Casio Exilim EX-Z1080

Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 features:

• 10.1 megapixels
• 2.6 inch widescreen LCD
• 3x optical zoom lens (38 - 114 35 mm equiv)
• YouTube mode
• Face detection
• Blur reduction (ISO based)
• ISO range of 80 to 3200
• Camera measures 3.59 x 2.25 x 0.95 inches and weighs 4.41 ounces

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Reviewers Conclusions & Verdicts - (updated 04 March ‘08)

TrustedReviews - 04 March’08 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 and feels it’s an underrated bargain. Here’s a summary of their their review -
“It’s not just another pretty face it comes with useful features such as outstanding low light focusing and most important its photo quality is excellent. If you add everything up and factor in a price that is better than any of its competitors you might want to take a look at it.”

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ePhotozine - 19 November’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 and was not impressed with the poor zoom performance and less than optimal macro capability. Here’s and excerpt from their review -
“The unique features, good performance and great noise results puts the Exilim EX-Z1080 as a firm favorite of mine and you wouldn’t be disappointed buying this camera.”

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PCWorld - 15 November’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 and tells users the photo quality of this camera is middle of the road for this class of camera. Here’s and excerpt from their review -
“I found the photo software bundled with the EX-Z1080 fairly useless: It creates an on-screen album for viewing and organizing photos, but it lacks real photo-editing tools.

Overall, I like the EX-Z1080, for its small size and relatively quick control menus. But, unless you’re a YouTube junkie, this camera has little to set it apart from the dozens of other compact models.”

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CNET.co.uk - 08 November’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 and points out that continuous shooting is outrageously fast. Here’s and excerpt from their review conclusion -
“The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1080 is another excellent camera from Casio. Optical image stabilization is a glaring omission, and the zoom is undistinguished. The attention to detail shows in the wealth of customizable options, giving you the flexibility to take great photos in most circumstances.”

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Steve’s-Digicams - 20 October’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 and thought the shooting performance was really good for such a small camera. Here’s and excerpt from their review conclusion -
“Casio’s EX-Z1080 is a great addition to their Exilim Zoom line. With its outstanding performance, easy of use and huge collection of “Best Shot” modes, this is a great choice for anyone considering an ultra-compact consumer camera.”

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Sample Photos

[Sample ISO Photos at TrustedReviews]
[Sample Photos at CNET.co.uk]
[Sample Test Photos at Steve's-Digicams]

Specifications

[Official Casio Specifications]

Owners Manual

[Owners Manual Download]

Press Excerpt

DOVER, NJ, AUGUST 28, 2007 Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., releases the EX-Z1080, the latest addition to the core EXILIM Zoom series, packs an outstanding range of functions into a compact size.

The 10.1 megapixel EX-Z1080 produces beautiful photographs even when making large prints. It also enables high sensitivity photography up to a maximum of ISO 6400, and is ideal for photographing darker scenes and reducing blur caused by shaky hands and subject movement.

Both new models incorporate the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing module, which allows high quality movies to be recorded at the high compression rate of the next-generation H.264 standard. They also feature a YouTube Capture Mode, which enables users to shoot and save movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for YouTube, the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips on www.YouTube.com and across the Internet through websites, blogs and e-mail. Casio has also included an exclusive software application that makes it fast and simple to upload movies to YouTube. This makes it easier than ever for people to enjoy “snapshot movies of everyday fun, trips, and other occasions

Casio Announces New Additions to EXILIM line…Add One

Each year we strive to make advancements in our popular EXILIM digital cameras, said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Sales for Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. These models are no exception, as they blend many of the standard features EXILIM cameras are known for, with groundbreaking new technology such as YouTube„ Capture Mode, and the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high performance image processing module. If you ever needed an excuse to shoot photos and videos of friends or family these EXILIM cameras are it!

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