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| PRESS RELEASE |
Mar. 2 2003 |
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The
New 3.2 Megapixel EXILIM
Thin, card-size digital camera with large LCD monitor screen
High-speed startup and 0.01-second release time lag
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| EX-S3 |
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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is proud to announce the new EX-S3 digital camera that packs 3.2
million effective pixels and a 2.0-inch LCD monitor screen into an 11.7mm thin configuration.
The EX-S3 is the latest addition to the EXILIM™ Series of card-size digital cameras.
The new EX-S3 is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel CCD for high-resolution, clear images, and a
2.0-inch LCD monitor screen for composing and viewing images. Everything comes packed in a
thin and stylish design. A lens barrier protects the lens from impact and dust by opening and
closing whenever the camera is turned on and off. The case is made of lightweight magnesium alloy,
for a body that weighs a mere 72 grams. High-speed startup minimizes the time until the camera
is ready to shoot after being turned on and a 0.01 release time lag records the image virtually
as soon as you press the shutter release button. All of this means that you are able to record
all those special moments whenever they happen. |
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Card-size stylish configuration
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The
stylish card-size configuration measures 89.5 (W) × 57 (H) ×11.7 (T) mm.
Everything is packed into a 72-gram* lightweight magnesium alloy case for
take along anywhere portability.
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*The weight is about 72g, the world lightest among 3 million class digital camera
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Quick response ensures you get the images you want
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Start up control processes*1 are optimized to ensure high-speed operation.
This plus the world's fastest*2 release time lag (0.01 second) helps to
ensure that you are able to capture that special moment as it happens.
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*1. Start up time on recording mode : about 1.0 seconds
(Under flash off, LCD on, no splash screen, using internal memory
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*2 As of March 2, 2003
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Big 2.0-inch digital interface TFT LCD monitor screen
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The big 2.0-inch LCD monitor screen (EX-S2/M2 has a 1.6-inch screen) helps
to make image viewing easier and more enjoyable. A Photo Stand feature lets
you view images while the camera is on its cradle. A Calendar function shows
a full-month calendar with a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date
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EXILIM EX-S3 Features
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Slim and stylish card-size configuration
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Hyper CCD-Lens integration (HCLi) incorporates both the lens and CCD into
a single module, and Stack MCM* (Multi-Chip Module) mounting makes it possible
to achieve a higher degree of mounting density in a smaller space by stacking
chips vertically. The lens is protected against impact and dirt by a lens barrier
that opens and closes automatically when the camera is turned on and off.
* Requires 40% less space than the MCM area of the 2 megapixel EX-S2/M2.
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Quick response captures those special moments
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An original LSI system minimizes power up time and also achieves a release
time lag (time it takes for exposure to start after the shutter release
button is pressed) of only 0.01 second.*
* Monitor screen and flash turned off.
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Big
2.0-inch LCD monitor screen |
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The big 2.0-inch TFT LCD monitor screen of the EX-S3 features a digital
interface for clearer display images. The monitor screen can be used to
arrange images, and a collection of display features help to make image
viewing simpler and more fun than ever before.
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Photo Stand Feature
Placing the EX-S3 onto its cradle and pressing the Photo button starts a slideshow of images currently in image memory. You can even set up the camera to display the images you want whenever it is placed on the cradle. |
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Calendar Screen
Each date of the full month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date. This visual diary of images makes it possible for you to quickly search for and locate the image you want.
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High-resolution, high-sensitivity CCD for clear images
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3.2 million effective pixels and a high-resolution, high-sensitivity 1/1.8-inch
progressive CCD enhance flesh tones, and capture rich and vibrant natural colors.
Images virtually come alive with beautiful clarity.
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Best
Shot Mode for instant setups |
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Best Shot Mode provides optimum camera setups in an instant.
Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the
image you want to record, and the camera's light metering,
exposure compensation, saturation, and other settings
are configured accordingly. The EX-S3 has total of 21
sample scenes built in, including "Coupling Shot"
and "Pre Shot." |
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Coupling Shot
When there are only two people present, Person A composes the image of Person B against a background and presses the shutter release. This freezes the image on the monitor screen. Then they switch places, and Person B composes the final image now with Person A included. The final recorded image shows both Person A and Person B, as if the were both standing in front of the camera. |
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Pre Shot
With Pre Shot, you compose the background you want and press the shutter release. This freezes the background image on the monitor screen. Then you can ask someone else to record your image, using the frozen background as a composition guide. The final recorded image shows you against the background you want. |
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Triple
Self-timer |
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Triple Self-timer records three consecutive shots with
a single shutter release button operation. Then you can
select the best of the three and keep it. |
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Useful
World Time and Alarm functions |
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Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones
around the world as your home time. When traveling to
another time zone, simply select the applicable city,
and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.
A total of three independent alarms help to make sure
you are on time all the time. You can even have a specific
image appear when an alarm time is reached. |
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Automatic
image transfer to a computer with the press of the cradle's
USB button |
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Photo Loader
Simply connect the cradle to your computer, place the EX-Z3 onto the cradle, and press the cradle's USB button, and PhotoLoader automatically transfers all JPEG and AVI files in image memory to the computer. |
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Photohands
Photohands provides you with image editing capabilities for color, contrast, brightness, and other parameters. To start up Photohands, simply click the Photo Loader print button. |
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Software |
| Name |
Functions |
Provider |
Windows |
Macintosh |
| Photo
Loader |
Image
transfer, e-mail attachment*1 |
CASIO |
XP/2000/Me/98 |
OS
7.6.1 - 9 |
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Image
retouching, printing |
XP/2000/Me/98 |
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| USB
Driver |
USB
connection |
XP*2,
2000, Me, 98 |
OS
8.6 - 9,10.1 - 10.2*2 |
| Internet
Explorer |
Web
browser and e-mail |
Microsoft |
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OS
7.6.1 - 9,10.1 |
| DirectX |
Playback
of video clips |
XP/2000/Me/98 |
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| Acrobat
Reader |
PDF
file reader |
Adobe
Systems |
2000/Me/98/95/NT4.0 |
OS
8.6-9,10.1 |
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E-mail attachment is supported by the Windows version only. |
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Windows XP users and users of Macintosh OS9 and greater should use the standard driver that comes with their operating system. |
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Album
feature |
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EX-S3 stores images in a Web browser-viewable that allows
you to browse images in an album format. The album feature
uses HTML format, which means you can incorporate an album
directly into a Web site, and even print directly from
the album. |
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SD/MMC
memory card slot |
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addition to its 10MB of built-in Flash Memory, the EX-Z3
also supports use of thin, compact SD memory cards and
MMC cards (not included). An easy operation copies images
between a memory card and built-in memory. |
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Favorites
folder keeps important images private |
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x 240 size images can be copied to a Favorites folder
located in camera built-in memory. Images in the Favorites
folder do not display during normal image playback, which
means you can keep your personal images private when carrying
them around in camera memory. |
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Key
Customization |
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You can assign one functions (recording mode, white balance, flash, etc.) each to the
left-right and up-down operations of the control button. Once you do, you can perform
the assigned function using the control button without going through the display menus.
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ExifPrint
(Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching II compliant |
| ExifPrint
(Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching II support helps to
make printed images look better than ever before.
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EPSON
"USB DIRECT-PRINT" compliant |
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can connect the camera's USB cable directly to an EPSON
"USB DIRECT-PRINT" compatible printer for printing
without going through a computer. |
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| EXILIM EX-S3 Specifications |
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| Recording
Element |
1/2.5-inch
square pixel primary color CCD
(Approximate Total Pixels: 3.35 million) |
| Effective
Pixels |
3.2
million |
Image
File
Record Format |
Snapshots:
JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant |
| Movies:
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Recording
Media |
Built-in
flash memory (10MB),
SD memory card/Multi Media card |
| Recorded
Image Sizes |
Snapshots
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Size(Pixels) |
Resolution |
Approximate
File Size |
Approximate
Memory Capacity (Images) |
Built-in
Memory
(10MB) |
SD
Memory Card*
64MB |
| 2048x1536 |
Fine |
1.6
MB |
6 |
34 |
| Normal |
1.2
MB |
8 |
45 |
| Economy |
630
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15 |
88 |
| 1,600x1,200 |
Fine |
1.05
MB |
9 |
53 |
| Normal |
710
KB |
14 |
79 |
| Economy |
370
KB |
27 |
154 |
| 1,280x960 |
Fine |
680
KB |
14 |
82 |
| Normal |
460
KB |
21 |
126 |
| Economy |
250
KB |
40 |
220 |
| 640x480 |
Fine |
190
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52 |
294 |
| Normal |
140
KB |
71 |
386 |
| Economy |
90
KB |
111 |
618 |
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Movie With Audio
| Image
Size(Pixels) |
Maximum
Movie Length |
Approximate
File Size |
Approximate
Memory Capacity |
Built-in
Memory
(10MB) |
SD
Memory Card*
64MB |
| 320x240 |
30
seconds |
130KB/second
(12frames/second) |
1
minute
20 seconds |
8
minutes
20 seconds |
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Matsushita
products. Capacity differs according to manufacturer. |
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| Image
Deletion |
Single
image; all images in memory (with memory protection) |
| Lens |
F4.2
f = 7.1 mm; equivalent to approximately 35.0mm when converted to 35mm film
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| Zoom |
4X digital zoom
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| Focusing |
Fixed Focus
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Approximate
Focus Range |
Approx. 80 cm to
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| Exposure
Control |
Metering: Multi-pattern by imaging element
Control: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
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| Shutter |
CCD
electronic shutter/mechanical shutter; 1 to 1/2000 shutter speed |
| White
Balance |
Auto; Fixed (4 modes); Manual
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| Sensitivity |
Auto, Auto, ISO80, ISO160, ISO320, ISO640
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| Recording
Modes |
Normal,
Best Shot, Movie |
| Self-timer |
10-second or 2-second countdown; Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in
Flash |
Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approximate Flash Range: 80 cm to 2.0 m (W)
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| Viewfinder |
Monitor screen and optical viewfinder |
| Monitor
Screen |
2.0-inch
digital interface TFT color LCD
(84,960 pixels; 354x240) |
| Playback
Functions |
Playback
zoom (4X); Resize; Trimming; Movie Playback;
9-image Screen; Invert; Rotate; Calendar Screen;
Slideshow (Photo Stand) |
| Timekeeping
Functions |
Date
and time
(Current date and time is stored with image data.)
Auto Calendar up to 2049 |
| World
Time |
162
cities (32 time zones); city names;
date and time; summer time |
| Other |
Histogram;
alarm with image; album feature; favorites folder |
| Input/Output
Terminals |
USB
cradle contact terminals |
| Power
Requirements |
Special
lithium ion battery |
| Dimensions |
87(W)
x 57(H) x 22.9(D) mm (excluding projections) |
| Weight |
Approximately
72g (excluding batteries and accessories) |
| Bundled
Accessories |
Special
rechargeable lithium-ion battery; Special USB cradle; Special
USB cable; strap, CD-ROM, AC adapter |
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*Specifications are subject to change without notice
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