camera by taking high quality MPEG-4 H.264 16:9 format video to play on your plasma or LCD television without distortion.
YouTube Capture Mode The YouTube Capture Mode allows you to shoot video at the optimum size and quality recommended by YouTube for easy online video sharing.

Movie Stabilizer Movie Stabilizer technology digitally processes video footage while recording to minimize the effects of hand movement. Stabilizer processing is also performed during playback, to ensure that movies always look great.

Anti-Shake DSP Anti-Shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor) minimizes image blur caused by shaking hands or moving subject matter.

Face Detection Technology and Auto Focus Tracking Maintains sharp focus and correct exposure for a human face. Detects up to 8 faces in a scene and automatically tracks and focuses to capture the moment.

eBay Best Shot Mode This feature makes it incredibly easy to take great photos at the correct resolution and file size for carefree uploading to eBay. With eBay best shot mode, the camera automatically configures the camera settings to shoot the photo with auto macro at 2MP and a 1600 x 1200 image size.

39 Best Shot Modes Enables consumers to capture perfect images under a variety of circumstances without having to manually adjust settings. Some of these Best Shot modes include sports, night scene, portrait and eBay.

Triple Continuous Flash Continuous Flash allows users to shoot up to three photos on a single flash charge so moments will never be missed due to flash failure.

Exilim Engine 2.0 image processor The Exilim Engine 2.0 -- a high-performance, image-processing module that boosts performance by enabling instantaneous color correction or angle adjustment. In addition it incorporates a tonal control that lets users keep bright areas of the scene bright by limiting the occurrence of dark pixels. With Casio’s newly designed Exilim Engine "Auto Tracking AF" function follows moving subjects, keeping them continuously in focus until the photo is taken. It also offers the ability to selectively eliminate noise in designated color regions, such as the sky. This all means faster, high-resolution, power-saving and ultra-compact configuration.




The 10.1-Megapixel EX-Z1080 produces beautiful photographs even when making large prints. 6400 ISO enables high sensitivity photography and ideal for photographing darker scenes and reducing blur caused by shaky hands and subject movement. The Exilim Engine 2.0 high-performance image-processing module allows high quality movies to be recorded at the high compression rate of the next-generation H.264 standard. Modern H.264/AVC video encoding ensures movie file sizes remain small, yet high quality, and YouTube Capture Mode sets all the right parameters for easy posting. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips on YouTube and across the Internet through websites, blogs and e-mail. Casio has also included an exclusive software application that makes it fast and simple to upload movies to YouTube. Other headline features include face-detection, Anti Shake DSP and sensitivities up to ISO 6400. Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings. YouTube Capture Mode allows users to shoot movies at the optimum size, quality, and other settings for uploading to YouTube The combination of face detection 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 Shutter speed - 1/2 - 1/800 second (Program AE) Scene modes - 41 Best Shot modes Flash - Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Soft Flash and Red-Eye reduction Dimensions - 3.59 x 2.25 x 0.95 Weight - 4.41 ounces

Product Specifications;
* File Format Still Picture: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2), DCF1.0, DPOF. Video: AVI File Format, Motion JPEG. Voice: WAV.
* Recording Media: Built-in Flash Memory 11.4 MB , SDHC/ SD Memory Card, Multi-Media Card, Multi-Media Card Plus
* Number of Pixels: 3648 x 2736/ 3648 x 2432 (3:2)/ 3648 x 2048 (16:9)/ 2560 x 1920/ 2048 x 1536/ 1600 x 1200/ 640 x 480. Video: 640 x 480 (HQ)/ 512 x 384 (Normal)/ 320 x 240 (LP).
* Image Deletion:One image / all images with Memory Protection Function
* Effective # of Pixels: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels
* Imaging Element: 1/1.75 CCD" Square Primary Color CCD, Total 10.3 million pixels
* Lens: F2.8 - 5.1, F=7.9 - 23.7mm (equivalent to 38 - 114mm for 35mm film)
* Zoom: 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom (12x with both Optical & Digital Zoom)
* Focusing Control: Contrast Detection AF, Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus (Video Recording Only), Infinity Mode, Manual Focus; AF Area: Spot, Multi or Tracking; with AF Assist Lamp
* Focus Range: Focus Range: Auto: Approx. 40 cm - infinity (1.3' to infinity). Macro: Approx. 10 cm - 50 cm (3.9"* - 19.7"). Infinity Mode: Infinity. Manual: Approx. 10 cm - Infinity (3.9" - Infinity). *Using the Optical Zoom causes the above ranges to change.
* Exposure Control: Metering: Multi pattern/ Center Weighted/ Center Spot by CCD; Control: Programmed AE; Exposure Compensation: -2EV - +2EV (by 1/3 EV Step)
* Shutter/Shutter Speed: CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter, 1/2 to 1/1000 second; *Shutter Speed Range may be different depending on the following BEST SHOT scenes: Night Scene: 4 - 1/1000 second; Fireworks: 2 seconds (fixed).
* Aperture: Auto F2.8/ F8.0*. *F8.0 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. *It varies on some Optical Zoom.
* White Balance: Auto/ Fixed (6 Modes)/ Manual.
* Sensitivity Setting: napshots (standard): Auto/ ISO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 3200. Snapshots (when Anti-Shake setting is "Auto"): ISO6400 (maximum). Snapshots (when BEST SHOT scene is Anti-Shake): ISO6400 (maximum). Video: Auto
* Self-Timer:
10 Second Countdown, 2 Second Countdown, Triple Self-timer
* Built-in Flash:
Flash Modes: Auto/ Flash On/ Flash Off/ Soft Flash/ Red Eye Reduction. Flash Range: 0.1m - 3.3m (W), 0.5m - 1.8m (T). Flash Continuous Shutter: Approx. 0.4m - 2.0m (W), Approx. 0.5m - 1.1m (T). *ISO Sensitivity: Auto. *Depends on zoom factor.
* Recording Functions: Snapshot (with Audio), Macro, Self-Timer, Continuous Shutter, BEST SHOT mode, Video (w/ Audio), Voice Recorder. *Audio recording is monaural.
* Audio Recording Time: Time: Still Pictures w/Voice: 30 sec. / 1 Snap; Voice Recorder: Approx. 48 Min. (Built-in Flash Memory); After Recording: 30 sec. / 1 Snapp
* Monitor Screen: 2.6" Digital Interface TFT Color Wide LCD, 114,960 (479 x 240) Pixels
* Playback: Enlarge (8x), Resize, Trimming, Video Playback, Video Edit, MOTION PRINT, 12-Picture Display, Rotate, White Balance, Brightness, Color Correction, Calendar, Slide Show, Customizable, Startup Screen, AV Output
* Finder: LCD Monitor
* Input/Output: USB/AV Connection
* Microphone/Speaker: Monaural Microphone / Monaural Speaker
* Power Source: 1 x Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (NP-40)
* Battery Life: Approx. 370 Images w/Li-Ion Battery (CIPA Standards)
Approx. 9 Hrs. 50 Min. with Li-Ion Battery @normal recording
Approx. 2 Hrs. 50 Min. with Li-Ion Battery (video) @continuous playback
Approx. 12 Hrs. 20 Min. with Li-Ion Battery (voice) @continuous video recording
* Battery Charge: Approx. 150 Min.
* Power Consumption: 3.7V DC, Approx. 3.8W
* Dimensions: 3.6" (W) x 2.3" (H) x .95" (D) (excluding projections, .81" at thinnest part)
* Weight: Approx. 4.4 oz (excluding battery and accessories).

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