The Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is a point-and-shoot digital camera designed for photo for prosumers who wants high-end features in a slim camera.

Priced at US$199 the Exilim EX-Z80 is sleek little camera can turn out big pictures.

According to Casio, the Exilim EX-Z80 is digital camera that features a very compact, tightly formed design which offers the functionality needed to easily take photos and shoot movies, yet also offers a design feel conducive to carrying it around almost like a fashion accessory.

Key features include:

• 8.1 Megapixels, 1/2.5″ Square Primary Color CCD
• Macro allows photography from 10-50 cm
• 3x optical zoom
• Focal length F3.1 - F5.9, f= 6.3 - 18.9mm (38 - 114mm equivalent 35mm)
• 64-1600 ISO (sensitivity)
• 2.6″digital interface TFT color LCD LCD screen (114,960 pixels)
• 210 shots per battery charge
• Takes SD/SDHC, MMC, MMC Plus MEDIA
• Finely brushed finish with minimum height that makes it compact enough to be cradled in the palm of a hand
• 100 grams
• Dimensions of 89 mm x 51 mm x 19 mm (W x H x D)
• Easy Mode helps sets camera to take sharp photos every time without checking presets or fumbling with adjustments; Auto Shutter functions

What the manufacturer says:

With 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, and Exilim Engine 2.0, this sleek little camera can turn out big pictures. An easy mode, one button video function, and an assortament of color options, mean that this camera is ready to be your sidekick accompanying you out on the town or into the office.

What reviewers and users are saying:

“The US$199.95 Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is a nice update to the older EX-Z77. It now offers 8.1 megapixel resolution in a very attractive and very small package. A number of new features have been added. Auto Shutter greatly reduces blur in certain shooting conditions, there is face and even smile recognition, you can shoot wide-format 848 x 480 pixel movies, and recording in MPEG-4/H.264 format makes the files YouTube and iPod friendly.”-Conrad H. Blinkenstorfer
Our comment:

The Exilim EX-Z80 is the first in a series of digital camera upgrades that Casio is introducing this year. With a tag price of $199 for a slim and sleek looking digital camera packed with high-end features, we don’t see any reason why this model would not be a prosumer’s choice. The iTunes video upload format compatibility is one good reason why you should give this camera a try while it hits camera stores in May 2008. That is over and above all its nifty digital camera features.

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Entry was posted on Monday, February 4th, 2008 at 7:01 pm under Casio, Digital Camera, Point and Shoot.

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