Steve's Digicams - Breaking News - Casio 08/01/03 Press Release
Press Release - August 1, 2003
Casio Introduces A New 4.0 Megapixel Digital Camera With Fast Power Up Time And Release Time LagThe QV-R40's quick response and high speed telescoping 3X optical zoom lens enables you to capture those special moments the instant they happen  DOVER, NJ, AUGUST 1, 2003 - Casio, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, today announced a new addition to the QV Digital Camera series, the new compact QV-R40, a 4.0 megapixel Digital Camera. The new QV-R40 has 1-second power up time and industry leading* 0.01-second release time lag** (both values approximate), ensuring you can capture those special moments whenever they happen. * As of July 2003 ** Time from when the shutter release button is fully depressed with the monitor screen and built-in flash turned off and focus locked. CASIO recorded 0.01-second release time lag mark last year with the release of its high- resolution 4.0-megapixel QV-R4 and 3.0-megapixel QV-R3, eliminating one of the most serious shortcomings for digital cameras up to that time. The ability to record images virtually the instant they happen, along with 3X optical zoom soon made these high- performance models the digital cameras of choice the world over. The new QV-R40 is the next generation model for the QV Series QV-R4, and is loaded with features. The QV-R40 sets the pace for performance and speed, featuring a new high-speed telescoping optical 3X zoom lens and a high-speed startup control, making startup 1 second faster than the QV-R4. Playback is faster, too, with the new QV-R40 scrolling through images on the monitor screen at a rate of about 0.1 second per image. Also a pair of direct mode access buttons for REC and PLAY turn the camera on directly to the mode you want, letting even a novice digital camera user operate the new QV-R40 with confidence. Compact, feature-filled yet easy-to-use, the QV-R40 is set to become the new standard for speed and performance in the compact digital camera market. The features include:
"Having a camera that will react to your specific photographic situation--with 1-second power up time and the industry leading 0.01-second release lag time--means that you'll capture the image you want every time," said John Clough, president of Casio, Inc. "In addition," he said, "you'll be able to print out remarkable crystal clear 8 x 10 color prints due to the high resolution of the camera." The Casio QV-R40 combines ease of use, speed and picture clarity in a remarkable compact mini digital camera that weighs about 5.64 ounces (without batteries) and is only 3.46" W x 2.38"H x 1.29"D. The QV-R40 is priced at .99 and will be available at retail in September. "Never before have we been able to pack so many features and functions into a compact camera at such an affordable price," said Clough. He predicted that the QV-R40 will be a hit with retailers and consumers alike due to its ease of operation, advanced functions and affordable price. QV-R40 FEATURES High-Resolution 4-Megapixel Images, High-Performance Optical 3X Zoom The primary color CCD has 4.13 million total pixels for high-resolution images with fine flesh tones and detailed scenery. Seven lenses in six groups, including aspherical lenses, provide advanced 3X optical zoom capabilities. This, combined with 3.2X digital zoom, provides a combined maximum zoom factor of 9.6X. Quick Response for Both Recording and Playback Amazingly fast startup, shutter release, and display response provide stress-free recording and playback.
One-Touch Direct REC/PLAY Mode Access Buttons Press the REC button to enter the recording mode or the PLAY button to enter the playback mode. Even when the camera is off, pressing a mode button turns it on and has you ready for recording or playback in an instant. 5-point Multi Auto Focus The camera takes simultaneous readings at five points and automatically selects the one that provides optimal focus for the image being recorded. This ensures optimal focus for your images regardless of the way you take them. Runs on Two Rechargeable AA-size Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Included The two AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries that come with the camera provide enough power to record about 660 shots on a full charge.* If you run out of power, you can use two commercially available AA-size lithium batteries. * Monitor screen on, flash off, continuous recording Best Shot Mode for Instant Setups 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 light metering, exposure compensation, saturation, and other settings are configured accordingly. The QV-R40 has total of 21 scenes built in, including "Coupling Shot" and "Pre Shot." Coupling Shot When there are only two people present, Person A composes the image of Person B against a background and presses the shutter release. This freezes the image on the monitor screen. Then they switch places, and Person B composes the final image now with Person A included. The final recorded image shows both Person A and Person B, as if the were both standing in front of the camera. Pre Shot With Pre Shot, you compose the background you want and press the shutter release. This freezes the background image on the monitor screen. Then you can ask someone else to record your image, using the frozen background as a composition guide. The final recorded image shows you against the background you want. Calendar Screen Each date of the full month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date. This visual diary of images makes it possible for you to quickly search for and locate the image you want. Triple Self-timer The Triple Self-timer records three consecutive shots with a single shutter release button operation. Then you can select the best of the three and keep it. World Time and Alarm Functions 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. Album Feature The camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable 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. SD/MMC Memory Card Slot, Built-in Flash Memory In addition to its 10 MB uilt-in Flash Memory, the camera also supports use of thin, compact SD memory cards and MMC cards (not included). It is easy to copy images between the memory cards and built-in memory. Favorites Folder Keeps Important Images Private 320×240 size images can be copied to a Favorites folder located in camera built-in memory. Images in the Favorites folder do not display during normal image playback, which means you can keep your personal images private when carrying them around in camera memory. Bundled with PC Link Software and USB Cable Photo Loader Connect the bundled USB cable to your computer and start up PhotoLoader, and JPEG and AVI images are transferred automatically from the camera to your computer. Photohands Photohands provides you with image editing capabilities for color, contrast, brightness, and other parameters. To start up Photohands, simply click the Photo Loader print button. Acrobat Reader PDF File Viewer Adobe Systems XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95, NT4.0 PowerPC OS OS8.6 to OS X *1: E-mail attachment is supported by the Windows version only. *2: Windows XP users and Macintosh OS9, 10.1, 10.2 users should use the standard driver that comes with their operating system. ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching II Compliant ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching II support helps to make printed images look better than ever before. USB Direct-Print Support You can connect the camera's USB cable directly to an EPSON USB Direct-Print compatible* printer for printing without going through a computer. *For further information about "USB Direct-Print" compatible printers, please contact Epson or visit www.epson.com. |
Casio QV-R40 Specifications
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