Product Description

The convenient, stylish and cool EX-Z1050 is a truly high-performance device. The elegant and high-quality compact metal housing of the EX-Z1050 gives the digital camera a matt shine. It is built with the highly sophisticated Exilim Engine 2.0, an image-processing module that improves image quality and boosts performance by delivering new motion analysis technology. The EX-Z1050 Exilim series also delivers high-speed, continuous shooting at 7 shots per second, empowering you to capture every split second of a scene. ISO - Auto and up to 800 Self-timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Light Metering Exposure Control - Multi pattern, Center weighted, Center spot Focus Range - Auto Focus 40cm to infinity, Macro 10 cm to 50 cm, Manual 10cm to infinity Built-in Electronic-Flash Modes - Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction Input & Output Terminals - USB/AV connector, USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Battery life - Up to 370 still images ( CIPA Standards ) Dimensions - Width 3.58 x Height 2.25 x Depth 0.95 inch Weight - Approximately 4.4 ounces (excluding battery and accessories)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25712 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Casio
• Model: EX-Z1050SR
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 3.00" w x 4.00" l, .75 pounds
• Memory: 15.4MB
• Display size: 2.6

Features

• 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom; 2.6-inch LCD Wide and Bright display
• Auto Tracking AF function keeps moving subjects in focus
• Maximum seven-shot-per-second high-speed continuous shooting
• Stores images on SD memory cards (15.4MB internal memory included); powered by lithium ion battery (battery and charger included)

From the Manufacturer
The Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 features a newly developed, high-performance, image-processing module and makes it even easier to enjoy shooting super-high resolution, 10.1-megapixel images.

Last year, Casio released the revolutionary Exilim Zoom EX-Z1000, the first digital camera in the world to deliver 10.1-megapixel resolution in a size that fits easily in the palm of the hand. The EX-Z1000 won acclaim for making it simpler than ever to capture images at a remarkably high resolution, and its trend-setting performance created a brand new market.

Casio developed the new EX-Z1050, as stylish and slim as any Exilim, to enable an even greater variety of people to enjoy photography at the super high-resolution of 10.1 megapixels. At this amazing level of detail, photos print crystal-clear even in large sizes or when trimmed to show just part of the image. The EX-Z1050 is even smaller than the EX-Z1000, but features Casio's generous new 2.6-inch Wide and Bright LCD display. The camera's lightweight aluminum construction makes it a breeze to carry and gives it an unforgettable look.

The EX-Z1050 is more than just convenient, stylish and cool: this camera is a truly high-performance device. 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 by, for instance, delivering new motion analysis technology. This latest model in the Exilim series also delivers best-in-class high-speed, continuous shooting at seven shots per second until memory is full, empowering users to capture every split second of an action-packed scene. (Best-in-class performance rated as of January 30, 2007, for compact digital cameras. Based on a Casio survey.)

Main Features

• Stylish, slim, compact model featuring 10.1 million effective pixels and 3x optical zoom.
• Maximum seven-shot-per-second high-speed continuous shooting. (Limited to 2.0-megapixel resolution and normal image quality. Requires use of a High Speed SD memory card.)
• Exilim Engine 2.0 image processing module featuring new motion analysis technology.
• Blur-reduction technologies: Automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving subject and sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed; Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings; Movie mode with electronic camera shake compensation function.
• "Auto Tracking AF" function follows moving subjects, keeping them continuously in focus until the photo is taken.
• Newly developed 2.6-inch Wide and Bright LCD display (maximum brightness of 1,000 cd/m2 at center of screen).
• Control panel displays shooting information on the right side of the monitor and enables direct camera control.
• Super Life Battery allows up to 370 shots to be taken when fully charged. The number of shots that can be taken varies depending on the SD memory card used.

What's in the box
Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 digital camera, rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium-ion battery charger, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM

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Customer Reviews

Quality and performance
I bought this camera (EX-Z1050) four months ago to replace a Canon Power Shot, which I loved. I debated about the 7mp versus the 10mp for a while, because the size of the 10mp was about twice as thick. I went to a retail store to play with them and ultimately chose the 10mp model. Here's what I found out after over 3000 pictures and videos (I'm a big picture guy with a toddler around)-

SUPER FAST STARTUP - about one second

AMAZING BATTERY LIFE - this camera exceeded all my expectations in this category. In fact I am still amazed by it. I do not take very many flash pictures, but I take a lot of video. I get about 800 pictures or 1 hour 20 minutes of continuous video before it dies.

SDHC FORMAT - this camera does not take regular SD cards, so you need an SDHC card for it. It is a completely different architecture than SD, but the capacity is huge, starting at 4GB. This new format does not work in regular SD card readers, so I bought a $13 SDHC card reader because I hate messing around with camera cables.

EXCELLENT VIDEO - This camera has the same video quality and frames per second as my $1200 JVC Everio GZ-MC200. The videos are taken in MPEG 4 and there is no need to convert the files, so they can be opened and played in standard windows media player.

EASY CONTROLS - Well designed controls and easy user interface

FAST - This camera is ready for another shot in ONE second and has a multiple shot mode that takes about 5 shots per second. Turning off or lowering the review mode will get you up and running even faster after a shot.

GREAT LCD - Great 2.7" screen, very bright in direct sunlight. I have it on highest brightness/ contrast and the battery life is still amazing.

BEST SHOT MODES - Very convenient, I did not think I would ever use these, but I find myself always using them. These modes automatically adjust the white balance and color saturation for a given situation like Portrait, Bright Sun, Fluorescent, ETC. They are very easy to select and use and work well.

PHOTO SOFTWARE STINKS - The included photo software "hot photo" stinks. It loads into your tray, is always running in the background and sucks up your system resources. The usability is poor at best and any other photo software would be better. You do not need this software to use the camera.

IMAGE STABILIZATION - In my opinion the camera takes better photos with image stabilization off. I noticed a lot of noise in the blacks under high zoom in Photoshop when I had the Image Stabilization on. I took two sample shots from tripod with timer one with and one without to confirm my initial noise observation. It seems that noise and pixelization are apparent with Stabilization, but very clear sharp pictures without it. Bottom line is there is no substitute for a steady hand, so practice with the camera.

BOTTOM LINE - Get this camera. It's cheap for about $200 and with an 8 GB HDSC card, card reader and case plus tax; you will get away with the whole package for about $300 bucks. Image quality is super in a very compact and user friendly package.

Great Camera -- Better than my Exilim EX-Z750
When my Exilim EX-750 fell in the cooler, it was over. I loved that camera, but couldn't bring myself to get a refurbished one for almost the price of what I paid 15 months prior. So, I "upgraded" to the Exilim EX-Z1050. It's even easier to user than the Z-750. Changing the most used settings is very quick. The LCD is bright outdoors, so even though there is no tiny viewfinder it's not a problem. I highly recommend this camera.

Lens
My wife and I are just back from a trip to Norway, took over 700 pictures with this camera. My wife used last years model. My conclusion is that the EX-Z1050 is markedly easier to use in terms of access to menu as well as larger space for framing the picture. Interestingly, however, the images on my wife's camera were clearly superior to this EX-Z1050. I suspect that to hold the price down Casio downgraded the quality of the lens. Since anti-shake feature will marginally degrade the quality of the image I double checked and both our cameras had the feature turned on.