Casio EX-Z1000

The Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam is announced today, offering 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch LCD screen, IS0 3200 and an interesting new Zoom Continuous Shutter mode that allows you to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously. The Casio EX-Z1000 will cost £379.99 in the UK and be available in May.

Casio UK Press Release

APRIL 26 2006, LONDON, UK– Casio have announced the release of the EX-Z1000, the latest exciting addition to CASIO’s stylish series of EXILIM ZOOM digital cameras. The Casio EX-Z1000 captures images of remarkable quality for its very compact size, and its new wide-format Super Bright LCD display gives users the power to enjoy instant, high-impact images of their shots. The new Casio Z1000 packs a powerful punch in a sleek, compact package. Small enough to be held in the palm of the hand, this 10.1 megapixel digital camera still captures super high-resolution images that reproduce crystal-clear even in very large sizes—perfect for printing or on-screen viewing of those priceless, once-in-a-lifetime shots. The Casio Z1000 is the first in the series to incorporate a large 2.8 inch, wide and bright LCD display. CASIO makes the most of this extra screen space to offer great new functions like simultaneous viewing of a wide angle and a telephoto shot, and a convenient right side set of icon controls.

High resolution 10.1 megapixel digital camera with large CCD
The EX-Z1000 has an effective 10.1 million pixels, powered by a large 1/1.8 inch format, high resolution CCD. Add the EXILIM Engine high-performance image processor, and the camera delivers highly expressive images and reproduces a wide tonal range.

Large 2.8 inch, wide and bright display
The EX-Z1000’s LCD display is a large, crystal clear 2.8 inch monitor in an attractive wide format. This high-resolution, 230,400 pixel LCD displays images and data with outstanding clarity and fine detail. With a maximum brightness of 1200cd/m2, the EX-Z1000’s wide and bright display makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before.

Since the moment of its debut in 2002, the EXILIM series has been transforming the digital camera market. EXILIM cameras are slim and stylish, packed with superior functionality, and astonishingly easy to use. Users appreciate EXILIM’s unique combination of compact size, intuitive controls, large displays, and long battery life. And the series continues to break new ground, withthe recent introduction of functions like Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring due to unsteady hands or moving subjects, and the Super Bright display.
Hiroshi Fujii, Managing Director of Casio Electronics Co. Ltd said; “The recent explosion in digital photography among the mass market is leading to an increased demand for greater detail within users image capture; primarily driven by users first experiences of digital cameras and the uptake of imaging software.“

He continued; “Creative photographers will find the sleek stainless steel EX-Z1000 a delight to use when seeking to capture their own view of the world. Thanks to a ground-breaking 10 million pixels, Anti Shake, an ISO 3200 BEST SHOT mode, and Super Life Battery, users can be assured that their images will match their memories.”

EX-Z1000 FEATURES

Superior performance, amazing image quality, and functionality for beautiful photographs
•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*1with no reduction in image quality.
•BEST SHOT function with high sensitivity shooting mode, up to a maximum of ISO 3200.
•Anti Shake DSP, which is built into the EXILIM Engine image processor, reduces blurring due to unsteady hands or moving subjects.
•Rapid Flash function enables up to three shots per second, enabling high speed flash photography.
•Fast power-on function, so the first shot can be taken just 1.3 seconds*2after switching on.
•Shutter release lag time of only approximately 0.002 seconds,*3allowing the shot to be captured practically instantaneously with the push of the shutter button.
•High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 second interval.
•Super Life Battery allows up to 360 shots*4to be taken, measured by CIPA standards.

Large, wide-format LCD display built for ease of viewing
•Large, 2.8 inch, wide format LCD monitor lets users enjoy high-impact images of their shots.
•High resolution, 230,400 pixel display presents clear, detailed images and data.
•Wide and bright display (brightness:1200cd/m2 *5) makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before.
•Display button can be used to change display formats with just one touch.•Display utilizes a vertical stripe pixel array, ensuring that the menus are clear and easy to read.
•Right edge of the display shows operational icons, enabling easyoperation and quick review of settings.•Multi-image function can display 12 images on a single screen.

Photographic functions designed to take advantage of the camera’s high resolution
•The revolutionary Zoom Continuous Shutter mode allows the user to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously with only one press of the shutter button.
•Revive Shot refreshes the faded colours of old photos, bringing them back to life in digital format.
•Quick Zoom feature enables instant switch to a preset zoom ratiowith just one touch of a button.
•37 different types of BEST SHOT sample images. Users can choose one of these samples to make sure their photos come out just right.
•Movies can be taken in VGA size (640x480 pixels) at 25 frames per second (Motion JPEG).

Other functions for intuitively easy operation
•Quick Shutter function allows for fast focusing, reducing focusing error.
•Auto Macro mode allows for automatic switching between auto focus mode and macro mode.
•9-Point Multi AF function clearly shows areas of auto focus when photographing subjects with multiple focus points.
•Direct On function allows users to press a single button to quickly start the camera in either shooting or playback mode.
•Multi-function cradle can be used to recharge the battery, connect to a PC to download images, and connect to audiovisual equipment. The cradle also has as a photostand function, allowing users to view an image slideshow.

NOTES*1 This applies with image size set anywhere from VGA to 5 megapixels. Zoom ratio can be enhanced by cropping an image. *2 Using internal memory, with built-in flash off.*3 With built-in flash off. *4 With LCD display set to standard brightness.*5 On the highest brightness setting, measured at the centre of the screen.

Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Reader Comments

1. Somebody PLEASE test this camera for Gary!

   nick in japan at 09:43pm on Wednesday, April 26, 2006

2. sounds great

   max meier at 05:13pm on Friday, April 28, 2006

3. wonder how the movie mode flares- it's now 25 fps, does it mean it's worst than say the z850? It'd be great if there's a movie sample testing this quality. thks.

   Calvin at 12:12pm on Monday, May 22, 2006

4. I would like to see some sample pictures of the Casio 10.1. I read on Amazon.com that the pictures are grainy, but then another reviewer said that the bad reviewer needs to learn how to read the manual to learn how to operate the camera.
   Angela

   Angela Cook at 03:52am on Sunday, July 30, 2006

5. Angela, read our review here:
   
   http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_casio_exilim_ex_z1000.php

   Mark Goldstein at 01:41pm on Sunday, July 30, 2006

6. Hi, my personal opinion concerning this camera (and all others), is that "no one camera is universal". like cars . I have a film Leica, a film Voigtlander with Zeiss optics, a DSLR Pentax Istd L, a compact stabilised Pentax 8 Mpix A10 and the Casio Z1000. Why so much ? Because "no one camera is universal".
   
   For Nature picture and high speed races I use Ist dL DSLR 6Mpix with a 100-450mm zoom. No matter the weight.
   
   For very high definitions , bokeh, 3D-like feeling, I use Leica or Voigtlander.
   Monofocal light cameras, but unbeatable rendition in pictures you never will obtain with other camera types.
   
   You always will be sad upon a camera, if you think this camera can give you the best of "4 worlds". Steping down to reality is a step in salvation.
   I think that if you can take 20 best pictures a year out of many hundreds, you are lucky. The time you spend in technical discussions is lost for pictures.
   Back to the cameras:
   
   Casio has:
   * very high level of définition: TRUE : 1 detail = 1 pixel on the crops I make
   * very fast
   * very powerfull LCD brightness
   * and much more (see steve's digicam site)
   I use it in good light conditions when I face very detailled situations
   
   Pentax has:
   * very nice real stabilizer for use in low light
   * very nice pictures
   * and much more (see S. D. site again)
   
   Because both:
   * are more than pocketable
   
   Because 1 day without 1 picture is a lost day.
   
   Photography is linked to pleasure, the rest is only "means"
   
   So if S.D. review upon this cam fits your needs, just step on and shoot everyday.
   
   Psssst: forget "the best of 4 worlds" (it is a lie) or choose just one !

   guy at 04:24pm on Tuesday, August 22, 2006