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Top Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z850 Camera Reviews
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Camera Info wrote a review of the
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z850
and said: "For a camera this small, the Casio EX-Z850 certainly
packs in everything but the kitchen sink. Starting with the
powerful 8 MP sensor and going to the superb battery life which
is rated at 440 shots, there’s a lot under the hood of this
petite, all-metal point-and-shooter. Best of all, there are
manual control options for more experienced photographers,
including aperture and shutter priority AE and manual white
balance. Those who like to let the camera do all the work can
pick one of 34 of the Z850’s Best Shot modes, including 9 more
in the camera’s Best Shot video mode."
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z850 News Release Summary:
FEBRUARY 21, 2006, LONDON, UK -- CASIO ELECTRONICS CO. LTD., in
conjunction with its parent company CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
announces the release of the latest addition to its EXILIM ZOOM
digital camera series with the stylish, compact, and
high-resolution EX-Z850. Offering high quality 8.1 megapixel
photos, the EX-Z850 includes a 3x optical zoom, and offers both
manual aperture and shutter speed priority AE options for
advanced users who prefer to create customized images. The
impressive 2.5” Super Bright LCD generates approximately 1,200
cd/m2 of luminescent output, making the monitor even easier to
view when outdoors.
The EX-Z850 includes the latest version of the EXILIM Engine,
featuring the Anti Shake DSP which considerably reduces the
incidence of blurred images due to shaky hands or moving
subjects, so you only have to worry about which shots to take,
not how they will come out. In response to user’s high demand,
the EX-Z850’s Super Life Battery supports 440 shots per charge*,
providing convenient, long-lasting usability.
Notable new features on the EX-Z850 include flash functions for
a variety of settings and situations, including; Rapid Flash,
which enables three flash photos in only one second to
completely capture a given moment; Soft Flash, which prevents
overexposure of subjects photographed up close; and High Power
Flash, which ensures that subjects are properly illuminated even
when photographed as far away as approximately 12.1 metres. The
EX-Z850 also includes Revive Shot, which refreshes faded colours
of old photos by bringing them back to life in digital format,
automatically adjusts for obliquity even when photos are shot
while still in the album.
The EX-Z850 represents the latest technology and functions the
EXILIM digital camera line has to offer. Easy to use
automatically or customizable to user specifications, this
camera offers the stunningly high quality images and versatility
that comes only from CASIO.
*according to CIPA standards
EX-Z850 FEATURES
Highly Efficient, Advanced Performance
8.1 megapixel CCD and retracting 3x optical zoom lens enable
high resolution photography
Large 2.5 inch, super bright TFT LCD display with 1200cd/m2
brightness*1 for easy viewing outdoors; also includes optical
viewfinder
SUPER LIFE Battery allows up to approximately 440 still
images*2 per charge on CIPA standards
The EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces
blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects
Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in
approximately 1.0 second*3
After the shutter is pressed, the image is recorded almost
instantly, with only an approximately 0.005 seconds*4 release
time lag
High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds
interval release time lag
Subjects appear brightly on the display monitor even under low
light conditions, enabling easy shot composition
Manual aperture and shutter priority AE options can be set
quickly via a convenient mode dial for customized photographs
Numerous Easy to Use Functions
White LED light enables both still images and movies to be taken
in low light conditions and acts as an AF assist light
“Rapid Flash” enables three consecutive flash photos in one
second
“High Power Flash” compensates for objects to be taken in poorly
illuminated areas up to 12.1m away*5
“Soft Flash” prevents over exposure when taking shots in Macro,
etc.
“Revive Shot” refreshes the colors of old, faded photos and
saves them in digital format
Zoom Continuous Shutter creates a shot within a shot—user
selects area of image to zoom, taking 2 images with a single
press of the shutter
The 34 scene “BEST SHOT” enables selection of the appropriate
camera setting for still images via a sample image menu
High quality multi-use functions
The “Quick Shutter” function reduces mistakes by enabling simple
and easy high-speed focusing
The “Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic switching between
macro and auto focus modes
The “9-Point Multi AF” clearly indicates areas in auto focus
when photographing subjects with multiple focus points
The one-touch “EX” button allows easy manual adjustment of
multiple camera settings on one simple screen
The “Direct On” button allows quick startup in both shooting and
playback modes
Equipped with a cradle for charging batteries and easy
connections to AV equipment / PCs
NOTES
*1 set at maximum brightness, measured in centre of screen
*2 when display is set at standard brightness
*3 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off
*4 with internal flash turned off
*5 using ISO1600
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