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Casio EXILIM EX-V8 and EX-Z1080

Casio today announced its EXILIM EX-V8 and EX-Z1080 compact digital cameras, making much of their YouTube™ Capture Mode. The 8.1 megapixel EX-V8 fits a 7x 38-266 equivalent lens totally within its slim shell and irons out any shakes with a CCD-shift image stabilization system. The EX-Z1080 ups the pixel count to 10.1 and sports a 3x 38-114 equivalent zoom. Modern H.264/AVC video encoding ensures movie file sizes remain small yet high quality and YouTube™ Capture Mode sets all the right parameters for easy posting via the company's unique “YouTube™ Uploader for CASIO” software. Other headline features include face-detection, Anti Shake DSP and sensitivities up to ISO 6400.

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Press Release:

CASIO INTRODUCES TWO STYLISH EXILIM® DIGITAL CAMERAS
WITH YOUTUBE™ CAPTURE MODE

The EX-V8 is equipped with a 7X Optical Zoom and 8.1 Megapixels;
the EX-Z1080 features High ISO 6400 Sensitivity and 10.1 Megapixels

DOVER, NJ, AUGUST 28, 2007 – Casio America, Inc. 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 its predecessors in the EXILIM Hi-Zoom series. 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 slim shape that is compact enough to fit in the palm of the hand. The camera features a 7X optical internal 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 making large prints. 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 a YouTube™ Capture Mode, which enables users to shoot and save movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for YouTube™, the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos. YouTube™ allows people to easily upload and share video clips on www.YouTube.com and across the Internet through websites, blogs and e-mail. Casio has also included an exclusive software application that makes it fast and simple to upload movies to YouTube™. This makes it easier than ever for people to enjoy “snapshot movies” of everyday fun, trips, and other occasions

Casio Announces New Additions to EXILIM line…Add One

“Each year we strive to make advancements in our popular EXILIM digital cameras,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Sales for Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “These models are no exception, as they blend many of the standard features EXILIM cameras are known for, with groundbreaking new technology such as YouTube™ Capture Mode, and the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high performance image processing module. If you ever needed an excuse to shoot photos and videos of friends or family these EXILIM cameras are it!”

The EX-V8 will have an MSRP of $329.99 and the EX-Z1080 an MSRP of $279.99. Both models will be available at retail in September.

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)
• Available in silver

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 four body colors: gray, black, blue, pink
  * 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.

Casio Exilim EX-V8 Specifications

Sensor	• 1/2.5" Type CCD • 8.3 million pixels total • 8.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3264 x 2448 • 3264 x 2176 (3:2) • 2816 x 2112 • 2304 x 1728 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480
Movie clips	• 848 x 480 @ 30 fps • 640 x 480 @ 30 fps • 320 x 240 @ 15 fps
Maximum clip length	Up to capacity of card or 4 GB
File formats	• JPEG Exif v2.2 • MOV (H.264 / AVC) with WAV audio (stereo)
Lens	• 7x optical zoom • 6.3 - 44.1 mm (38 - 266 35 mm equiv) • F3.4- F5.3
Optical image stabilization	Yes (CCD-shift type)
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	up to 4x
Focus modes	• Autofocus • Macro • Infinity lock • Manual focus
Focus distance	• Autofocus: 15.75" - ∞ • Macro: 3.94" - 19.69" • Manual focus: 3.94" - ∞
AF area modes	• Spot • Multi • Tracking
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	• Multi-Pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto (50-800)* • ISO 50 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 * up to 1600 in High Sensitivity scene mode
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Shutter speed	• 1/2 - 1/800 sec (Program AE) • Up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode • Up to 60 sec in Shutter priority and Manual
Aperture	F3.4 / F4.6 / F9.2*, auto switching *ND filter
Modes	• Program AE • Aperture Priority AE • Shutter Speed Priority AE • Manual Exposure
Scene modes	• 34 BEST SHOT modes • 11 Movie BEST SHOT modes
White balance	Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Self timer	Yes
Continuous shooting	• Continuous: 1 fps • High-Speed Continuous: 4 fps (1600 x 1200) • Rapid Flash: 3 fps
Flash	• Auto • Forced On • Forced Off • Soft Flash • Red-Eye reduction • Range (Standard): Wide: 0.33 - 8.54 ft, Tele: 3.28 - 5.58 ft • Range (Rapid Flash): Wide: 1.31 - 7.22 ft, Tele: 3.28 - 4.59 ft
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD • 230,000 pixels
Connectivity	• USB cradle connector • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible
Print compliance	• DPOF
Storage	• SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus • 11.8 MB internal storage
Power	• NP-50 Rechargeable lithium ion battery • AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	5.26 oz
Dimensions	3.76 x 2.35 x 1.0 in

Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 Specifications

Sensor	• 1/1.75" Type CCD • 10.3 million pixels total • 10.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3648×2736 • 3648×2432 (3:2) • 3648×2048 (16:9) • 2560×1920 • 2048×1536 • 1600×1200 • 640×480
Movie clips	• 848 x 480 @ 30 fps • 640 x 480 @ 30 fps • 320 x 240 @ 15 fps
Maximum clip length	Up to capacity of card or 4 GB
File formats	• JPEG Exif v2.2 • MOV (H.264 / AVC) with WAV audio (monaural)
Lens	• 3x optical zoom • 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 35 mm equiv) • F2.8- F5.1
Electronic image stabilization	Anti Shake DSP (ISO and Shutter speed boost)
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	up to 4x
Focus modes	• Autofocus • Macro • Infinity lock • Manual focus
Focus distance	• Autofocus: 15.75" - ∞ • Macro: 3.94" - 19.69" • Manual focus: 3.94" - ∞
AF area modes	• Spot • Multi • Tracking
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	• Multi-Pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto (80-6400)* • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 * When using Anti Shake function, maximum is ISO 800. When using BEST SHOT “Anti Shake” function, maximum is ISO 1600. When using BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” function, maximum is ISO 6400
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Shutter speed	• 1/2 - 1/800 sec (Program AE) • Up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode
Aperture	F2.8 - F8.0*, auto switching *ND filter
Modes	• Program AE
Scene modes	• 41 BEST SHOT modes
White balance	Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Self timer	Yes
Continuous shooting	• Continuous: 0.9 fps • High-Speed Continuous: 7 fps (1600 x 1200) • Rapid Flash: 3 fps
Flash	• Auto • Forced On • Forced Off • Soft Flash • Red-Eye reduction • Range (Standard): Wide: 0.33 - 10.83 ft, Tele: 1.64 - 5.9 ft • Range (Rapid Flash): Wide: 1.31 - 6.56 ft, Tele: 1.64 - 3.61 ft
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.6-inch TFT color LCD • 115,000 pixels
Connectivity	• USB/AV connector • USB 2.0 Full-Speed compatible
Print compliance	• DPOF
Storage	• SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus • 11.4 MB internal storage
Power	• NP-40 Rechargeable lithium ion battery • AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	4.41 oz
Dimensions	3.59 x 2.25 x 0.95 in