EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080
10.1 Megapixel CCD
Brilliant peak performance
In its compact and elegant designer metal housing, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080 contains an unbelievable 10.1 megapixels - a real highlight that opens up completely new possibilities. With 10.1 megapixel resolution, you don't just get pictures of excellent quality, you can also trim photos to the size you wish, enlarge them, and print them out in the format of your choice. This way even the smallest details can be captured for eternity, on large format posters as well as on photos.
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In its compact and elegant designer metal housing, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080 contains an unbelievable 10.1 megapixels - a real highlight that opens up completely new possibilities. With 10.1 megapixel resolution, you don't just get pictures of excellent quality, you can also trim photos to the size you wish, enlarge them, and print them out in the format of your choice. This way even the smallest details can be captured for eternity, on large format posters as well as on photos.
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3x optical zoom
Incredible
The EX-Z1080 is only about as thick as your little finger – but has a3x optical zoom . And so you will be able to see the finest details and will always be in the thick of the action.
Better pictures with Zoom & Co – in the workshop
The EX-Z1080 is only about as thick as your little finger – but has a
Better pictures with Zoom & Co – in the workshop
9-Point Multi AF function
Entirely automatic
If you take photos using the multi-focus, the camera measures the distance from the motif with the 9-Point Multi AF function at nine different points and sets the right focusing range. In addition, all the measured areas are displayed simultaneously which were the object of the focussing procedure. This means that every picture is extremely crisply focused.
If you take photos using the multi-focus, the camera measures the distance from the motif with the 9-Point Multi AF function at nine different points and sets the right focusing range. In addition, all the measured areas are displayed simultaneously which were the object of the focussing procedure. This means that every picture is extremely crisply focused.
Advanced Auto Tracking AF Function
Everything in view
Dogs running, kids jumping around, moving cars – there are countless examples of moving subjects, which can try the patience of even professional photographers. Thanks to the Auto Tracking AF function with motion analysis, you can relax and concentrate on the overall subject. Press the release button half way down, to fix the focus for saving - as soon as you see the picture you want, simply press release!
Dogs running, kids jumping around, moving cars – there are countless examples of moving subjects, which can try the patience of even professional photographers. Thanks to the Auto Tracking AF function with motion analysis, you can relax and concentrate on the overall subject. Press the release button half way down, to fix the focus for saving - as soon as you see the picture you want, simply press release!
AF-Assist light
Brilliant photos despite darkness
AF-Assist light supports the autofocus system of yourEX-Z1080 if it is dark.
AF-Assist light supports the autofocus system of your
Anti Shake DSP
Annoying
You photograph the most beautiful settings and discover later that some pictures are blurred. Anti Shake DSP* prevents just that.
You photograph the most beautiful settings and discover later that some pictures are blurred. Anti Shake DSP* prevents just that.
*Electronic image- and movie stabilizer
Auto Framing
Half pictures are a thing of the past
Auto Framing means that your subject is always in focus - and in the centre of your picture. Simply select the function under the BEST SHOT motif programmes, press the release button down halfway and your subject is already in focus! It is then immediately and automatically tracked by a frame that shows you exactly which picture section will later be visible in your photo*. Then just press the release button: your subject is in focus and in the centre of the picture.
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* The resolution of the picture section is 3 megapixels.
Auto Framing means that your subject is always in focus - and in the centre of your picture. Simply select the function under the BEST SHOT motif programmes, press the release button down halfway and your subject is already in focus! It is then immediately and automatically tracked by a frame that shows you exactly which picture section will later be visible in your photo*. Then just press the release button: your subject is in focus and in the centre of the picture.
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* The resolution of the picture section is 3 megapixels.
Auto Macro mode
Get closer!
The Auto Macro function ensures sharpness in details or smaller settings. The EX-Z1080 has focussing ranges of between 10 and50 cm in macro range, i.e. close range.
Better pictures with Macro & Co – in the workshop
The Auto Macro function ensures sharpness in details or smaller settings. The EX-Z1080 has focussing ranges of between 10 and
Better pictures with Macro & Co – in the workshop
BEST SHOT
You don't have to be an expert to take fantastic pictures
In fact theEX-Z1080 has 41 flexible pre-settings for all sorts of situations to ensure that all photos and movies turn out well automatically. With BEST SHOT you can create and save your own settings in a flash too and you can retrieve them at any time.
BEST SHOT at a glance
In fact the
BEST SHOT at a glance
Bright 6.6 cm (2.6-inch) Wide Screen TFT colour display
New perspectives
The EX-Z1080 is equipped with a bright and wide 6.6 cm (2.6-inch) Wide Screen TFT colour display. Withapprox. 1000 cd/mē* the display also features above-average brightness, allowing the user to clearly view every subject, no matter how bright the sunlight. And to ensure that you have the best view in any situation, you can adjust the luminosity intensity as you wish to suit the individual lighting conditions. There are five default settings available for this purpose: 0 / +1 / +2 / AUTO 1 / AUTO 2
* Max. brightness: measured in the centre of the TFT colour display
The EX-Z1080 is equipped with a bright and wide 6.6 cm (2.6-inch) Wide Screen TFT colour display. With
* Max. brightness: measured in the centre of the TFT colour display
Button Customizer
As you like
Use the Button Customizer to assign one of five functions to the EXILIM EX-Z1080 cursor keys. Then you will have quick access to the metering, EV displacement, white balance, ISO setting, and self-timer.
Use the Button Customizer to assign one of five functions to the EXILIM EX-Z1080 cursor keys. Then you will have quick access to the metering, EV displacement, white balance, ISO setting, and self-timer.
Continuous zoom shooting
Everything in view
With this function you get two photos at the same time when you press the shutter release once - one complete image and a selected detail. The divided display not only enables you to view both images, but also the practical illustration makes it easier for you to select the detail of the image you require. The quality of this detail depends on the resolution which was preset.
With this function you get two photos at the same time when you press the shutter release once - one complete image and a selected detail. The divided display not only enables you to view both images, but also the practical illustration makes it easier for you to select the detail of the image you require. The quality of this detail depends on the resolution which was preset.
Date Edit function
Up to date
Does the wrong date appear, because you have changed the settings without realizing it? Or was the time on the clock not adapted to the local time when travelling? The Date Edit function has the perfect solution to precisely these problems. The date and time can be corrected easily after the photo has been taken.
Does the wrong date appear, because you have changed the settings without realizing it? Or was the time on the clock not adapted to the local time when travelling? The Date Edit function has the perfect solution to precisely these problems. The date and time can be corrected easily after the photo has been taken.
Design
Shine anytime, anywhere
In manufacturing the EXILIM EX-Z1080, particular attention was paid to the sophisticated design. The compact stainless steel housing is both high-quality and elegant, which gives the digital camera a completely unique appearance - so you can shine anywhere and anytime.
In manufacturing the EXILIM EX-Z1080, particular attention was paid to the sophisticated design. The compact stainless steel housing is both high-quality and elegant, which gives the digital camera a completely unique appearance - so you can shine anywhere and anytime.
DIRECT ON function
Instant
Whilst other cameras are still moving the lens out, you will take the best photos and make the best films by far thanks to the DIRECT ON function. Your camera is ready to take photos at the press of a button - in onlyapprox. 1,0 s* .
*Flash off, internal memory
Whilst other cameras are still moving the lens out, you will take the best photos and make the best films by far thanks to the DIRECT ON function. Your camera is ready to take photos at the press of a button - in only
*Flash off, internal memory
EXILIM Engine 2.0
The guarantee for outstanding film recordings
The extremely powerful EXILIM Engine 2.0 combines multiple components in a compact space, works extremely quickly and saves energy. The image processor also has sufficient capacity for the Auto Tracking AF function, hue adjustment to optimise dark areas, targeted noise elimination in critical colour areas and quicker image processing. And the new EXILIM Engine 2.0 also ensures quick reaction times and long battery operating times - which creates great pictures.
The extremely powerful EXILIM Engine 2.0 combines multiple components in a compact space, works extremely quickly and saves energy. The image processor also has sufficient capacity for the Auto Tracking AF function, hue adjustment to optimise dark areas, targeted noise elimination in critical colour areas and quicker image processing. And the new EXILIM Engine 2.0 also ensures quick reaction times and long battery operating times - which creates great pictures.
Face Detection function
The simple touch
Whether you're on holiday, at a party or spending time with your family - people are particularly popular subjects for a photo. It's always a pity when faces turn out blurred on a picture. The Face Detection function now offers the perfect solution, recognizing the individual faces or even entire groups, and automatically applying the best possible setting.
Whether you're on holiday, at a party or spending time with your family - people are particularly popular subjects for a photo. It's always a pity when faces turn out blurred on a picture. The Face Detection function now offers the perfect solution, recognizing the individual faces or even entire groups, and automatically applying the best possible setting.
Film Stabilisation function
Simply practical
The Film Stabilisation function* can reduce the risk of filming scenes which are wobbly because the camera has not been held still. This function can stabilise unwanted movements, which often produces better pictures.
The Film Stabilisation function* can reduce the risk of filming scenes which are wobbly because the camera has not been held still. This function can stabilise unwanted movements, which often produces better pictures.
*Electronic image- and movie stabilizer
Flash Assist function
Problem detected
With flash shots the background often remains dark. The subject is only slightly lit. The solution: Flash Assist. With this function the subject can, in many cases, still be corrected automatically.
With flash shots the background often remains dark. The subject is only slightly lit. The solution: Flash Assist. With this function the subject can, in many cases, still be corrected automatically.
Highspeed continuous shooting
As standard
When you press and hold the release button, theEX-Z1080 takes a photo every second. With the super highspeed continuous shooting, up to 7 photos* can be taken in the space of one second. The number of photos is limited only by the size of your memory card.
When you press and hold the release button, the
*Applies for normal picture quality and a resolution of 2 megapixels. Deviations are possible depending on the memory card used.
Highspeed Image Scrolling
Are you looking for something?
With the Highspeed Image Scrolling function you can scroll through ten shots a second and thus find the right one quickly.
With the Highspeed Image Scrolling function you can scroll through ten shots a second and thus find the right one quickly.
Icon Help function
Questions on how it works?
Many of the EXILIM ZoomEX-Z1080 functions are all but self-explanatory. The Icon Help function stands for small, helpful flashes on the camera screen that tell you about the setting you have currently selected.
Many of the EXILIM Zoom
Innovative H.264 Movies
And there you have it!
Anything is possible. You just have to want it. With the EX-Z1080, you can turn your brilliant ideas into digital reality - and in extremely high quality too, as the movies* are recorded in innovative H.264 encoding. The H.264 enables you to record up to 1.5x longer high resolution films with sound than in MPEG4** format, with the same memory space and in the same picture quality. Extremely practical: The video clips are optimized automatically for YouTubeT with the new YouTubeT Capture Mode.
*max. recording duration 10 minutes/movie
**compared with EX-S600, resolution: 640 x 480
Anything is possible. You just have to want it. With the EX-Z1080, you can turn your brilliant ideas into digital reality - and in extremely high quality too, as the movies* are recorded in innovative H.264 encoding. The H.264 enables you to record up to 1.5x longer high resolution films with sound than in MPEG4** format, with the same memory space and in the same picture quality. Extremely practical: The video clips are optimized automatically for YouTubeT with the new YouTubeT Capture Mode.
*max. recording duration 10 minutes/movie
**compared with EX-S600, resolution: 640 x 480
Layout Shot
Create collages without using the computer
Create one photo to show your friends everywhere you went on holiday, or give different views of your new car. Layout Shot creates fun photo collages while they are still in your camera.
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Create one photo to show your friends everywhere you went on holiday, or give different views of your new car. Layout Shot creates fun photo collages while they are still in your camera.
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Memory card slot
It's your choice
TheEX-Z1080 can choose between SD/SDHC and MMC/MMCplus cards for storing your photos and films. You can now decide spontaneously and flexibly which of these cards to use.
Everything you need to know about storage cards
The
Everything you need to know about storage cards
Movie rotating function
Camera
With the practical Movie Rotating function, you can record your films in both landscape and portrait format, rotate them as you wish* and then enjoy them in the digital camera display or in full format on the television.
With the practical Movie Rotating function, you can record your films in both landscape and portrait format, rotate them as you wish* and then enjoy them in the digital camera display or in full format on the television.
*Rotated movies cannot be transferred to a PC.
Multiple Image Display
Searching made easy
Multiple image display shows 12 smaller-sized photos on the display simultaneously and thus gives you an ideal overview of your pictures.
Multiple image display shows 12 smaller-sized photos on the display simultaneously and thus gives you an ideal overview of your pictures.
Non Deterioration Zoom
Even closer to the action
A real innovation ensures that the compactEX-Z1080 can provide a zoom of up to 17.1x*. Enjoy entirely new possibilities in pocket format!
And this is how it works:
The 10.1 megapixel resolution is the key to an innovative solution. When the digital zoom is activated, images with resolutions from VGA up to a maximum of 5 megapixels can be stored in the central area of the CCD chip and projected by the relevant zoom factor, without any detail being lost. Depending on the resolution you choose, this lets you achieve a zoom factor of between 4.3x and 17.1x, and still keeps you close to the action.
A real innovation ensures that the compact
And this is how it works:
The 10.1 megapixel resolution is the key to an innovative solution. When the digital zoom is activated, images with resolutions from VGA up to a maximum of 5 megapixels can be stored in the central area of the CCD chip and projected by the relevant zoom factor, without any detail being lost. Depending on the resolution you choose, this lets you achieve a zoom factor of between 4.3x and 17.1x, and still keeps you close to the action.
*Valid for image resolutions with VGA
Operation Panel
For a clearer view
The arrangement of the operation panel on the display is particularly clear and enables the user to move quickly between the various adjustment features.
The arrangement of the operation panel on the display is particularly clear and enables the user to move quickly between the various adjustment features.
Past Movie
Do you want to film the past?
Past Movie can do just that! If you do not press the shutter release on time in important moments, the past 5 seconds will already have been saved!
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Past Movie can do just that! If you do not press the shutter release on time in important moments, the past 5 seconds will already have been saved!
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Photo Formats
It's your choice
You're in charge - you can choose between 3:2, 4:3 and 16:9 formats. That is particularly practical if you will be showing your pictures on a screen, television or video projector with this format. The 3:2 format is the classic format for photos. With the aid of the 4:3 format you can admire your photos on the TV or on your PC. The 16:9 format is best suited to plasma and LCD-televisions.
You're in charge - you can choose between 3:2, 4:3 and 16:9 formats. That is particularly practical if you will be showing your pictures on a screen, television or video projector with this format. The 3:2 format is the classic format for photos. With the aid of the 4:3 format you can admire your photos on the TV or on your PC. The 16:9 format is best suited to plasma and LCD-televisions.
Photo stand feature
Digital picture frame
If you wish you can run your saved pictures across the screen like a slide show.
If you wish you can run your saved pictures across the screen like a slide show.
Picture Rotating
Getting the right angle
Pictures taken in a portrait format can be manually rotated for playback in landscape format. Now you don't have to turn the camera or your head in order to look at the picture.
Pictures taken in a portrait format can be manually rotated for playback in landscape format. Now you don't have to turn the camera or your head in order to look at the picture.
Quick Response
How fast is really fast
The EXILIM ZoomEX-Z1080 has a shutter speed of approx. 0.006 seconds* after successful focussing. Which means there is little that is fast enough to escape you!
The EXILIM Zoom
*Flash off
Quick Shutter
Shoot photos faster
With moving subjects an autofocus must keep resetting itself - and this wastes time. The Quick Shutter turns the autofocus off when the shutter is immediately pushed down fully. The time between pressing the shutter and shooting starting is now only approx.0.006 seconds* .
With moving subjects an autofocus must keep resetting itself - and this wastes time. The Quick Shutter turns the autofocus off when the shutter is immediately pushed down fully. The time between pressing the shutter and shooting starting is now only approx.
*Flash off
Rapid Flash
Don't miss a thing
Do you want to take a photo in the dark and are unable to judge the right moment correctly? With the Rapid Flash function, three photos are taken with flash in the space of just one second, ensuring that you no longer miss those wonderful moments.
Do you want to take a photo in the dark and are unable to judge the right moment correctly? With the Rapid Flash function, three photos are taken with flash in the space of just one second, ensuring that you no longer miss those wonderful moments.
Revive Shot
New from old
If you photograph the contents of your old photograph album with the Revive Shot function, yellowed and pale colours are automatically refreshed and the photos are revived for a new and long life in digital form.
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If you photograph the contents of your old photograph album with the Revive Shot function, yellowed and pale colours are automatically refreshed and the photos are revived for a new and long life in digital form.
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RGB histogram
Colour control
The RGB histogram displays the fractions of red, green and blue. So you have an overview of the colour components in your picture and can correct if required, by adjusting the diaphragm or using colour filters. The RGB-histogram is in addition to the black-and-white histogram, with which you can control the light/dark contrast of a motif.
The RGB histogram displays the fractions of red, green and blue. So you have an overview of the colour components in your picture and can correct if required, by adjusting the diaphragm or using colour filters. The RGB-histogram is in addition to the black-and-white histogram, with which you can control the light/dark contrast of a motif.
Short Movie
No need to miss anything any longer
Say good-bye to long drawn-out scenes: in Short Movie mode, you can automatically film for up to 8 seconds as soon as you press the shutter release. When you combine several of these short movies together, you can create an interesting, enjoyable impression of the most beautiful places and events.
Were you too late pressing the shutter release? No problem because you can combine this mode with Past Movie if necessary - and even seconds which you have missed are automatically saved when you start your recording.
If you want, the camera can create a MOTION PRINT for every short movie.
The movie shown here is intended only as an example - the EX-Z1080 records high-resolution H.264 movies (max. recording duration 10 minutes/movie).
Say good-bye to long drawn-out scenes: in Short Movie mode, you can automatically film for up to 8 seconds as soon as you press the shutter release. When you combine several of these short movies together, you can create an interesting, enjoyable impression of the most beautiful places and events.
Were you too late pressing the shutter release? No problem because you can combine this mode with Past Movie if necessary - and even seconds which you have missed are automatically saved when you start your recording.
If you want, the camera can create a MOTION PRINT for every short movie.
The movie shown here is intended only as an example - the EX-Z1080 records high-resolution H.264 movies (max. recording duration 10 minutes/movie).
Super Life Battery
Extreme Power
When, for perfectly good reasons, the battery suddenly dies, it's more than annoying – but avoidable.EX-Z1080 uses very little energy and takes a Super Life Battery. And so it has enough power to take 370 photos to CIPA standard.
Now in special: All about the Super Life Battery.
When, for perfectly good reasons, the battery suddenly dies, it's more than annoying – but avoidable.
Now in special: All about the Super Life Battery.
Time Stamp
An eye on the time
The Time Stamp function enables you to give your photos a "time stamp" so that you can always see at first glance when you took the photo.
The Time Stamp function enables you to give your photos a "time stamp" so that you can always see at first glance when you took the photo.
Trimming
Custom-made
With trimming you can define sections of a photo while they are still in the camera and save them as separate shots. And so, for example, you can just cut a person's face and print it out as a photo – even without a computer.
With trimming you can define sections of a photo while they are still in the camera and save them as separate shots. And so, for example, you can just cut a person's face and print it out as a photo – even without a computer.
USB Direct Print / PictBridge
No computer needed
You can connect the EXILIMEX-Z1080 directly to a printer and have your pictures in your hand soon afterwards, printed on photo paper. USB Direct Print ist the standard EPSON printer. PictBridge connects your camera to different manufacturers' printers. Preset paper sizes help to select the right format.
You will find detailed information on Direct Printing now in the Special.
You can connect the EXILIM
You will find detailed information on Direct Printing now in the Special.
Various Flash
The flash for every situation
You can adapt the flash of the EXILIM ZoomEX-Z1080 to different situations. The following presets are available for this:
You can adapt the flash of the EXILIM Zoom
| • | Red Eye-Reduction: reduces the "red eye effect" |
| • | Rapid Flash: three photos with flash in 1 second |
| • | Soft Flash: for ideal illumination of the immediate area |
| • | Auto: flash is switched on automatically when required |
| • | On: flash always switched on |
| • | Off: flash always switched off |
YouTubeT Capture Mode
Share your movies with your friends!
It has never been easier to upload your own movies to YouTubeT: With the EX-Z1080, you can film your most memorable moments directly in H.264 format optimized for YouTubeT, in optimal movie size and outstanding quality*! And the exclusive software makes uploading your films to YouTubeT child's play.
*max. recording duration 10 minutes/movie
It has never been easier to upload your own movies to YouTubeT: With the EX-Z1080, you can film your most memorable moments directly in H.264 format optimized for YouTubeT, in optimal movie size and outstanding quality*! And the exclusive software makes uploading your films to YouTubeT child's play.
*max. recording duration 10 minutes/movie
