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NEWS RELEASE
27TH AUGUST 2003


EXILIM pushes the boundaries of style and function even further with the launch of the EX-Z4

CASIO introduces new 4 megapixel EXILIM ZOOM with 12x seamless zoom

Following on from the outstanding success of the EXILIM EX-Z3, CASIO Electronics Co. Ltd has announced the latest model in its acclaimed EXILIM ZOOM range - the EX-Z4. This latest addition to the award winning* range is expected to take the Christmas market by storm and will undoubtedly add to the number of stylish EXILIM owners. The EXILIM EX-Z4 has a resolution of 4.0 million effective pixels and is packed with features to enable users to take fantastic pictures whatever the occasion

A combination of outstanding design, portability and high performance has put EXILIM ZOOM at the forefront of the market trend for compact, stylish and thinner digital cameras. Cutting edge technological developments such as CASIO’s stack MCM* chip mounting technique and the 3 segment telescopic zoom mechanism have enabled the EX-Z4 to retain the distinctive EXILIM ‘credit card size’ height and width. The new EX-Z4 is a mere 23.1mm at its widest point and only 19.7mm at its thinnest.

The well-loved ability to integrate short movies with sound has now been enhanced by allowing recordings of up to 60 seconds, and a new built-in speaker allows for audio playback. New features such as still image with audio and voice recording capabilities have also been added, and an improved lower power design has extended the battery life of the EX-Z4, allowing longer continuous recordings.

An extra-large 2.0” TFT LCD, which features CASIO’s unique digital interface, can be used both as a viewfinder for composing images, as well as a portable album for viewing images instantly.

The EX-Z4 also features CASIO’s quick response technology that has become a feature of all its digital cameras. CASIO’s technology not only enables the camera to power up and be available to shoot in just over a second, but also a shutter release time lag of 0.01 second, resulting in almost instantaneous image capture after pressing the shutter release button.

The EXILIM EX-Z4 will be available from Casio@Carnaby (020 - 7437 - 1441) and at all good digital camera retailers from October 2003.

* The European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) named the EXILIM EX-Z3 Digital Mini Camera of the year 2003 / 2004 at the 2003 IFA fair in Berlin
* Stack Multi-Chip Module (MCM): A technique that makes high density mounting possible by stacking chips, reducing size requirement by approximately 40% (compared with the MCM mounting method used for the EXILIM EX-S2 and EX-M2)

About CASIO & EXILIM
CASIO were the first company to launch a consumer digital camera back in 1995, with the introduction of the QV-10. Today CASIO produce a range of world-class digital imaging products from wrist cameras to three and four megapixel compact cameras, and from shock resistant to pro-sumer five megapixel, fully manually adjustable cameras. EXILIM is all that any style conscious individual could wish for: - individuality, functionality, personality and wearability.

Within a lightweight alloy body, EXILIM encapsulates all the attributes of a digital camera and additional ergonomic precision and sharp sleek engineering, make it the most sought-after product in the entire CASIO range.

Once again CASIO is breaking new markets with original consumer driven products and exciting design.

NB: Specifications are subject to change without notice

For further information, images or review samples please contact:
Rebecca Strickland, Joe Public Relations
Tel: 020 8434 5597 rebeccas@joepublicrelations.co.uk

 

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4 Features

  • 3x optical zoom lens in a thin, card-size configuration
  • 4.0 million effective pixel CCD for high-resolution images.
  • New noise reduction process for outstanding image quality, especially when shooting at night.
  • Built-in speaker for playback of voice recordings, audio snapshots, and movies with audio (up to 60 seconds long)
  • High speed start-up has the camera ready to shoot about 1.6 seconds after power on (when built-in flash is turned off).
  • A release time lag of only 0.01 second (monitor screen and flash off) means that an image starts to be recorded virtually as soon as you press the shutter release button.
  • Pan Focus mode eliminates the need for focusing for even faster response
  • A seven point Multi-Auto Focus function automatically selects the optimum focus point
    High-speed playback scrolls at a speed of about 0.1 second per image, making image searches quicker and easier.
  • Extended battery performance gives approximately 20% longer continuous recording time than the EX-Z3 (EX-Z4 allows approximately 90 minutes of continuous recording).
  • Extra-large 2.0-inch digital interface TFT LCD scratch-resistant acrylic panel monitor screen
  • The BESTSHOT Mode provides access to 21 camera setups in an instant. Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the image you want to record, and the camera’s exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured automatically.
  • Photo Stand feature lets you view a slideshow of images with the camera on its cradle.
  • Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date.
  • An alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time. A voice message can also be selected to play back at the alarm time.
  • World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When travelling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.
  • Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select and keep the best one.
  • The camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album.
  • 10MB of Flash memory comes built in, and a card slot supports use of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included).
  • A Favourites folder lets you store your favourite or private images so they are not displayed during normal playback.
  • Simply press the cradle's USB button for automatic transfer of images to a computer.
  • Complies with Exif Print (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching II
  • Complies with Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT, so you can print directly on a USB DIRECT-PRINT printer* without using a computer.

*For further information about "USB Direct-Print" compatible printers, please contact: Regional Epson Sales Companies
 

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4 Specifications

Imaging Element:

1/2.5-inch square pixel primary colour CCD (4.23 million total pixels; 4.0 million effective pixels)

Recording Format:

Still: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant

Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) with audio

Recording Medium:

Built-in flash memory (10MB), SD memory card/Multi Media card

Still Images:

Image Size

(Pixels)

Resolution

Approximate File Size

Approximate Memory Capacity (Images)

Built-in Memory

(10MB)

SD Memory Card*

64MB

2304 x 1728

Fine

1.9MB

4

30

Normal

1.5MB

5

37

Economy

1.1MB

8

50

2304 x 1536

Fine

1.8MB

5

32

Normal

1.4MB

6

40

Economy

1.0MB

8

54

1600 x 1200

Fine

1050KB

8

53

Normal

710KB

12

79

Economy

370KB

24

154

1280×960

Fine

680KB

13

82

Normal

460KB

20

126

Economy

250KB

35

221

640×480

Fine

190KB

46

294

Normal

140KB

61

386

Economy

90KB

98

618

Movies:

Image Size

(Pixels)

Maximum Movie Length

Approximate File Size

Approximate Memory Capacity

Built-in Memory

(10MB)

SD Memory Card*

64MB

320×240

60 seconds

160KB/second

(15 frames/second)

60 seconds

6 minutes 20 seconds

* Matsushita products. Capacity differs according to manufacturer.

Voice Recording:

WAV (approximately 4KB/second);

approximately 40 minutes (built-in memory)

Image Deletion:

Single image; all images in memory (with memory protection)

Lens:

smc PENTAX LENS (6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens); F2.6(W) to 4.8 (T); f=5.8(W) to 17.4(T)mm (equivalent to approx 35.0 to 105.0 mm when converted to 35mm film)

Focusing:

Contrast type Auto Focus (selectable between spot and multi); pan focus; macro mode;

infinity mode; manual focus; focus lock

Approx Focus Range:

Normal: 40cm to ∞; Macro: 6 to 50cm (Optical zoom: 1 to 1.8X)

Zoom:

3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom

(12X total when optical and digital zoom are used in combination.)

Exposure Control:

Metering: Multi-pattern by imaging element

Control: Program AE; Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)

Shutter:

CCD electronic shutter/mechanical shutter; 4 to 1/2000 shutter speed (including Night mode)

Aperture:

Auto; F2.6/F4.3

White Balance:

Auto; Fixed (4 modes); Manual

Sensitivity:

Auto, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400

Recording Modes:

Snapshot; movie (with audio); audio snapshot; Macro; Best Shot

Self-timer:

10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer

Built-in Flash:

Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction

Approximate Range: 0.4 to 2.3 metres (W); 0.4 to 1.7 metres (T)

Viewfinder:

Monitor screen and optical viewfinder

Monitor Screen:

2.0-inch digital interface TFT colour LCD (84,960 pixels; 354×240)

Playback Functions:

4X zoom; 9-image screen; rotate; flip; movie playback; calendar; Photo Stand (slideshow); start-up image; Image Roulette

Timekeeping Functions:

Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to 2049

World Time:

162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; summer time

Other:

Trimming; resize; histogram; album feature; Favourites folder; copy; alarm with image/audio; key customize

Input/Output Terminals:

USB cradle contact terminals

Power Requirements:

Special lithium ion battery

Approx. Battery Life:

Continuous Recording: 1hr 30mins (540 images)

Continuous Image Playback: 2hrs 30mins

Continuous Audio Playback: 2hrs 10mins (voice recording)

Dimensions:

(W x H x D)

87(W) x 57(H) x 23.1(D) mm (excluding projections, 19.7mm at thinnest point)

Weight:

(excl. batteries and accessories)

Approximately 129g (excluding batteries and accessories)

Bundled Accessories:

Lithium-ion battery; USB Cradle; USB Cable; AC Adaptor; AC Cord; Strap; CD-ROM
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

EXILIM is a trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. PENTAX is a registered trademark of PENTAX Corporation. Other company, product, and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.