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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Casio Launches New Exlim Cameras

Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 08:03 AM

Casio, ah, it's a name I still look out for, even though they're more miss than hit these days. I'm hoping they bring some good stuff this time round; their Best Shot mode was king for mainstream shooting 10 years ago, and still is not shabby even now. The cameras however... well, we will see.

Leading the pack here is the Exlim EX-ZR100, a compact with a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, sensor-shift stabilised 12.5x 24-300mm equivalent f/3.0-5.9 zoom lens, 3" HVGA LCD, 1080p videeo mode, and Casio's fancy high-speed videos of up to 1000 FPS at thumbnail sizes. There's also a high-speed shooting mode that does 30 ten megapixel images at 40 FPS. Coming in March for US$300.

Exlim EX-ZR100

Next up is the EX-H30, a compact superzoom featuring a 16 megapixel sensor with a sensor-shift stabilised 12.5x 24-300mm equivalent f/3.0-5.9 zoom lens, 720p video... and none of the fancy stuff in the ZR100. It's essentially a cheaper less fancier version of the ZR100, which means it's slightly cheaper, at US$250. Also coming in March.

Exlim EX-H30

Lastly we have two similar budget cameras here, the EX-ZS10 and EX-ZS5. Both feature a 14 megapixel sensor with a 5x 26-130mm equivalent zoom lens, with the ZS10 carrying a f/3.2-6.5 lens, and the ZS5 carrying a f/2.8-6.5 lens. The ZS10 does 720p video, while the ZS5 does VGA. A 2.7" LCD screen comes standard for both. Expected in March for US$120 and $100 respectively. $20 just for a few tickboxes. Once again, the budget market...

Exlim EX-ZS10/ZS5


Friday, December 17, 2010

Casio's EX-H20G with Hybrid GPS Reviewed

Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 03:30 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/...-camera-review/

"Naturally, the inclusion of Hybrid GPS (read: engineered to find a location indoors as well as outdoors) is the standout feature and key differentiator, but the 14.1 megapixel sensor, 10x optical zoom and 720p movie mode are all fine additions. It certainly isn't the slimmest compact on the market, nor the cheapest at $349.99, but do the unique aspects of this thing make the price easier to stand?"

I think Engadget won't be the main place to go to for camera reviews any time, but the interesting thing to highlight here is the Casio's hybrid GPS system, which features the ability to get coordinated even indoors. Engadget tried it and it worked well. Now, any chance of a similar system for DSLRs?


Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Digital Photography Review Does a Super Zoom Roundup

Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 01:00 AM

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q11...superzoomgroup/

"It's now more than a year since we published our last superzoom group test and despite the hype surrounding mirrorless system cameras such as Micro Four Thirds or the Sony NEX, and the fact that entry level DSLRs are becoming more and more affordable, superzoom cameras are as popular with consumers as ever. It is easy to see why. The combination of a large zoom range from wideangle to super telephoto, DSLR-like ergonomics and an attractive price point guarantee that these cameras appeal to a very broad audience."

Following up on their travel zoom roundup, Digital Photography Review has released one on the travel zoom's big brothers; the super zoom cameras. As mentioned, despite mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras being the new must-have for manufacturers, the appeal of such "bridge" cameras still lies in their versatility at a low cost. This time round, the winners are not so surprising. Still, I can't imagine going back to using thumbnail-sized sensors in my cameras!


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