The EX-Z57 EXILIM
ZOOM for brilliant picture viewing
The extra-large 2.7-inch liquid crystal display represents an astonishingly
easy-to-view screen for brilliant picture viewing without compromising its compact
and stylish design. The EX-Z57 features a 5 megapixel CCD and an optical 3X
zoom lens to take photos of remarkable picture quality. Extra-long battery life
of approximately 400 shots (CIPA standards) on a single battery charge assures
users that they can enjoy shooting and looking at their pictures over and over
again without ever worrying about the battery life.
EX-Z57 Main Features
High Performance Operation in an Easy-to-Use, Compact
Design
- Equipped with a large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch digital
interface TFT liquid crystal display that brings out the true brilliant quality
of the pictures.
- High-resolution images captured by the CCD with 5 million
effective pixels.
- Optical 3X zoom lens in a very compact design
- Sleek, stylish lightweight aluminum body with a comfortable
grip
Super Life Battery For Extended Shooting on a Single
Battery charge
- Same battery life as the EX-Z55, but with a larger 2.7
inch LCD.
- Approximately 400 shots can be taken on a single battery
charge (CIPA standards).
Quick Response Thanks to High-Speed Design
- The camera automatically selects fixed-focus Auto Pan
Focus mode for instantaneous response when the shutter is depressed at one
push.
- Direct On function for one-touch operation of either
picture taking or playback modes.
High-speed startup enables shooting approximately 1.6 seconds after the power
is turned on. *1
*1: with internal flash off, using internal memory
- Release time lag of only 0.01 seconds means images are
recorded approximately 0.01 seconds after the shutter is released.*2
*2: with internal flash off
- High-speed picture playback of approx. 0.1 seconds interval.
More Convenient Functions
- Business Shot function compensates for photos taken
at an angle and records them as though taken from straight ahead, useful for
taking pictures of white boards and business cards.
- "BEST SHOT" allows settings to be chosen
by selecting from a collection of sample images.
- Extended shooting of video with sound can be performed
until the memory is full.
- Noise Reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful.
- Auto Macro function enables automatic switching between
Macro and AF modes.
- 7-point Multi-Auto Focus automatically selects the optimum
focus point location.
- Flash Assist function provides exposure compensation
for areas not reached by the flash.
- Icon Help function uses a pop-up guide to help
the user when switching settings.
Features For Fun
Other Features
- The color LCD with two levels of brightness to choose
from to suit users' needs.
- Connects directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible
printers.
- 9.3MB internal flash memory, compatible with SD memory
card / Multi Media Card (not included.)
- Menu display can be set in 10 languages, including Chinese
(simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Portuguese, Spanish
- Photo Loader software allows automatic transfer of images
to a PC at the touch of a single button on the USB cradle.
Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III
5 megapixels for amazingly high resolution
A high-performance CCD, a new EXILIM Engine, and 5 megapixels of resolution produce beautifully detailed images. A 3-segment telescoping 3X optical zoom lens provides plenty of resolution in a thin design. Optical zoom in combination with 4X digital zoom delivers up to 12X total zoom.
Power on direct mode access
This means the camera is ready to shoot or view as soon as you are. A REC mode power button lets you start recording in an instant. A PLAY mode power button puts you directly into the PLAY mode for image viewing.
Longer battery life than ever before
A new, advance super long life battery provides an amazing amount of operation between charges. The EX-Z57 lets you record 400 images on a single charge.*1
*1: Approximate; CASIO comparison based on CIPA standards
*Values from applicable manufacturers' catalogs (as of February 1, 2005)
Super high-speed operation
The amazing speed of the new EXILIM models helps to ensure that they are always ready to capture those special moments whenever you are. Even though it is equipped with an optical zoom lens, the EXILIM starts up in just 1.6 seconds*2 and has a release time lag of only 0.01 second.*3
*2: Approximate; built-in flash off
*3: Approximate time from when the shutter button is fully pressed from focus lock until the image starts to be recorded (monitor screen and flash off).
CIPA Standards
The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) defines various standards for measuring camera performance, including battery life. These standards help to standardize the battery life values reported in the catalogs and user documentation of different manufacturers, which helps users to better compare different products against each other.
CIPA Standard Battery Life Measurement Conditions
Normal temperature (23°C); unused primary or fully charged secondary battery; monitor on; zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds; during which two images are recorded with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded. Battery life is time it takes for the power supply to shut down for the first time as recording is repeated under the above conditions.
* As a general rule, factory default camera setup is used.
Auto Pan Focus
Pressing the shutter button all the way automatically enters the Pan Focus (PF) mode for high-speed recording. Pan focus immediately performs a record operation without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed, which makes it easier to capture fast-moving subjects and subjects located where lighting is dim.
