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The Casio Exilim EX-Z500 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom, anti shake technology, 2.7 inch TFT LCD and long battery life (Casio claims up to 500 shots per charge).
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Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z500 where they write - 'The Casio Exilim EX-Z500 is a superb mid-range pocket snapshot camera at a competitive price. It has style, performance, a good list of features and the picture quality to match. The Best Shot mode will be useful for beginners, while the versatile menu options will appeal to the more experienced user. All in all, an excellent little camera.'
Pocket Lint reviews the Casio EX-Z500 and writes - 'The Casio is a solid camera that will produce good results. The large screen will appeal to the party set that like to share the images straight after they’ve taken them and the end results are good for printing too. Things to bear in mind are the need to lug the docking station around with you if you are hoping to dock on the move and the fact that you’ll have to invest in an SD card from day one if you are looking to take more than three pictures at a time. '
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CASIO's EXILIM series of digital cameras epitomize advanced miniaturization culminating in slim, compact bodies, and digital technologies that make them faster, smaller, and more powerful. CASIO's EXILIM Engine with Anti Shake DSP, large high resolution LCD displays, and super long battery life help position the EXILIM range at the forefront of the digital camera market. The latest EXILIM ZOOM model is a perfect balance of form and function personified by its advanced features and contemporary look.
Built into the slim and beautiful body is the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused either by shaking hands or moving subjects, while the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused. In addition, the High Sensitivity Mode produces clear shots with a bright background without the flash, even when lighting is dim The extra-large 2.7 inch TFT colour LCD display features fine resolution of 153,600 pixels, yet battery life is further lengthened, facilitating an amazing 500 shots per charge. Convenient one-touch DIRECT ON buttons that enable fast start up for quick shots and photo viewing, as well as a practical 31scene BEST SHOT button make the EX-Z500 even more easy to use.
With all the performance and functions users have come to expect from CASIO packaged in a stylish new body, the EX-Z500 provides convenient, longer-lasting portability combined with cutting-edge technology, ensuring beautiful pictures to last a lifetime.
CASIO EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z500 FEATURES
High Performance, Advanced Capabilities
• 5.0 megapixel high resolution CCD and retracting 3x optical zoom
• High quality images, high speed, and long lasting battery in a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image processing module
• The latest version of the EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects
• SUPER LIFE Battery allows up to 500 still pictures per charge on CIPA standard
• High-resolution 153,600 (640 x 240) pixel large 2.7 inch digital interface TFT LCD display
• AF assist light function allows for perfect focus in dark places
Slim, Ergonomically Shaved Design
• Slim retractable 3x optical zoom lens results in a camera just 20.5 mm thick (18.6 mm at thinnest point)
• LCD display convexity has been eliminated, resulting a completely flat rear camera surface
• Zoom lever and shutter button combined into one
• Equipped with a one-touch BESTSHOT button that allows you to select the appropriate mode for your shot
Enhanced Quick Responsiveness
• Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 0.9 seconds 1
• After the shutter is snapped, picture is taken almost instantaneously with an approximately 0.007 seconds 2 release time lag
• High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds interval
• Continuous shutter function enables photos to be taken in approximately 0.9 second3 intervals, limited to available space on memory card
• The “DIRECT ON” button function allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes
*1 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off
*2 with internal flash turned off
*3 depending on the type of memory card used
Convenient and Multivariate Functions
• Perfect pictures and movies can be taken using one of the 31 different “BEST SHOT” 4 settings
• The “Quick Shutter” function reduces mistakes by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing
• The “Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and auto focus mode
• The “Icon Help” function provides pop-up icon guidance when adjusting camera settings
• The “Flash Assist” mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas of the shot
*4 31 BESTSHOT scenes include “Anti Shake”, which reduces blurring caused by both shaking hands and moving subjects, as well as “High Sensitivity”, which enables bright pictures in a dim place even without the flash.
Movie Functions
• Movies recorded in VGA (640x480 pixels) size, 30 frames per second (Motion JPEG)
• Using the “MOTION PRINT” function, movies can be converted into a series of nine or just one snapshot for printing
• Movies can be zoomed in during replay
• The “Movie Editing” operation offers three ways (beginning, middle, end) to cut unwanted scenes from a movie
Miscellaneous Features
• The USB cradle functions as a charger as well as a simple way to connect the camera to a personal computer and other audiovisual equipment, such as a television or DVD player.
• LCD monitor brightness can be adjusted to one of two settings
• Includes “Photo Loader” software which facilitates easy transfer of pictures to a PC
• Menu display language can be set to Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
• Compatible with PictBridge and USB Direct Print for direct connection to printing device
• Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) as well as PRINT Image Matching III
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Posted by Darren in our Casio category on August 04, 2005