Casio Europe Press Release 29/09/04

Norderstedt, September 2004 - The new QV-R52 digital camera from CASIO is a must-have on holiday, for everyday use, on the weekend trip at all times. Equipped with 5.0 megapixels and 3x optical zoom, the camera produces superb quality photos quickly and simply. With its Direct On function it is ready to use in around one second1. That, together with the shutter release time of approx. 0.01 second2 makes the QV-R52 ideal for any snapshot.

The barbecue evening with your friends and your young one’s first gap between the teeth - it’s easy to have a look at the recording of thrilling moments on the large 2-inch TFT colour display. The QV-R52 digital camera comes in high-quality metal body, measures 88.3mm x 60.4mm x 33.4mm3, and photographing with it is child’s play, thanks to the simple menu control. The 21 pre-recorded scenes (BESTSHOT) give you the scenarios for various manner of snapshot situations, and there is more you can add on besides. The built-in flash with red eye reduction ensures excellent quality photos - even under poor light conditions. The compact camera, weighing a mere 168 g4, boasts extra features like the self-timer, macro, automatic calendar and world time, as well as alarm function with picture. The integrated memory store of approx. 9.7 MB can be extended with any SD/MMC card. With every function, CASIO’s own electronics reduce energy consumption considerably and ensures that snap-happy photographer can retain so many special moments.

The new QV-R52 digital camera from CASIO will be on sale from early October 2004. The package includes a carry strap, a USB cable and extensive software on CD-ROM. Optional extras also available: the QVR-CASE1 and QVR-CASE2 camera bags, the AD-C30 adapter.

1) LCD and flash off
2) After focusing, LCD and flash off
3) Without projection
4) Weight not including battery and memory card