Digital Camera Review

Tokyo, Japan – Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president: Shiro Kondo) announced today the development and release of the GR DIGITAL II. This compact digital camera succeeds the high image quality GR DIGITAL released in October 2005.The multi-award winning GR DIGITAL was launched as the successor to the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras (first released in 1996) popular for their superb image quality. Its depictive performance that satisfied even professional photographers was condensed into a compact 25-mm thin magnesium alloy body has been highly accepted by a wide range of users including high-end amateur and professional photographers in the two years since its release. The new GR DIGITAL II retains the concept of the GR DIGITAL that is the idea of being a high image quality compact camera that achieves excellent resolving power from edge to edge, low noise, and low color aberration. It tops that off with, expressive power, operability, and expandability for even higher image quality.

Main Features of GR Digital II

1. GR DIGITAL concept was inherited, and even higher image quality achieved.
   • The GR DIGITAL II is equipped with the newly developed GR ENGINE II image processing engine to keep the excellent resolution, tone characteristics, and color saturation of the GR DIGITAL, while achieving dramatic reduction in noise.
   • A new 1/1.75-inch CCD with 10.01 million effective pixels is employed to achieve improved resolution with an increased number of pixels.
   • High image quality that meets the needs of professionals is achieved by coupling with the F2.4 aperture, f:5.9mm focal length (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm camera) GR LENS popular for its high resolution feel and low distortion.
2. Highly expressive photos can be taken thanks to an acceleration sensor that measures camera tilt along the perpendicular axis and the newly developed image processing engine, GR ENGINE II.

   (1) Equipped with an electronic level.

   • With the addition of an acceleration sensor, the GR DIGITAL II could be equipped with an electronic level function that allows users to know if the camera is level while looking at the LCD monitor. Adjusting levelness when taking pictures of buildings or scenery takes further advantage of the characteristics of GR LENS with its small distortion.
   • With the level indicator display on the LCD monitor, composing photos with horizontal or vertical lines visible is possible without looking away from the camera when shooting.
   • A level sensor sound to let you know if the camera is level during shooting can be set.

   (2) Square format photography enabled.

   • A 1:1 aspect ratio (vertical/horizontal ratio) image size that allows for easy photography of square format images is included.
   • Square format is achieved where one can enjoy photography different from standard rectangular images. That aspect ratio has been well received with classic 6×6 medium-format and Ricoh Caplio GX100 cameras.
   • RAW mode also is compatible with 1:1 aspect ratio (vertical/horizontal ratio).

   (3) A variety of monochromatic expressions possible with black-and-white (TE*) settings.

   • Color, color depth, contrast, and sharpness of an image can each be adjusted in +/- five steps.
   • Color can be selected as desired from sepia, red, green, blue, and purple.
     *TE=Toning effect
3. Enhanced operability while inheriting a design to accompany photographers wherever they go.
   • The function button allows for one-push mode switching. Settings can be registered to switch from “JPEG to RAW,” “color to black & white,” between “Snap and AF,” and others for quick switching of modes when sudden photo opportunities present themselves.
   • Functions registered to the Fn button can be saved to the My Settings Mode.
   • By displaying the depth of field in the focus bar, the distance range of the depth of field can be confirmed in advance.
   • The 2.7-inch, 230,000-pixel display with a high 160º viewing angle is easy to view from both low and high angles.
   • Writing time for RAW mode has been reduced and shooting during RAW image writing has been achieved.
   • Image writing time in RAW mode has been reduced to as short as approx. 3.8 sec. And with boosted buffer memory, the next shot can be taken while the first is still being written. (RAW writing time for GR DIGITAL was approx. 11 sec., and continuous shooting was not possible.)
   • A manual pop-up flash operated by a sliding switch is employed to prevent accidental flash operation. The camera is equipped with a flash exposure compensation function that can compensate light intensity from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV.
   • An information display mode shows specific information of your choice on the screen even when the LCD monitor is turned off thereby increasing its ease of use when using the external viewfinder.
   • The mode dial is equipped with two My Setting modes. Just aligning the mode dial to a My Setting allows the user to switch to a preregistered shooting setting of choice.
   • The GR DIGITAL II has been equipped with an ADJ. lever to assign functions with a push after setting values are chosen from the operation menu in ADJ. mode.
   • Automatic horizontal or vertical rotation of images according to the camera position has been achieved and can be viewed during playback on the LCD monitor.
   • Approx. 370 shots can be taken with one charge of the included rechargeable battery (DB-60). (The GR DIGITAL could take approx. 250 shots.)
   • A thin, compact size was achieved, measuring 107.0 × 59.0 × 25.0 (W x H x D) and weighing 168 g, while ease of use was improved.
4. Expandability is increased with a wide range of optional accessories.
   
   GR DIGITAL optional accessories can continue to be used with the GR DIGITAL II. And the new GT-1*, GV-2, and GC-2 can also be used with the original GR DIGITAL.

(1) A tele conversion lens (GT-1)* equivalent to 40mm on a 35mm camera has been added to the lineup for shooting with a standard frame.

(2) An external viewfinder (GV-2) equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm camera has been added. It is even compatible with 1:1 aspect ratio image size photography. (The currently available external viewfinder (GV-1) is equivalent to 28mm and 21mm on a 35mm camera.)

(3) A soft case (GC-2) has been added to the lineup that can accommodate GR DIGITAL II with the GV-2 attached .
*Upcoming product

Included in Box 

Rechargeable Battery (DB-60)

Battery charger (BJ-6)

USB Cable

AV Cable

Hand Strap

Software CD-ROM

Instruction Manuals

Specifications 

Item	Specifications
Imaging Sensor	1/1.75″ primary-color CCD with 10.01 million effective pixels(total pixels: 10.3 million)
Lens	Focal length 5.9 mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm camera)
Digital Zoom Magnification	Approx. 4.0X digital zoom. Approx. 5.7X auto-resize zoom (VGA images)
Focus Mode	Multi AF (CCD method)/Spot AF (CCD method)/Manual focus/snap/Infinity (focus lock and AF auxiliary light also available)
Shutter Speed 1	Still image 180, 120, 60, 30, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1 to 1/2000 sec.
Exposure Adjustment	Exposure metering mode Multi Light Metering (256 segments), Center-weighted Light Metering, Spot Metering (TTL-CCD Metering Method, AE lock available)
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)	AUTO/AUTO-HI/ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600
White Balance Mode	Auto/Outdoors/Cloudy/Incandescent Lamp/Fluorescent Lamp/Manual Settings/Detail, White balance bracket function
Flash	Flash mode Auto (fires automatically when subject poorly lit or in backlight situations)/ Red-eye/Flash On/Flash Synchro/Flash Off Built-in flash range Approx. 20 cm to approx. 3.0 m (ISO AUTO) Flash compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Picture Display	2.7-inch Transparent Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 pixels
Shooting Mode	Auto Shooting Mode/Program Shift Mode/Aperture Priority Mode/Manual Exposure Mode/Scene Mode (skew correct/text/movie)/My Settings Mode
Picture Quality Mode 2	F(Fine)/ N(Normal) / RAW (DNG file format) 3
Number of Recorded Pixels	Still image 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944,2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Movie 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Text 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536
Recording Media	SD memory card, SDHC card, Multi media card, Internal memory (approx. 54MB)
Storage Capacity/ Time 4 (Built-in approx. 54 MB storage)	Still 3648 x 2736 (RAW: 2, F: 14, N: 24), 3648 x 2432 (RAW: 3, F: 15, N: 27), 2736 x 2736 (RAW: 3, F: 18, N: 32), 3264 x 2448 (N: 30), 2592 x 1944 (N: 47), 2048 x 1536 (N: 73), 1280 x 960 (N: 133), 640 x 480 (N: 497) Movie5 640 x 480 @ 30 frames/sec. (41 sec.), 640 x 480 @ 15 frames/sec.(1 min 22 sec.), 320 x 240 @ 30 frames/sec. (1 min 22 sec.), 320 x 240 @ 15 frames/sec. (2 min 40 sec.)
Recording File Formats	Still JPEG (Exif ver2.21) 6, RAW (DNG) Movie AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG Format Compliant)
Other Major Shooting Function	Continuous/S-Cont/M-Cont, Self-Timer (delay: approx. 10 sec./ approx. 2 sec.),Interval (shooting interval: 5 sec. to 3 hrs. in 5-sec. intervals)7, Color Bracket,B&W(TE), Color Space Set, Noise Reduction, Histogram Display, Grid Guide Display, Depth of Field Display, Enlarge Photo Icon, Electronic Level, Hot Shoe
Other Major Playback Function	Auto Rotate, Three-frame View/Grid View, Magnifying (up to 16X), Resize
Interface	USB2.0 (High-Speed USB) Mini-B cable, Mass storage 8, AV output
Video Signal Format	NTSC, PAL switchable
Power Source	Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) x 1, AC Adapter (AC-4c option), AAA Alkaline Batteries x 2, AAA Oxyride Batteries x 2, AAA Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries x 2
Battery Consumption 9	When CIPA-standard compliant DB-60 used: approx. 370 pictures When AAA alkaline batteries used: approx 45 pictures10
Dimensions	107.0 mm x 58.0 mm x 25.0 mm (W x H x D); does not include protruding parts
Weight	Camera: Approx. 168 g (excluding battery/SD memory card/strap); Accessories: Approx. 30 g (battery/strap)
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C

*1	Maximum and minimum shutter speeds differ by shooting mode and flash mode.
*2	Image-quality modes that can be set differ depending on the image size.
*3	Simultaneous recording of a JPEG in Fine/Normal or Normal640 mode at the same size as the RAW image. DNG is a type of RAW image file format. It is a standard file format advocated by Adobe Systems.
*4	Estimated number of shots/time that can be recorded.
*5	Up to 90min. or 4GB can be recorded in one shot.
*6	DCF compliant; DPOF supported. DCF is an abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system standardized by JEITA. (Full compatibility between devices not guaranteed.)
*7	With Flash off.
*8	Mass storage supports Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.9.
*9	The numbers of photos that can be taken were measured using conditions compliant with the CIPA standard. Actual number of photos that can be taken will differ greatly depending on conditions of use.
*10	AAA alkaline dry-cell batteries made by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. were used

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DXG-110 Includes Pro Features: Focus Illuminator ISO 1600/Antishake, AutoFocus Tracking, Automatic Contrast, & Face DetectionCity of Industry, CA, November 1, 2007 - DXG USA (www.dxgusa.com), one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers, announced today the DXG-110, the first 10 Megapixel digital camera to break the $200 price barrier. With a street price of only $169.99, the DXG-110 offers consumers a low price without sacrificing quality and features. The camera boasts an astounding 10 Megapixel CCD sensor (with up to 12 Megapixel image resolution), a large 2.5” high-resolution TFT screen, 3X Optical/4X Digital Zoom, 30 FPS of VGA video with sound, digital voice recording function, and the convenience of 32MB of built-in internal flash memory and an SD card slot, for the total easy-to-use high-res digital camera package.

The DXG-110 advanced point-and-shoot digital camera captures professional-looking pictures with minimal settings so everyone will feel comfortable using the camera. It eliminates complex adjustments so users can take great pictures easily and instantaneously, with just a touch of a button. Even in extreme low-light situations, the new DXG-110 camera adjusts shutter speed and aperture automatically to take the perfect picture every time.

Easy-to-use Pro Features for a Low Price

The DXG-110 offers pro features typically found in much more expensive digital cameras, such as AutoFocus tracking, Focus Illuminator, and Face Detection. DXG proprietary technology, including Automatic Contrast Management, Advanced Flash Controls, ISO 1600/Antishake, and Dynamic Fill Light also ensures that you can take great pictures consistently. All of these features make the DXG-110 the perfect holiday gift — the ultimate 10 Megapixel digital camera for everyone who enjoys taking pictures, but demands quality, ease of use, and technology at an affordable price.

DXG New Technologies
Automatic Contrast Management is a new DXG technology that detects contrast levels and applies the best dynamic range in high contrast scenes. Compared to the 8-bit post processing known as D-Lighting, the DXG-110 does this completely in 12-bit resolution to provide the best detail possible. In addition, the new DXG Dynamic Fill Light technology reveals details in dark areas in high-dynamic (high-contrast) scenes. This is particularly useful to correct dark photos when shooting against backlighting.

The DXG-110 also features an Advance Flash Control System that ensures exposure is accurately captured when the flash is fired, especially against dark/black or white/bright backgrounds. This technology automatically measures AF distance, aperture and zoom to ensure that pre-flash provides the best linearity for more accurate flash output.

DXG-110 Features:

• Image Sensor: 1/1.76” Panasonic 10.37 Megapixel CCD Sensor
• Active Pixels: 10.0 Megapixel – up to 12 Megapixel
• 3X Optical Zoom/4X Digital Zoom
• Focus Illuminator
• Face Detection
• AutoFocus Tracking
• Supports Direct Print
• Sensor Sensitivity – Auto or Manual (ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Equivalent)
• Storage Media
  1. Internal: 32MB Flash Memory
  2. External: SD/MMC Card, support high-capacity SD cards up to 4GB
• White Balance
• EV Compensation
• Self-Timer
• PC Interface
• TV Out Format
• Shutter – Mechanical and Electronic Shutter
• Auto Power Off
• Power Supply – 2x Alkaline Batteries

The DXG-110 is available immediately with a street price of $169.99 through major retailers and at www.dxgusa.com. It comes complete with 2AA Alkaline Batteries, a USB/AV Output Cable, wrist strap, camera pouch, Mr. Photo 3, VideoWorks6 and driver software, and User Manual.

About DXG USA
DXG USA “The Digital Camera Company” is one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers in the United States, selling attractively-designed digital cameras for the youth and mainstream markets. Compact, fashionable and affordably priced, DXG digital cameras are setting trends for quality and utility. DXG USA is a fully-owned subsidiary of DXG Technology Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers (OEM/ODM) of digital cameras and camcorders. With over 20 years of experience manufacturing digital technology products under other brand names, DXG now designs and manufactures cameras under its own name. DXG Technology has won numerous design and innovation awards and employs over 4,000 people worldwide.

For more information on DXG USA, please visit www.dxgusa.com

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San Dimas, Calif., — September 5, 2007 - Norcent, a marketer of high-quality, value-oriented home entertainment products, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing line-up of outstanding feature-packed digital cameras, the DCC-725, is now shipping. The camera offers many convenience and customization options to turn even the most amateur photographer into a pro.

“Now consumers can affordably purchase a feature-rich, high image quality camera without paying brand name prices,” according to Rick Stans, Norcent EVP of Sales and Marketing. “Norcent is committed to giving consumers all the features and quality they expect at the absolute best value possible.”

The camera is easy to navigate with intuitive buttons attractively placed on the back. The 2.5″ LTPS TFT LCD, scratch-resistant acrylic panel display offers a bright and clear look at the photo being taken or to review past shots and video clips. A 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom is included for crystal clear distance shots.

The DCC-725 features 15 picture-taking modes to enhance image quality in common challenging shooting situations. The picture taking modes include: Program, movie, voice recording, portrait, landscape, sunset, night scene, text, back light, kids, snow, food, fireworks, building and quick mode.

In addition to the numerous picture-taking modes, Norcent includes many white balance settings to simplify certain shooting situations: manual, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, and custom white balance settings. An assortment of photo effects such as black & white, sepia, negative art, mosaic and RGB filter are also included allowing for personalization of photographs. For action shots, the Burst mode will capture the excitement in a series of 4 images.

Movie mode captures video clips with resolutions of 640 x 480, 320 x 240, or 160 x 120 and will record until the flash card is full. The DCC-725 also includes a built-in flash with auto, forced on, forced off, slow sync and red-eye reduction modes

Additional features include 16MB of internal memory plus an SD card slot. The camera is also multilingual with numerous language options such as: English, German, French, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Turkish and Hungarian

The DCC 725 arrives with a complete accessory package and is ready to go with a USB Cable, AV Cable, Wrist Strap, Camera Bag, User Manual and Software CD.

The Norcent DCC-725 seven megapixel digital camera is available at select retail outlets nationwide and through the Norcent website e-store located at http://www.norcent.net for an estimated street price of $109.99.

About Norcent
Norcent is a worldwide, award winning consumer electronics manufacturer dedicated to bringing the latest in high-tech digital technology to the mainstream consumer market. Norcent’s ability to leverage the most competitive ISO certified manufacturing facilities allows it to provide cutting-edge digital products to consumers at the best overall value. For more information please visit www.norcent.net or send an email to info[at]norcent.net.

Features

• 7.0 Megapixel digital camera captures high-resolution images up to 3072 x 2304
• 2.5” LTPS TFT LCD, scratch-resistant acrylic panel display
• 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
• Movie mode captures video clips with resolution of 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 128
• Built-in flash with auto, forced, no flash, slow sync and red-eye reduction modes
• Manual, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent and custom white balance settings
• 15 picture taking modes: Program, movie, voice REC, portrait, landscape, sunset, night scene, text, back light, kids, snow, food, fireworks, building, quick mode

Specifications

Number of Pixels	7.0 Mega Pixels
Image Resolution	3072×2304, 3072×2048(3:2), 2816×2112, 2272×1704, 1600×1200, 640×480
File Formats	Still image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible), DCF compatible, Supports DPOF Video: AVI w/audio Audio: WAV
Imaging Elements	2.5” Type, 28-pin Plastic SOP
Lens	Focal length: f=6.2 (W) - 18.6 (T)mm
LCD Display	2.5” LTPS TFTcolor LCD
Zoom	3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom
Focus Range	Normal: (W) 80cm - Infinity Macro: (W) 15cm - 1M / (T) 50cm - 1M
Exposure Meter	Center-weighted, multi, spot
Exposure Control	Exposure compensation: -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 step
Shutter Speed	1/2000~ 8 sec. with CCD variable electronic shutter
Aperture	F/2.8 (W), 5.6(T)
White Balance	Manual: daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent (H), fluorescent (L), custom
Scene Mode	Portrait, landscape, sunset, night scene, text, back light, kids, beach & snow, close up, fireworks, building, simple mode
Sensitivity	Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200
Self-timer	10 sec, 2 sec, single shot and Double self-timer
Built-in Flash	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Always on, Slow sync, Always off
Photo effects	Off, Black & white, Sepia, Negative art, Mosaic, RGB filter
Burst	4 images at one shot / snap
Recording Functions	Resolution: 640×480 / 320×240 / 160×120 (@30fps) Recording time: until media is full
Voice Memo	Max 30 sec along with an image file
TV system	NTSC/PAL
Storage	16MB internal memory, SD/MMC card slot
Language	English, German, French, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Turkish, Hungarian
Power Supply	AA battery x2, or rechargeable Ni-MH battery x2 (not included)

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The Sony T Series is code for Sony slim camera type. In August 2007, Sony announced the replacement camera for Sony DSC-T100, it is Sony DSC-T200.

 

With dimension 93.5 x 59.3 x 20.4 mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in) this camera is slim enough. It is really pocket camera, you can save your camera in your pocket. Its sleek, slim line vertical design make this ultra compact digital camera has elegant look. Available in some color variations, shining silver, matte black, or deep red, it has vertical styling, and easy to hold or grab.

 

Quick Preview

Resolution	8.1 Megapixels (effective)
Zoom	5x Optical5x Optical, 8.5x HD Smart (16:9), 10x Precision Digital, 25x Smart (VGA)
Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
LCD	3.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus
Stamina (CIPA)	Up to approx. 250 shots / approx. 125 min.
Colours	Silver / Black / Red

 

Compact Camera With Huge Display and Touch Screen Panel

The display size is so big for slim camera, it has 3.5 inch widescreen touch panel LCD screen. With “touch panel operation”, it makes easily when managing configurations, managing photos, when seeing images which have been shot. It is also comfortable with for your eyes.

 

This high resolution LCD panel has approximately 230,000 dot plus. You can see the photo in high resolution, clearly and in detail. This LCD display also support widescreen photo 16:9, and common size 4:3. With Clear Photo LCD Plus™ technology it can display photos in superb clarity and natural color. This LCD also have AR (anti-reflective) coating technology, excellent visibility even in bright sunlight.

You will never find many buttons like other digital cameras. The buttons has been replaced by touch screen panel. Widescreen touch-panel LCD replaces small buttons with simple on-screen icons and a user-friendly interface that make camera operation faster and simpler. In shooting mode, you can touch any point on screen to focus on the person or object you’ve selected and touch and zoom in playback mode to concentrate on your subject.

 

High Resolution Image

With the effective sensor size 8.1 MP, this is perfect for high resolution and big photo.With the Sony® Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD technology it allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Even in large print (A3 size) this 8,100,000 effective pixel is more than enough.

 

Big Zoom for Compact Camera

With Carl 5x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens optical zoom lens, its perfect for daily shooting, brings you even closer to the action, for great action shots, distant landscape views and dramatic portraits .

 

We can say this camera has big zoom for slim compact digital camera, because its rare company who produce compact digital camera with digital zoom more than 3x. With 25x digital zoom your image can zoom as big enough.

 

Slim Camera with Face Detection Feature

Although this camera is slim camera, it have many great features. One of this feature is face detection technology. The face detection technology is base on smile face recognition. If you shot a smile person as object, this camera automatically will focus to his/her face. Even the target is not in smiley face, this camera can detect automatically because of Sony Face Detection technology.

 

With Sony Face Detection technology, it recognizes up to 8 faces in a photo and automatically controls focus, exposure, color and flash to bring out the best in everyone. Unlike some competitive systems, Sony Face Detection makes skin tones look more natural and reduces red-eye with pre-strobe flash.

 

Compact Camera with Anti Blur Technology

Now almost of digital camera has anti blur technology. This technology is must have feature for today digital camera. Even this slim digital camera has this technology on it. With Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization and high sensitivity (ISO 3200), the DSC-T200 compensates for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood. With Sony Clear RAW™ Noise Reduction reduces the picture noise that can ruin low-light shots.

 

High Definition (HD) Technology

The latest trend of digital camera technology is supporting HD technology. This camera can be connected to an HDTV set via HD component cable or an HD cradle (both sold separately). Both are equipped with a built-in slide show function so you can view photos, complete with dynamic transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own. This technology brings the look of actual printed photography to the television, reproducing high-quality digital photos by fine-tuning image parameters like sharpness, gradation and color specifically for photographs

 

Specificatons

Manufacturer	Sony
Sensor	• 1/2.5" Type CCD • 8.3 million pixels total • 8.1 million effective pixels
Image Size	• 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2176 (3:2) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie Clip	• 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 640 x 480 @ 16.6fps • 320 x 240 @ 8.3fps
File Format	• JPEG Exif v2.21 • DPOF • MPEG1
Lens	• 5x optical zoom • 35-175 mm (35 mm equiv) • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar • F3.5 - F4.4
Image Stabilization	Yes (Super SteadyShot )
Conversion Lens	Yes (wide converter VCL-DE07TB)
Digital Zoom	up to 10x (up to 25x at 640×480)
Focus Mode	Autofocus, Macro, Focus Preset, Magnifying Glass
Focus Distance	• Normal: 50 cm-infinity (wide), 80cm-infinity (tele) • Macro: 8 cm - infinity (wide), 80 cm - infinity (tele) • Magnifying Glass mode: 1 cm - 20 cm
AF Area	• 9-point • Center-Weighted • Flexible Spot
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	• Face Detection • Multi-Pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO Sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Exposure Bracketing	Yes
Shutter Speed	• Auto: 1/4 - 1/1000 sec • Program Auto: 1 sec- 1/1000 sec
Apperture	F3.5 - 10 (wide) F4.3 - 10 (tele)
Modes	• Auto • Program Auto
Scene Mode	• Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • High-speed Shutter • High Sensitivity • Smile Shutter
White Balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent 1 • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Incandescent • Flash
Self Timer	2 or 10sec
Continuous	Approx 2fps
Image Parameters	Color Mode: Vivid, Natural, B&W, Sepia
Flash	• Auto • Forced On • Slow Sync • Forced Off • Range (auto ISO): 0.1 - 3.7 m (wide) 0.8 - 2.9 m (tele) • +/- 1 stop flash compensation
LCD	• 3.5-inch touch-sensitive 16:9 TFT • 230,000 pixels • Variable backlight
Connectivity	Multi-use Terminal - Incorporates USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and AV output
Print	• Exif Print • PictBridge • Print Image Matching
Storage	• Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo • Internal memory (31 MB)
Power	• Li-ion battery pack NP-BD1 / NP-FD1 • Optional AC adapter
Weight	• 160 g (5.6 oz) - no batt • 186 g (6.6 oz) - with batt
Dimensions	93.5 x 59.3 x 20.4 mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in)
Accessories	• NP-BD1 Lithium ION Battery • BC-CSD battery charger • Multi cable (USB / AV OUT) • Wrist strap • Paint pen • Adapter plate for CSS-HD1/PC1 • PC Application CD-ROM — Picture Motion Browser Ver2.1 — Music Transfer

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In September 2007, Casio announced two products of their compact digital camera, one of them is Casio EX-V8. This Casio EX-8 is a slim compact camera with latest digital technology, big zoom, anti shake, face detection and more.

 

Big zoom for compact camera

This camera has 7x optical zoom, its a big zoom among other compact cameras. With this big zoom you can shot object from far away. The detailed object is one of the value of this zoom camera, whether you use the camera for video or picture mode. With the high-definition zoom quickly expands to a maximum of 33.2x so you can switch from wide angle to telephoto (for capturing images at adistance up close) at the same high resolution level.

 

Image Stabilization

Almost digital camera has this image stabilization sensor, this is the most required the technology in today digital camera world. Casio EX-V8 has four advanced image stabilization technologies. These Anti-Blur technologies allow you to maintain focus and ensure sharpening of your photos and video.

 

Although your object is moving or still picture you can shot with the same quality result. Thanks to the highly sensitivity of this camera, this camera has sensitivity up to ISO1600, this is perfect for shooting object in low light condition or moving object.

 

CCD Shift Stabilization will reduce soft images by allowing for handshake in dim lighting, and Casio’s enhanced Anti-Shake DSP, which reduces blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, combines with a new motion analysis technology to select the right ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to capture subjects based on their speed and direction. Even at high-zoom settings, the Exilim reduces image blur with its stabilization technologies, and when recording in video mode, a special mode kicks in to keep the action rolling smoothly.

 

High Quality Video Mode with YouTube Capture Mode

Casio EX-V8 has H.264 standard technology for capturing video. With this technology, your video will be in super quality video result, that can be easily to be uploaded in YouTube website or other video sharing websites.

 

The camera comes with bundled software allowing uploads to the YouTube server without even logging into the website. You can capture your spontaneous moments and seamlessly transition them to YouTube.

 

Thanks to the power of Exilim Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing module, you can take high quality movies to be recorded at the high compression rate with H.264 standard. The video result has 30 frames per second at 640 x 480 the reduced white speck noise in playback.

 

Face-Detection/Recognition

Face detection is other required technology in today digital camera world. With this technology your camera will know with part of the image should be focused. When you shot a people picture, the face will sharp and clear because this technology will recognize face and make focus on it. This quick-performance feature focuses on your subject with a Frame/Focus Lock that automatically tracks until the instant the shutter is pressed - making for a professional photo finish.

 

Features

• 8.1 million effective pixels, 7X optical zoom

• 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

• 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

 

Specifications

Manufacturers	Casio
Sensor	• 1/2.5" Type CCD • 8.3 million pixels total • 8.1 million effective pixels
Image Size	3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176 (3:2), 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Video Size	848 x 480 @ 30 fps, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 15 fps
File Format	• JPEG Exif v2.2 • MOV (H.264 / AVC)
Lens	• 7x optical zoom • 6.3 - 44.1 mm (38 - 266 35 mm equiv) • F3.4- F5.3 • 4x digital zoom
Image Stabilization	Yes (CCD-shift type)
Focus Mode	• Autofocus • Macro • Infinity lock • Manual focus
Focus Distance	• Autofocus: 15.75" - ∞ • Macro: 3.94" - 19.69" • Manual focus: 3.94" - ∞
Auto Finder Mode	• Spot • Multi • Tracking
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
Apperture	F3.4 / F4.6 / F9.2, auto switching
Shot Mode	• Program AE • Aperture Priority AE • Shutter Speed Priority AE • Manual Exposure
Scene Mode	• 34 BEST SHOT modes • 11 Movie BEST SHOT modes
White Balance	Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Self Timer	Yes
Burst 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
LCD	• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD • 230,000 pixels
Connectivity	• USB cradle connector • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible
Storage	• SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus • 11.8 MB internal storage
Power	• NP-50 Rechargeable lithium ion battery • AC adapter
Weight	5.26 oz (no batt)
Dimension	3.76 x 2.35 x 1.0 in
Accesories	• Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (NP-50) • AC Adapter • Cradle • USB Cable • AV Cable • AC Power Cord • Strap • CD-ROM • Basic Reference

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