Casio Exilim Camera Wins 2005 Camping Gear Award From ReserveAmerica

DOVER, NJ - May 23, 2005 - Casio, Inc., a leading innovator in digital cameras, was named an award winner in the ReserveAmerica 2005 Camping Gear Awards. Casio's EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z55, a powerful, yet compact 5-megapixel digital with a large 2.5 LCD screen, earned top honors in the digital camera category for its durability, size and performance. The prestigious annual award and "best of" list is designated by editors of ReserveAmerica's publications and by consumers who provide feedback throughout the year. ReserveAmerica is the premier access point for outdoor recreation, and is contacted by eight million consumers regarding camping reservations each year.

"Casio is honored to receive the 2005 Camping Gear Award in the digital camera category," said John Clough, President of Casio, Inc. "The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z55 incorporates Casio's heralded EXILIM Engine that enables high picture quality and speedy response time. It features circuitry which enables lower power consumption providing users with a much longer battery life, allowing them to take up to 400 pictures on a single charge. This means that the EX-Z55 is perfect for travel applications where it may not be possible to regularly charge the battery."