TIPA Award 2008 for CASIO EXILIM Pro EX-F1

The EXILIM Pro EX-F1 incorporates a new high speed CMOS sensor and high speed LSI processor. After building in 6.0 million effective pixels and a 12X optical zoom, the developers focused on achieving a burst shooting speed capability that was hitherto unheard of. The newly developed technology of the EX-F1 allows up to 60 photos a second for still images in full resolution. Thanks to a novel high-speed CMOS sensor and high-speed LSI processor, this high-speed camera is able to record full high definition (full HD) videos* and high-speed movie recording for replay in slow motion with up to 1,200 frames per second. An impressive innovation and technical advance: reason enough for the members of TIPA to award the EXILIM Pro Model with the title of “Best Imaging Innovation in Europe 2008”…

CASIO EXILIM Pro EX-F1 wins TIPA Award 2008

“Best Imaging Innovation in Europe 2008” for the high-speed digital camera

For the first time a CASIO digital camera has won one of the highly-acclaimed TIPA awards with the EXILIM Pro EX-F1. The award is for “Best Imaging Innovation in Europe 2008”. The newly developed technology of the EX-F1 allows up to 60 photos a second for still images in full resolution. Thanks to a novel high-speed CMOS sensor and high-speed LSI processor, this high-speed camera is able to record full high definition (full HD) videos* and high-speed movie recording for replay in slow motion with up to 1,200 frames per second. An impressive innovation and technical advance: reason enough for the members of TIPA to award the EXILIM Pro Model with the title of “Best Imaging Innovation in Europe 2008”.

EXILIM Pro EX-F1

Casio brand manager David Hodgkinson said: “Casio is extremely honoured to receive its first TIPA award. That it comes in the category of “Best Imaging Innovation” for the EXILIM Pro EX-F1 is extremely satisfying as the corporate ethos of making people’s lives easier has always been achieved through the creation of marketing leading technological products. We hope end users will share TIPA and Casio’s excitement at how this products high speed capabilities opens up new ways to capture moments that happen faster than in the blink of an eye.”

This is the 18th year that the Technical Image Press Association has conferred awards on excellent products in the area of photography and imaging. Founded in 1991, TIPA is an independent non-profit association of European photographic and imaging magazines. It has a roll of 27 members from eleven countries and today is one of the largest and most influential associations in the field of photography and imaging in the whole of Europe. Every year, the publishers of the members’ magazines select the winners in the various categories of the European Photo & Imaging Awards. Technical innovations, clever ideas, value for money and user-friendliness are put under the spotlight.

In total, 36 products were given one of the sought-after TIPA awards. The award ceremony is to take place at photokina, the international imaging fair, which will be held in Cologne from 23 to 28 September 2008.

* Maximum recording time in HD / full HD quality: 29 minutes per movie.

About Casio
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics products and business equipment solutions. Since its establishment in 1957, Casio has strived to realise its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. Casio’s offerings include timepieces, digital cameras, cellular phones, electronic dictionaries, calculators, musical instruments, system equipment, and electronic components such as LCDs. The Casio Group employs more than 13,000 people worldwide, shipping over 100 million products per year, with net sales of 620 billion yen (approx US$5,260 million) in the fiscal year ended March 2007. Casio is a registered trademark of Casio Computer Co. Ltd. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies.

EXILIM Pro EX-F1

The EXILIM EX-F1 Functions :

The EXILIM EX-F1 is made possible by a new high-speed CMOS sensor and chip. These components enable recording of ultra high-speed continuous shutter images at full resolution, high-speed movies, Full High-Definition movies, and much more.

The beautiful, finely detailed images recorded by the EX-F1 are made possible by a new high speed CMOS sensor with 6 million effective pixels. Maximum image size is 2,816 x 2,112 pixels for beautiful high-resolution images of A3-size and larger.

Simply rotate the function ring of the lens to adjust the continuous shutter (CS) speed, zoom, or focus. The CS speed even can be changed while a continuous shutter operation is in progress.
CMOS shift anti-shake makes it possible to shoot beautiful, blur-free images, even when shooting at

12X zoom. Now you can move in on faraway subjects for intimate, natural looking close-ups without worrying about image blur.

A clear, wide, 2.8-inch monitor screen displays recorded images in beautiful detail. High contrast, wide viewing angle, and high brightness help to make images clear and easy to view.
• High contrast : Sharp, clear images
• Wide viewing angle : Clear screen images from virtually any angle
• High brightness : Easy viewing, even outdoors

A dedicated movie button and movie dial support seamless recording of high-speed and Full High-Definition movies. Simply use the dial to select the mode you want to use, and then press the button to start recording.

Simply select the BEST SHOT sample scene that matches the type of image to record and the camera sets up for it automatically. .

The camera detects faces automatically and adjusts for optimum focus and brightness. Focusing is perfect even if the subject is in front of a patterned background. Lighting is perfect even if the subject is backlit. The camera even follows the movement of moving subjects, which simplifies shooting images of active pets and kid

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