eK-gadgets info

The next three cameras can’t shoot as fast as the two I just mentioned, but they have another trick up their sleeve. The Dynamic Photo function on these cameras lets you superimpose your subject over a background of your choice. You know, like the weatherman on the TV news. I don’t know anyone who has been clamoring for a feature like this, but Casio seems pretty good at coming up with gimmicky features like this. Enough ranting, here are the details on the EX-Z270 and EX-Z400:

Exilim EX-Z270 

• 10.1 Megapixel CCD sensor
• F2.6-5.9, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 112 mm
• Sensor-shift image stabilization
• Ultra-compact body comes in black, gray, gold, and pink
• 2.7″ LCD display with 114,960 pixels
• Uses new Exilim Engine 4.0 image processor
• Point-and-shoot operation, 37 scene modes
• Dynamic Photo function allows you to “cut out the main subject of interest in an image that has just been captured and then combine it with another image to form the background”; you can combine several of these images to give the appearance of motion (albeit very choppy motion); Casio has set up a page of demos of this feature here
• Makeup function smoothes wrinkles and removes blemishes from skin (this is turning out to be the must-have gimmick of the year)
• Records movies at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) with sound
• SD/SDHC memory card slot
• Uses NP-80 lithium-ion battery; battery life not available
• Ships in March for $230

Exilim EX-Z400  changes:

• 12.1 Megapixel CCD
• F2.6-5.8, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 112 mm
• 3.0″ LCD display with 230,400 pixels
• A few more scene modes
• Uses NP-40 li-ion battery
• USB 2.0 High Speed support
• Comes in brown, gold, and pink
• Priced at $300

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