Casio Exilim EX-H5 is a new digital camera that belongs to Casio’s line-up of compact long-zooms. It features 12.1 megapixels of resolution, 10x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen and High Definition movie capture – all in pocketable body available in different color variants.

The camera’s lens deserves special attention - it features both telephoto and wide-angle capabilities. It offers you 24mm angle of view at the wider end, which is more than the majority of modern digicams can offer. It will help you shoot large groups of people, dramatic interiors and extremely wide landscapes and cityscapes.

At the heart of the EX-H5 there’s lies an Exilim Engine 5.0 image processing engine that helps it deliver good quality in terms of color accuracy and noise suppression, as well as fast performance. The camera also offers CCD-shift mechanical image stabilizer to combat blur caused by camera shake.

The EX-H5 can take great photos at distance or difficult lighting conditions, according to the manufacturer’s info. The camera’s intelligent auto focus detects major objects and subjects in a frame and optimizes the focus.

There’s an array of BEST SHOT motif programs in the EX-H5 to match all possible shooting situations. There’re such shooting modes, for instance, as Landscape, Make-up or Art Short Mode. You can also make use of its Dynamic Photo function to combine your subject with a different background.

Casio Exilim EX-H5 - Key Features:

• 12.1 Megapixels
• 10x Optical Zoom
• 24mm Wide-Angle Lens
• CCD-Shift Image Stabilization
• 2.7-inch LCD Screen
• Exilim Engine 5.0 Image Processor
• Intelligent Auto Focus
• Landscape Mode
• Make-up Mode
• Art Shot Mode
• Best Shot Scene Modes
• Dynamic Photo Function
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps
• Available Body Colors: Silver, Black, Red

On the threshold of a summer season CASIO Europe launched its new compact digital camera, the EX-Z350, aimed at those who needs a stylish and easy-to-use device for his or her summer holidays. The camera’s highlights include 12.1 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD screen.

The lens is not very long yet it features wide-angle capabilities; it has 27mm angle of view at the wider end, which will help you photograph landscapes and cityscapes, as well as large groups of people with ease. There will be enough space for everyone and everything!

The Z350 features point-and-shoot operation. In its Easy mode, the camera will automatically identify your shooting situation and analyze key features of the composition and then applies all necessary setting all by itself. All you have to do is to frame the picture and press shutter button.

In addition, there are 23 BEST SHOT programs (this is how Casio names creative scene modes) for you to select the most appropriate one to suit shooting conditions. There you will find such scenes as landscape,” “portrait,” “sport,” or “children” and many other. Best shot modes work for both still images and movies.

The camera offers the well-known YouTube™ Capture Mode that makes uploading videos to internet sites very simple, you Tube in particular. They will be uploaded in the optimal size and quality (640 x 480 pixels).

Casio EXILIM EX-Z350 – Key Features:

• 12.1-megapixel Resolution
• 4x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 27-112mm
• 2.7-inch LCD Screen with 230,400 pixels
• Point-and-Shoot Operation
• Easy Mode
• 23 Scene Modes
• Face Detection
• YouTube Capture Mode
• Elegant Design
• 5 Body Colors
• European Price: €149

Casio Exilim EX-Z550 is digital compact camera with 14-megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD monitor and 720p high-definition movie capture. It is easy to use and is packed with fun automatic technologies.

The camera comes equipped with 26mm wide angle lens for easy capture of wide scenes and large people’s gatherings. There’s also CCD-shift image stabilization in the camera to reduce blur caused by camera shale and produce clear and sharp images.

The EX-Z550 is aimed at beginners, as well as those who prefer ease of use to the ability to control the settings. So, the camera features point-and-shoot operation offering its Auto Picture mode for automatic image capture. While you are busy with the composition of your images the camera adjusts the appropriate settings for you to get great picture in the end.

The camera’s Premium Auto mode optimizes settings for exposure, ISO speed, focus, blur correction, tonal range, white balance, and noise reduction. There’re also 42 scene modes in the Z-550 hidden in its BEST shot mode accessed through a dedicated BS button.

Other interesting functions include creative Dynamic Photo and Art Shot modes. The latter offer a choice of crayon etching, ‘retro,’ oil painting and watercolor effects to add an artistic touch to your images.

Camera Reviews:

Photographyblog.com:
The camera does its best to enable its users to take better pictures, effortlessly. It might not be the ‘ultimate’ travel compact, but anyone looking for an unobtrusive snapper for an equally modest outlay will find that it makes an able companion.

Sample Photo Galleries: photographyblog.com.

Casio EX-Z550 – Specifications:

• 14.1 Megapixels
• 1/2.3-inch CCD Image Sensor
• Maximum Image Size: 4320 x 3240 Pixels
• 4X Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 26- 104 mm
• Aperture Range: F2.6 (W) - F7.8 (W)
• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD with 230,400 dots
• Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Super Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
• AF Area : Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking
• Macro Mode: 5cm
• Metering: Multi-Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
• Shutter Speed: 4 - 1/2000 sec
• Sensitivity: ISO64 - 3200
• CCD-Shift Image Stabilization
• Make-up Mode Yes (12-level steps)
• Landscape Mode
• Handheld Night Scene
• BEST SHOT: 42 scenes
• Dynamic Photo
• Art Shot: Oil Painting, Crayon, Water Color
• Multi-motion Image
• Face Detection
• Continuous Shooting: up to 4 fps
• Movie Mode: HD 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
• 24.5MB Built-in Flash Memory
• SD, SDHC Memory Cards
• Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Pink
• Retail Price: $169.99

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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 is a high-speed and high-zoom digital compact camera that is compact enough to fit any pocket. It spots 10 megapixels of resolution, 10x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD display and High definition movie capture.

The camera incorporates the back-illuminated CMOS sensor that is more light-sensitive than the sensors that the majority of modern cameras can boast, which allows you to get good photos even in poor light conditions. In addition, the camera uses sensor-shift image stabilization to combat image blurring caused by camera shake.

The FH100 camera’s lens features 24mm wide-angle capabilities, which you will appreciate when capturing large groups of people or wide sceneries. The lens also includes 1 aspherical glass element to correct for various types of aberrations.

The peculiarity of the camera is that it can shoot at a rate of 40 fps in a burst mode and will capture in this way up to 30 9.0 megapixel shots. It can also record high-speed movies at 1,000 fps, 420 fps, 240 fps, or 120 fps.

The camera has full manual controls and BEST SHOT® modes as well. The latter makes it easier to operate the camera and ensures that you get blur-free, evenly-exposed photos even in the toughest lighting conditions.

Camera Reviews:

Photographyblog.com:
Unfortunately the image quality doesn’t quite match the extensive feature list, but if you take a lot of pictures of fast-moving subjects - sports, animals, even your small children - then the camera certainly makes a lot of sense.

Sample Photo Galleries: photographyblog.com.

Alternatives/Rivals: Canon PowerShot SX120 IS, Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR, Nikon Coolpix S8000.

Casio EX-FH100 – Specifications:

• 1/2.3-inch CMOS Image Sensor
• 10.1 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 3648×2736
• Still image Format: RAW(DNG),JPEG
• 3.0-inch TFT color LCD Monitor with 230,400 dots
• 10x Optical Zoom
• 40x Optical + Digital Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 24-240mm
• Aperture Range: F3.2(W) - F5.7(T)
• ND Lens Filter
• Focus Mode: Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Infinity mode, Manual focus
• AF Area: Spot, Free, Tracking
• Macro: Approx. 2.7″
• Metering: Multi pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
• Exposure Modes: Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure
• Shutter Speed Auto: 30 to 1/40000 second
• Sensitivity: ISO100 - 3200
• BEST SHOT Function
• High-Speed Burst Shooting: 40 fps
• High-Speed Movies: 1000 fps, 420fps, 240fps, 120fps
• Movie Mode: HD 1280×720(30fps), STD 640 x 480 (30fps)
• SDHC Memory Cards
• Dimensions: 4.1”(W) x 2.5”(H) x 1.2”(D)

Official information: casio.com.

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CasioExilim EX-H15 is a 14-megapixel digital camera with a powerful lens, 460K-dot 3” LCD screen and a full range of automatic function for easy shooting. The digicam can also capture HD 1280×720p movies at 30 fps.

The camera’s lens boasts 10x optical zoom range, as well as wide-angle capabilities. It offers 24mm angle of view at the wider end, which make it stand out of the crowd and become a really handy device when it comes to shooting in tough space as you can everyone and everything into a frame. The lens’s performance is enhanced by CCD-shift image stabilization that combats blur caused by camera shake.

The H15 incorporates the speedy EXILIM Engine 5.0 that processes images quickly and at the same time uses advanced noise reduction mechanism to produce beautiful images with true-to-life color reproduction and rich tonal gradation.

The camera features point and shoot operation which is fun by its Premium Auto function. It detects the scene being photographed, analyses the key elements of the composition and then adjusts camera settings to match the scene and to get the best shot possible.

There’re also some very interesting functions in the Dynamic Photo, for instance Advanced Dynamic Photo and Art Shot. The Dynamic Photo function allows you to cut moving subjects from the background of images taken with the continuous shooting function, and combine them with a different still image or moving images while the Art Shot function adds the feel of a painting to your sceneries and portraits.

Camera Reviews:

Photographyblog.com:
The camera should be on the list of anyone looking for an able travel companion that can return decent results with the minimum of fuss and prior knowledge. It may not be the prettiest or coolest device out there, but it’s practical and sometimes that’s all that matters.

Sample Photo Galleries: photographyblog.com.

Alternatives/Rivals: Canon PowerShot SX120 IS, Nikon Coolpix S8000, Olympus Stylus/ mju 9000.

Casio EX-H15 - Specifications:

• 1/2.3-inch CCD Image Sensor
• 14.1 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 4320×3240 pixels
• 10x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 24 - 240mm
• Aperture Range: F3.2(W) – F5.7(W)
• 3.0-inch TFT color LCD Monitor with 460,800 dots
• CCD-Shift Image Stabilisation
• Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Super Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, Manual focus
• AF Area: Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking
• Macro: Approx.2.7”
• Metering: Multi pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
• Shutter Speed Auto: 4- 1/2000 second
• Sensitivity: Auto/ ISO64-3200
• BEST SHOT Mode
• Dynamic Photo Function
• Art Shot Function
• Multi-Motion Image
• Movie Mode: HD 1280×720 pixels at 30fps
• 73.8MB Internal Memory
• SD, SDHC Memory Cards
• Dimensions: 4.03”(W) x 2.44″(H) x 1.15″(D)

Official Information: casio.com.