Casio EXILIM Zoom Digital Camera With 12 Megapixels

Casio, Inc. has announced the release of the newest model in the series of EXILIM digital cameras, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200. The new camera is Casio's flagship EXILIM Zoom, boasting 12.1 effective megapixels.

The new flagship EX-Z1200 incorporates CCD-shift image stabilization and the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module with motion analysis technology. These features work together to help prevent blurry shots due to shaky hands, subject movement or poor focus when photographing moving subjects such as children or pets.

In addition, the auto-tracking AF system now combines both face detection and motion analysis technologies. Once the focus is locked in, it follows a moving subject's face, maintaining both sharp focus and correct exposure.

Their blur-reduction technology automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving subject and sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed. Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings. In addition, movie mode comes with electronic camera shake compensation function.

Exclusive to the Casio EXILIM line of digital cameras in the U.S., is the eBay Best Shot mode. The eBay Best Shot mode is one of 34 Best Shot Modes featured in the EX-Z1200. eBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay. eBay Best Shot mode also includes Auto Macro, an ideal setting for capturing images of small items such as jewelry, tags, etc., thus automatically adjusting the focus from acquiring fine details in close up shots to capturing large items from a distance. eBay Best Shot mode allows users to capture optimized images at an ideal size for eBay. For ease of use, eBay photos are stored in a special eBay directory.

The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 will have a suggested retail price of $399.99 and will be available at retail in mid-July in two colors -- silver and black.

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