| Casio EX-V8 & EX-Z1080 Digital Cameras |
CASIO Europe GmbH and its parent company, CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., released two new
EXILIM digital cameras today. The EX-V8 features a slim yet powerful optical zoom
like other models in the EXILIM Hi-Zoom series, and the EX-Z1080, the latest addition
to the core EXILIM Zoom series, packs an outstanding range of functions into a compact
size.The EX-V8 delivers 8.1 effective megapixels in a shape slim and compact enough to fit in the palm of the hand, and features a 7x optical inner zoom lens designed for quiet operation. The EX-V8 also offers four blur reduction technologies, including a CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism. The 10.1 megapixel EX-Z1080 produces beautiful photographs even when printed large. It also enables high sensitivity photography up to a maximum of ISO 6400, and is ideal for photographing darker scenes and reducing blur caused by shaky hands and subject movement. Both new models incorporate the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing module, which allows high quality movies to be recorded at the high compression rate of the next-generation H.264 standard. They also feature CASIO's YouTube™ Capture Mode, which enables users to shoot and save movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for YouTube™, the world's most popular online site for sharing videos. CASIO has also included an exclusive software application that makes it fast and simple to upload movies to You Tube™. This makes it easier than ever for people to enjoy "snapshot movies" of everyday fun, trips, and other occasions. Main Features of EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V8 & EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080 * High-quality movies using the H.264 standardv o YouTube™ Capture Mode allows users to shoot movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for uploading to YouTube™. o Comes with unique "YouTube™ Uploader for CASIO" software that enables users to upload movies to YouTube™ in as few as two steps. * 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 o Based on motion analysis technology, sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed. o Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings. o Movie mode with electronic image stabilization function. Other Features of the EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V8 * 8.1 million effective pixels, 7X optical zoom * CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism * 2.5-inch Bright LCD display (maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m² at the center of the screen) * Maximum 4 shot/second** high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size) * Choice of two body colors: silver and black Other Features of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080 * 10.1 million effective pixels, 3X optical zoom * BEST SHOT function with high-sensitivity shooting mode, up to a maximum of ISO 6400 * 2.6-inch Bright widescreen LCD display (maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m² at the center of the screen) * Maximum 7 shot/second** high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size) * Super Life Battery allows up to 370 shots to be taken when fully charged * Choice of five body colors: gray, black, blue, pink and gold * The face detection feature includes a face detection technology provided by OKI's face image processing engine, FSE (Face Sensing Engine). ** Number of shots can vary depending on the memory card used. |
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CASIO Europe GmbH and its parent company, CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., released two new
EXILIM digital cameras today. The EX-V8 features a slim yet powerful optical zoom
like other models in the EXILIM Hi-Zoom series, and the EX-Z1080, the latest addition
to the core EXILIM Zoom series, packs an outstanding range of functions into a compact
size.




