Casio's EXILIM EX-M20 digital camera packs a high resolution 2 million effective pixels imager, lens and a 1.6-inch color LCD monitor into just a .44-inch thin body. The EX-M20 comes with all of the same standard features as the EX-S20U plus a built-in microphone and speaker for recording and playback of voice recordings, audio snapshots and MP3 song files.
The EX-M20's stylish case is made of lightweight magnesium alloy and weighs a mere 2.78 oz (without battery). The camera is ready to shoot almost instantly after being turned on and a 0.01 sec. release time lag records the image as soon as you press the shutter button. An automatic lens barrier protects the lens from impact and dust by opening and closing whenever the camera is turned on and off.
The 1.6-inch TFT LCD monitor screen of the EX-M20 features a digital interface for a clearer display of images and makes image viewing easier and more enjoyable. The monitor screen can be used to arrange images, and a collection of display features help to make image viewing simpler and more fun than ever before.
The Best Shot Mode provides optimum camera setups in an instant. Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the image you want to record and the camera's exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured accordingly. There are a total of 15 sample scenes built in, including "Coupling Shot" and "Pre Shot."
The EX-M20 stores images in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an album format. The album feature uses HTML format, which means you can incorporate an album directly into a web site and even print directly from the album.
Placing the EX-M20 onto its cradle and pressing the Photo button starts a slideshow of images currently in memory. You can even set up the camera to display the images you want whenever it is placed on the cradle. Connect the cradle to your computer, place the EX-M20 onto the cradle, and press the cradle's USB button, and Photo Loader automatically transfers all JPEG and AVI files in image memory to the computer.
World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When traveling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically. A total of three independent alarms help to make sure you are on time, all the time. You can even have a specific image appear when an alarm time is reached.
In addition to its 10MB of built-in Flash Memory, the EX-M20 also supports use of thin, compact SD memory cards and MMC cards (optional and sold separately). An easy operation copies images between a memory card and built-in memory.
Exilim EX-M20 Features:
2-Megapixel effective CCD imager
Credit card-size stainless steel body, only 11mm thick
Audio recording and playback & MP3 audio song player
3:2 aspect ratio mode for no-crop 4x6" prints
15 Best Shot scene modes
10 Megabytes of internal memory
1 to 1/8000 sec. shutter speeds
Built-in flash with Red Eye Reduction
1.6" TFT color LCD monitor
4X playback zoom magnification
USB 1.1 data transfer to PC or Mac computers
Lithium rechargeable battery and charging cradle included
Secure Digital/MMC card slot for memory expansion
DPOF, PRINT Image Matching II and Exif Print compatible
In addition to the USB 1.1 docking cradle and battery, each EX-M20 camera comes standard with an audio remote controller and ear buds, hand strap, AC adaptor and CD-ROM software. The retail price on the EX-M20 is $329.99.
Physical Views
The 2-megapixel Casio EX-M20 and the 3-megapixel EX-S3.
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