Casio EX-Z80 Review

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The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z80 is a very compact, tightly formed digicam which offers the functionality needed to easily take photos and shoot movies, yet also offers a design feel conducive to carrying it around almost like a fashion accessory. It is available in six body colors -- pale pink, vivid pink, green, blue, black, and silver. With this model, Casio has sought to create both functionality and design that are "easier" and "more fun."

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-Z80 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.

Face detection mode on this camera can not only simultaneously detect up to ten faces, but when it recognizes any prerecorded faces, it prioritizes them when determining correct focus and exposure. This feature can be useful when ordinary face detection technology would have trouble focusing as desired, such as when a number of people are lined up for a portrait and the picture-taker's family members are at the rear of the group.

Exilim Z80 Zoom Features:

• 8.1-Megapixel effective CCD imager
• 3x optical zoom cover's approx. 38 - 114mm (35mm equivalent)
• Stylish, durable and light-weight metal body
• Large 2.6-inch TFT color LCD
• 29 "BEST SHOT" scene modes for various shooting situations.
• Record voice-only audio or Add up to 30-second audio memos to still images at capture or later.
• MPEG-4 H.264 format Movies: 848x480, 640x480 or 320x240 resolutions, limited up to 10 minutes in length.
• Movie Best Shot, Past Movie, Short Movie and new YouTube Mode.
• Autofocus system with selectable AF modes: Multi or Spot AF.
• Face Detection and "Auto Shutter" technologies for sharp portraits
• ISO sensitivity from 64 to 1600
• Built-in flash with Red Eye Reduction and Flash-assist function.
• USB data transfer to PC or Mac computers.
• Li-ion battery enables up to 210 shots on a single charge.
• 12.4 MB of internal memory and SD/SDHC/MMC/MMC Plus card slot.
• ExifPrint, PRINT Image Matching III, USB Direct-Print, and PictBridge compatible.

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Casio EX-Z80 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.