Casio EX-Z200 Review

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The 10.1 megapixel EXILIM Zoom EX-Z200 offers an EXILIM series first -- a 4x optical zoom lens that can shoot as wide as 28mm (equivalent). This is a compact model sporting a stylish and durable metal exterior. To combat camera-shake, the EX-Z200 employs an anti-shake function that compensates for blur by actually moving the imaging element (also called sensor-shift). Of course, this model also incorporates Anti-Shake DSP, which reduces blur by raising the camera's sensitivity and therefore increasing shutter speeds.

With the new Auto Shutter function (which uses motion blur detection technology), the camera can automatically take a photo at the instant when hand shake or subject movement ceases. Users can also automatically capture the moment of a smile, the instant when subject movement due to panning ceases, or the moment when their own face fills the frame as they point the camera towards themselves.

The EX-Z200 uses the H.264 video standard, which utilizes the AAC audio codec widely enjoyed in Apple's iPod, etc. It is also possible to record movies in a wide format at resolutions of 848x480. The camera also features a separate Movie shutter release button which makes movie recording a snap.

EX-Z200 Zoom Features:

• 10.1-Megapixel effective CCD imager
• 4x "Wide" optical zoom covers 28 - 112mm (35mm equivalent)
• Stylish, durable and light-weight aluminum body
• 2.7-inch "Super Clear" LCD with 230K pixels of resolution
• Face Detection and "Auto Shutter" technologies for sharp portraits
• CCD shift anti-shake system
• 36 "BEST SHOT" scene modes for various shooting situations
• Attach up to 30-second audio memos to still images at capture or later.
• Record voice-only audio mode
• Record MPEG-4 (H.264/AVC) movies at 848x480 (UHQ Wide/HQ Wide) or standard 640x480/320x240 resolutions
• 9-point autofocus system with selectable AF modes: Multi, Tracking or Spot AF.
• ISO sensitivity from 50 to 1600
• Built-in flash with Red Eye Reduction and Flash-assist function.
• USB 2.0 (Full-speed) data transfer to PC or Mac computers.
• Li-ion rechargeable battery for up to 400 shots.
• 11.7 Megabytes of internal memory and SD/SDHC/MMC/MMC Plus card slot for memory expansion.
• ExifPrint, PRINT Image Matching III, USB Direct-Print, and PictBridge compatible.

The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z200 s available in black, red, and sliver finish with a suggested retail of US$299.99. The kit ships with Rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium ion battery charger, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, and CD-ROM.

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Casio EX-Z200 Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

*1. When using Panasonic (Matsushita) Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card. *2. Within limits of memory and battery life. *3. When using built-in memory. *4. With built-in flash off. *5. When set at maximum image size and normal image quality. *6. Image is fixed at 1600x1200 pixels and normal image quality. *7. Range is affected by optical zoom. *8. Shutter speed range may be different depending on the BEST SHOT scene. *9. Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. *10. F5.6 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. *11. F7.0 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. *12. SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity. REI: Recommended Exposure Index. *13. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting.