Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 Ultra Compact Camera
Terry Sullivan previews the 10 megapixel utracompact Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 camera for PC Mag. 'With a suggested list price of $399.99 and a June release date, the EX-Z1000 will be one of the first point-and-shoot digital cameras to give consumers 10 megapixels to play with. Whether they need this much is another question, but at the very least, consumers will get the benefits of fairly large files (approximately 4.2MB) in order to crop images in their image-editing software. Of course, they'll also get the drawbacks of large file sizes; namely, slower image upload and transfer times, and fewer shots fitting on a memory card.
Features:
• 10.1 million effective pixels
• A high dynamic range, 1/1.8-inch CCD, which delivers low-noise imaging
• The ability to zoom between 4.3X and 17.1X with no reduction in image quality
• Best Shot function with high-sensitivity shooting mode, up to a maximum of ISO 3200
• Anti Shake DSP reduces blurring due to unsteady hands or moving subjects
• Rapid Flash function enables up to 3 fps, enabling high-speed flash photography
• Fast power-on function, the first shot can be taken just 1.3 sec after switching on
• Release time lag of only approximately 0.002 seconds
• High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 second interval
• Super Life Battery allows up to 360 shots to be taken, measured by CIPA standards
Read: PC Mag