Casio Exilim EX-V7

The new EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-V7 solves this problem, giving users the best of both worlds. It packs a cutting-edge, non-protruding 7x optical zoom lens in the same stylish body and compact size that people expect of any CASIO EXILIM. At last, an exceptionally portable, great-looking digital camera with a powerful zoom lens - just what the world has been waiting for.

The new camera also introduces an innovative function for reducing photo blur, made possible by mechanical CCD shift technology. It also combines CASIO's Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blur from shaky hands or a moving subject by using higher ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, with new motion analysis technology that uses the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to capture a moving photo subject. The new motion analysis technology is built into the new EXILIM Engine 2.0. Even at high zoom settings, the EX-V7 reduces most occurrences of image blur. From first-time photographers to seasoned pros, everyone will love this latest photographic marvel from CASIO.

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FEATURES

The world's slimmest digital camera** with a 7X optical zoom lens, as stylish as any EXILIM

59.8 mm high, 95.5 mm wide, and 25.5 mm thin (20.8 mm at the thinnest part)
Incorporates a cutting-edge, non-protruding 7x optical zoom lens.
Offers 10x-equivalent zoom without loss of picture quality (in 3.0-megapixel mode).

Four blur reduction technologies with new CCD shift system

New CCD shift system actually mechanically compensates for camera shake.
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.
Electronic camera shake compensation function eliminates blur when shooting in movie mode.

Newly designed EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processor

"Auto Tracking AF" function follows moving subjects, keeping them continuously in focus until the photo is taken.
Tonal control lets users keep bright areas of the scene bright by limiting the occurrence of dark pixels.
Offers ability to selectively eliminate noise in designated color regions, such as the sky.
Boasts faster image processing functions that enable instantaneous color correction or angle adjustment.

High-quality movies using next-generation H.264 video encoding method

Makes beautiful movies at high compression ratios to save storage space.
Records about 1.5 times longer with the same memory capacity and same picture quality as conventional MPEG-4.***
Silent lens motion enables optical zooming while recording movies in stereo sound.
Records 16:9 wide-aspect movies compatible with wide-screen TVs.

** As of January 8, 2007, for digital cameras with a zoom ratio of 7x or above. Based on a CASIO survey.
*** CASIO comparison, at Normal picture quality setting.

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor	• 1/2.5 " Type CCD • 7.41 million pixels total • 7.20 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 2048 (3:2) • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480
Movie clips	• with WAV audio • 848 x 480 @ 30fps • 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 320 x 240 @ 15fps
File formats	• JPEG Exif V2.2 • DCF • DPOF • Motion JPEG AVI
Lens	• 38-266mm (35mm equiv) • 7x optical zoom • F3.4 - 5.3
Image stabilization	CCD shift system
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	up to 4x
Focus	• Contrast Detection AF • Macro • Infinity • Manual
AF area modes	• Spot • Multi • Tracking
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	• AF: 30cm - infinity • Macro: 10-40cm • Manual: 10cm - infinity
Metering	• Multi-pattern • Center-weighted • Spot by imaging element
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 64 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 (using BEST SHOT High Sensitivity mode)
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Shuttter speed	• Program AE: 1/2 to 1/800 sec • Aperture Priority AE: 1 to 1/800 sec • Shutter Speed Priority AE and Manual Exposure: 60 to 1/800 sec
Aperture	F3.4 / 4.6 / 9.2 auto switching
Modes	• Program AE • Shutter Speed Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Manual exposure • Continuous • BEST SHOT
White balance	• Auto • 6 fixed modes • Manual
Self timer	10 or 2 sec, Triple Self-timer
Continuous shooting	n/a
Image parameters	n/a
Flash	• Auto • On • Off • Soft Flash • Red-eye Reduction • Range: 0.1 - 2.8m (wide) 1.0 - 1.8m (tele) • Rapid Flash Range: 0.4 - 2.1m (wide) 1.0 - 1.4m (tele)
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch TFT • 230,400 pixels
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • USB Cradle Connector
Storage	• 11.6MB internal memory • SDHC / SD / MMC card compatible
Power	• Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery NP-50 • Charger included (?)
Weight (no batt)	149 g
Dimensions	95.5 x 59.8 x 25.1 mm