A New Style of Digital Camera - Casio's EXILIM PRO EX-P505
January 31 2005 - 11:26AM
PR Newswire (US)
A New Style of Digital Camera - Casio's EXILIM PRO EX-P505 Enjoy
the Best of Both Worlds With High Quality Digital Photos and Video
DOVER, N.J., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio, Inc., in conjunction
with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan,
has released the newest model in its popular EXILIM digital camera
series. The new EXILIM PRO EX-P505 is a stylish digital camera
equipped with a 5.0 megapixel imaging element and a 5X optical
zoom. It not only takes superbly detailed digital photos, it is
also capable of shooting extended video scenes with high-image
quality. The EXILIM PRO EX-P505 will be available at retail the end
of February, MSRP $499.99. "We are very excited about this new
addition to our award-winning EXILIM line. With the new EX-P505 you
can now shoot videos and take quality digital photos. Casio's
top-of-the-line EXILIM cameras are engineered for high image
quality, high-speed operation, lower power consumption, and
extremely compact dimensions," said John Clough, president of
Casio, Inc. "We achieved these objectives through the use of
Casio's remarkable "EXILIM engine," an extremely compact image
module that represents the crystallization of Casio's advanced
technology." The new EXILIM PRO EX-P505 is a high-performance
digital camera with an amazing high- quality video capability. The
EX-P505 features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 mega
effective pixels, Casio's "EXILIM engine", and a large 2-inch TFT
color rotating screen that makes angle shots a snap. It offers the
same manual operation made famous by the EX-P600, as well as
high-quality video shooting capability of 30 frames per second, in
VGA size, thanks to the incorporation of MPEG-4 technology. The
very first EXILIM PRO model, the ground-breaking EX-P600, is
equipped with a 6.0 megapixel imaging element and a 4X optical
zoom, along with user selectable aperture, shutter speed and other
effects, assuring the exact desired results when taking portraits
or other types of photos. Manual operation is so easy that
beginners can enjoy taking great pictures right away. The EX-P700,
the second in the series, continued the tradition of the EXILIM PRO
series, and remains hugely popular with photographers of all
levels. -- Authentic manual operation puts the user in control With
a CCD imaging element with 5.0 mega effective pixels, along with
the advanced EXILIM engine, remarkably detailed images can be taken
with ease. The 5X optical zoom lens has macro capability down to 1
cm, as well as aperture priority or shutter priority automatic
setting, along with manual exposure mode for completely manual
operation. -- High quality video shooting The adoption of MPEG-4
technology enables full-scale high quality video shooting in VGA
size (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second. "Movie BEST SHOT"
allows the user to select from sample scenes for a wide range of
shooting styles. "Short Movie" lets users film short movies during
a single shutter, while other shooting and editing functions such
as "MOTION PRINT" can be used to obtain a still image from a movie.
EX-P505 MAIN FEATURES Authentic manual shooting of photo subjects
-- CCD with 5.0 mega effective pixels and the EXILIM engine assure
detailed images -- Optical 5X zoom lens with macro shooting down to
1 cm -- Super Life Battery gives approx. 220 pictures per battery
charge (CIPA standards*) * CIPA standard "Standard Procedure for
Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption": Until recently
there has been no standard measurement for battery life. This has
resulted in inconsistencies between camera products and their
catalogs and instruction manuals. As of December 2003, CIPA (Camera
& Imaging Products Association) established the Standard
Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption,
and hopes to reduce confusion among consumers by having this
adopted by the world's digital camera manufacturers and retailers.
-- High-speed startup enables shooting only 0.8 seconds after the
power is turned on* * With internal flash off, using internal
memory -- Release time lag of only 0.01 sec. means images are
recorded approximately 0.01 seconds after the shutter is released*
* With internal flash off -- High-speed picture playback of approx.
0.1 sec. interval -- Automatic power ON/OFF when the LCD panel is
opened and closed -- "BEST SHOT" function: 22 different types of
shooting possible by simply selecting a scene from various samples
-- Flash automatically pops up when needed. (Auto pop-up flash) --
Aperture priority, shutter speed priority and manual exposure modes
can be selected -- "EX Finder" shows shooting information by
easy-to-understand graphics -- Various manual settings can be
quickly set on a single screen (EX Button) Various shooting effects
possible by changing the manual settings are shown in sample images
(Manual Assist) High-quality video shooting -- MPEG-4 format used
to enable long-playing video shooting -- VGA size (640 x 480)
pixels), 30 frames/sec, stereo audio high-quality video possible --
Optical 5X zoom lens with macro shooting down to 1 cm -- Movie BEST
SHOT: select a scene* from among the samples to achieve the desired
shooting effect * Note: 5 different scenes: Portrait, Scenery,
Night Scene, Fireworks, Silent -- Approx. 2 hours of movie shooting
on a single battery charge (continuous recording). -- Past Movie
function enables video recording to begin from five seconds before
the shutter is pressed -- Short Movie function enables up to eight
seconds of movie to be taken during a single shutter -- MOTION
PRINT function enables either 9 or 1 frames to be converted to a
still photo -- Movie Playback Zoom function enables zoom display
during video playback -- Three types of Movie Editing operation
(before, during or after) can be used to eliminate unwanted scenes
Other features -- New compact body reflects the high performance
features of this stylish line of cameras -- Large 2-inch TFT color
rotating LCD panel enables angle shooting -- High-speed USB 2.0
compatible for high-speed image transfer -- Both still images and
video images can be viewed on a television or monitor -- Photo
Loader PC software included to enable automatic transfer of images
to the user's personal computer -- Windows Media Player 9 video
playback software and Ulead Video Studio video editing software
included -- Menu display can be set in 10 languages, including
Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish -- Compatible with
PictBridge specifications for direct connection to a printer --
ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III compatibility
EX-P505 SPECIFICATIONS Imaging pixels: 1/2.5-inch CCD (5.25 million
pixels total; effective 5 million pixels) Recording formats: Still,
JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) / DCF-compliant / DPOF-compatible; video: AVI
system MPEG-4 compliant; audio: WAV Recording media: internal flash
memory (image recording area 7.5MB), SD memory card / MMC
compatible. Image recording pixels: still: 2560 x 1920 / 2560 x
1712 / 2048 x 1536 / 1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480; video:
640 x 480 (HQ) / 640 x 480 (NORMAL) / 320 x 240 (LP) Data recording
volume details: Pixels Photo quality/ File size Internal SD memory
recording time memory card(1) (7.5MB) 256MB Still 2560x1920
Fine/Normal/ Approx. Approx. Approx. photos Economy 2.1MB/1.7MB/
3/3/5 116/131/ 1.3MB photos 178 photos 640 x 480 Fine/Normal/
Approx. Approx. Approx. Economy 190 KB/140 36/47/75 1188/ KB/90 KB
photos 1559/2495 photos Movie 640 x 480 Approx. Approx. Approx.
(HQ) Shooting time: 4.2 M bit/ 14 8 min Unlimited(2) sec. seconds
10 sec (30 frames/ sec.) 640�480 Approx. Approx Approx. (NORMAL)
2.2M bit/ 28 15 min sec. seconds 34 sec (30 frames/ sec.). 20 x 240
Approx. Approx. Approx. (LP) 790 k bit/ 1 min 42 min sec 17 sec 46
sec (15frames/ sec) (1) When using the Matsushita (Panasonic) 256
MB card. (2) Depending upon memory capacity and battery life. Lens:
10 lenses in 8 groups, including aspherical lens; F3.3~F3.6, f=6.3
(W) ~ 31.5 (T) mm (35mm conversion; approx. 38.0 ~190.0mm) Zoom:
optical 5X, digital 8X (40X when used together) Focal point
adjustment: Contrast-detection auto-focus; spot, multi and free
auto focus; macro mode; pan focus (video only); unlimited distance
mode; manual focus Focal lengths: Still photo, standard: approx.
15.75" ~ infinity, closeup: .39" ~ 19.69" (W); video, standard:
approx. 3.94" ~ infinity, closeup: .39" ~ 19.69" (W). Varies by
optical zoom. Exposure control: Light measurement system;
multi-pattern light measurement by image element, center-weighted
light measurement, spot measurement; Control systems: Program,
aperture priority, shutter speed priority, manual exposure.
Exposure compensation: -2 EV~+2 EV (1/3 EV units) Shutter: CCD
electronic/ mechanical shutter, aperture priority 1/8 ~ 1/2000
sec.; shutter speed priority and manual exposure 60 ~ 1/2000 sec.
Aperture: In six stages, F3.3 ~ 7.4(W) Note: varies according to
optical zoom. White balance: Auto/fixed (7 modes) / manual
Sensitivity setting: (still photos) Auto / ISO 50/ISO 100/ISO
200/ISO 400 Shooting and recording functions: Still photos: still
image with audio (approx. 30 seconds), macro, self-timer, BEST
SHOT, Movie (with audio); video: Movie BEST SHOT, Short Movie, Past
Movie, MOTION PRINT, Movie Editing. Self-timer: 10 sec./ 2 sec.
triple self-timer Internal flash: Auto pop-up flash; flash modes:
auto flash/flash off/flash on/red-eye reduction; operating range:
approx. 1.3' to 9.8' (W) Note: varies with optical zoom.
Viewfinder: LCD panel monitor Monitor: 2-inch TFT color rotating
angle liquid crystal display; 84,960 pixel (354 x 240) Clock
function: Date and time; recorded simultaneously with the image
data, Auto calendar; up to year 2049 World time: 162 cities in 32
time zones worldwide, city name, date and time, summer time
(daylight savings time) In/out terminals: DC IN, USB/AV terminal
(NTSC/PAL standard compliance, stereo audio) Batteries: Dedicated
lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery life: Approx. 220 images
(CIPA standards); continuous shooting: approx. 550 images (approx.
1 hour 50 minutes), wide-telephoto switch approx. every 12 seconds;
display ON, flash OFF; continuous playback: approx 3 hours 20
minutes (still photos); continuous video shooting: approx 2 hours.
Dimensions: 3.88" W x 2.19" H x 2.89" D (except protruding parts)
Weight: Approx. 7.58 oz (without battery or accessories) Supplied
accessories: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, quick recharger, USB
cable (high-speed USB 2.0 compatible), AV cable, strap, lens cap,
cap holder, lens hood, CD-ROM EXILIM is a registered trademark of
CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. CANON is a registered trademark of Canon
Inc. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks
or trademarks of those companies. Casio, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the
U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Casio,
Inc., markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile
presentation devices, portable color TVs, timepieces (Wrist
Technology), cash registers and other consumer electronic products.
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site at http://www.casio.com/. DATASOURCE: Casio, Inc. CONTACT:
Cheryl Balbach, Casio, Inc., +1-973-361-5400, , or Lillian Ayala,
HWH Public Relations, +1-212-355-5049, Web site:
http://www.casio.com/
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