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Casio EXILIM Card EX-S500 introduction
Mark Peters : June 10th 2005 - 11:00 CET
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 Casio EXILIM Card EX-S500 introduction : Casio announced the release of the newest addition to the Casio EXILIM CARD digital camera series. True to the series, the Casio EX-S500 digital camera is barely bigger than a credit card and just 13.7mm at its thinnest point. Packed into the pocket-sized body are 5 Megapixels and MPEG-4 quality movie recording capabilities, allowing more than one hour of standard video recording when using a 1GB SD memory card. And, with Casio's EXILIM Engine's Anti Shake DSP, blurry pictures are nearly a thing of the past. The Casio EXILIM EX-S500 is a culmination of Casio's core technologies, combining cutting-edge miniaturization and digital expertise with state-of-the-art movie recording capability.
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 Casio EX-S500 - EXILIM Engine
As with all digital cameras in the EXILIM Series, the Casio EXILIM CARD features Casio’s EXILIM Engine, an image processing module that makes possible the high quality images, quick operation, and low power consumption that has made the EXILIM the camera of choice for many users. The latest version of the EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake Digital Signal Processor, which reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects, while the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused.
Casio Card EX-S500 - Large 2.2-inch LCD display
In addition to virtually blur-free pictures, 5.0 Megapixel resolution and 3X optical zoom capability means high quality pictures as well. A large 2.2-inch TFT LCD screen makes still and video photography easy to shoot, and the lithium ion rechargeable battery allows up to 200 shots on one charge. The pocket-sized Casio EXILIM EX-S500 digital camera is quick and easy to use for both business and pleasure. Comparable in size and weight with most cell phones, the Casio EX-S500 is conveniently portable, taking high quality pictures and movies anywhere, anytime.
Casio EX-S500 features
- 5 Megapixel CCD makes for high resolution picture taking
- Miniaturized digital camera with a retracting 3X optical zoom
- Employing high density technology - 77 cc volume just 16.1 mm thick (thinnest point: 13.7 mm)
- EXILIM Engine image processing module, which includes the Anti Shake DSP
- MPEG-4, VGA (640×480 pixels), 30 fps enables high quality movie taking
- Super life battery allows up to 200 pictures per charge, based on CIPA standards
- Movie can be shot continuously for 1 hour and 20 minutes
- 1 hour of movies can be taken in “Normal” mode using a 1GB SD memory card
- Ready to take pictures in approximately 1 second
- Approximately 0.008 seconds release time lag
- High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds interval
- Continuous shutter function - approximately 1 second intervals
- Digital interface TFT LCD 2.2 inch screen for easy viewing
- AF assist light function allows for perfect focus in dark places.
Casio EXILIM Card EX-S500 - Easy to use functions
- The camera shutter can be easily operated with the index finger
- The “Direct Movie” button easily operated with the thumb
- Blurring is mitigated by the Anti Shake DSP
- Perfect pictures and movies due to 33 different “BEST SHOT” settings
- “BEST SHOT” button that allows you to select the appropriate mode for your shot
- “Snapshot-in-Movie” function allows to take still pictures while shooting movies
- High Sensitivity ensures pictures come out bright even without the flash
- “Quick Shutter” function supports high-speed focusing simply and easily
- “Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic switching between macro and auto
- “Direct On” button for quick startup in both shooting and playback modes
- “MOTION PRINT” function for converting into a series of nine
- “MOTION PRINT” function for converting into just one snapshot for printing
- Movies can be zoomed in during replay
- “Past Movie” function for movie recording from 5 seconds before recording
- “Short Movie” function enables movie recording for up to a total of 8 seconds
- “Movie Editing” operation offers three ways (beginning, middle, end)
- "Flash Assist” mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas of the shot
- The “Icon Help” function provides icon guidance when adjusting camera settings.
Casio EXILIM Card EX-S500 - Miscellaneous features
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed facilitates rapid data transfer
- USB cradle functions as a charger
- USB cradle connects camera to PC or TV
- “Photo Loader” software which facilitates easy transfer of pictures to a PC
- Windows Media Player 9 (movie playback software)
- Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD (movie editing software)
- Multi-lingual menu display
- Compatible with PictBridge and USB Direct Print
- Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) as well as PRINT Image Matching III
- Internal 8.3 MB flash memory, SD memory card/MMC compatible.
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