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Casio have announced their 5 megapixel Exilim Pro EX-P505 which has a 5x Optical Zoom lens, 2.0 TFT colour rotating LCD, MPEG-4 format and VGA 30 frames per second stereo audio video shooting.
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Steve's Digicams reviews the Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505 and writes - 'The EX-P505 is a robust performer - power up to first image captured measured only 1.8 seconds, confirming Casio's claims of "ultra-fast startup." The all important shutter lag (the time from depressing the shutter release to actually capturing the image) measured less than 1/10 of a second when pre-focused and just 3/10 of a second including autofocus. The shot-to-shot time averaged 2.1 seconds without the flash and 3.1 seconds using the flash. Unfortunately it doesn't offer a continuous shooting mode. The camera is very robust when reviewing images too. By holding down either the Left or Right buttons on the 4-way selector, you can zip through your images at lightning speed. Our tests were done using a Lexar 1GB SD card, Large/Fine quality, preview off, flash off, and all other settings at default unless otherwise noted. Times may vary depending on lighting conditions, media, camera settings, etc.'
CNET Reviews the Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505 and writes - 'In addition to being a compact and lightweight 5-megapixel camera with a 5X optical zoom, the EX-P505 takes passable 640x480 MPEG-4 video at 30fps. The video side has full use of the camera's zoom, captures its audio through a built-in stereo microphone, and can even record the action 5 seconds before you press the shutter release. So are we at the point where one device can serve for both high-quality photos and decent video? Not quite. This model doesn't perform well in low light, and its zoom mechanism is loud enough to be audible on some video shots. If you can live with its limitations, the small size and the 5X zoom could make this a convenient all-purpose camera.'
Trusted Reviews has a review of the Casio EX-P505 and writes - 'A little on the expensive side for a 5MP camera, but the impressive stills performance, easily accessible creative features and some outstanding and unique movie modes – including stereo sound - make the Exilim EX-P505 a unique and appealing model for the more advanced user. It manages to fit in more features than most cameras twice its size'
Megapixel reviews the Casio Exilim EX-P505 and writes - 'So, on one hand the Casio EX-P505's small but odd-shaped body may not be ideal for everyone. However, on the other hand, the P505 offers a number of valuable features: a 5-megapixel resolution, a 5X optical zoom, an excellent movie mode limited only by the card capacity and is able to capture stereophonic sound while leaving the optical zoom functional, an excellent autonomy thanks to its lithium battery, an array of shooting modes, and even a built-in neutral density filter. All of which means that interested parties may be well-advised to not only see the camera in a store, but touch and handle it.'
Digital Camera Info has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-P505 Digital Camera and write - 'The Casio Exilim EX-P505 is the Swiss Army knife of digital cameras; it tries to impress every segment of the market there is. It can impress point-and-shoot users with its automatic and extremely comprehensive list of best shot scene modes. The P505 also has manual functionality for those more advanced photographers. For those camcorder enthusiasts, there are four movie modes that shoot at full VGA resolution at 30 frames per second. The EX-P505 attracts kids with its extensive sound menu and toy-like size and feel. This Exilim aims to be a hybrid model with its camcorder-style LCD screen that rotates and its 5 megapixels of still imaging resolution. '
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High quality photos and movies from 5.0 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, and MPEG-4 capability.
January 31st, 2005, LONDON, UK – CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. has released the newest model in its popular EXILIM digital camera range. The new CASIO EXILIM PRO EX-P505 is a stylish digital camera equipped with a 5.0 megapixel imaging element and a 5x optical zoom. It not only takes superbly detailed digital photos, it is also capable of shooting extended video at high quality. The CASIO EXILIM PRO EX-P505 is the ideal camera for the amateur photography enthusiast and keen movie-maker.
The new CASIO EXILIM PRO EX-P505 is a high-performance digital still camera with a superior quality video capability. It features a 5x optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 million effective pixels, and the EXILIM Engine, along with a large 2-inch TFT colour rotating screen that makes taking angled shots a breeze. Additionally, the EX-P505 offers high quality video capability, of 30 frames per second at VGA size, thanks to the incorporation of MPEG-4 technology. MPEG-4 is a video compression standard that offers significantly greater compression than its predecessors which means you can shoot DVD-quality video on the camera. This makes the EX-P505 an ideal digital camera for consumers who are equally keen on creating their own movies.
The EX-P505 is the third camera in the award winning EXILIM PRO range. It incorporates CASIO’s unique ‘EXILIM Engine’, an extremely compact image processing module, that delivers high quality images and high-speed operation, all within extremely compact dimensions. The module’s low power consumption, when used in combination with CASIO’s SUPER LIFE battery, means with the EX-P505, you can just keep on shooting!
Authentic manual operation puts the user in control
With a CCD producing 5.0 effective megapixels, remarkably detailed images can be taken with clarity. The 5x optical zoom lens has macro capability down to 1cm; aperture priority or shutter priority modes, along with manual exposure mode, to allow for complete manual control. Settings can be quickly accessed via the ‘EX button’.
High quality video shooting
The adoption of MPEG-4 technology enables full-scale high quality video shooting in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) at a smooth 30 frames per second. ‘Movie BEST SHOT’ allows the user to select from 5 sample scenes for a range of shooting styles. ‘Past Movie’ mode even lets users film movies before they press the shutter, while other shooting and editing functions such as ‘MOTION PRINT’ can be used to obtain a still image from a movie. So, if you forgot to take any photos at your friend’s wedding, you can just choose a frame from the movie you shot.
The EXILIM PRO Series
The very first EXILIM PRO model, the multiple award winning EX-P600, was equipped with 6.0 megapixels and 4x optical zoom, along with user preset aperture, shutter speed and other effects. Manual operation is so easy that beginners can enjoy taking great pictures right away. The EX-P700, continued the tradition of the EXILIM PRO series, and remains popular with photographers of all levels. The EX-P505 continues the tradition of creativity, ease of use, with manual control.
The EXILIM PRO EX-P505 will be available from the beginning of March 2005, from all good photographic stores. Its recommended retail price will be £399.99.
FULL MANUAL CONTROL OF STILL IMAGES
• CCD with 5.0 effective megapixels and the EXILIM Engine assure detailed images
• 5x optical zoom lens, with macro mode allowing shooting down to as close as 1 cm.
• SUPER LIFE battery gives approx. 220 pictures per battery charge. (CIPA standards)
• High-speed startup enables shooting only 0.8 seconds after the power is turned on.*1
• Release time lag of only 0.01 sec. means images are recorded approximately 0.01 seconds after the shutter is released.*2
• High-speed picture playback of approx. 0.1 sec. interval
• Automatic power ON/OFF when the LCD panel is opened and closed
• BESTSHOT function with 22 different predefined scenarios as well as capacity for user defined scenarios
• Flash automatically pops up when needed. (Auto pop-up flash)
• Aperture priority, shutter speed priority and manual exposure modes can be selected
• “EX Finder” shows image information in easy-to-understand graphical layout
• EX-button allows various manual settings to be quickly accessed and set from a single screen.
• Manual Assist function displays sample images to show manual adjustments will change the final image
HIGH QUALITY MOVIE MODE
• MPEG-4 format used to enable long-playing video shooting.
• VGA size (640 × 480 pixels), 30 frames/sec., stereo audio high-quality video possible.
• 5x optical zoom lens, with macro mode allowing shooting down to as close as 1 cm.
• Movie BEST SHOT: select a scene*3 from among the predefined scenarios to achieve the best results
• Approx. 2 hours of movie shooting on a single battery charge (continuous recording).
• Past Movie function enables video recording to begin from five seconds before the shutter is pressed.
• Short Movie function enables up to eight seconds of movie to be taken during a single shutter.
• MOTION PRINT function enables either 9 or 1 frames to be converted to a still photo.
• Movie Playback Zoom function enables zoom display during video playback.
• Three types of Movie Editing operation (before, during or after) can be used to eliminate unwanted scenes.
OTHER FEATURES
• New body form has a suggest a high-performance yet stylish camera.
• Large 2.0“ TFT colour rotating LCD panel enables angle shooting.
• High-speed USB 2.0 compatible for high-speed image transfer.
• Both still images and video images can be viewed on a television or monitor.
• Photo Loader PC software included to enable automatic transfer of images to the user’s personal computer.
• Windows Media Player 9 video playback software and Ulead Video Studio video editing software included.
• Menu display can be set in 10 languages, including Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
• Compatible with PictBridge specifications for direct connection to a printer.
• ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III compatibility.
*1: with internal flash off, using internal memory
*2: with internal flash off
*3: 5 different scenes: Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Fireworks, Silent
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Posted by Darren in our Casio category on January 31, 2005