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Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z120 Digital CameraCASIO have recently announced the release of the Casio EX-Z120 digital camera. The Casio EX-Z120 features 7.2 megapixel resolution and 32 scene BESTSHOT function located on a convenient mode dial.

Designed to be user friendly, fun, and convenient, as well as featuring CASIO’s renowned EXILIM Engine, the Casio EX-Z120 is intended to introduce the ease and enjoyment of high quality digital photography and world-class performance to anyone, anywhere. With a choice of easy mode, nomral settings, and advanced image control through fully adjustable manual settings the EX-Z120 is a camera that will grow with you.

Casio EX-Z120 is expected to be available in October of 2005. Price Unkown.

CASIO EX-Z120 Features:

*High Performance, Advanced Capabilities
The EX-Z120 has a 7.2 megapixel CCD (EX-Z110: 6.0 megapixel CCD; EX-Z10: 5.0 megapixel CCD) and a slim 3x optical zoom
*High quality images, high speed, and long lasting battery in a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image processing module
*The latest version of the EXILIM Engine features Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects
*Large 2.0 inch digital interface TFT LCD display
*The EX-Z120 can take 170 still shots (EX-Z110: 180 shots; EX-Z10: 270 shots) on one battery charge according to CIPA standards 1
*Stylish, compact and high grade body fits well in the hand
*The zoom lever and shutter are combined into one
**1 Based on Alkaline (LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.)

*Easy to Operate User-friendly Mode
Mode dial facilitates easy switching between still image mode, playback mode, etc.
*For first-time users who find it difficult to navigate complicated settings, easy mode displays selected menu items such as image size and flash on/off in a large, easy to understand format
*Camera powered by AA alkaline, nickel-cadmium, or lithium batteries available at most stores

*Enhanced Quick Responsiveness
Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.3 seconds (EX-Z10/EX-Z110: approximately 1.5 seconds) 2
*After the shutter is fired, the picture is taken almost instantaneously with an approximately 0.007 seconds release time lag (EX-Z110 has 0.004 second lag) 3
*High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds interval
*Continuous shutter function enables photos to be taken in approximately 0.9 seconds 4 intervals, limited to available space on memory card
*The “DIRECT ON” button function allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes
**2 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off
*3 with internal flash turned off
*4 depending on the type of memory card used

*Convenient and Multivariate Functions
Simple selection from 32 different BESTSHOT scenes (EX-Z10/EX-Z110: 28 BESTSHOT scenes) 5 provides beautiful still pictures
*Manual setting allows adjustment of camera aperture, shutter speed, exposure, etc. for custom shots
*The “Quick Shutter” function reduces mistakes by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing
*The “Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and auto focus mode
*The “Icon Help” function provides pop-up icon guidance when adjusting camera settings
*The “Flash Assist” mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas of the shot
**5 BESTSHOT scenes include “Anti Shake”, which reduces blurring caused by both shaking hands and moving subjects, as well as “High Sensitivity”, which enables bright pictures in a dim place even without the flash.

*Movie Functions
Movies recorded in VGA (640x480 pixels) size, 30 frames per second (EX-Z120: 28 frames per second) (Motion JPEG)
*Using the “MOTION PRINT” function, movies can be converted into a series of nine or just one snapshot for printing
*Movies can be zoomed in during replay • The “Movie Editing” operation offers three ways (beginning, middle, end) to cut unwanted scenes from a movie

*Miscellaneous Features
Equipped with AV out allows the camera to be directly connected to a television to view pictures and movies
*Includes “Photo Loader” software which facilitates easy transfer of pictures to a PC
*Menu display language can be set to Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
*Compatible with PictBridge and USB Direct Print for direct connection to printing device
*Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) as well as PRINT Image Matching III

*Resolution : 7.2 million effective pixels for prints up to A2 size

*Zoom : 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (12x total when used in combination)

*Recording Medium:  
Built in internal flash memory (approx. 8.7MB recordable area)
Card slot for SD / MMC

*Recording Mode :
Still image
Still image with audio
Movie mode (limited only by battery life and memory)
Macro, with auto macro function
Self-timer
Voice recording

*Monitor : 2.0'' digital TFT colour LCD

*High Speed Operation (EXILIM Engine) : Direct-On function (approx. 1.6sec. start up, LCD and flash off)

*High Speed Operation (EXILIM Engine) : 0.01 sec. shutter release lag time (after focus lock)
High speed image playback (scroll 100 images in 10 secs.)

*Input / Output Terminals :
Microphone
Speaker
USB cable
AV out

*Power : 2 x AA batteries; AC adaptor

*Dimensions : 90 x 60 x 27.2mm (W x H x D excl. projections)

*Other :
Adjustable manual settings
Easy Mode (cut down options for beginners)
MOTION PRINT
Flash assist function
Icon help
Pan focus
Auto pan focus

CASIO EX-Z120 Specifications:

Recording Element 1/1.8 inch square pixel primary colour CCD
  (7.41 million total pixels; 7.2 million effective pixels)
Recording Format Still Image: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard; DPOF compliant
  Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
  Audio: WAV (mono)
Recording Medium Built-in internal flash memory (approx. 8.3MB recordable area)
Recording Medium Card slot for SD / MMC
Image Resolution Still Image: 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048 (3:2), 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 pixels (Fine / Normal / Economy)
Image Resolution Movies: 640 x 480 (HQ), 640 x 480 (Normal), 320 x 240 (LP) pixels
Image Deletion One image, all images
Lens 7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens
  F2.8 (W) to F5.1 (T)
  f=7.9(W) to 23.7(T) mm (equivalent to approx. 38 to 114mm in 35mm format)
Zoom 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (12x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination)
Focus Mode Contrast AF (selectable between spot, multi)
  Auto focus
  Macro mode
  Pan focus (video only)
  Infinity mode
  Manual focus
Focus Range Normal: 40 cm to ∞
  Macro: 10 cm to 50 cm
  Manual: 10 cm to ∞
Exposure Metering Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
Exposure Control Program; aperture; shutter speed; manual exposure
Exposure Compensation -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter CCD electronic / mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed Normal: 1/8 to 1/1600 sec.
Aperture F2.8 / F4.0, auto switching
White Balance Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual
Sensitivity Still image: ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400; automatic or manual switching
  Movie: Auto
  (Max ISO sensitivity is 1600 when taking pictures with Anti-Shake or High Sensitivity)
Recording Mode Still image
Recording Mode Still image with audio
  BESTSHOT (28 predefined scenarios)
  Unlimted movie with audio (only restricted by free memory capacity and battery life)
  Voice recorder
Recording Functions Macro
  Auto macro
  Self-timer
  Continuous shutter
Self-Timer 10 seconds or 2 seconds
  Triple self-timer
Flash System Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approx. Flash Range 0.4 to 2.3 metres (W); 0.4 to 1.2 metres(T
Viewfinder Monitor screen; optical viewfinder
Monitor 2.0" digital TFT colour LCD; 84,960 pixels (354×240)
Playback Functions Still image playback (4x zoom)
  Movie playback
  Trimming
  Resize
  Rotate
  Reverse
  Copy
  9 image display
  Calendar
  Favourites folder
  Image roulette
Other Multilingual menu
Other RGB Histogram
  Alarm with image
  Album feature
  Flash assist
  Grid display
  Icon help
  Key customization
Timekeeping Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to 2049
World Time 162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; daylight saving time
Input/Output Terminals External power (DC IN)
Input/Output Terminals High speed USB 2.0 / AV connection (NTSC/PAL compliant)
  Built-in microphone
  Built-in speaker (mono)
Power Requirements 2 x AA alkaline batteries; 2 x AA NiMH batteries; 2 x AA lithium batteries; AC adaptor
Battery Continuous Recording*: Approx. 170 shots (CIPA)
  Continuous Recording**: Approx. 100 min., up to approx. 500 shots
  Continuous Movie Recording****: Approx. 90 min
  Voice recording*****: Approx. 230 min.
Dimensions 90 x 60 x 27.2mm (W x H x D; excl. projections)
Weight Approx. 138g (excl. batteries and accessories)
Bundled Accessories 2 x AA alkaline batteries
  AC adaptor
  USB cable (High speed USB 2.0 compatible)
  AV cable
  Wrist strap
  User's quick reference guide
  CD-ROM