Press Release

New Digital Cameras Focus on User-Friendly Convenience High Performance EXILIM ZOOM with Anti Shake DSP for Everyone

EXILIM EX-Z120 EXILIM EX-Z110

August 4, 2005, Tokyo, Japan – CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced the release of the latest additions to its EXILIM ZOOM line up with the EX-Z110 and EX-Z120 digital cameras. Designed to be user-friendly, fun, and convenient, as well as featuring CASIO’s renowned EXILIM Engine with Anti Shake DSP, these offerings are intended to introduce the ease and enjoyment of high quality digital photography and world-class performance to anyone, anywhere. The EXILIM digital camera series represents the culmination of CASIO’s core technologies, combining cutting-edge miniaturization and digital expertise with state-of-the-art photographic capability. As with all digital cameras in the EXILIM series, the new EXILIM ZOOM models feature CASIO’s EXILIM Engine, an image processing module that delivers high quality images, quick operation, and low power consumption, all of which have made EXILIM the camera of choice for many users the world over. These latest models feature the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects, while the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused. High Sensitivity Mode produces clear shots with a bright background without the flash, even when lightening is dim. The EX-Z120 features 7.2 megapixels and 32 BEST SHOT scenes located on a convenient mode dial. The EX-Z110 features 6.0 megapixels and 28 BEST SHOT scene selections. For enhanced user-friendliness, the mode dial and easy mode menu use simple icon images that make picture taking a snap for beginner digital camera users.. The EXILIM’s emblematic quick start-up is further made convenient with easily accessible DIRECT ON buttons that enable fast start-up for quick shots or photo viewing. Both models run on AA batteries and have an AV out port allowing quick and convenient image viewing on televisions. The cameras have a 2.0-inch TFT color LCD display as well as a standard optical viewfinder, a 3x optical zoom, and VGA (640x480 pixels) size video recording capabilities. Of course, EXILIM standard features, such as short release time lag, allow pictures to be taken almost instantaneously, so you never miss the important moments. For those who want to enjoy more ambitious photography, these cameras support manual settings such as adjustable shutter speed and aperture for creative photo experiments, satisfying the needs of aspiring minds. The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z110 and EX-Z120 cameras are designed to bring the fun and convenience of digital photography to people everywhere with user-friendly features that are true to CASIO’s tradition of cutting-edge technology, intelligent functionality, and high-quality photography.

EX-Z120/Z110 Main Features High Performance, Advanced Capabilities   • The Z120 has a 7.2 megapixel CCD (Z-110: 6.0 megapixel CCD) and a slim 3x optical zoom • High image quality, high speed, long battery life, in a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image processing module • The latest version of the EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects • Large 2.0-inch digital interface TFT LCD display • The Z120 can take 170 still shots (Z110: 180 shots) on one battery charge at CIPA standards*1 • Stylish, compact and high grade body fits hands nicely • The zoom lever and shutter are combined into one   *1 Based on Alkaline (LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial CO., LTD.) Easy to Operate User-friendly Mode   • Mode dial facilitates easy switching between still shot mode, playback mode, etc. • For first-time users who find it difficult to navigate complicated settings, easy mode displays selected menu items such as image size and flash on/off in a large, easy to understand format • Camera powered by AA alkaline, nickel-cadmium, or lithium batteries available at most stores Enhanced Quick Responsiveness   • Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.3 seconds (Z110: approximately 1.5 seconds)*2 • After the shutter is snapped, picture is taken almost instantaneously with an approximately 0.007 seconds release time lag (Z110 has 0.004 second lag)*3 • High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds interval • Continuous shutter function enables photos to be taken in approximately 0.9 second*4 intervals, limited to available space on memory card • The “DIRECT ON” button function allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes *2 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off *3 with internal flash turned off *4depending on the type of memory card used Convenient and Multivariate Functions   • Simple selection from 32 different BEST SHOT scenes (Z110: 28 BEST SHOT scenes)*5  provides beautiful still pictures • Manual setting allows adjustment of camera iris, shutter speed, exposure, etc. for custom shots • The “Quick Shutter” function reduces mistakes by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing • The “Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and auto focus mode • The “Icon Help” function provides pop-up icon guidance when adjusting camera settings • The “Flash Assist” mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas of the shot *5 BEST SHOT scenes include “Anti Shake”, which reduces blurring caused by both shaking hands and moving subjects, as well as “High Sensitivity”, which enables bright pictures in a dim place even without the flash. Movie Functions   • Movies recorded in VGA (640x480 pixels) size, 30 frames per second (Z120: 28 frames per second) (Motion JPEG) • Using the “MOTION PRINT” function, movies can be converted into a series of nine or just one snapshot for printing • Movies can be zoomed in during replay • The “Movie Editing” operation offers three ways (beginning, middle, end) to cut unwanted scenes from a movie Miscellaneous   • Equipped with audiovisual interface allows camera to be directly connected to television in order to view pictures and movies • Includes “Photo Loader” software which facilitates easy transfer of pictures to a PC • Menu display language can be set to Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish • Compatible with PictBridge and USB Direct Print for direct connection to printing device • Compatible with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) as well as PRINT Image MatchingIII

EX-Z120 Specifications Imaging Element 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD(Total pixels;7.41 million, Effective pixels;7.2million) Image Files Format Snapshots; JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF1.0standard, DPOF compliant Movies;AVI(Motion JPEG) Audio;WAV Recording Media 8.3MB Built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, MultimediaCard Image Size(Pixels) Snapshots;3072×2304, 3072×2048(3:2), 2560×1920, 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480 Movies; 640×480(HQ), 640×480(Normal), 320×240(LP) Data Size Snapshots Image Size (Pixels) Quality Approximate Image File Size Built-in flash memory 8.3MB SD Memory Card 256MB* 3072 × 2304 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 4.32MB 2.88MB 1.44MB Approx. 1 shots 2 shots 5 shots Approx. 55 shots 81 shots 158shots 640 x 480 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 360KB 240KB 120KB Approx. 21 shots 32 shots 59 shots Approx. 625 shots 938 shots 1742shots Movies Image Size (Pixels) Maximum Recording Time per File Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Approximate Recording Time for Built-in flash memory 8.3MB Approximate Recording Time for SD Memory Card 256MB HQ 640×480 Until memory full 10.2 megabits per second (28frames/second) 6seconds 3 minutes and 16 seconds Normal 640×480 6.1 megabits per second (28frames/second) 11 seconds 5 minutes and 27 seconds LP 320×240 2.45 megabits per second (14frames/second) 27seconds 3 minutes and 34 seconds * Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. Lens/Focal Distance F2.8(W)to 5.1(T), f=7.9 to23.7mm(equivalent to approximately 38 to 114mm for 35mm film) , 7lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens Zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Focus Mode…Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus (movie only), Infinity mode, manual focus), AF Area…spot, multi, Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus…40cm to ∞ , Macro…10cm to 50cm, Infinity Mode…∞ , Manual…10cm to ∞ *Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change Exposure Control Light metering…Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure…Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter speed priority AE, Manual AE Exposure Compensation…-2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter, Snapshot mode (auto)… 1/8 to 1/1600 second. Aperture F2.8/F4.0, auto switching *Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change White Balance Auto WB/ fixed (6 modes) / manual switching Sensitivity Snapshots; Auto*/ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400, Movies; Auto *Max ISO sensitivity is 1600 when taking pictures with Anti Shake or High Sensitivity Recording Functions Snapshot / audio snapshot; Continuous shutter; self-timer; macro; BEST SHOT; movie with audio; Voice Recording Self-timer 10 seconds. 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes; Auto Flash, On, Off, Red eye reduction Flash Range; 0.4 to 2.3 meters (W); 0.4 to 1.2 meters (T) Viewfinder Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Monitor 2.0-inch TFT color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354×240) Timekeeping Functions Date and time…Recorded with image data; Auto Calendar…To 2049 World Time…162 cities in 32 time zones, City, Date, Time, summer time Input/Output Terminals AC adaptor connector(DC IN 3V), USB/AV port(NTSC/PAL) USB USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Requirements Two AA-size alkaline batteries, Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, Two AA-size lithium batteries, AC adaptor (AD-C30) Battery life*1 Approx. 170 snapshots (CIPA Standards) Continuous shooting: approx. 500 snapshots (approx 1hr. 40 min.) *2 Continuous playback: approx 5 hr. 45 min. (snapshots) Continuous recording: approx 1hr. 30 min. (movie) Continuous recording: approx 3hr. 50 min. (voice recording) *1 Based on Alkaline (LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial CO., LTD.) *2 LCD monitor ON, Flash disabled, alternating between wide-zoom and telephoto-zoom every 12 seconds Dimensions 90 (W) x 60 (H) x 27.2(D) mm Weight Approximately. 138g (excluding battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories Alkaline batteries (LR6), USB cable, AV cable, Strap, CD-ROM

EX-Z110 Specifications Imaging Element 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels;6.37 million, Effective pixels;6million) Image Files Format Snapshots; JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF1.0standard, DPOF compliant Movies;AVI(Motion JPEG) Audio;WAV Recording Media 8.7MB Built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, MultimediaCard Image Size(Pixels) Snapshots;2816×2112, 2816×1872(3:2), 2304×1728, 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480 Movies; 640×480(HQ), 640×480(Normal), 320×240(LP) Data Size Snapshots Image Size (Pixels) Quality Approximate Image File Size Built-in flash memory 8.7MB SD Memory Card 256MB* 2816 × 2112 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 3.63MB 2.2MB 1.21MB Approx. 2shots 3shots 6shots Approx. 65 shots 107shots 186shots 640 x 480 Fine Normal Economy Approx. 360KB 240KB 120KB Approx. 22 shots 33 shots 62shots Approx. 625 shots 938 shots 1742 shots Movies Image Size (Pixels) Maximum Recording Time per File Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Approximate Recording Time for Built-in flash memory 8.7MB Approximate Recording Time for SD Memory Card 256MB HQ 640×480 Until memory full 10.2 megabits per second (30frames /second) 7seconds 3 minutes and 16 seconds Normal 640×480 6.1 megabits per second (30frames /second) 11 seconds 5 minutes and 27 seconds LP 320×240 2.45 megabits per second (15frames /second) 29seconds 13 minutes and 34 seconds * Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. Lens/Focal Distance F3.1(W)to 5.4(T), f=6.3 to18.9mm(equivalent to approximately 38 to 114mm for 35mm film) , 7lenses in 6groups, with aspherical lens Zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Focus Mode…Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus), AF Area…spot, multi, Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus…40cm to ∞ , Macro…6cm to 50cm, Infinity Mode…∞ , Manual…6cm to ∞ *Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change Exposure Control Light metering…Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure…Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter speed priority AE, Manual AE Exposure Compensation…-2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter, Snapshot mode (auto)… 1/8 to 1/2000 second. Aperture F3.1/F4.4, auto switching *Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change White Balance Auto WB/ fixed (6 modes) / manual switching Sensitivity Snapshots; Auto* /ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400, Movies; Auto *Max ISO sensitivity is 1600 when taking pictures with Anti Shake or High Sensitivity Recording Functions Snapshot / audio snapshot; self-timer; macro; BEST SHOT; movie with audio; Voice Recording Self-timer 10 seconds. 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes; Auto Flash, On, Off, Red eye reduction Flash Range; 0.4 to 3.1 meters (W); 0.4 to 1.8 meters (T) Viewfinder Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Monitor 2.0-inch TFT color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354×240) Timekeeping Functions Date and time…Recorded with image data; Auto Calendar…To 2049 World Time…162 cities in 32 time zones, City, Date, Time, summer time Input/Output Terminals AC adaptor connector(DC IN 3V), USB/AV port(NTSC/PAL) USB USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Requirements Two AA-size alkaline batteries, Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, Two AA-size lithium batteries, AC adaptor (AD-C30) Battery life*1 Approx. 180 snapshots (CIPA Standards) Continuous shooting: approx. 475 snapshots (approx 1hr. 35 min.) *2 Continuous playback: approx 5 hr. 20 min. (snapshots) Continuous recording: approx 1hr. 15 min. (movie) Continuous recording: approx 4hr. 55 min. (voice recording) *1 Based on Alkaline (LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial CO., LTD.) *2 LCD monitor ON, Flash disabled, alternating between wide-zoom and telephoto-zoom every 12 seconds Dimensions 90(W) x 60 (H) x 27.2 (D) mm Weight Approximately. 136g (excluding battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories Alkaline batteries (LR6), USB cable, AV cable, Strap, CD-ROM EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies.