Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Digital Camera Announced

Casio have announced the EX-ZR1000, a new model in the series High Speed ​​EXILIM, equipped with 24mm wide angle lens and 12.5x optical zoom. The camera features a newly developed user interface and several new features, including a function call and a swivel LCD screen which greatly improves the usability and performance over previous models.

Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 key features:

• 16.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
• 12.5x optical zoom lens (35mm equiv: 24-300mm)
• Swivel LCD screen
• Six frames-per-second shooting
• All-In-Focus Macro
• Premium AUTO PRO
• High Speed Night Scene mode
• Slide Panorama

When Casio released the EX-F1 in 2008 was the world's fastest camera at a speed of 60 frames per second. It opened a whole new market for Casio Exilim HS technology that captures motion that is too fast to perceive with the naked eye. Casio has since combined high-speed shooting with fast image processing technology, launched in 2010, the EX-ZR10 is based on the new processor Exilim Engine HS, a camera whose performance exceeded all conventional compact digital cameras in high-speed photography and filming.

With the new EX-ZR1000 Casio has succeeded in developing a compact digital camera that elegantly perpetuates all the moments that the user wants to capture. The development goal was "Triple Zero" where Casio has managed to create a new Exilim Engine HS system that virtually eliminates the time delays, focus problems and blurring caused by camera shake. With this new product is the third generation High Speed Exilim born.

EX-ZR1000 offers high-speed shooting with a start time of 0.99 seconds, fast autofocus of 0.15 seconds and a minimum 0.26 seconds between shots. The camera features a new user-friendly and intuitive menu control that makes photography a joy. Other innovations include a function call for manual zooming with your left hand, graphical indicators, a synchronized rotary controls and a swivel LCD screen that makes it easier to take pictures at different angles. These features make the camera easy and quick to use.

As a step in the evolution of Casio High Speed Exilim EX-ZR1000 is packed with new features to realize the "Triple Zero" goal. The camera has high-speed tracking that automatically focuses on moving subjects, even during continuous shooting. Total Focus Macro produces images where everything is in focus, from extreme close-up to background. HS NightShot eliminates camera shake in low-light environments, even at the maximum sensitivity level, ISO 25600.

The Casio Exilim will be available in October 2012.

Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Manufacturer	Casio
Lens
	Max Aperture	f/3 - f/5.9
	35mm equivalent	24mm - 300mm
	Optical Zoom	12.5x
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16.1Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4608
	Pixels (H)	3456
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	No Data
	Sensor Size (width)	No Data
	Sensor Size (height)	No Data
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 3:2 16:9
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	460,800 dots
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Min Focus	1cm
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Manual Spot AF Tracking Multi Infinity
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	15sec
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes A
	Metering	Centre-weighted - Average Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	80 - 25600
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-2
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	30fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1280x720 720p 640x480 VGA
	Video FPS	30
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
	CIPA Rating	470
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-130), USB-AC Adaptor (AD-C53U), AC Power Cord, USB cable, neck strap, Quick Start Guide
Dimensions
	Weight	255g
	Width	107.5mm
	Height	61.5mm
	Depth	36.7mm

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