|
 The
new EXILIM EX-M20 model ia 10% smaller than its predecessors with no
sacrifice to function, and retain a resolution of 2.0 million effective
pixels. A number of added features such as the enhanced movie recording
facility of up to 60 seconds, extended battery life of 85% over previous
models, and the new scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor (LCD), to name
but a few, re-emphasize EXILIM as the perfect partner to take anywhere,
anytime.
The EXILIM EX-M20 is a mere 11.3 mm thick, 83mm wide and 53mm high. Its
stylish stainless steel case resist de-colouration and is finished to a high
gloss using CASIO's 'Ex Fine Blast Treatment'. Furthermore, a new lens
protection cover has been added to help protect the lens from impact and
dirt.
The EX-M20 incorporates a 1.6" TFT LCD screen with a digital
interface, which produces vivid and clear images. Benefiting from CASIO's
original design technology, the camera also features a new macro shooting
function which allows images to be taken from as little as 30cm away, making
the EX-M20 (also the EX-S20) the first fixed-focus EXILIM model to be
equipped with macro capabilities. The ability to record short movies, a
major feature of its predecessors, has been improved upon by increasing the
length of clips to up to 60 seconds. Due to its built in microphone and
speaker, the EX-M20 enables users to capture movies with sound, as well as
adding sound clips to individual pictures.
The EX-M20 also incorporates CASIO's famous 'BESTSHOT' function, enabling
users to set-up the camera for pre-defined scenarios. Once a scenarios has
been chosen, such as portrait, scenery or night, users can then simply
'point and shoot', enabling even novices to capture perfect images every
time. The camera has an internal memory of 10MB for storing images, this
capacity can be increased by inserting a SD or MMC card into the EXILIM's
external memory slot.
Features
- Although the thickness of these new models remains the same (11.3mm)
as the EX-S2, Stack MCM (Multi-Chip Module) chip mounting has made it
possible to reduce the surface area of these models by about 10% over
previous models.
- High-speed start-up has the camera ready to shoot about 0.9 seconds
after power on (when built-in flash is turned off).
- A release time lag of only 0.01 seconds (monitor screen and flash off)
means that an image starts to be recorded virtually as soon as you press
the shutter release button.
- The camera is ready to shoot again only about one second after you
record an image (when built-in flash is turned off).
- High-speed playback scrolls at a speed of about 0.1 seconds per image,
making image searches quicker and easier.
- The macro mode lets you move in up to 30 centimetres for close-ups,
perfect for shots of A4 size documents.
- A lens cover protects the lens from impact and dust by opening and
closing whenever the camera is turned on and off.
- Extended battery performance gives approximately 85% longer continuous
recording time than the previous models.
- A 2 megapixel CCD combines with a new noise reduction process for
outstanding image quality, especially when shooting at night.
- The BESTSHOT mode provides access to 15 pre-installed camera setups in
an instant. Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the image
you want to record, and the camera's exposure compensation, white
balance, and other settings are configured automatically.
- Photo Stand feature lets you view a slideshow of images with the
camera on its cradle.
- Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image
recorded on each date.
- World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around
the world as your home time. When travelling to another time zone,
simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are
adjusted automatically.
- An alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a
preset time. With the EX-M20, you can also include a voice message for
playback at the alarm time.
- Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select
and keep the best one.
- Images are stored in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to
browse images in an album on your computer screen.
- 10MB of Flash memory comes built in, and a card slot supports use of
an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included).
|