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Casio Exilim EX-Z500

Author Cliff Smith
Published 13th Dec 2005
Manufacturer Casio
Price £164.26 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £193.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 9 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Casio Exilim EX-Z500
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ManufacturerCasio
NameEX-Z500
Image sensor1/2.5 inch CCD with 5.25 million pixels
Max output resolution2,560 x 1,920
Other resolutions640 x 480, 320 x 240
Zoom3x (optical), 4X (digital)
Optical focal length (35mm)6.2 - 18.6mm (approx. 38 - 114mm in 35mm format)
Maximum lens aperturef2.7
Shutter speeds1/8th sec - 1/4000th second
ISO ratingAuto/50/100/200/400
LCD screen2.7" TFT LCD, 153,600 pixels
Optical viewfinderLinked to zoom
Flash range0.4 – 2.4m (tele ) / 2.6m (wide)
Flash modesAuto, red-eye reduction, flash on, flash off
Exposure controlProgramme AE, 23 Bestshot modes
Exposure meteringMulti-pattern, Spot, CW
Exposure Compensation+/-2EV, 0.3EV steps
White balance modesAuto, tungsten, overcast, sunlight, shade, fluorescent light 1,2, manual
Auto-FocusTTL contrast detection, auto, spot, macro, infinity, pan-focus, manual
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distance17cm
Recording ModesProgram auto, Best Shot, movie, audio recording
Image formatsJPEG (DCF: “Design rule for Camera File system”), Exif 2.2 support, DPS, DPOF support, Motion JPEG
CompressionFine, normal, ecomony
Picture AdjustmentsSaturation, contrast, sharpness
Video (max res/format)640 x 480, 30fps, AVI Motion JPEG with sound.
Movie LengthUp to card capacity
Self-timer2 or 10 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital
Supplied Memory8.7MB internal
Batteries suppliedSUPER LIFE Lithium-ion rechargeable
Recharger suppliedYes, USB cradle
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB 2.0/recharge via cradle
AccessoriesCradle, AC adaptor, wrist strap, software
Dimensions (W x H x D)88.5 x 57 x 20.5mm
Weight (Body Only)112g.
SoftwareCasio Photoloader 2.2, Photohands 1.0
Warranty12 Months

 

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