Casio Exilim EX-Z250

OVERVIEW

Taking incredible photos has never been easier, thanks to the new Casio Exilim EX-Z250, The mechanical stabilizer and the new EXILIM Engine 3.0 helps make every shot one for the album. With 9.1 Megapixels, 4X optical zoom, and 3.0 inch LCD, you’ll wonder how they fit everything into such a thin camera.

FEATURES

9.1 Megapixel Resolution
 
You’d be surprised what a few more million pixels can do. With Exilim 9.1 Megapixel resolution, your pictures will look like they’re going to pop out of any frame you put them in.

CCD-Shift Image Stabilizer
 
Using the newest Anti-Blur Technologies, your Exilim will maintain focus and ensure sharp photos and videos - even when your subject is advancing toward or retreating from you, or when the tourist next to you accidentally bumps your elbow mid-shutter snap. CCD-Shift Image Stabilizer helps eliminate fuzzy images by allowing for handshake in dim lighting. And Casio's enhanced Anti-Shake DSP, which reduces blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, combines with a new motion analysis technology to select the right ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to capture your subjects perfectly - no matter what their speed or direction.
 
EXILIM Engine 3.0
 
What's beneath the hood of our newest Exilims? Our EXILIM Engine 3.0 delivers photos and videos with better resolution, better noise reduction, with less energy and faster speeds than ever before. All of this power is housed in an ultra-compact configuration - so you don’t have to sacrifice beauty for brains.

4x Optical Zoom
 
When you need to get in close, nothing is better than a powerful zoom. The Exilim's 4x optical zoom puts you right in the action, with the same resolution for video and photos. And the zoom operates silently, so now there’s no unwanted background noise.

easy Mode
 
Easy Mode helps set your camera to take sharp photos every time without checking presets or fumbling with adjustments. With "easy menus" in 3 settings (image size, flash and self-timer), Easy Mode assures that crisp, first-rate photos result each time you click the shutter.

Auto Shutter
 
Let your Casio Exilim do the thinking for you. With Auto Shutter functions, your camera will detect the perfect time to snap your picture. The new Casio Exilim cameras are equipped with Auto Shutter Functions that will make blurry pictures a thing of the past.

Enhanced Video H.264 Wide
 
H.264 technology delivers superior-quality video, providing 30 frames per second at 640 x 480, which can be easily viewed on most video-sharing websites. With the wide video-shooting function (16:9 ratio 848X480), the Exilim plays true to your plasma or LCD television, regardless of size. The future of video is in your Exilim.

Movie Button
 
With the Movie Button on your Casio Exilim, you can record your favorite moments without having to change the settings on your camera. Finally, just point and record.

Drag and Drop Videos into iTunes™
 
Now it’s easier than ever to bring your photos and videos to your Apple devices. No more converting files. Simply drag and drop directly into iTunes™ and upload them in seconds to your iPod or iPhone. Now you can show off your favorite moments anytime, anywhere.

Prerecord Video Mode
 
Now you never have to worry about “just missing” a moment. With the Prerecord Video Mode, feature, your camera is recording video before you even press the button. In Prerecord Video Mode, the Exilim captures 5 seconds of video and saves it into memory then adds it to your video when you press the shutter. Never miss a moment with Exilim.

Standard Bundled Casio Accessories:

Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Lithium Ion Battery Charger
USB Cable
AV Cable
Strap
CD-ROM

SPECIFICATIONS

File Format
 
Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2), DCF1.0, DPOF
Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC, AAC (monaural)
Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC, IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
Audio (Voice Recording): WAV format (monaural)
 
Recording Media:
 
38.5MB built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MMC (MultiMediaCard), MMC plus (MultiMediaCard plus) compatible
 
Number of Pixels:
 
Still Images: 9M(3456x2592)/3:2(3456x2304)/ 16:9(3456x1944)/7M(3072x2304)/ 4M(2304x1728)/2M(1600x1200)/ VGA(640x480)
Movies: 848x480 (WIDE)/640x480 (STD)/320x240 (LP)/640x480 (YouTube)
 
Image Deletion:
 
One image / All images With memory protect function
Effective # of Pixels:
 
Approx. 9.14 megapixels
 
Imaging Element:
 
1/2.5-inch square pixel CCD Total Pixels: 9.30 megapixels
 
Zoom:
 
4 x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (16 times both with optical and digital zoom) HD Zoom Maximum 21.3x (@VGA, both with optical and digital zoom)
Focusing:
 
Focus Type - Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes - Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, Manual focus
AF Area - Spot, Multi or Tracking
 
Focus Range (from lens surface):
 
Auto Focus - Approx. 15.7" - Infinity (W)
Macro - Approx. 5.9" - 19.7" (W)
Infinity Mode - infinity (W)
Manual Focus - Approx. 5.9" - Infinity (W)
 
Exposure Control:
 
Metering: Multi pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CCD
Control: Program AE
Exposure compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
 
Shutter Type:
 
CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
 
Shutter Speed
Auto - 1/2 to 1/2000 second
Night Scene (BEST SHOT) - 4 to 1/2000 second
Aperture:
 
F2.6(W) - F7.7(W) (ND filter is being used.)
White Balance:
 
Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day white Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB
 
Sensitivity (SOS/REI):
 
Still images: Auto/ ISO64/ ISO100/ ISO200/ ISO400/ ISO800/ ISO1600/ ISO3200
Movie: Auto
 
Self-Timer:
 
10 second countdown, 2 second countdown, Triple self-timer
 
Built-in Flash:
 
Flash modes: Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Soft Flash, Red eye reduction
Flash range: approx. .49’ to 12.47’ (W), approx. 1.97’ to 5.58’ (T)
Flash Continuous Shooting: Approx. 1.31’ to 5.58’ (W), approx. 1.97’ to 2.30’ (T)

Recording Functions:
 
Snapshot, Marco, Self-timer, Continuous shooting(Normal Speed CS/High Speed CS/Flash CS), BEST SHOT, AUTO BEST SHOT, Make-up shot, Auto shutter, Face Recognition, Movie(Normal Movie, Prerecord Movie, and For YouTube), Voice Recording
 
Monitor Screen:
 
3.0-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD) 230,400 dots (960 x 240)
Playback:
 
Playback Zoom(8X), 25-image Screen, Calendar Screen, Start-up Images, Rotate, Re-size, Trimming, Copy, BGM Slideshow, Brightness, White Balance, Red Eye Correction, Keystone, Color Correction, Layout Print, MOTION PRINT
 
Finder:
 
LCD Monitor
 
Input/Output:
 
USB/AV connection
 
Timekeeping:
 
Built-in quartz digital clock
Date and time: Recorded with image date, Time stamp, Auto calendar up to the year 2049
Microphone/Speaker:
 
Monaural Microphones / Monaural Speaker
 
Power Source:
 
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-70) x1
 
Power Consumption:
 
3.7V DC, Approximately 4.0W
 
Dimensions:
 
3.8"(W) x 2.3"(H) x 0.8"(D)
(excluding projections ; 0.7" at thinnest point)
 
Weight:
 
Approximately 4.2 oz (excluding battery and bundled accessories)

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