Casio Introduces New HIGH SPEED EXILIM Digital Camera with Ultra High-Speed Burst Shooting Faster than an SLR

Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd. 100% subsidiary of the 6 Billion (US $), consumerelectronics giant Casio Computer Co. Japan, has released its newestcamera in its EXILIM® range, the HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-FH20. Thisremarkable new camera is capable of ultrahigh-speed burst shooting at 40 fps and can record high speed movies at up to1000 fps. The former model in this range, the EXILIM Pro EX F1 isthe world’s fastest digital camera*. TheEX-F1 is capable of ultra-high speed burst shooting at 60 fps and can recordhigh speed movies at up to 1,200 fps, helping users to catch each decisivemoment, and even capturing motion that the human eye cannot ordinarilyperceive. These features have created a totally new genre of digitalphotography and won the respect and admiration of camera enthusiasts andprofessional photographers alike.

* Asat September 16, 2008, based on a Casio survey for consumer market digitalcameras.

While maintaining the ability to perform at speeds unmatched by the world’s topdigital SLRs, the new HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-FH20 is designed to appeal to abroader range of users. In addition to simplifying controls by placing allshooting mode settings on a single dial, Casio also gave the EX-FH20 a 20xoptical zoom on a surprisingly compact body, 27% smaller and 28% lighter thanthe EX-F1. Its speed and ease of use truly puts this camera in a class of itsown.

Mr. K. Seth, Head - Sales & Marketing, Casio India,also quoted, ‘Our new products would prove to be a revolution in thephotography world. The new cameras are a perfect companion for amateurs, people connected with themedia, wild-life and design. The styling and features have beendesigned keeping in mind the photography enthusiasts, helping them in capturinggood quality images.’

In recognition of these unique characteristics, Casio has launched thenew HIGH SPEED EXILIM series, which includes FH20 and the even faster EX-F1.Casio expects the revolutionary capabilities of its HIGH SPEED EXILIM cameras togenerate entirely new applications for digital photography. Some of thehighlighted features of EX-FH20 are:

9.1 effective megapixels and a highpower, wide angle zoom lens
The EX-FH20 is equipped with a 26mm-equivalent wide angle zoom lens that can close in on subjects with apowerful 20x optical zoom. The camera also features a CMOS shift anti-shakefunction to support power-zoom shots.

High speed burst shooting up to 40fps
The EX-FH20 can capture action in high definition, 7 megapixel (3072 x 2304pixel) images with ultra-high speed burst shooting at up to 40 fps. Further,users can prerecord up to 40 still images not just at the instant they pressthe shutter button, but before! Even if they press the shutter a little late,they will still catch that vital moment.

High speed movie recording at up to1,000 fps
The EX-FH20 can record high speed movie footage of motion too fast for thehuman eye, for ultra slow motion playback. The EX-FH20 makes it easy to capturecritical moments on video. The HD Movie function records at 1280 x 720 pixels,at 30 fps.

Other features also include:

HighSpeed Anti-Shake function, which corrects images by automaticallysynthesizing multiple images captured during high speed burst shooting. High Speed Night Scene setting, wherein,with or without a tripod, high speed night shots come out clear and beautiful.

These cameras are available at Casio’s exclusive showrooms in and all leadingretail outlets all over India.The price of EX-F1 camera is Rs.64,995/- and EX-FH20 is Rs. 44,995/-

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AboutCasio:

Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd. (CIC), a 100% subsidiary of Casio ComputerCo., Ltd, Japan, isresponsible for marketing CASIO products in India manufactured by its parentcompany. CIC has been operating in India since 1996 and hasestablished the distribution channel as well as the brand for most of itsproducts. Casio Computer Co., Ltd, Japan, the parent company of CIC isengaged into manufacturing and marketing of various consumer productsthroughout the world.

Casio India’s range of products include sales & marketing ofHandheld Calculators, Desktop Calculators, Scientific Calculators, PrintingCalculators, Label Printers, Wrist Watches, Digital Clocks, Digital Cameras, ,ECR (Electronic Cash register) and EMI (Electronic Musical Instrument). Thecompany has also setup service centers across the country to provideafter-sales-service at the doorstep.Today Casio is known for its reliable product quality and exemplaryinnovations. CASIO is world's one of the most recognized brands due to its vastproduct range.