EXILIM Casio EX-Z80

My new toy from the PC Show 2008 :)

EXILIM Casio EX-Z80 in Black.

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It comes with a choice of 6 fashionable colours which includes Pale Pink, Vivid Pink, Green, Blue, Black, Silver.

A smallish, smart form

This camera’s smart form, with height kept to a minimum, makes it compact enough to be cradled in the palm of the hand. The body features a finely brushed finish, and the contrast with the mirror finish on the ring surrounding the lens accentuates the camera’s scintillating presence.

8.1 million effective pixels and a 3x optical zoom lens

Thanks to the use of the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing module, which makes full use of CASIO’s proprietary technologies, users can enjoy taking beautiful pictures with very low noise with this high performance 8.1 megapixel model.

Auto Shutter function automatically records the moment of a smile or the instant when hand shake ceases

Using motion blur detection technology, the camera can automatically take a photo at the instant when hand shake or subject movement ceases. Users can also automatically capture the moment of a smile, the instant when subject movement due to panning ceases, or the moment when their own face fills the frame as they point the camera towards themselves.

H.264 video, which can be enjoyed in wide format

These cameras utilize the H.264 video standard, which lets users record beautiful movies with the latest high compression technology. Users can enjoy wide format movies in a 16:9 aspect ratio. These cameras also feature a Movie Button for easy movie recording.

Fun and easy to use focusing frame

In addition to the usual rectangular focusing frame found on the LCD monitor, users can also choose other playful design, such as a heart shape, for the focusing frame.. When the subject is crisply in focus a clear heart shape is displayed, but when the image is not in focus the heart shape breaks up. Not only fun, this is a useful tool that makes it easier than ever to get the focus right.

Face detection function* finds faces of family members and focuses on them

If the faces of the people who users want to be in sharpest focus are prerecorded, the camera can use face detection technology to simultaneously detect up to ten faces. When it recognizes any of the prerecorded faces, it prioritizes them when determining correct focus and exposure. This feature can be useful when ordinary face detection technology would have trouble focusing as desired, such as when a number of people are lined up for a portrait and the picture-taker’s family members are at the rear of the group. *The face detection feature includes a face detection technology provided by OKI’s face image processing engine, FSE (Face Sensing Engine).

And i am entitled to the following freebies!

• 4GB SD Memory Card
• EXILIM Camera Case
• EXILIM Lanyard Package
• Mini tripod
• Lens Cleaning Kit
• Free MP4 Player worth $99
• Screen protector
• And an additional Rechargeable Li-on battery

At a price of only $349~

Lastly, we also managed get other gadgets at a reasonable price too.

Two 2GB Cruzer Micro USB 2.0 flash drive at $17 each and Linksys WRT350N Wireless Router at $195.