Casio Introduces Two New High-Speed Digital Cameras: EXILIM EX-FS10 and EX-FC100
Casio Introduces Award Winning High Speed EXILIM Digital Cameas Offering Burst Shooting in the Slimmest Look Yet
Stylish digital cameras make great use of Casio’s high-speed digital technologies
LAS VEGAS, NV, MARCH 3, 2009
— Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd.,
released some exciting details about its upcoming digital camera models
today. Soon to be released are the slim, compact High Speed EXILIM
models EX-FS10 and EX-FC100 featuring high-speed burst shooting faster
than an SLR camera.
Casio has been a pioneer in digital cameras
for over ten years. The new models maintain Casio’s long tradition of
innovation and creativity. In 1995, Casio introduced the QV-10, the
world’s first consumer digital camera with an LCD monitor so users
could view the images they had just taken. In 2002, the company
released the EX-S1, a card-sized camera so thin that it could be
carried anywhere. In 2008, Casio launched the highly anticipated EX-F1
and EX-FH20, boasting high-speed burst shooting capabilities to ensure
that users would never miss a crucial moment again, not to mention the
ability to record high-speed movies that capture motion too fast for
the human eye to perceive.
Casio’s effective use of fast
digital technologies to deliver unprecedented high-speed burst shooting
and high-speed image processing of these new models has exceeded all
expectations of what digital cameras should be able to accomplish.
These stylish cameras are the first bold step in a major transformation
of the traditional definition of the photograph, offering users
entirely new ways of enjoying still and moving images.
High Speed EXILIM models EX-FS10 and EX-FC100
By reducing the size of the circuitry and the image sensor units, Casio
has produced two very small cameras that offer a high-speed 30
shot-per-second burst rate and high-speed movies at a maximum of 1000
fps. The EX-FS10 is a card-sized camera just .64” thin, and the
EX-FC100 is a compact camera that fits perfectly in the palm of the
hand. These cameras also offer a number of other innovative functions
including allowing the user to capture a still image while viewing the
movement of their subject in slow motion and automatically selecting
and saving one frame from continuous shots.
“Casio is dedicated
to creating ‘out of the box’ features and new technology packed into
our digital cameras,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Sales for
Digital Imaging Division at Casio America, Inc. “We continue to be at
the forefront of the digital camera market, providing new levels of
convenience for the consumer taking photographs and shooting
high-quality videos.“
The new cameras will be
available at retail in April. The EX-FS10 will have an MSRP of
$349.99 and will be available in blue, gray, and red. The EX-FC100
will have an MSRP of $349.99 and will be available in black and white.
High Speed EXILIM Models EX-FS10 and EX-FC100
Stylish, high-speed digital cameras that offer high-speed burst shooting
Two high-speed digital cameras that are convenient to carry everywhere
High-speed burst shooting and high-speed movie functions have been squeezed into these slim, compact, highly mobile cameras.
EX-FS10
In this card-sized camera measuring just 3.8” wide x 2.3” high x .64”
thin, Casio has packed a newly developed 3X optical inner-zoom lens and
a 2.5-inch high-performance Super Clear LCD. This high-speed model
boasts an effective 9.1-megapixel resolution.
EX-FC100
The EX-FC100 is a compact camera measuring 3.9” wide x 2.3” high x .9”
thin. It offers a 5X optical zoom lens with a CMOS shift anti-shake
function and a 2.7-inch high-performance Super Clear LCD. This
high-speed model boasts an effective 9.1-megapixel resolution.
30 shot-per-second high-speed burst shooting ensures that every crucial moments is captured
Both of these cameras can take up to 30 shots per second of
high-resolution 6.0-megapixel images. What’s more, they can save up to
25 frames prior to the instant that the shutter button is actually
pressed, so even if the user hits the shutter a bit late, that special
moment will not be missed. The number of shots per second can be set at
30, 15, 10, 5, 3 or auto, and the user can set the total number of
shots in one burst at 30, 20, 10 or 5.
Easy, convenient functions that make the most of high-speed burst shooting
These cameras can automatically record just the best of the images
captured in a high-speed burst. Also, a number of images from a burst
can be combined into a single image. It is this high-speed burst
capability that offers the functionality for easily creating photos
precisely in accordance with the wishes of the user. After taking a set
of shots, there is no need to go to the trouble of manually select the
best one.
Slow Motion View
By pressing
a dedicated button during shooting, it is possible to view the movement
of the subject in slow motion on the LCD monitor. The user can press
the shutter while viewing the LCD monitor, selecting the perfect moment
to capture from a scene that looks as if time has been slowed down.
High-Speed Anti-Shake and High-Speed Night Scene functions
These functions work because the cameras can combine a number of images
taken in burst mode, and then align the position of the subject to form
a single shot. This means that, even without a tripod, zoom photography
and night shots are beautifully rendered, virtually making photo blur a
thing of the past.
High-Speed Best Selection
To
ensure that a natural, fleeting smile is captured, these cameras can
automatically select the best image from a set of images taken in burst
mode, with the subject smiling, with no photo blur, and with the
subject’s eyes open. The best image will be saved.
Lag Correction
These cameras make it possible to set in advance the time lag between
the moment that the user wants to capture and the actual time of taking
the picture. This way, it is possible to capture that precious instant
at any time, with minimal lag. This works because the cameras select
from the images they temporarily store in their burst mode buffers the
one image that was taken at the specified interval prior to the shutter
being released, and just that image is saved.
High-speed movie recording at up to 1,000 fps
These cameras have a high-speed movie function that can record motion
that is ordinarily too fast for the human eye to see, and then play it
back in ultra-slow motion. The frame rate can be set at 1000 fps, 420
fps or 210 fps. Also, even while recording a movie clip at the standard
speed (30 fps), by pressing a single button the frame rate can be
changed to the 210 fps high-speed mode.
HD Movie function
The HD Movie function will record beautiful videos at a size of
1280x720 pixels. Also, pressing the dedicated photo button while
shooting an HD movie clip will capture a 6.0-megapixel still image.
EX-FS10 / EX-FC100 Specifications
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HIGH SPEED EXILIM
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EX-FS10
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EX-FC100
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Number of Effective Pixels
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9.10 million
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Image Sensor
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1/2.3-inch high-speed CMOS
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Total Pixels
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10.29 million
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File Format
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Still Images
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JPEG (Exif Version 2.2, DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant)
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Movies
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AVI format, Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
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Recording Media
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SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card
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Number of Recorded Pixels
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Still Images
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9M (3456 x 2592), 3:2 (3456 x 2304), 16:9 (3456 x 1944),
6M (2816 x 2112), 4M (2304 x 1728), 2M (1600 x 1200), VGA (640 x 480)
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STD Movies
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640 x 480 (30 fps)
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HD Movies
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1280 x 720 (30 fps)
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Hi-speed Movies (HS)
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1000 fps, 420 fps, 210 fps, 30-210 fps
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Operating Speed
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High-speed Continuous Shutter
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30 fps, 15 fps, 10 fps, 5 fps, 3 fps (maximum image size: 2816 x 2112 pixels)
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Lens
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Construction
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11 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens
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9 lenses in 7 groups, including aspherical lens
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F-number
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F3.9 (W) to F5.4 (T)
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F3.6 (W) to F4.5 (T)
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Focal Length
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f=6.66 to 19.98mm
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f=6.42 to 32.1mm
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35mm Film Equivalent
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Approx. 38 to 114mm
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Approx. 37 to 185mm
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Zoom
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Optical Zoom
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3X
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5X
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Digital Zoom
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4X (12X in combination with optical zoom)
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4X (20X in combination with optical zoom)
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Focusing
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Focus Type
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Contrast Detection Auto Focus
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Focus Modes
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Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
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AF Area
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Spot, Free or Tracking
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AF Assist Lamp
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Yes
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Focus Range*1 (From Lens Surface)
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Auto Focus
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Approx. 15.75” to Infinity (W)
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Approx. 15.75” to Infinity (W)
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Macro
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Approx. 3.9” to 19.7” (W)
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Approx. 1.18” to 19.7” (W)
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Infinity Mode
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Infinity (W)
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Manual Focus
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Approx. 3.9” to Infinity (W)
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Approx. 1.18” to Infinity (W)
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Exposure
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Exposure Metering
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Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
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Exposure Control
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Program AE
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Exposure Compensation
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-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
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Shutter Type
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CMOS electronic shutter, mechanical shutter
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Shutter Speed*2
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Auto
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1 to 1/1250 second (high-speed continuous shutter: up to 1/40000 second)
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1 to 1/1000 second (high-speed continuous shutter: up to 1/40000 second)
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Night Scene (BEST SHOT)
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4 to 1/1250 second
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4 to 1/1000 second
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Aperture*3
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F3.9 (W) to F7.1 (W)*4
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F3.6 (W) to F8.5 (W)*5
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White Balance
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Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White FL, Daylight FL, Tungsten, Manual WB
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Sensitivity (SOS)*6
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Still Images
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Auto, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600
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Movies
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Auto
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Other
Recording Functions
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Image Stabilization Mechanism
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No
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CMOS-shift image stabilization
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Prerecord Still Images*7
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Yes
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Slow Motion View*7
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Yes
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Lag Correction*7
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Yes
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BEST SHOT
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Yes: 21 scenes
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High Speed Anti Shake*7
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Yes
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High Speed Night Scene*7
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Yes
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High Speed Best Selection*7
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Yes
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Multi-motion Image*7
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Yes
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Move Out Continuous Shutter*7
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Yes
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Move In Continuous Shutter*7
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Yes
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Prerecord Movie
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Yes
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YouTube™ Capture Mode
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Yes
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Face Detection
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Yes
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Self-timer
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10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
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Built-in Flash
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Flash Modes
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Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
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Monitor Screen
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2.5-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD),
230,400 dots (960 x 240)
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2.7-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD),
230,400 dots (960 x 240)
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Timekeeping Functions
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Date and Time
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Recorded with image data
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On-image Time Stamp Function
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Yes
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Auto Calendar
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To 2049
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World Time
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162 cities in 32 time zones, city name, date, time, summer time
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Input/Output Terminals
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USB/AV port
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USB
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Hi-Speed USB
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Microphone
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Monaural
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Speaker
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Monaural
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Power Requirements
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Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) x 1
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Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) x 1
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Dimensions (Excluding Projections)
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3.8” (W) x 3.2” (H) x .64” (D)
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3.9” (W) .15” x 2.3” (H) x .9” (D)
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Weight (Excluding Battery and Accessories)
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Approx. 4.19 oz
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Approx. 5.11 oz
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Bundled Accessories
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Rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium ion battery charger, USB cable, AV cable, strap, CD-ROM
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*1.
Range is affected by optical zoom. *2. May differ according to camera
setting. *3. Aperture changed by optical zoom or recording mode. *4.
F7.1 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. *5. F8.5 is the
aperture when an ND filter is being used. *6. SOS: Standard Output
Sensitivity. *7. Maximum image size 2816 x 2112 pixels.
