The Casio Exilim EX-Z9 Digital Camera is compact and simple-to-use with a 3x optical zoom that is equal to 37.5 - 112.5mm in 35mm terms and incorporates cutting-edge technologies - all in an incredibly slim camera that exhibits an excellent balance of superior functionality and stylish, compact design. The camera's 2.6" wide LCD screen makes it a snap for users to frame their shots and to view breathtaking wide aspect ratio images - right on the camera.
The EX-Z9 camera is loaded with features to make your shooting experience fun and easy. It features Face Detection technology so that your group shots and portraits will always be sharp and clear. It has the unique YouTube Capture mode that records video clips using a video format. It also has bundled software to provide ideal settings for recording, storing and uploading video to the YouTube Site.
The EX-Z9 also includes 23 Best Shot Modes that help the user take high quality images without having to adjust the camera settings, and for the novice user, the Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self-timer), so that the camera is set to take great photos in every situation.
| Camera Type | Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
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| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" 8.29 Megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 8.1 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Color, B&W, Sepia |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Fine, Normal, Economy) |
| Recorded Resolution |
3264 x 2448 3264 x 2176 (3:2) 3264 x 1840 (16:9) 2816 x 2112 2304 x 1728 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG format with Sound HQ Wide (848 x 480 @ 30 fps) HQ (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) Normal (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) LP (320 x 240 @ 15 fps) YouTube (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) Clip length limited to 10 minutes. |
| Audio Recording |
WAV (monaural) Record time limited to 30 seconds with image, or limited by available memory with voice only. |
| Optics | |
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| Lens Type | Casio Zoom Lens (6 element in 5 groups with aspherical lens element) |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Lens Focal Length | 6.2 - 18.6mm (37.5mm - 112.5 mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.9" (15cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast Detection AF |
| Focus Modes | Auto Focus (Spot, Multi), Manual focus, Pan focus, Macro, Infinity |
| Focus Range |
Auto: 19.8" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 5.9" (15cm) - 19.7" (50cm) Manual: 5.9" (15cm) - infinity Infinity: 120" (305cm) - infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Type | CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2 - 1/2000 second (up to 4 seconds in Night scene) |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 & f/5.2 wide (auto switching) |
| Exposure Metering | TTL-AE (Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Center Spot) |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Best Shot Scene Modes |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual |
| Scene Modes | 23 Best Shot Scene Modes, Face Detection, Easy Mode |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Flash on, Flash off, Red-eye reduction) |
| Effective Flash Range | 0.5' (0.15m) - 9.5' (2.8m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
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| Start-Up Time | 1.4 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | 0.008 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | 1.4 seconds |
| Burst Capability | Continuous: 1 fps |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds & Triple Self-timer |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | 18.6 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC/MMCplus) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 12.4 MB Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | NP-60 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
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| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.6" (6.6 cm) Wide Screen TFT Color LCD Display (114,960 pixels) |
| Language Options | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (traditional & simplified), Korean, Japanese |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Zoom display (8x), 12 picture display, Start-up Images, Rotate, Re-size, Trimming, Copy, BGM Slideshow, Calendar, World time (162 cities - 32 time zones; city names; date and time; daylight saving time), Video playback |
| Physical | |
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| Dimensions | 2.2 x 3.7 x 0.9" (54 x 92 x 20mm) |
| Weight | 4.5 oz (125 g) without battery |
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Comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z9 Digital Camera (Silver):
I liked this camera so much I just had to buy a few for Christmas gifts. It's small, compact, and great at taking photos. It also makes a good audio recorder, and is pretty handy for SD video in a pinch. The rechargeable battery is a great feature, as is the placement of the lanyard-like wrist strap. The button placement is good for people with large and small hands alike, and the GUI is easy and simple to use.
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