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[Brian Manzella]

CASIO EX-ZR100

$299.99

CASIO's EX-ZR100 gives you more features than you’d ever expect to find in such a small design. The ZR Series is our most capable compact series yet, powered by the advanced Exilim Engine HS. The EX-ZR100 features a back-illuminated CMOS sensor with shift stabilization, a 24MM wide-angle lens and High-Speed CS Shooting. The ZR Series delivers brilliant results no other camera can touch.


Technical Specs

EX-ZR100 Specifications

Number of Effective Pixels 12.1 megapixels(/million)
Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch high-speed CMOS(back-illuminated type)
Total Pixels: 12.75 megapixels(/million)
File Format Still Images: JPEG (Exif Ver2.3), DCF2.0, DPOF
Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC, IMA-ADPCM (stereo)
Built-in Memory TBA
Recording Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card compatible
Number of Recorded Pixels Still Images: 12M(4000x3000), 3:2(4000x2656), 16.9(4000x2240),
10M(3648x2736), 8M(3264x2448), 5M(2560x1920), 3M(2048x1536), VGA(640x480)
Movies: FHD: 1920 x 1080(30fps), STD:640 x 480(30fps)
HS : 224 x 64(1000fps) / 224 x 160(480fps) / 432 x 320(240fps) / 432 x 320(30-240fps)
Recording Capacity Still Images SD Memory Card 1GB*1: TBA
Movies Recording Time: TBA
Movies SD Memory Card 1GB*1: TBA
High-speed Continuous Shutter 40fps, 30fps, 15fps, 10fps, 5fps, 3fps (10M)
Lens Construction: 9 lenses in 8 groups, including aspherical lens
F-number: F3.0(W) ~ F5.9(T)
Focal Length: f= 4.24~53.0mm
Focal Length 35mm-Film Equivalent: Approx. 24 ~ 300mm
Zoom Ratio 12.5X optical zoom, 18.8X Single Frame SR Zoom, 25.0X Multi Frame SR Zoom (10M),
4X digital zoom, 199.3X maximum digital zoom (in combination with HD Zoom, VGA size)
Focus Focus Type: Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Mode: Auto Focus, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
AF Area: Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking
AF Assist Lamp: Yes
Focus Range*2
(From Lens Surface) Auto Focus: Approx. 2” ~Infinity (W)
Macro: Approx. 0.4” ~ 20” (Fifth step from widest setting)
Super Macro: Approx. 0.4” ~ 20”
Infinity Mode: Infinity
Manual Focus: Approx. 2” ~ Infinity (W)
Exposure Exposure Metering: Multi pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CMOS
Exposure Control: Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter CMOS electronic shutter, mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed*3
Auto: 1 ~ 1/2000 second
Aperture Priority AE: 1 ~ 1/2000 second
Shutter Speed Priority AE: 15 ~ 1/2000 second (high-speed continuous shutter: up to 1/40000 second)
Manual Exposure: 15 ~ 1/2000 second (high-speed continuous shutter: up to 1/40000 second)
Aperture*2 F3.0 (W) ~ F7.9 (W)*4
White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB
ISO Sensitivity (SOS*5) Still Images: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Movies: Auto
Other Functions CMOS-shift image stabilization, HDR, HDR ART, BEST SHOT, Premium Auto, Still In Movie, Dynamic Photo(Play mode only), Slide Panorama
Self-Timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash Flash Mode: Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red eye reduction
Flash Range: TBA
Monitor 3.0-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD), 460,800 dots (960 x 480)
Timekeeping Function Date and Time: Recorded with image data
On-image Time Stamp Function: Yes
Auto Calendar: To 2049
World Time: 162 cities in 32 time zones, City name, date, time, summer time
External connection terminal USB port (Hi-Speed USB compatible) / AV output terminal(NTSC/PAL), HDMI™*6 output(Mini) *7
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Power Requirement Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130)
Battery Life TBA
Dimensions W ” H ” D (CIPA Standards): 4.13” x 2.33” x 1.13” (0.95” thick excluding protruding parts)
Weight (CIPA Standards) Approx. 7.2oz (Including Battery and Memory Card*1) /
Approx. 5.8oz (Excluding Battery and Memory Card)
Bundled Accessories Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-130), Lithium Ion Battery Charger (BC-130L), AC Power Cord, USB Cable, AV Cable, Strap, CD-ROM
Specifications subject to change without notice.

When using Panasonic Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card.
Range is affected by optical zoom.
May differ according to camera settings.
ND filter is being used.
SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
1080/50i output is not supported for PAL output using an HDMI™.




CASIO EX-ZR10

$249.99

CASIO's EX-ZR10 gives you more features than you’d ever expect to find in such a small design. The ZR Series is our most capable compact series yet, powered by the advanced Exilim Engine HS. The EX-ZR10 features a back-illuminated CMOS sensor with shift stabilization, a 28MM wide-angle lens and High-Speed CS Shooting. The ZR Series delivers brilliant results no other camera can touch.


Technical Specs

EX-ZR10 Specifications

Number of Effective Pixels 12.1 megapixels(/million)
Image Sensor Total Pixels 1/2.3-inch high-speed CMOS(back illuminated type)
File Format Still Images: JPEG (Exif Ver2.3), DCF2.0, DPOF
Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC, IMA-ADPCM (stereo)
Built-in Memory It has not yet been fixed
Recording Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card compatible
Number of Recorded Pixels Still Images: 12M(4000x3000), 3:2(4000x2656), 16.9(4000x2240), 10M(3648x2736), 8M(3264x2448), 5M(2560x1920), 3M(2048x1536), VGA(640x480)
Movies: FHD : 1920 x1080(30fps) / STD, 640x480(30fps), HS : 224 x160(480fps) / 432x320(240fps) / 432x320(30-240fps)
Recording Capacity Still Images: It has not yet been fixed
Movies: It has not yet been fixed
High-speed Continuous Shutter 40fps, 30fps, 15fps, 10fps, 5fps, 3fps (10M)
Lens Construction: 7lenses in 8 groups, including aspherical lens
F-number: F3.0(W) ~ F5.9(T)
Focal Length: F=5 ~ 35mm
Focal Length (35mm-Film Equivalent): Approx. 28 ~ 196mm
Zoom Ratio 7X optical zoom, 10.5X Single SR Zoom, 14.0X Multi SR Zoom (10M), 4X digital zoom, 111.6X maximum digital zoom (in combination with HD Zoom, VGA size)
Focus Focus Type: Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Mode: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
AF Area: Intelligent, Spot, Tracking
AF Assist Lamp: Yes
Focus Range*1
(From Lens Surface) Auto Focus: Approx. 2 cm ~Infinity (W)
Macro: Approx. 2cm ~ 50 cm (First step from Widest Setting)
Infinity Mode: Infinity
Manual Focus: Approx. 2 cm ~ Infinity (W)
Exposure Control Exposure Metering: Multi pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CMOS
Exposure Control: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter CMOS electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed*2
Auto: 1 ~ 1/2000 second
Night Scene: 4 ~ 1/2000 second
Aperture F3.0 (W) ~ F8.8 (W)*3
White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB
ISO Sensitivity
(SOS/ REI*4) Still Images: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Movies: Auto
Other Functions CMOS-shift image stabilization, HDR, HDR ART, BEST SHOT,
Premium Auto, Still In Movie, Dynamic Photo(Play mode only)
Self-Timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash Flash Mode: Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red eye reduction
Flash Range: It has not yet been fixed
Monitor 3.0-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD), 460,800 dots (960 x 480)
Timekeeping Function Date and Time: Recorded with image data
On-image Time Stamp: Yes
Function: To 2049
Auto Calendar: 162 cities in 32 time zones, City name, date, time, summer time
World Time: USB port (Hi-Speed USB compatible) / AV output terminal(NTSC/PAL), HDMI™*5 output(Mini) *6
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Power Requirement Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110)
Battery Life It has not yet been fixed
Dimensions W ” H ” D (CIPA Standards): 101.9 x 58.7 x 27.4 mm
Weight (CIPA Standards) Approx. 176 g (Including Battery and Memory Card*7) /
Approx. 149 g (excluding Battery and Memory card)
Bundled Accessories Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-110), Lithium Ion Battery Charger (BC-110L), AC Power Cord, USB Cable, AV Cable, Strap, CD-ROM
Specifications subject to change without notice.

Range is affected by optical zoom.
May differ according to camera settings.
ND filter is being used.
SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity; REI: Recommended Exposure Index.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
1080/50i output is not supported for PAL output using an HDMI™.
When using Panasonic Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card.

 

[trickyric67]

How pissed should I be that I just got the EX-FH100 delivered yesterday!

 

[ZAP]

My FH-25 came yesterday and i am really happy I got the bigger camera. Now I need to find a case for it. And figure out how it all works.

 

[ej20]

How pissed should I be that I just got the EX-FH100 delivered yesterday!

I wouldn't be too upset.Although the new ZR100 has 1080p video,12.5X zoom and a slightly faster F3.0 lens,the HS functions remain largely the same.In fact it's gone backwards a bit by eliminating the 120 fps mode which I tend to use the most because of the higher resolution.You don't get this mode now in the new models.

If they had bumped up the resolution in the HS modes then I would be a little upset.As it is,no difference between the FH100 and the ZR100 for golf in my opinion.

 

[trickyric67]

I did get it for $217

 

[peterjthomps]

Whats more important, frames per second or a good lens with shutter priority? I ask because i have a a very expensive SLR, that can adjust the shutter speed, but only gets 30 fps. I have filmed myself a few times with this camera, and it shows most of the clubhead positions through the golf swing on frame by frame play back, and clearly shows the face on each frame. Just asking if it makes sense to spend a few bucks on a faster FPS camera.

 

[trickyric67]

My FH-25 came yesterday and i am really happy I got the bigger camera. Now I need to find a case for it. And figure out how it all works.

I got my case at walmart for like $6, it's a camera case.

 

[trickyric67]

Whats more important, frames per second or a good lens with shutter priority? I ask because i have a a very expensive SLR, that can adjust the shutter speed, but only gets 30 fps. I have filmed myself a few times with this camera, and it shows most of the clubhead positions through the golf swing on frame by frame play back, and clearly shows the face on each frame. Just asking if it makes sense to spend a few bucks on a faster FPS camera.

if it gives you what you want than it's fine. I have issues and buy every dang thing when it comes out. FPS is only valuable if the resolution is good. when you get past 420 on the casios it gets very fuzzy and you have to look at a smaller picture to get it clear.
But the prices on the older models are dirt cheap now so you can get a deal.

 

[ej20]

Whats more important, frames per second or a good lens with shutter priority? I ask because i have a a very expensive SLR, that can adjust the shutter speed, but only gets 30 fps. I have filmed myself a few times with this camera, and it shows most of the clubhead positions through the golf swing on frame by frame play back, and clearly shows the face on each frame. Just asking if it makes sense to spend a few bucks on a faster FPS camera.

For golf I think you want at least 120 fps.At this speed I can get in around 7 frames from where the clubshaft is parallel to the ground and impact on the downswing.At 30 fps you will get in 2 frames which is not enough to catch impact.

SLR's have big sensors and lenses so that you could probably take indoor videos with a fairly high shutter speed without them being too dark.With the Casios,dark videos at high shutter speed is not a problem outside with some sunlight but not advisable to use indoors unless you have a bunch of halogen lights.

Shutter speed priority is a must.What is the point of having many frames per second only to see a blurry shaft?

I don't think there is an SLR that has 120 fps capability.If there was I would buy one.

 

[softconsult]

Good tip by Ric on the camera case, need to get one for my FH-20.

Here's another little point as the devil is in the details. I'm not any sort of
digital camera expert, but it should be noted that the FH-20 and FH-25 record
movies in .AVI format. These two new models record in .MOV format (Apple Quicktime)

If you use swing analysis software, that could possibly be a problem.
I use cSwing and at least the 2008 version uses .AVI format, so I would have
to convert from .MOV to .AVI.

Nice to hear from people like EJ20, who actually use their cameras frequently.
Me? Infrequent at best. By the time I get around to using the camera I need
to refresh my memory relative to settings etc.
The problem for me with the higher frame rates is the that because there is no remote shutter feature, I have to use the 10 second shutter delay feature. Then I tend to let it run. What I end up with is super slow motion that takes forever to go through and find the useful sections. Going to try the 120 fps this spring.

 

[trickyric67]

V1 has a free basic version of their software that works with quicktime and you can also edit down your videos to just the swings.

 

[dbl]

Here's another little point as the devil is in the details. I'm not any sort of digital camera expert, but it should be noted that the FH-20 and FH-25 record
movies in .AVI format. These two new models record in .MOV format (Apple Quicktime)

I'm glad you brought that up, as I thought I noted the same thing. Most of my movie editing software would prefer AVI's...so I may be picking up one of the older models here soon.

 

[spmurph]

I'm glad you brought that up, as I thought I noted the same thing. Most of my movie editing software would prefer AVI's...so I may be picking up one of the older models here soon.

Converting to various video formats is easy and there are even free programs out there. I wouldn't let the video format heavily influence your purchase.

 

[dbl]

If I come back from the range with 5-10 choice movies, I'd prefer not to have to convert before I begin editing.

But I'm not against practicality either....

For a 10second movie at 240fps, how big is the AVI and how big would the MOV file?

 

[softconsult]

You could probably google and get way more information than you want on MOV versus AVI.

The AVI files do get pretty large. Would think you want at least an 8 gig SD card. I bought 16 gig and it's plenty large.

The trick is how to take 10 second movies. If you have a helper, then it should be easy.
Doing it solo requires a tripod and the use of the shutter delay feature. Not so easy to press the shutter button, mentally count 10 seconds, hit shot, and then run back to the camera to press the shutter button again. I usually let it run for three swings and end up with huge files.

 

[Steve Greffen]

You could probably google and get way more information than you want on MOV versus AVI.

The AVI files do get pretty large. Would think you want at least an 8 gig SD card. I bought 16 gig and it's plenty large.

The trick is how to take 10 second movies. If you have a helper, then it should be easy.
Doing it solo requires a tripod and the use of the shutter delay feature. Not so easy to press the shutter button, mentally count 10 seconds, hit shot, and then run back to the camera to press the shutter button again. I usually let it run for three swings and end up with huge files.

The edit feature is pretty easy soft. You can delete on the camera before and after the swing to get a short clip.

 

[softconsult]

I know it exists. That will be a good thing for me to learn, over what is looking like
a truly bad winter here in NE Tennessee.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Do not know how true this is but i heard Casio has a model in Japan that you can draw lines on the screen that would be perfect for golf

 

[ZAP]

Do not know how true this is but i heard Casio has a model in Japan that you can draw lines on the screen that would be perfect for golf

hello?

 

[texagjosh]

I'm ready to upgrade to 640x480 @ 210fps

The FS100 is a nice little camera, but man does it need a ton of light.