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Casio Exilim EX-Z9 Digital Camera (Black)

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Casio Exilim EX-Z9 Digital Camera (Black)
Key Features
  • 8.1 Megapixel
  • 3x Optical Zoom
  • 2.6" Wide LCD Display
  • High Sensitivity (ISO 1600)
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.

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Casio EX-Z9 Overview

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.

Ultra-slim Design
The Exilim EX-Z9 has an incredibly slim design (0.9" thick), and it's so flat that it fits comfortably in any pocket - so whether you use it for work, at a party or while traveling, this little camera can always be right there with you, ready for action. The stainless steel housing gives the camera a unique appearance, while also providing superb durability - so you can use it anywhere and anytime.
8.1 Megapixel Resolution
The CCD Image sensor of the Exilim EX-Z9 supplies a rich 8.1 million pixels of full color brilliance and detail. Such high resolution photos give you the advantage that you can print them out in excellent quality or edit them on the computer. This means that enlargement of details and poster size photos are possible.
3x Optical Zoom Lens
Though the EX-Z9 is as slim as your little finger, yet it features a 3x optical zoom lens so you can capture the details of your scene or get a tight close up.
2.6" Wide-Screen Display
The 2.6-inch (6.6 cm) wide-screen TFT color display of the EX-Z9 is so large and wide that it takes up almost the entire rear side of the camera, and provides a clear view of your images and video clips.
Best Shot Scene Modes
The cameras Best Shot scene modes enable selection of the appropriate camera setting for still photos via an easy to understand sample image menu, so you'll be able to take beautiful pictures, regardless of the shooting situation or your particular photography expertise. Simply select the sample scene that resembles the type of image you are trying to record and the camera is configured automatically with the applicable recording mode, Auto Focus setting, and more.
Easy Mode
The Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self-timer). With Easy Mode, the camera is set to take great photos in every situation without having to check presets and prevents users from accidentally using an inapporpriate setting or making a wrong adjustment.
Face Detection System
The Face Detection system ensures that, once the focus locks on to a person's face, it will stay sharp and maintain the right exposure, even if the person moves; thereby making it much easier to capture beautiful portraits.
Enhanced Quick Responsiveness
Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1 second, and after the shutter is snapped, pictures are taken almost instantly, with only 0.008 second release time lag. The "Direct On" buttons allow quick startup of both shooting and viewing modes, and the camera also has High-speed image viewing at approximately 0.1 seconds intervals.
Movie Mode and Audio Record
The EX-Z9 is able to Record movies with sound at broadcast quality using the AVI Motion JPEG standard and can continue recording at lower resolution as long as there is memory available. The camera can also produce an audio snapshot (with audio recorded at the same time as the image or added later), and is equipped with a Voice Recorder feature.
YouTube Capture Mode
The YouTube capture mode records high quality video with higher compression for fast uploading and includes an exclusive software application that makes it seamless to upload movies to YouTube in as few as two steps. This technology will also allow users to upload multiple videos at once, making it easier than ever before to share original content online.
Built-in and Expandable Memory
The EX-Z9 has 18.6 MB of internal memory so you can start shooting immediately. The storage capacity can also be greatly expanded with a Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC), so you can save large numbers of photos and record movies in excess of an hour or more in duration.
Super-Life Battery
The EX-Z9 is extremely efficient in its power usage and includes a high capacity NP-60 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery which provides so much power, that the camera is ready for use at that decisive moment and takes up to 200 shots on a full charge.
Direct Print Capable
The EX-Z9 supports PictBridge Direct printing so you can print out beautiful images with out the need of a computer. Just connect the camera to a PictBrige compatible printer and print your favorite pictures the way you want them - it is that easy.

Casio EX-Z9 Specs

Camera Type
Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Image Quality
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
Lens Type
Casio Zoom Lens (6 element in 5 groups with aspherical lens element)
Optical Zoom
3x
Lens Focal Length
6.2 - 18.6mm (37.5 - 112.5mm 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" (50 cm) - infinity
Macro: 5.9" (15 cm) - 19.7" (50 cm)
Manual: 5.9" (15 cm) - infinity
Infinity: 120" (305 cm) - 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' (0.15 m) - 9.5' (2.8 m)
External Flash Connection
No
External Flash Control
Not Applicable
Performance
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
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory
18.6 MB
Compatible Memory Cards
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card
MultiMediaCard (MMC/MMCplus)
Recording Capacity
Includes 12.4 MB Built-in Memory

Still Image Capacity

Fine Normal Economy
3264 x 2448 3 7 10
3264 x 2176 (3:2) 3 7 11
3264 x 1840 (16:9) 4 9 15
2816 x 2112 4 10 19
2304 x 1728 8 12 20
1600 x 1200 14 23 39
640 x 480 55 96 130

Video Capacity

Video Mode Record Time
HQ Wide 28 seconds
HQ 33 seconds
Normal 60 seconds
YouTube 90 seconds
LP 226 seconds
Battery Type
NP-60 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Power Adapter
No
Input/Output
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
  • Pentium Processor or better
  • Windows 98/98SE, 2000, Me, XP, Vista
  • 128MB RAM
  • 20MB Hard Drive Space
  • USB Port
  • CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)

Macintosh System

  • Power PC Processor or better
  • Mac OS X (10.2.8 or later)
  • 32MB RAM
  • 4MB Hard Drive Space
  • Built-in USB Port
  • CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)
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
Dimensions
2.2 x 3.7 x 0.9" (54 x 92 x 20 mm)
Weight
4.5 oz. (125 g) without battery

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