The Casio Exilim EX-Z9 - Available in Pink and Orange, With 23 Best Shot Modes
Casio has today announced the Casio Exilim EX-Z9, the latest in their Exilim line of compact camera’s. This 8 megapixel compact has a standard 3x zoom lens (37mm-112mm equivalent,) a 2.7 inch LCD, the YouTube video mode as found on other Casio digital camera’s and of course you get the 23 scene modes, or what Casio refers to as the Best Shot Modes.
The Casio EX-Z9:
- 8.1 Megapixels
- 2.7 inch LCD
- 3x zoom (37mm-112mm equivalent)
- Measures 3.6″ x 2.17″ x .91″
- 23 Best shot modes
- Anti-Shake (ISO boost)
- Comes in Black, Silver, Pink! and Orange!
- Available this month for about $159
I’ve actually been fairly impressed with what Casio is doing with their digital camera’s. They limit themselves to compact, stylish digital camera’s that’s targeted more to the fashion conscious crowd, but most of their digital camera’s are actually pretty good. They’re feature rich, compact, easy to use and priced very competitively. Image quality for most of their digital camera’s are fairly decent compared to similar camera’s. I could find a lot of issues with the quality if I wanted to, but that would mean discounting the fact that their camera’s are targeted to users who just want a camera that takes pictures without having to click half a dozen different dials and buttons.
Full press release after the jump.
DOVER, NJ, MARCH 6, 2008 — Casio America, Inc. introduced the latest addition to its stylish series of EXILIM® digital cameras today, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9. This newest member of the EXILIM line features a stylish, slim and compact design to increase portability, and provides an improved 8.1 megapixels of image resolution with 3X optical zoom.
This new model stays true to the user-friendly features that have become standard to the EXILIM Zoom series. The 2.6-inch wide LCD display enables users to easily navigate camera operations and enhance the review of images, while the 23 Best Shot Modes and face detection technology help users take high quality photos without having to adjust camera settings.
“Whether you are taking snap shots of your family at the park or your friends at a concert, this high-quality digital camera is sure to satisfy all of your photographic wants and needs,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “Casio’s innovative YouTube Capture Mode allows videos to be recorded and uploaded directly to YouTube in as few as 3 steps, making the EX-Z9 perfect for online video enthusiasts.”
The EX-Z9 comes loaded with other useful features including Anti Shake DSP which reduces photo blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, allowing users to shoot images with ease and confidence. Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self timer). With Easy Mode, the camera is set to take great photos in every situation without having to check presets or accidentally making a wrong adjustment. Casio’s Face Detection Technology maintains a sharp focus and the correct exposure for the human face.
Available at retail in March, the EX-Z9 will be available in pink, black, silver and orange and will have an MSRP of $159.99.
MAIN FEATURES
- Stylish, slim, compact model featuring 8.1 million effective megapixels and 3x optical zoom.
- Generous 2.6-inch wide LCD display
- 23 Best Shot Modes for high quality images
- Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects
- Easy Mode for simplifying the camera settings
- Casio’s Face Detection technology for maintaining a sharp focus
SPECIFICATIONS
| File Format | Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2, DCF1.0, DPOF) Movies: Motion JPEG, AVI format, IMA-ADPCM (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV format (monaural) |
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| Recording Media | 18.6MB built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MMC (Multimedia Card), MMC plus (Multimedia Card plus) compatible | ||
| Number of Recorded Pixels | Still images: 8M (3264×2448) / 3:2 (3264×2176) /16:9 (3264×1840 / 6M (2816×2112) / 4M (2304×1728) / 2M (1600×1200) /VGA (640×480) |
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| Movies: 848 x 480 (HQ Wide)640 x 480 (HQ/Normal) / 320 x 240 (LP) |
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| Number of Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.1 megapixels (/million) | ||
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5-inch square pixel CCD Total Pixels: 8.29 megapixels |
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| Lens/Focal Length | F2.8(W) - F5.2(T) / f=6.2 - 18.6mm (Approx. 37.5 - 112.5mm equivalent to 35mm film) 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens. |
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| Zoom Ratio | 3 x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (12 times both with optical and digital zoom) HD Zoom Maximum 15.1x (@VGA, both with optical and digital zoom) |
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| Focus | Focus Type | Contrast Detection Auto Focus | |
| Focus Mode | Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, Manual focus | ||
| AF Area | Spot, Multi | ||
| Focus Range | Auto focus: | Approx. 15.79″ - Infinity (W) | |
| (Still Image) | Macro: | Approx. 5.91″* - 19.69″ (W) | |
| Infinity Mode: | Infinity (W) | ||
| Manual focus: | Approx. 5.91* - Infinity (W) | ||
| * Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. | |||
| Exposure Meeting | Multi pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CCD | ||
| Exposure Control | Program AE | ||
| Exposure Compensation | -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) | ||
| Shutter Type | CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter | ||
| Shutter Speed | Auto : 1/2 - 1/2000 second Night Scene : 4 - 1/2000 second (Depending on user’s setting of Camera? |
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| Aperture | F2.8(W) - F5.6(W) (ND filter is being used.) (Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.) |
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| White Balance | Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day white Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, manual WB | ||
| Sensitivity (SOS/REI) |
Still images: Auto/ ISO64/ ISO100/ ISO200/ ISO400/ ISO800/ ISO1600Movies: Auto * SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index. |
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| Self-Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer | ||
| Flash Mode | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Soft Flash, Red eye reduction | ||
| Flash Range | Normal: Approx. .49′-9.19′ (W) Approx. 1.31′-4.92′ (T) * Range is affected by optical zoom. |
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| Flash Charge Time | Approximately 7 seconds | ||
| Recording Functions | Snapshot, Marco, Self-timer, Continuous shooting(Normal Speed CS), BEST SHOT, Face Detection, Movie(Normal Movie, For YouTube), Voice Recording * Audio recording is monaural |
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| Playback Functions | Playback Zoom (8X), 12-image Screen, Start-up Images, Rotate, Re-size, Trimming, Copy, BGM Slideshow | ||
| Other Functions | Key Customization, PictBridge, Video Output(NTSC/PAL) | ||
| Image Deletion | One image / All images With memory protect function |
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| Appoximate Maximum Audio Recording Times | After Recording: 30 seconds per image Voice Recording: 56 minutes 4 seconds (when using built-in memory) |
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| Monitor | 2.6-inch TFT color LCD114,960 dots (479 x 240) | ||
| Viewfinder | LCD monitor | ||
| Timekeeping Functions | Built-in quartz digital clock Date and Time: Recorded with image data With time stamp function Auto Calendar: To 2049 |
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| World Time | 162 cities in 32 time zones City name, date, time, summer time |
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| Input/Output Terminals | USB/AV port (USB compatible) | ||
| Microphone | Monaural | ||
| Speaker | Monaural | ||
| Power Source | Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) x 1 | ||
| Power Consumption | 3.7V DC, Approximately 3.2W | ||
| Dimensions | 3.64″ (W) x 2.17″ (H) x .91″ (D) (excluding projections; .80” at thinnest point) | ||
| Weight | Approximately 4.48 oz. (excluding battery and bundled accessories) | ||
Specifications subject to change without notice.