Casio Outs A New Point-And-Shoot Camera

Casio Outs A New Point-And-Shoot Camera

Here’s the latest point-and-shoot camera from Casio, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350. This compact camera sports a 12.1-megapixel image sensor, a 27mm wide-angle lens, a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch TFT color display. It also comes with a number of advanced features including Face Detection, 23 BEST SHOT programs and YouTube Capture mode for videos. The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350 is now available in Europe for 149 Euro (about $182). [DPnow]

Casio EX-10HG GPS-enabled Compact Digital Camera Concept

Casio EX-10HG GPS-enabled Compact Digital Camera Concept: "

The Casio Exilim EX-10HG Hybrid GPS digital camera concept has been unveiled at CES 2010. This camera will geotag your photos as you take them, adding location data to your photography. If the camera’s user go out-of-range from a global positioning satellite, the Casio EX-10HG will continue to track and geolocate the user’s position using built-in three-axis accelerometers. Additionally, Casio has also added other travel-standard GPS functionality like maps, a pedometer, a calorie use counter and a total distance traveled meter. The Casio EX-10HG features a 12.1MP sensor, a 10X zoom lens, 720p video recording, and more.

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Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-H15 Camera

Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-H15 Camera

The Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H15 is a 14.1-megapixel camera that features a wide-angle 24mm 10X optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD screen with a high resolution of approximately 460,000 pixels. Maximum aperture varies from f/3.2 to f/5.7 across the zoom range, and focusing is possible to a minimum of just seven centimeters in Super Macro mode. The Casio Exilim EX-H15 with a 73.8MB of storage space increases the fun of sharing images by making it easy to upload videos to YouTube. The camera also adopts the company’s newly developed EXILIM Engine 5.0 that increases image processing speed by 30% and produces beautiful images by removing noise from photos in high sensitivity mode. [Imaging Resource]

Hands On Casio's EX-FH100 High Speed Exilim Camera: Slow Mo Tech is Maturing

Hands On Casio's EX-FH100 High Speed Exilim Camera: Slow Mo Tech is Maturing

I love Casio slow motion cameras, even if their stills are generally not all that great. The new EX-FH100 is pocketsized, has a 10x zoom and a new 120frame per second mode that doesn't have low light issues. Love it.

Older cameras would be impossible to use at 300FPS indoors, because the grain and exposure would become an issue. A quick test on the floor of CES showed that even zoomed in, the 120FPS mode, benefiting from the highly light sensitive backlit CMOS, did really well. And truthfully, 120FPS is better for sports, etc than 300FPS, in my opinion. The 120FPS mode also has another benefit — 640 x 480 pixel res, which is more usable than the old 300FPS mode's 512 x 384 res. It has modes up to 1000FPS, though.

I'm getting one of these, without a doubt.

(Via Gizmodo: Cameras.)

Casio High Speed Exilim EX-FH100, Exilim EX-H15, EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550 Digital Cameras

Casio High Speed Exilim EX-FH100, Exilim EX-H15, EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550 Digital Cameras

Today, Casio announced four new Exilim digital cameras, the High Speed Exilim EX-FH100, Exilim EX-H15, Exilim EX-Z2000 and the Exilim EX-Z550.

The High Speed Exilim EX-FH100 features 10.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 24 mm 10X optical zoom lens, a maximum burst rate of 40 shots per second for still images, up to 1,000 fps high-speed movie recording, and low-noise, high-quality photography even in dim indoor lighting by using a highly sensitive CMOS sensor.

The Exilim EX-H15 features 14.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 24 mm 10X optical zoom lens, 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD, Premium Auto, Dynamic Photo function, CCD-shift image stabilization, long 1,000-shot battery life on a single full charge, and the high-resolution HD Movie function.

The Exilim EX-Z2000 features 14.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 26 mm 5X optical zoom, 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD, Premium Auto, Dynamic Photo function, CCD-shift image stabilization, HD Movie function, as well as a long-life battery, making it possible to take 580 shots on a single full charge.

Lastly the Exilim EX-Z550 features 14.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 26 mm 4X optical zoom lens, a clear 2.7-inch LCD screen, Premium Auto, Dynamic Photo function, CCD-shift image stabilization and HD Movie function.

Casio High Speed Exilim EX-FH100

Casio Exilim EX-H15

Casio Exilim EX-Z2000

Casio Exilim EX-Z550

(Via Photography Review Blog.)

Casio busts out updated Exilim point and shoots

Casio busts out updated Exilim point and shoots

Casio's just outed four new Exilim point and shoots. The High Speed Exilim EX-FH100 is a 10.1 megapixel, high speed affair with a wide-angle 24 mm 10x optical zoom, and it can shoot at 40 shots per second for still images, and up to 1,000 fps video recording. The other three, the 14.1 megapixel Exilim EX-H15, EX-Z2000, and EX-Z550 all boast Casio's new Exilim Engine 5.0 and the Dynamic Photo function, which allows you to cut images of a moving subject out and paste them into a different background -- sounds like some hijinks are in store for owners of these bad boys! The EX-H15 features a 3-inch, high resolution LCD, a wide-angle, 24 mm 10x optical zoom, and a 1,000 shot battery life. The EX-Z2000 has a 26 mm, 5x optical zoom and the EX-Z550 has the same, with a 2.7-inch LCD. All four models will be available this spring. The FH100 will run $349, the Z550 will be $169, the Z2000 will be $199.99, and the H15 will be $299.99. The full run down of specs on all four cams is in the press release after the break.

Gallery: Casio EXILIM Digital Cameras

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(Via Engadget Digital Cameras.)

Hello Kitty Casio EX-Z90 Camera

Hello Kitty Casio EX-Z90 Camera

We briefed you about the Casio EX-Z90 a month or so ago, but that was just the standard boring version, right? Well, it seems that some folks think that adding Hello Kitty branding to any item is a sure way to create and winner, and that’s probably what happened to the Casio EX-Z90. The camera now comes in bright pink, and has a matching Hello Kitty branded case and strap. Pink Swarovski diamonds circle the outer lens, and there is also a rather noticeable ‘Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary’ label on the front. It’s up for preorder for $499. It’s amazing what a little pink cat can do to the price of a $128-150 camera.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Casio Exilim EX-G1 Rugged Camera

Casio Exilim EX-G1 Rugged Camera

If you are an outdoor enthusiast who is searching for a new rugged digital camera, then check out the Casio Exilim EX-G1, which is designed to be able to withstand bumps and knocks. This camera is shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof and waterproof up to 10-feet for around 60-minutes. Available in black and red, the Casio Exilim EX-G1 comes equipped with a 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5-inch LCD display. In addition, this compact digicam also captures videos at up to 848 x 480 pixel resolution with audio in MotionJPEG-compressed AVI files. The Casio Exilim EX-G1 will go on sale in December 2009 for $299.99 a pop.

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Casio stuffs backlit CMOS sensors in Exilim EX-FC150 and EX-FH25 superzoom

Casio stuffs backlit CMOS sensors in Exilim EX-FC150 and EX-FH25 superzoom

Casio's usual Exilim fare might struggle to engender a second look from the weary-eyed camera cognoscenti, but a few of the company's models do feature an attention-grabbing 1,000fps shooting mode (albeit at a relatively useless 224 x 64 resolution). A pair of those speedy shooters, the EX-FC100 and EX-FH20, have today been ever so gently upgraded with a set of new name badges and mildly improved performance. The EX-FC150 ups the pixel count to ten million while adding a backlit CMOS sensor, but retains the 5x optical zoom, sensor-shift image stabilization, and general performance of the previous generation. The EX-FH25 20x superzoomer (pictured above) has a similar (if not identical) ten megapixel CMOS sensor, which upgrades the camera's 40fps burst mode from seven to nine megapixel stills, and retains the 720p video recording at 30fps, something the FC150 can also boast. Both are coming out on November 27, though prices have yet to be announced. Hit the read link for the full dish.

Gallery: Casio EX-FH25 and EX-FC150

[Via 1001 Noisy Cameras]

Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Camera Is Also Your Smarmy Golf Pro

Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Camera Is Also Your Smarmy Golf Pro

Smile shutters. Blink warnings. Fart detectors. Point and shoot cameras have been stuffed with gimmicks for years, but the arms race isn't ending any time soon. Casio just added golf swing analyzation to their Exilim line.

From what we can tell, you have a buddy hold the EX-FS10 while you hit balls at the range or on the course. The camera takes a look at the angles of your swing posture, then it chastises you with fierce blue and red lines. (Meanwhile, your buddy will purely use profanity.)

Otherwise, the Casio Exilim EX-FS10 is a typical, 9.1MP camera with perks like 1000fps burst mode, 720P video recording and 3x optical zoom. No word on price, but I think it's worth assuming that the camera is available only in Japan for the time being. [Akihabara News]

Casio Exilim EX-H10 gets new blue and gold outfits

Casio Exilim EX-H10 gets new blue and gold outfits

The Exilim EX-H10 superzoom looks just dandy in its minimalist black exterior, but Casio has decided to furnish its Japanese customers with a couple more options. To be fair, our far-Eastern brethren have had to choose between a less classy silver affair and a zany pink number, so they'll probably welcome the newfound diversity. The specs remain the same, of course, with a highly competent 12.1 megapixel sensor, 10x optical zoom and 720p video recording being the highlights, so we wouldn't expect the as yet unannounced prices to differ either. The blue version above will be joined by a gold variant (picture after the break) when the two are released on October 9.


[Via Akihabara News]

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 digital camera

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 digital camera

Casio just released the EX-Z280, a 12.1 Megapixel pocket camera that has a 26mm lens and a 4X optical zoom. The optical image stabilizer will help at the long-end of the zoom but the real meat comes from Casio's new image processor, the Exilim engine 4. It's a dedicated chip that's in charge of things related to image processing and analysis. From smile detecting to noise reduction, it touches every aspect of capturing images. By the way, the EX-Z280 also shoots 720p movies. It costs $180.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Casio finds one more compact camera to debut: the Exilim EX-Z33

Casio finds one more compact camera to debut: the Exilim EX-Z33

Thought Casio was done when it rolled out three mostly similar Exilim compact cameras earlier this week? Think again, 'cause the company's now let slip its new Exilim EX-Z33 model, which offers just a little bit less all around compared to its slightly higher-end counterparts. That includes 10.1 megapixels as opposed to twelve, a 3x optical zoom instead of a 4x, and a 2.5-inch widescreen LCD instead of a 2.7- or 3.0-incher. You'll also get the usual face recognition and best shot modes, a built-in YouTube video mode to take some of the work out of uploading, and an all new Easy Mode that's supposedly even easier to use than before. No word on a price just yet, but we'd assume it'll be less than the $149 Casio is asking for its more capable EX-Z90.

(Via Engadget.)

Casio's Exilim EX-Z450, EX-Z280 and EX-Z90 compacts invoke more Zzzs

Casio's Exilim EX-Z450, EX-Z280 and EX-Z90 compacts invoke more Zzzs

The EX-Z450 above is Casio's new Exilim Zoom flagship model, but you'll be forgiven for confusing it for its predecessor the Z400. Their spec sheets are almost identical: both come with 4x optical zoom, 12 megapixel sensor, 720p / 24 fps video, and Exilim Engine 4.0 -- hell, even the max ISO setting is identical at 3200, and you can upgrade that 'for free' since nobody expects your highest settings to be usable anyway. What's new? An autofocus for the ages, apparently, as the sole difference is a new Intelligent AF feature that automatically adjusts focus and exposure for photographic subjects, human or otherwise. The Z90 shrinks those innards into a more portable package, but drops to 3x zoom in the process. The two cameras are expected in early October for $199 and $149, respectively. They'll be joined by the unpriced Z280 shooter that misses out on the auto-detect magic, but gains a wide-angle 26mm lens. Full frontal shots of each camera after the break.


[Via Impress]

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z90 Digital Camera

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z90 Digital Camera

Here’s the latest member to Casio’s Exilim Zoom series, the EX-Z90. This new point and shoot camera sports a 12.1-megapixel image sensor, 3x optical zoom, ISO up to 1600, Intelligent Focus, a 35.7MB of internal memory and the capability to record video in 720p at 24fps. The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z90 will begin to ship to stores in early October for $149.99.
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Hello Kitty limited edition Casio Exilim EX-Z2 with 12.1 meowgapixels up for pre-order

Hello Kitty limited edition Casio Exilim EX-Z2 with 12.1 meowgapixels up for pre-order

You didn't expect Hello Kitty's 35th anniversary to pass without a flurry of new products did you? Now, this is not the first Casio digital camera we've seen carrying the HK moniker, but the Exilim EX- Z2 is the first 12.1-megapixel affair we've ever seen with the meow meow on it. Bedazzled with Swarovskis and all pinked up, this Casio boasts a 2.7-inch LCD, and a 3 x optical zoom, plus the package seems to come with some other items of interest -- a camera case, lanyard, and giant poofy pink thing! All this can be yours (available for pre-order now) for $500.



[Via Chip Chick]

Casio EX-H10 point-and-shoot (and its superzoom pedigree) get reviewed

Casio EX-H10 point-and-shoot (and its superzoom pedigree) get reviewed

We covered this cam's full spec last month, but to refresh your memory, the major attractions are its 720/24p video recording and 10x optical zoom. In fact, the Photography Blog crew, who have a review unit sprawled on their test bench, reckon the H10 is both the thinnest and lightest shooter to ever pack that kind of zooming prowess. They've compared it to the Panasonic DMC-TZ7, their reigning champ in the compact superzoom category, and -- well, you'll have to read the review to find out. The impressions we can share with you include excellent battery life and a useful Anti-Shake system on the upside, but also noise issues at relatively low ISO speeds and only average image quality on the downslope. Still, hit up the read link for a full rundown -- trust us, it's worth it for the cliffhanger ending.

(Via Engadget.)

Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H10

Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H10

Casio's latest EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H10 proudly holds the distinction of being the thinnest and lightest camera in the world, and despite the seeming lightweightness, it is able to shoot up to a thousand pictures on a single charge - talk about impressive! Features include a 24 mm wide-angle lens, 10x optical zoom with mechanical image stabilizer, HD video recording support, Casio's very own EXILIM Engine 4.0 that is touted to deliver higher image quality and lower power consumption. This 12.1-megapixel digital camera is perfect for frequent travelers who want to travel light, and hence you might not even need to pack your charger if you're going for a week-long holiday since the battery ought to last the distance and more.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Casio Exilim EX-H10 Digital Camera - 10x Zoom In Your Pocket

Casio Exilim EX-H10 Digital Camera - 10x Zoom In Your Pocket

Casio just announced a new compact superzoom addition to their line of compact Exilim digital cameras. The 12.1-megapixel Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-H10 digital camera has an ultra-wide10x optical zoom lens (24-240mm - 35mm equivalent), a 3-inch LCD, and an estimated 1000 shots per battery charge - very impressive for a camera that will actually fit in your pocket!



It’s been a while since I used a Casio Exilim pocket camera. But I’ve always been impressed with their performance. Having that kind of performance in a pocket-sized camera with a 24-240mm zoom lens would make me very happy. The obvious comparison here is Panasonic’s Lumix ZS3 / TZ7, which has a 12x zoom lens in a pocket-sized body. At 4x2.5x0.96 inches, the Casio is 0.15 inches taller than the ZS3, but one-third of an inch thinner. At $299, the Casio EX-H10 is also $100 cheaper than the Panasonic. My point: the new Casio Exilim EX-H10 is a lot of pocket-sized camera for the money.

The new Exilim EX-H10 also has a 720p HD video mode, a new Landscape mode with ‘Vivid Landscape’ and ‘Mist Removal’ options, a Makeup mode that smoothes and adjusts for best skin tones, and a new Night Scene mode, which detects and analyzes low light scenes and automatically adjusts for best results. The new camera also includes Casio’s Dynamic Photo feature, which allows the photographer to combine multiple images into a moving, Motion JPEG (MPEG) right in the camera.

The Casio Exilim EX-H10 will be available in the middle of July with a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $299.99.

(Via Photography Review Blog.)

Casio EX-FS10 reviewed, slides 1000 fps capture into the back pocket of your mom jeans

Casio EX-FS10 reviewed, slides 1000 fps capture into the back pocket of your mom jeans

Casio's really blown out the feature list on the EX-FS10, and now PhotographyBLOG has taken the compact fashioncam through its paces. Sadly, like many modern compacts, straight up image quality is a bit scarce here, with obvious noise at ISO 200 and up, no optical image stabilization, and not even the silly 12 megapixel extravagance of its counterparts to blame it on -- the EX-FS10 shoots 9 megapixel stills. The HD and slow-motion video recording is also severely hampered by a lack of zoom during shooting, bad sound, and the oversized AVI format. Still, the camera is incredibly well built, very slim, and it can pull off some really wild feats -- 720p might be growing increasingly common, but 1000 fps slow motion, burst mode for stills and pre-record shutter lag adjustment make the FS10 quite unique in its category. It's obviously a tradeoff, but at least there's some good news: while the camera was supposedly slated to retail at around $450, it's hovering pretty close to $300 at the moment.

(Via Engadget.)