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PRESS RELEASE
August 28, 2007
CASIO Introduces Two Stylish EXILIM® Digital Cameras with YouTube™ Capture Mode
One with a 7x optical zoom and 8.1 megapixels, the other with high ISO 6400 sensitivity and 10.1 megapixels
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| EX-V8 |
EX-Z1080 |
Norderstedt, August 28, 2007 - 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 standard
- YouTube™ Capture Mode allows users to shoot movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for uploading to YouTube™.
- 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
- Based on motion analysis technology, sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed.
- Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings.
- 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.
EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V8 Specifications
| Effective Pixels: |
8.1 MP |
| Imaging Element: |
1/2.5" CCD-Chip (8.29 MP total) |
| Recording Format: |
Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2), DCF1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movie: H.264/AVC MOV format
Voice: WAV (stereo) |
| Recording Media: |
Internal flash memory 11.8 MB (image area)
Card slot for SD-/SDHC-Card / MMC / MMCplus |
| Image Size (Pixels): |
Single image: 3,264 x 2,448 / 3,264 x 2,176 (3:2) / 2,816 x 2,112 / 2,304 x 1,728 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480
Movie with stereo sound: 640 x 480 (UHQ/HQ/Normal), 848 × 480 (UHQ Wide / HQ Wide), 320 × 240 (LP) |
| Still Images |
| Image Size
(Pixels) |
Resolution |
Approximate File Size |
Approximate Memory Capacity (Images)* |
| Built-in Memory (11.8 MB) |
SD Memory Card* 1 GB |
| 3,264 x 2,448 |
Fine |
4.59 MB |
2 |
210 |
| Normal |
2.46 MB |
4 |
393 |
| Economy |
1.67 MB |
7 |
579 |
| 3,264 x 2,176 (3:2) |
Fine |
4.30 MB |
2 |
224 |
| Normal |
2.31 MB |
5 |
418 |
| Economy |
1.57 MB |
7 |
616 |
| 2,816 x 2,112 |
Fine |
3.48 MB |
3 |
277 |
| Normal |
1.89 MB |
6 |
511 |
| Economy |
1.30 MB |
9 |
743 |
| 2,304 x 1,728 |
Fine |
2.50 MB |
4 |
386 |
| Normal |
1.40 MB |
8 |
690 |
| Economy |
900 KB |
13 |
1074 |
| 1,600 x 1,200 |
Fine |
1.26 MB |
9 |
767 |
| Normal |
790 KB |
15 |
1224 |
| Economy |
470 KB |
25 |
2057 |
| 640 x 480 |
Fine |
330 KB |
36 |
2930 |
| Normal |
190 KB |
62 |
5090 |
| Economy |
140 KB |
85 |
6908 |
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| Movie |
| Image Size (Pixels) |
Maximum Movie Length |
Approximate File Size |
Frames/sec |
Approximate Memory Capacity |
| Built-in Memory (11.8 MB) |
SD Memory Card* 1 GB |
| 640 x 480 (UHQ, stereo) |
10 minutes per movie |
6.0 Mbit/sec. |
30 |
Approx. 16 sec. |
Approx. 22 min. 10 sec. |
| 848 x 480 (UHQ Wide, stereo) |
7.2 Mbit/sec. |
30 |
Approx. 13 sec. |
Approx. 18 min. 27 sec. |
| 640 x 480 (HQ, stereo) |
3.0 Mbit/sec. |
30 |
Approx. 33 sec. |
Approx. 44 min. 39 sec. |
| 848 x 480 (HQ Wide, stereo) |
3.6 Mbit/sec. |
30 |
Approx. 27 sec. |
Approx. 37 min. 7 sec. |
| 640 x 480 (Normal, stereo) |
1.5 Mbit/sec. |
30 |
Approx. 1 min. 6 sec. |
Approx. 1 h. 29 min. |
| 320 x 240 (LP): (monaural) |
545 Kbit/sec. |
15 |
Approx. 2 min. 58 sec. |
Approx. 4 h. 1 min. |
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| * Based on use of a Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) PRO HIGH SPEED 1 GB SD Memory Card. Capacity differs according to manufacturer. |
| Operating Speed: |
Power on to first shot: approx. 0.8 seconds*
Shutter release time lag: approx. 0.008 seconds*
Image playback: 0.1 second/image
Shot to shot time: approx. 1.5 seconds*/**
Continuous shutter: approx. 1.0 second intervals**
Hi-speed continuous shutter: 4 frames per second with 2MP until memory is full
Rapid Flash: approx. 3 frames per second
* With built-in memory, flash off
** With image size set 3,264 x 2,448 and using normal image quality
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| Image Deletion: |
One image, all images |
| Lens: |
F3.4 (W) - 5.3 (T), f = 6.3 (W) - 44.1 mm (T) (equivalent to approx. 38 - 266 mm for 35 mm cameras), 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens |
| Zoom: |
7x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (28x in combination with optical zoom) |
| Aperture: |
F3.4 / 4.6 / 9.2*, auto switching / Shutter Speed Priority AE / Manual Exposure / Aperture Priority AE
(*Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. F9.2 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used) |
| Focus Mode: |
Contrast Detection AF (Spot, Multi or Tracking), Manual focus (MF), Macro, Infinity, AF Assist Light |
| Approximate Focus Range: |
Auto Focus: 40 cm* - ∞
Macro: 10 cm - 50 cm*
Manual: 10 cm - ∞*
Infinity: ∞
* Range is affected by optical zoom. |
| Light Metering: |
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Center Spot |
| Exposure: |
Program AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure |
| Exposure Compensation: |
-2 up to +2 EV (1/3 EV steps) |
| Shutter: |
CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter |
| Shutter Speed: |
Normal: 1/2 - 1/800 sec.*
Aperture Priority AE: 1 - 1/800 sec.*
Shutter Speed Priority AE and Manual Exposure: 60 - 1/800 sec.*
Night Scene: 4 - 1/800 sec.*
*Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene. |
| Sensitivity (SOS / REI)*: |
Still: Auto**/ ISO50/ ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400/ ISO800
Movie: Auto
*SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity / REI: Recommended Exposure Index.
** Maximum sensitivity is ISO1600 when "High Sensitivity" BEST SHOT scene is selected.
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| White Balance: |
Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual |
| Self-timer: |
10 sec. / 2 sec. / Triple Self-timer |
| Recording Functions: |
Still images, still images with audio ( Approx. max. 30 seconds), macro, self-timer, continuous shutter (Normal Speed, High Speed, Rapid Flash), Face Detection, Easy Mode, BEST SHOT, Movies with audio (Normal Movie, Short Movie, Past Movie, Movie BEST SHOT, YouTube™ Capture Mode), Voice Recording |
| Microphone / Speaker: |
Stereo sound / Monaural |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, manual-on, manual-off, Red eye reduction, Soft Flash, Rapid Flash |
| Flash Range: |
Approx. 0.4 m - 2.6 m (W) / Approx. 1.0 m - 1.7 m (T)*
Rapid Flash: Approx. 0.4 m - 2.2 m (W), approx. 1.0 m - 1.4 m (T)*
(ISO Sensitivity: "Auto")
* Depends on zoom factor |
| Monitor Screen: |
6.4 cm TFT colour display (230, 400 pixels, 960 x 240) |
| Timekeeping Functions: |
Date and time recorded with image data, auto calendar up to 2049, On-image time stamp function |
| World Time: |
162 cities (32 time zones), city names, date, time and summer time |
| Communication: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible |
| Input/Output Terminals: |
USB-Cradle with AC-Adapter, AV connection (NTSC/PAL compliant) via cradle |
| Power Requirements: |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery NP-50 (incl.), docking station with integrated power supply and charging function |
| Battery Life (with lithium ion battery): |
Normal recording*/ ***** - Up to 240 still images (CIPA)
Continuous playback** - Approx. to 6 hr. (still images)
Continuous voice recording*** - Approx. 8 hr.
Continuous movie recording**** - Approx. 1 hr. 40 min
* CIPA standard
** Continuous playback conditions: Temperature: 23°C (73°F), scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*** Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.
**** Continuous movie recording without zoom
***** Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting.
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| Dimensions: |
95.5 x 59.8 x 25.5 mm (W x H x D, excl. projections, thinnest part 20.8 mm) |
| Weight: |
Approx. 149 g (w/o lithium ion battery and Memory Card) |
| Standard Accessories: |
USB docking station (CA-35), AC-Adapter for docking station, USB-Cable, AV-Cable, hand strap, rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50), basic reference, 2 CD-ROMs |
EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. "FSE" (Face Sensing Engine) is a product provided by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. For more information about "FSE" (Face Sensing Engine), visit OKI's website at http://www.face-sensing-engine.com. YouTube™ is a registered trademark of YouTube™, LLC. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies.
Specs are subject to change w/o notice.
EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080 Specifications
| Effective Pixels: |
10.1 million |
| Imaging Element: |
1/1.75-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 10.3 million) |
| Image Files Format: |
Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: H.264/AVC MOV format
Audio: WAV |
| Recording Media: |
11.4MB built-in flash memory, SD-/SDHC Memory Card, MMC-/MMCplus Card compatible |
| Image Size (Pixels): |
Snapshots: 3,648 x 2,736 / 3,648 × 2,432 (3:2) / 3,648 × 2,048 (16:9) / 2,560 x 1,920 / 2,048 × 1,536 / 1,600 × 1,200 / 640×480 |
| Snapshots |
| Image Size (Pixels) |
Resolution |
Approximate File Size |
Approximate Memory Capacity (Images)* |
| Built-in Memory (11.4 MB) |
SD Memory Card* 1 GB |
| 3,648 x 2,736 |
Fine |
6.4 MB |
1 |
151 |
| Normal |
3.38 MB |
3 |
286 |
| Economy |
2.27 MB |
5 |
426 |
| 3,648 x 2,432 (3:2) |
Fine |
5.6 MB |
2 |
172 |
| Normal |
2.97 MB |
3 |
325 |
| Economy |
2.0 MB |
5 |
483 |
| 3,648 x 2,048 (16:9) |
Fine |
4.59 MB |
2 |
210 |
| Normal |
2.46 MB |
4 |
393 |
| Economy |
1.67 MB |
6 |
579 |
| 2,560 x 1,920 |
Fine |
2.99 MB |
3 |
323 |
| Normal |
1.62 MB |
7 |
597 |
| Economy |
1.12 MB |
10 |
863 |
| 2,048 x 1,536 |
Fine |
2.0 MB |
5 |
483 |
| Normal |
1.15 MB |
10 |
841 |
| Economy |
720 KB |
16 |
1343 |
| 1,600 x 1,200 |
Fine |
1.26 MB |
9 |
767 |
| Normal |
790 KB |
14 |
1224 |
| Economy |
470 KB |
24 |
2057 |
| 640 x 480 |
Fine |
330 KB |
34 |
2930 |
| Normal |
190 KB |
60 |
5090 |
| Economy |
140 KB |
82 |
6908 |
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| Movie with Audio |
| Image Size (Pixels) |
Maximum Movie Length |
Approximate File Size |
Frames/sec |
Approximate Memory Capacity |
| Built-in Memory (11.4 MB) |
SD Memory Card* 1 GB |
| 640 x 480 (UHQ) |
Maximum recording time per file 10 minutes |
5.8 Mbit/sec. |
25 |
Approx. 16 sec. |
Approx. 22 min. 50 sec. |
| 848 x 480 (UHQ Wide) |
7.0 Mbit/sec. |
25 |
Approx. 13 sec. |
Approx. 18 min. 55 sec. |
| 640 x 480 (HQ) |
2.8 Mbit/sec. |
25 |
Approx. 33 sec. |
Approx. 47 min. 30 sec. |
| 848 x 480 (HQ Wide) |
3.4 Mbit/sec. |
25 |
Approx. 27 sec. |
Approx. 39 min. 3 sec. |
| 640 x 480 (Normal) |
1.4 Mbit/sec. |
25 |
Approx. 1 min. 7 sec. |
Approx. 1 h. 34 min. |
| 320 x 240 (LP) |
545 Kbit/sec. |
12.5 |
Approx. 1 min. 51 sec. |
Approx. 2 h. 35 min. |
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| * Based on use of a Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) PRO HIGH SPEED 1 GB SD Memory Card. Capacity differs according to manufacturer. |
| Operating Speed: |
Power on to first shot: approx. 1.0 seconds*
Shutter release time lag: approx. 0.006 seconds*
Image playback: 0.1 second/image
Shot to shot time: approx. 1.5 seconds*/**
Continuous shutter: approx. 1.1 second intervals**
Hi-speed continuous shutter: 7 frames per second with 2MP until memory is full
Rapid Flash: approx. 3 frames per second
* With built-in memory, flash off
** With image size set 3,648 x 2,736 and using normal image quality
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| Image Deletion: |
One image, all images |
| Lens/Focal Distance: |
F2.8(W) to 5.1(T), f=7.9 to 23.7 mm (equivalent to approximately 38 to 114 mm for 35 mm film), 7 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens |
| Zoom: |
3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (12x in combination with optical zoom) |
| Focusing: |
Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus mode: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Auto Macro, Pan Focus (movie recording only), Infinity mode, manual focus, AF Area: Spot, Multi or Tracking, AF Assist Light
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| Approximate Focus Range: |
Auto Focus: Approx. 40 cm to ∞
Macro: Approx. 10 cm to 50 cm
Infinity Mode: Approx. ∞
Manual: Approx. 10 cm to ∞
(Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change) |
| Exposure Control: |
Light metering: Multi pattern, Center weighted, Center spot |
| Exposure: |
Program AE |
| Exposure Compensation: |
-2 up to +2 EV (1/3 EV steps) |
| Shutter: |
CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter |
| Shutter Speed: |
Snapshot mode (auto): 1/2 to 1/1.000 sec.
BEST SHOT Night Scene: 4 - 1/1.000 sec.
(Using other BEST SHOT scenes or ISO settings causes the shutter speed to change) |
| Aperture: |
F2.8/F8.0*, auto switching
*F8.0 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used - using optical zoom causes the aperture to change
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| White Balance: |
Auto WB/ fixed (6 modes) / manual switching |
| Sensitivity (SOS / REI)*: |
Snapshots: Auto / ISO80 / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO800 / ISO1600 / ISO3200
SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index
(Max. ISO1600 when BEST SHOT scene is "Anti Shake")
(Max. IS0800 when "Anti Shake" setting is "Auto")
(Max. ISO6400 when BEST SHOT scene is "High Sensitivity")
Movies: Auto
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| Recording Functions: |
Single image, BEST SHOT, Face Detection, Movie with sound (Normal, Short Movie, Past Movie, YouTube™ Capture Mode, single image with voice, voice recording, macro, self-timer, continuous shooting |
| Audio Recording Time: |
Audio Snapshot: Approx. 30 sec. max./ image
Voice Recording: Approx. 35 min. (within built-in memory)
After Recording: Approx. 30 sec. max./ image |
| Self-timer: |
10 seconds. 2 seconds, Triple self-timer |
| Built-in Flash: |
Flash Modes: Auto Flash, On, Off, Red eye-reduction, Soft Flash, Rapid Flash |
| Flash Range: |
Approx. 0.1 to 3.3 meters (W), Approx. 0.5 to 1.8 meters (T)
* Continuous shooting: Approx. 0.4 to 2.0 meters (W), Approx. 0.5 to 1.1 meters (T)
(Using optical zoom causes flash range to change) ( ISO Sensitivity: "Auto")
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| Viewfinder: |
Monitor screen |
| Monitor: |
6.6-cm Wide Screen TFT colour display, 114,960 pixels (479 ×240) |
| Timekeeping Functions: |
Date and time: Recorded with image data; Auto calendar up to the year 2049, On-image Time Stamp function |
| World Time: |
162 cities in 32 time zones, city, date, time, summer time |
| Input/Output Terminals: |
USB/AV connection |
| USB: |
USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible |
| Microphone/Speaker: |
Monaural |
| Power Requirements: |
Proprietary rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (NP-40) |
| Battery Life: |
Approx. 370 snapshots*/***** (CIPA Standards)
Continuous playback**: approx 9 hr. 50 min. (snapshots)
Continuous recording***: approx 2 hr. 40 min. (movie recording)
Continuous recording****: approx 12 hr. (voice recording)
* CIPA standard
Continuous recording conditions: Temperature: 23°C (73°F), Monitor screen: On, Flash: Off, Image recorded every 30 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
** Continuous playback conditions: Temperature: 23°C (73°F), scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*** Continuous movie recording without zoom
**** Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.
***** Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting.
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| Dimensions: |
91.1 (W) x 57.2 (H) x 24.2 (D) mm (excluding projections, 20.7 mm at thinnest part) |
| Weight: |
Approximately 125 g (excluding battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories: |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (NP-40), Battery charger (BC-31L), AC adaptor, USB cable, AV Cable, Strap, Basic Reference, CD-ROM |
EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. "FSE" (Face Sensing Engine) is a product provided by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. For more information about "FSE" (Face Sensing Engine), visit OKI's website at http://www.face-sensing-engine.com. YouTube™ is a registered trademark of YouTube™, LLC. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies.
Specs are subject to change w/o notice.
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