Casio upped the ante with the announcement of two new cameras in its popular Exilim series of digital cameras. The Casio Exilim EX-Z6 is a 6-megapixel camera featuring a nice 2.5" preview LCD screen. The EX-Z6 offers 3x optical zoom - somewhat of a standard in entry-level cameras - and is expected to have anti-shake DSP capabilities as well.

The second Exilim is the EX-Z7, offering images at 7-megapixel resolutions. Like the Z6, it offers 3x optical zoom and a 2.5" preview LCD.

There's no clear info on when the two cameras will be unleashed into the markets, so check back later. For more, read Casio EX-Z7 and Casio EX-Z6.

In case you haven’t heard, Casio has just put out their best-selling EX-Z1000 Camera in black.

The camera has a high resolution of 10.1 million pixel which will bring photos to life in a world of sharpness and color. The high amount of megapixels give greater resolution, and so the camera can produce excellent zooms. Now, images that are blurry in the distance can be made up close with the touch of a button.

The LCD display is a 2.8 inch screen, allowing for a better 14:9 viewing. The screen has the option of a brightness control, so you can view the images in lower or darker lighting. The EX-Z1000 also has an amazing battery life and anti-shake DSP (digital signal processor) for more pictures with better quality.

To be honest, I don’t really know why Casio felt a need to put the EX-Z1000 in a different color. Perhaps they will go for red next. I wouldn’t be surprised if there will soon be a rainbow of EX-Z1000 cameras available at your next electronics store.

Product information website at http://www.casio.com/products/Cameras/Exilim_Zoom/EX-Z1000/content/Introduction/

Casio unveiled a bevy of beautiful digital cameras in the Exilim line-up. The new Casio Exilim Card EX-S770 is a sleek 7.2 megapixel digital camera lets you shoot videos in MPEG4 format. Featuring a wide 2.8" preview LCD, it carries all the goodness of Casio's Super Bright series, so even in bright light you can preview images with ease.

The stainless steel body is available in three colors: premium silver, blazing red and graphite blue. One of the distinguishing features of the EX-S770 is the ability to capture wide-aspect (16:9) movies - ideal for your wide-screen TV, wouldn't you say? What's more, thanks to the anti-shake functionality, it's bye-bye to blurry movies.

An interesting feature is the bundled Data Storage software which enables email, web pages and documents to be automatically converted to JPEG and transferred to the camera. The Best Shot mode guarantees superior images by selecting one of 35 sample images of the environment.

The Casio Exilim Card EX-S770 also features an eBay Best Shot mode, where images are optimized for display on eBay. In this mode, you get Auto Macro - ideal for close-up shots of small items.

With a price tag of US $379.99, the Casio Exilim Card EX-S770 will be available late September. Press release in the extended entry.

Casio Electronics , adds another digital camera to the popular series of Exilim zoom line-up. Casio, today unveiled its new behemoth of a model in Casio Exilim EX-Z700. This new model from Casio combines high resolution performance with stunning looks and its sleek design.

The camera boasts of a whopping 7.2 MegaPixel point resolution and also comes with with a 3x Optical Zoom and large 2.7inch LCD screen. The highlight of the camera is the LCD, which is huge and makes for easy viewing even in day light with its 1200cd/m2 brightnes. The high resolution photography also ensures for a crystal clear image output, be it for screen or printing. The camera also backs a punch with its battery-life where in once can take 460 still images on a single charge.

The EX-Z700 also comes with the incorporation of several other cuttig edge features, like the BEST SHOT modes and the Anti-shake DSP. The Best Shot modes include auto-framing and layout-shot. With the autoframing mode the users can take pictures even when the subject is on the move as a thin, outlined frame appears on the LCD, centred on the moving subject of the photo and area within the frame indicates the image that will be saved when the shutter is fully depressed. The Layout-shot is another feature, where in users can take pictures and collage it or mix it with different compositions. And the antishake DSP prevents and reduces photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects. All in all Casio have succeded in combining performance with the stuning sleek looks of the camera.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 will be available in silver and gunmetal in the UK and Europe from August 2006.

The ultra sleek Casio EXILIM series is all set to welcome its newest addition, a brand new swanking 7.2 megapixels digital camera. The Casio EXILIM EX-Z70 retains all the plus points of the EXILIM series including its yummy design but also comes with new features which will make it get many takers. So what does it have to offer apart from its awe inspiring form factor and sleek curves?

Apart from a decent 7 Mp resolution, there is an onboard 3x optical zoom in the Casio EX-Z70 which not only provides long distant shots but also makes the macro mode look promising. The LCD measures 2.5 inch and has been designed to be viewed outdoors without the poor user squinting. Apart from an intuitive interface there is an Easy Mode , a user-friendly camera menu for beginners which simplifies camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash, and self-timer). Thus novices don’t have to feel daunted with all the technical and digital features. Blurry and dull images can be combated thanks to the onboard Anti Shake DSP technology, so hello sharp images and goodbye blurry pictures.

Like all the current crops of digicams, the Casio EX-Z70 too has a decent movie mode which is able to capture footage at 30or 15 fps with sound. While the onboard 8MB memory is small in all standards however one can of course expand it via SD cards. There is Best Shot feature too which lets the user get top results by selecting a sample image of the type of scene the user wants to shoot. The makers have amalgamated style and functionality in the Casio EXILIM EX-Z70 and it will be available in two chic colors, Black and Silver. The digicam would be available around July for £229.99.

The latest addition to the ever growing Casio digital camera family is the Casio Exilim EX-Z5. As a 5 mega pixel point and shoot digital camera it stands apart with its exceptionally chic and elegant design. It is hard to ignore the Zen like form factor and the metal black finish. The camera features a 3x Optical Zoom lens and includes a 2.5 inch LCD TFT screen.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z5 may look extremely alluring but feature wise there’s nothing exceptional to write. Apart from the standard 5 MP resolution , and the 3x zoom it includes the patented Casio’s EXILIM Engine with Anti Shake DSP technology. This technology as many of you may be familiar by now reduces camera shakes and eliminates blurry images which appear during high action shots or at higher ISO settings. Full marks to Casio for including a 2.5-inch TFT color display which makes life so much simpler and better for the photographer.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z5 includes handy functions like the Auto Macro feature, the Quick Shutter and the multi auto focus for better and sharper images. Another feature which deserves a mention is the Revive Shot function. Thanks to this particular function user can photograph an old image or a text directly without worrying about the results. The onboard technology in the camera ensures that the depleted colors in the image are compensated by the Color Restoration technology. Some of the digital restoration options include trapezium correction, and photos shine resplendent.

The EX-Z5 also features a Rapid Shot Mode by which users can take up to three images using flash in just one second. With High-speed Image Scrolling function one can scroll through ten shots a second and the Auto Macro function delivers crystal clear results even at a distance of 10 cm.The camera has a very user friendly interface and comes with a lithium-ion storage battery (NP-20), USB cable, AV cable, extensive software on CD-ROM and a hand carrying-strap. No word on pricing yet but it should be available by May 2006.

More information. Casio-Europe

The now-standard anti-shake DSP makes an appearance here, helping novices take better photos - no blurring will be seen due to camera or subject movement. The Auto Macro function is another useful feature, with the EX-Z1000 offering a focussing range between 6 to 50 cm. With a shutter speed of 0.002 seconds, you can easily shoot fast-moving subjects.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 provides for a 9-point multi auto-focus function - that is, the camera measures the distance from the motif at nine different points to set the right focusing range. With PictBridge, you can quickly print photos on a compatible printer without having to transfer images to a PC.

Made of high-grade stainless steel casing, the EX-Z1000 is a robust little baby. Consumers can look forward to the Super Life Battery, allowing you to take up to 360 shots in a single full charge. With a zoom of up to 17.1x (3x optical), get the best possible shots of your favorite football players this World Cup.

Pricing has not been announced yet, but more details about Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 is available from the product page.

Beginning March 17, Casio will be selling the two new models, dubbed Casio EX-Z600RD (in a cheerful red color, designated to be a woman's fashion accessory) and Casio EX-Z600GD in a gold color.

At the moment, they are available in Japan and should soon be ready for US and other markets. Casio's website.

The Casio EXILIM EX-Z60 has a 2.5 inch TFT LCD which makes for convenient outdoor and indoor viewing. The EX-Z60 prints upto A3 prints and the 3x optical zoom in conjunction with a 4x digital zoom comes to an impressive 12 x zoom. The Z60 has an inbuilt memory of 8.3 MB which can be further expanded to ones need. It also features upto 33 pre programmed scenarios and can record still image with sound too. Like all its siblings in the EXILIM line the Casio EX-Z60 also features the celebrated Anti Shake DSP technology. With DSP users don’t have to worry about camera shakes and blurry pictures. The Z60 also has what Casio’s calls Easy Mode which cuts down options for novices and makes their life simpler.

The Rapid Flash in the Z60 takes upto 3 images per second and the maximum ISO setting is 800.Small movies can also be recorded in AVI and Motion JPG format and can be playback on the camera too. Focus modes on the Z60 include auto, macro, pan, and manual and infinity mode. There is a built in speaker and microphone too to avail the voice recording function. Another great function is the Quick Shutter where time between pressing the shutter and shooting starting is now only 0.002 seconds making it ideal for action shots. No word on pricing but the z60 will hit the American markets soon.

Manufacturers: website

The Casio EX-Z850 despite its compact and sleek design is supposed to be a powerhouse of performance. Not only does it produce great bright pictures but it doesn’t compromises on the image quality even in A2 prints. The zoom also doesn’t disappoint and the Z850 has a 3x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom and when both used in combination it reaches upto a mighty 24x. The DPS technology prevesnts the camera from shaking and prodcing blury pictures.

Casio has incorporated upto 34 predefined scenarios and this feature is labeled “BestShot” and the Z850 is also capable of recording videos both mpeg and VGA with the TV Quality Movie Mode. If recording movies wasn’t enough the Z850 also lets user edit the movie present on the camera something which should be seen more often in the various dig cams.

The Casio EX-Z850 has a rechargeable lithium ion battery and has built in flash called Rapid Flash which takes about 3 flash photos per second. Flash is also of 2 kind where for distant subjects users can use High Power Flash and to prevent underexposure users can access Soft Flash. here is also a dock for easy connection and the EX-Z850 also includes a built in speaker and microphone. The Casio Z850 is available in Europe and will hit the US markets soon. Casio

Other advancements in the Casio EX-Z600 include an extended battery life claimed at a staggering 550 shots per single charge - which is awesome! The Anti Shake DSP comes in a new version, and this improves the camera's output in Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions by reducing blurred images.

A new function, the Rapid Flash, has been included. This guarantees three consecutive high-speed flash photos per second. Another interesting function is the Revive Shot where you can take still images from an old photo album.

Debuting in March 2006 in the UK, the Casio EX-Z600 Digital Camera from Casio will be available in silver, black and blue. www.casio.com.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z500 digital camera, which was announced on our site previously, is now available in two new colors: red and blue.

The EX-Z500 is a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom, big 2.7" preview LCD and the very useful Anti-Shake technology. The new colors are definitely better-looking than the older one. If you are the type who color-co-ordinates your accessories, the new EX-Z500s are a perfect match.

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The EX-S600 fits easily into any pocket wherever you go and is the perfect device to capture those can't miss moments in life. The camera includes Casio's Anti-Shake DSP Technology to minimize blurring that can occur through shaky hands or fast moving objects. The EX-S600 includes a 3x optical zoom lens and a longer battery life of 300 shots per charge.

When you're ready to take your digital images, you can use the large and bright 2.2 inch color LCD display at the rear of the camera. The new screen is nearly twice as bright as earlier EXILIM models making it ideal for outdoor use.

The camera will be available in three colors - "Sparkle Silver", "Mistral Blue" and "Latin Orange" - and will be available early next year. www.casio.com.

Pro Review:

DPreview.com Reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 Digital Camera and they write -

"The Casio EX-Z750 models joins such as the Canon SD500 and Sony DSC-P200 in one of the most fiercely competitive sectors of the market and offers by far the largest feature set in its class. It has a plethora of 'Best Shot' scene modes (30 in total), full photographic control, MPEG-4 movies, in-camera special effects and basic image editing and long battery life. So is this the 7 megapixel, 3x zoom compact by which others will be judged or an over-specified novelty piece? Read our concise..."

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Featuring Virtually Blur Free Photography and State-of-the-Art MPEG-4 Movies

Casio today announced the release of the newest addition to the EXILIM CARD digital camera series. True to the series, the Casio EX-S500 model is barely bigger than a credit card and just 13.7 mm at its thinnest point. Packed into the pocket-sized body are 5.0 mega pixels and MPEG-4 quality movie recording capabilities, allowing more than one hour of standard video recording when using a 1GB SD memory card. And, with Casio's EXILIM Engine's Anti Shake DSP, blurry pictures are nearly a thing of the past.

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