Casio's new EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z40 incorporates an EXILIM Engine, a newly developed compact image processing module with a 3 layer stack LSI that achieves high picture quality and speedy response using a 1.8V low-power system and makes the cameras' compact dimensions possible. The EX-Z40 has a battery life of 2.5 times that of previous models (the EX-Z4U), allowing up to 360 photos to be taken on a single charge (based on CIPA standard battery life measurement).
Features and Specifications:
- High picture quality 4-megapixel
- Thin card-size body incorporating 3X optical zoom lens
- Large, easy to see 2.0 inch digital interface TFT LCD monitor (with acrylic scratch-resistant panel)
- The Direct On function for one-touch recording or play modes
- New, easy to hold grip with a high-quality light weight aluminum body
- 2.5 times the battery life of current cameras (comparison between EX-Z4U and EX-Z40)
- CIPA standard for battery life indicates 360 photos on a single charge
- Battery life: Continuous recording: Approx. 1140 snapshots (3 hr. 10 min.)
(recording wide / tele alternatively each 10 secs, LCD on, flash off), Playback: Approx. 6 hours of snapshots, Voice recording: Approx. 5 hours of recording time - The camera automatically switches to Auto Pan Focus when the shutter is pressed in one action
- Rapid start-up time allows you to start taking pictures approximately 1.6 seconds (with the flash off) after turning on the power
- Release time lag after pressing the shutter is approximately 0.01 seconds (with the flash off)
- Second high-speed playback scrolling of photos
- Record movies with audio, limited only by the available memory
- The 'Best Shot' mode provides sample images allowing you to take the photos you want
- Noise reduction processing makes night scenes more beautiful
- 7-point Multi-Auto Focus for automatic selection of the optimum focus point location
- Includes a voice record function with playback from the camera's speaker
- A 'Photostand' feature that lets you view a slideshow of images with the camera on its cradle
- A 'Calendar' feature that shows thumbnail images of photos on the day they were taken
- World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones as your home or destination time
- Store special photographs or photos you don't want others to see in the Favorites folder
- Create HTML albums in the camera that can be viewed directly by web browsers
- Connects directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant printers
- 9.7 MB built-in flash memory / SD memory card slot/ Multi Media card compliant (memory card not included)
- Menu can be displayed in 10 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese
- "Photo Loader" software is included to allow automatic transfer of images to a PC with one touch of the USB cradle button
- Complies with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and "PRINT Image Matching II".
- Dimensions: 3.43" (W) x 2.24" (H) x .91" (D) (excluding protrusions, thinnest point .78")
- Weight: Approximately 4.27 oz (excluding battery and accessories
