Casio Introduces World's First True 3.34 Megapixel CCD Digital Camera With Built-In Bright F2.0 3X Optical Zoom Lens
USB cable connectability for easy transfer of images to a computer
Updated 8:58 AM ET January 4, 2000
DOVER, N.J. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Casio, Inc., Dover, NJ, in conjunction with CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of the world's first personal-use digital camera with 3.34 megapixel CCD. Scheduled to go on sale in March, the new QV-3000EX provides film-level resolution in a digital camera and will sell for under $999.
The new QV-3000EX employs an advanced 3.34 megapixel CCD that captures every nuance of the subject you are trying to record. The QV-3000EX also features primary color filters to create 2048 x 1536-pixel images of very high-definition and natural looking color, and a new F2.0 Canon 3X optical zoom, wide-aperture lens. All of this gives the QV-3000EX the means to record images of subjects that are too difficult for existing digital cameras with amazing definition and clarity.
The QV-3000EX comes bundled with software that automates exchange of images with a personal computer and supports use of an IBM microdrive, which means that image management and transfers are quicker and easier than ever before. Other features include a Night Mode that uses a CASIO original noise reduction system, a choice between shutter speed priority and aperture priority, a Continuous Mode that records up to three images at intervals of 0.5 second, and much more.
MAIN FEATURES
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3.34 megapixel color filter CCD
New Canon F.20 3X optical zoom, wide-aperture lens
Bundled with Photo Loader software that automates image exchange
Bundled Photo Loader software automates image transfer with a
personal computer. It automatically starts image uploading
whenever you connect the camera to your computer using a special
USB cable or insert the camera's CompactFlash card into your
computer. Uploaded images are stored in folders named according
to the dates images are recorded. Images can be viewed on your
computer using a standard Web browser, either as a group or
individually.
IBM microdrive support
A 340MB capacity IBM microdrive provides storage for
approximately 245 high-resolution 2048 x 1536-pixel images.
Beautiful, low-noise night scenes
A CASIO original noise reduction system provides beautiful night
shots.
Designed for quick and easy operation
2048 x 1536-pixel high-resolution images can be recorded at
intervals of approximately two seconds. During playback, images
are scrolled at an interval of about 0.5 second, making it
possible to quickly find the one you want.
Powerful, easy-to-use record modes
Landscape, Night Scene, and Portrait Modes for easy recording of
a variety of subjects.
A choice between shutter speed priority or aperture priority
exposure.
Continuous mode records up to three images at 0.5-second
intervals.
Digital record and playback features
Movie recording and playback. The camera can be set up to record
action that took place before the shutter release is pressed.
Panorama recording and playback combines multiple images into a
single panorama.
Three metering modes
Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot.
Mode Memory
Stores power saving and other settings in memory when camera
power is turned off.
Four flash modes
Auto, on, red-eye reduction, off.
1.8-inch high-definition Hyper Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD monitor
screen
Optical zoom viewfinder
Optical viewfinder allows operation with the monitor screen
turned off, which saves battery power.
Video output
Output images to a TV or video tape deck.
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) compliant
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compliant
SPECIFICATIONS
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Image File Record Format:
Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1), DCF standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG standard) Recording Medium: CompactFlash(TM) memory card Type I/II;
IBM microdrive compatible
Recorded Image Resolution
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Still Images Image Size (Pixels) Quality
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2048 x 1536 Fine Normal Economy
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1024 x 768 Fine Normal Economy
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AVI Movies Image Size (Pixels) Maximum Movie Length
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320 x 240 30 seconds 10 seconds
(Normal) (Past)
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Approximate Memory Capacity
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Still Images Image Size (Pixels) 8MB 340MB
Fine mode CompactFlash IBM microdrive
Card
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2048 x 1536 5 images 245 images
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1024 x 768 19 images 943 images
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Image Deletion: Direct delete (single-image)
Selective delete (single-image,
single-folder)
All-image delete (with image
protection) Imaging Element: 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD
(Total Pixels: 3.34 million; Pixel
Yield: 3.24 million) Lens: Canon Lens F2.0 to 2.5 f = 7.0 to
21.0mm (equivalent to 33 to 100mm on
a 35mm film camera); 8 elements in 7
groups Zoom: 3X optical zoom; 2X digital zoom;
maximum 6X when optical and digital
zoom are used in combination Focusing: Contrast-detect TTL autofocus, manual
focus; with Macro Mode; Infinity
Mode and focus lock Approximate Focus Range:
Normal: 0.3m to (Infinity) Macro: 6cm to 30cm
With Manual Focus: 6cm to (Infinity)
Exposure:
Exposure Control: Light metering by CCD; multi-pattern, spot,
center weighted
Exposure: Program AE; aperture priority AE; shutter priority AE
Exposure Correction: -2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter: CCD shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Speed: 2 to 1/1000 second Aperture: Automatic switching F2.0/2.3/2.8/4.0/
5.6/8.0 White Balance: Automatic/fixed (4 modes), manual
switching Self-timer: 2 seconds, 10 seconds Flash Modes: AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction Approximate Flash Range: 0.5 to 4 meters Monitor/Viewfinder: 1.8" low-glare color Hyper Amorphous
TFT color LCD (122,100 pixels; 555 x
220) Viewfinder: LCD monitor screen; optical zoom
viewfinder Clock: Built-in quartz digital clock; date
and time recorded with image; auto
calendar up to 2049 Input/Output Terminals: USB (special mini connector); DIGITAL
IN/OUT, VIDEO OUT (NTSC and PAL), AC
adapter connector Power Supply: Four AA-size batteries (alkaline or
lithium)
Four AA-size rechargeable batteries
(nickel metal hydride)
Two Panasonic CR-V3P lithium
batteries
Optional AC adapter Dimensions: 134.5(W) x 80.5(H) x 57.5(D) mm
(excluding projections, lens facing
upwards) Weight: Approximately 320g (excluding
batteries) Main Standard Accessories: USB cable; CD-ROM (with Photo Loader
software); 8MB Compact Flash(TM)
memory card; video cable; soft case;
neck strap; lens cap
Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, is one of the leading consumer electronics companies in the world. Since its establishment in 1957, Casio has been active in the development of electronic calculators, timepieces, musical instruments, digital cameras, LCD TVs, wide range of communications devices and Handheld PCs. Casio's corporate activities are guided by the motto: "Creativity and Contribution." Visit Casio's global web site at casio.co.jp.
Casio, Inc., Dover, NJ, is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Casio, Inc., with sales over $450-million, markets calculators, watches, Handheld/Palm-size PC's, business organizers, musical keyboards, LCD TVs, electronic cash registers, digital imaging products and other consumer electronic products. Casio, the unexpected extra - visit us at www.casio.com
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