The Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 Digital Camera offers a host of high performance features in a compact body. It is stylish and slim, with a quality 3x zoom lens and a super high-resolution of 10.1 megapixels of resolution to produce crystal-clear prints - even at large sizes. The EX-Z1080 also features a generous 2.6 inch Wide and Bright LCD display, while the camera's lightweight aluminum construction makes it a breeze to carry and gives it an unforgettable look.
Even with its compact size and attractive design, The EX-Z1080 is truly a high-performance digital camera. It is built with the highly sophisticated EXILIM Engine 2.0 - a high-performance, image-processing module that not only improves image quality, but also boosts performance. The camera also incorporates face detection technology and an auto-tracking AF system using motion analysis technology. Combining these two cutting edge technologies, this digital camera can detect human faces in an image while maintaining sharp focus and correct exposure for the human face.
Furthermore the camera contains 41 Best Shot scene modes making shooting in difficult situations as simple as pressing a button, and the unique eBay mode means that users can more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay.
In addition to the high quality picture capabilities, the EX-Z1080 uses next generation MPEG-4 H.264 video recording for high quality videos in small files sizes. This camera also features Casio's YouTube Capture Mode, a Best Shot setting that allows users to shoot at the optimum size and quality settings for YouTube, the world's most popular video sharing site. Also included with this cool camera is an exclusive software application that makes it fast and easy to upload videos to YouTube in three simple steps.
| Camera Type | Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
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| Image Sensor | 1/1.75" 10.3 megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.1 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Color, Black & White, Sepia |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Fine, Normal, Economy) |
| Recorded Resolution |
3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432 (3:2) 3648 x 2048 (16:9) 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 |
| Video Recording |
MPEG4 H.264/AVC MOV format with sound UHQ Wide (848 x 480 @ 25 fps) HQ Wide (848 x 480 @ 25 fps) UHQ (640 x 480 @ 25 fps) HQ (640 x 480 @ 25 fps) Normal (640 x 480 @ 12.5 fps) LP (320 x 240 @ 12.5 fps) Clip length limited to 10 minutes |
| Audio Recording |
WAV (monaural) Record up to 30 seconds with image or up to 60 minutes in voice only |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Casio Zoom Lens (7 lenses in 6 groups, including aspherical lens) |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Lens Focal Length | 7.9mm - 23.7mm (38mm - 114mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.0" (10cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-5.1 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast Detection Auto Focus (Spot, Multi or Tracking) with AF assist lamp |
| Focus Modes | Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus (movie only), Infinity Mode, Manual Focus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 15.8" (40cm) - infinity Macro: 4.0" (10cm) - 19.7" (50cm) Manual: 4.0" (10cm) - infinity Infinity Mode: infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) |
| Shutter Type | CCD electronic shutter & mechanical shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/1000 second |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-5.1 (max.) |
| Exposure Metering | TTL-AE by imaging element (Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot) |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Fixed (6 modes), Manual |
| Scene Modes | 41 Best Shot Scenes |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction) |
| Effective Flash Range | 0.3' - 10.8' wide |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 1.0 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | 0.006 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | 1.5 seconds |
| Burst Capability |
Continuous: 1 fps Rapid Flash: 3 fps High-speed Continuous: 7 fps |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | 11.4MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC)Card MultiMediaCard (MMC/MMC Plus) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 11.4MB of Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
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| Battery Type | NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | AD-C40 AC Adapter (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (USB Direct Print, PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP (Vista ready) Mac OS 9.x, OS X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.6" TFT color LCD (114,960 pixels) |
| Language Options | English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese |
| Playback Options | Single image, RGB histogram, Enlarge, Resize, Trimming, Movie Playback, Movie Edit, Motion Print, 12-picture display, Rotate, Calendar, Photo stand (Slide show), Customizable Startup screen, AV output, World Time (162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time), Date/Time Edit |
| Physical | |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9" (89 x 59 x 23mm) |
| Weight | 4.4 oz (120g) without battery |
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Comments about Casio Exilim Z1080 Digital Camera (Blue):
I bought this camera after I broke my first Casio Exillim (dropped it one too many times!). I primarily take pictures and videos of my young daughter, friends, and family, but also enjoy expressing my "artsy" side and taking free-lance photographs as well. I must say, this is an awesome upgrade. The start-up speed (from power on to first picture) is much faster than older models, the camera takes clear, crisp pictures, and the multiple Best Shot modes ensure the best picture possible in any situation. It also had adjustable white balance and shutter speeds that weren't available in the older models. The video recording feature was the biggest seller for me; all videos are automatically created with the perfect file size and type, "YouTube" capable, which makes it perfect for posting and emailing the videos.
The only con with this camera, a minimal one to me, is the clarity of the LCD screen. Although the screen is large, it doesnt do the photographs justice (I choose to review mine with my PC before deleting them, simply because the LCD portrays them all as being somewhat blurry or not as sharp as they actually are).
Over all, great camera, great price for 10.1 megapixels. I would definatly recommend this one.
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