Casio Introduces Flagship EXILIM Zoom Digital Camera with 12 Megapixels

Norderstedt (ots) - Featuring a slim, stylish look packed with
superior functions like auto-tracking AF with motion analysis
technology and a CCD-shift anti-shake mechanism

Norderstedt, August 2007 - CASIO Europe GmbH and its parent
company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced the release of the
newest model in the stylish series of EXILIM digital cameras, the
EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200. The new camera is Casio's flagship EXILIM Zoom,
boasting a world-leading 12.1 effective megapixels to deliver both
high resolution and premium performance.

It has only been a year since Casio released the revolutionary
EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1000, the first digital camera in the world to
deliver 10.1 megapixel resolution in a size that fits easily in the
palm of the hand. The EX-Z1000 won acclaim for making it simpler than
ever to capture images at a remarkably high resolution, and its
trend-setting performance put it at the forefront of the market.

Now, going one step beyond the EX-Z1000, the new flagship EX-Z1200
offers 12.1 megapixel resolution - the highest available in any
compact digital camera. At this amazing level of detail, photos print
crystal-clear even in large sizes or when trimmed to show just one
part of the image. It incorporates CCD-shift image stabilization and
the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module with motion
analysis technology. These innovative features work together to help
prevent blurry shots due to shaky hands, subject movement or poor
focus when photographing moving subjects such as children or pets. In
addition, the auto-tracking AF system now combines both face
detection and motion analysis technologies. With this revolutionary
new system, once the focus is locked in, it follows a moving
subject's face, maintaining both sharp focus and correct exposure.

Main Features

- 12.1 million effective pixels; 3X optical zoom
- CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism
- Incorporates the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing
module featuring motion analysis technology

Blur-reduction technologies:

- Automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving
subject and 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 camera shake compensation function.
- Tonal range control reduces loss of detail in bright and dark
areas, and helps to achieve smoother expression of skin tones
and clear blue skies.
- Auto-tracking AF system maintains both sharp focus and correct
exposure for a human face using both face detection (1) and
motion analysis technologies

- Maximum 3 shot/second (2) shutter speed (when set at 3.0
megapixel image size)
- 2.8-inch Wide and Bright LCD display (maximum brightness of
1400cd/m2 at center of screen) makes viewing in bright outdoor
light easier than ever before

(1) "Face Detection feature" includes a face detection technology
provided by OKI's face image processing engine, FSE (Face Sensing
Engine).
(2) Number of shots can vary depending on the memory card used.

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