EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200
12.1 Megapixel CCD
Brilliant peak performance:
In its compact and elegant designer metal housing, the EXILIM ZoomEX-Z1200 contains an unbelievable 12.1 megapixels - a real highlight that opens up completely new possibilities. With 12.1 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.
12.1 Megapixels - Discover the advantages.
Now in the special!
In its compact and elegant designer metal housing, the EXILIM Zoom
12.1 Megapixels - Discover the advantages.
Now in the special!
3x optical zoom
Very close up
The quality lens of theEX-Z1200 makes the 3x optical zoom possible. You simply get closer to the motif with the practical zoom rocker switch.
Better pictures with Zoom & Co. - in the Workshop
The quality lens of the
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.
AF-Assist light
Brilliant photos despite darkness
AF-Assist light supports the autofocus system of yourEX-Z1200 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 perfectly in focus and in the centre of the picture.
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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 perfectly in focus and in the centre of the picture.
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*The resolution of the picture section is 5 megapixels.
Auto Macro function
Get closer!
The Auto Macro function ensures sharpness in details or smaller settings. TheEX-Z1200 has focussing ranges of between 6 and 50 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
Better pictures with Macro & Co - in the workshop
Auto Tracking AF function
Everything at your fingertips
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, you can relax and concentrate on the overall subject. The half-pressed release button sets the focus for saving, and the focus frame automatically follows the moving subject as long as the release button remains half-pressed - as soon as it is time to take the photo, simply "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, you can relax and concentrate on the overall subject. The half-pressed release button sets the focus for saving, and the focus frame automatically follows the moving subject as long as the release button remains half-pressed - as soon as it is time to take the photo, simply "release"!
BEST SHOT motif programme
You don't have to be an expert to take great photos
From "landscape" to "portrait", from "night scenes" to a "retro" look - your EXILIM EX-Z1200 can be flexibly adjusted to all kinds of requirements. To automatically ensure that all pictures are a success, the super-flat digital camera has 34 photo and 10 movie presettings, for a variety of situations. BEST SHOT also allows you to quickly create and save your own settings, which you can access at any time.
From "landscape" to "portrait", from "night scenes" to a "retro" look - your EXILIM EX-Z1200 can be flexibly adjusted to all kinds of requirements. To automatically ensure that all pictures are a success, the super-flat digital camera has 34 photo and 10 movie presettings, for a variety of situations. BEST SHOT also allows you to quickly create and save your own settings, which you can access at any time.
Button Customizer
As you like
Use the Button Customizer to assign one of five functions to the EXILIMEX-Z1200 cursor keys. Then you will have quick access to the Continuous Shooting, EV displacement, white balance, ISO setting, and self-timer.
Use the Button Customizer to assign one of five functions to the EXILIM
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 EXILIMEX-Z1200 , 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
Digital Photo Stand function
Digital picture frame
When yourEX-Z1200 is in the docking station, you can choose to have the saved pictures appear in the display as a slideshow - if desired, you can even include animation at the transitions and background music.
When your
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 only approx. 1,7 s*.
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 approx. 1,7 s*.
*Flash off, internal memory
EXILIM Engine 2.0
Provides great recording quality
Works quickly and provides great recording quality: the new EXILIM Engine 2.0. The extremely powerful image processor combines multiple components in a compact space, offering sufficient capacity for such features as the Auto Tracking AF function, hue adjustment to optimise dark areas, targeted noise elimination in critical colour areas and quick image processing.
And the new EXILIM Engine 2.0 also ensures quick reaction times and long battery operating times - and all of this naturally with very low energy consumption.
Works quickly and provides great recording quality: the new EXILIM Engine 2.0. The extremely powerful image processor combines multiple components in a compact space, offering sufficient capacity for such features as the Auto Tracking AF function, hue adjustment to optimise dark areas, targeted noise elimination in critical colour areas and quick image processing.
And the new EXILIM Engine 2.0 also ensures quick reaction times and long battery operating times - and all of this naturally with very low energy consumption.
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 a shame if faces turn out to be blurred. Practical: The Face Detection function recognises faces and automatically calculates the optimum setting for focus. Once it has recognised a face, it tracks it for as long as it remains within the image area.
Whether you're on holiday, at a party or spending time with your family - people are particularly popular subjects for a photo. It's a shame if faces turn out to be blurred. Practical: The Face Detection function recognises faces and automatically calculates the optimum setting for focus. Once it has recognised a face, it tracks it for as long as it remains within the image area.
Film Stabilisation function
Simply practical
The Movie Stabilization 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.
Go to the current special offer to find out everything you need to know about the new image stabilisation system.
The Movie Stabilization 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.
Go to the current special offer to find out everything you need to know about the new image stabilisation system.
*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.
H.264 video encoding
And there you have it!
The innovative H.264 video encoding is tucked away in theEX-Z1200 's stylish designer housing. The H.264 encoding lets you record high-resolution films with sound, and with the same amount of space on the memory card and the same image quality, up to 1.5 times longer than with the conventional MPEG-4* format.
The innovative H.264 video encoding is tucked away in the
*Compare with EX-S600, resolution: 640 x 480
Highspeed continuous shooting
3 at once
When you press and hold the release button, theEX-Z1200 takes a photo every second. With the super highspeed continuous shooting, up to 3 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 3 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-Z1200 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
Image Stabilisation system
Outstanding pictures
With the new, Mechanical CCD Shift technology, in conjunction with the Motion Analysis system and the Anti Shake DSP*, the risk of shaky photos is reduced to a minimum.
The CCD Shift system mechanically compensates for camera movements via a mobile image sensor. The Motion Analysis technology automatically analyses the speed and direction of a moving subject - ISO sensitivity and exposure time are then optimally adjusted as appropriate. The Anti Shake DSP* is the solution for electronically resolving the problem of picture blurriness caused by shaking hands or by the movement of the picture subject. And with the Film Stabilisation function*, there is a reduced risk of filming shaky scenes due to a wobbly camera grip.
With the new, Mechanical CCD Shift technology, in conjunction with the Motion Analysis system and the Anti Shake DSP*, the risk of shaky photos is reduced to a minimum.
The CCD Shift system mechanically compensates for camera movements via a mobile image sensor. The Motion Analysis technology automatically analyses the speed and direction of a moving subject - ISO sensitivity and exposure time are then optimally adjusted as appropriate. The Anti Shake DSP* is the solution for electronically resolving the problem of picture blurriness caused by shaking hands or by the movement of the picture subject. And with the Film Stabilisation function*, there is a reduced risk of filming shaky scenes due to a wobbly camera grip.
*Electronic photo and movie stabilizer function
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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Manual options
Do it yourself
Besides the powerful automatic functions, the EX-Z1200 also has manual options. Set the aperture and shutter speed to suit your photographic requirements.
Besides the powerful automatic functions, the EX-Z1200 also has manual options. Set the aperture and shutter speed to suit your photographic requirements.
Memory card slot
It's your choice
TheEX-Z1200 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
Motion Analysis
Precise analysis
The Motion Analysis technology automatically registers and analyses the speed and direction of a moving subject - ISO sensitivity and exposure time are then optimally adjusted as appropriate.
The Motion Analysis technology automatically registers and analyses the speed and direction of a moving subject - ISO sensitivity and exposure time are then optimally adjusted as appropriate.
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-Z1200 can provide a zoom of up to 18.7x. Enjoy entirely new possibilities in pocket format!
And here is how it works:
The 12.1 Megapixel resolution makes it possible to use a sophisticated method: a small area at the edge of the CCD chip is "switched off". The picture in the middle of the chip is now enlarged. This turns the 3x optical inner zoom into a 4.7x equivalent zoom - and the resolution remains at its high level of 5 megapixels. With a VGA resolution, you can even obtain a huge zoom factor of 18,7* - to get even closer to the action.
A real innovation ensures that the compact
And here is how it works:
The 12.1 Megapixel resolution makes it possible to use a sophisticated method: a small area at the edge of the CCD chip is "switched off". The picture in the middle of the chip is now enlarged. This turns the 3x optical inner zoom into a 4.7x equivalent zoom - and the resolution remains at its high level of 5 megapixels. With a VGA resolution, you can even obtain a huge zoom factor of 18,7* - to get even closer 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.
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.
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-Z1200 has a shutter speed of 0.009 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. 0.009 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. 0.009 seconds*.
*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.
Recording Light
Lights
This practical function allows you to record films even in weak light - the recording light illuminates your subject. Versatile: when photographing in a dark environment, the LED of the Recording Light functions as an AF auxiliary light, and as a time signal for the self-timer.
This practical function allows you to record films even in weak light - the recording light illuminates your subject. Versatile: when photographing in a dark environment, the LED of the Recording Light functions as an AF auxiliary light, and as a time signal for the self-timer.
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.
Super Life Battery
Extreme Power
Empty batteries are history. Thanks to new technologies, the EXILIM ZoomEX-Z1200 uses much less energy, but at the same time have the extremely powerful Super Life Battery. With so much power, the camera is ready for use at that decisive moment and takes up to 340 shots non-stop (as per CIPA Standard).
Now in special: All about the Super Life Battery.
Empty batteries are history. Thanks to new technologies, the EXILIM Zoom
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 change the size of the picture already in the camera and sections of a picture can be saved as its own shot. In this way, you can for example cut out only the face of a person and have it printed as a photo without using a computer or complicated software.
With Trimming you can change the size of the picture already in the camera and sections of a picture can be saved as its own shot. In this way, you can for example cut out only the face of a person and have it printed as a photo without using a computer or complicated software.
USB Direct Print / PictBridge
No computer needed
You can connect the EXILIMEX-Z1200 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.
USB Docking Station
Two points meet
The USB Docking Station is a flexible solution for a range of functions - such as the USB 2.0 connection to a computer, photo printer or battery charge. Thanks to the AV-connection, you can connect yourEX-Z1200 simply and easily.
The USB Docking Station is a flexible solution for a range of functions - such as the USB 2.0 connection to a computer, photo printer or battery charge. Thanks to the AV-connection, you can connect your
Various Flash
The flash for every situation
You can adapt the flash of the EXILIM ZoomEX-Z1200 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 |
Very bright 7.1 cm (2.8-inch) Wide Screen TFT colour display
New perspectives
TheEX-Z1200 is equipped with an ultra-bright and wide 7.1 cm (2.8-inch) Wide Screen TFT colour display. With approx. 1400 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: -1 / 0 / +1 / +2 / AUTO
The
*Max. brightness: Measurement in the centre of the TFT colour display
Wide Movie Shooting
You can now have a genuinely cinematic experience with your digital camera
The Wide Movie Shooting function also allows you to shoot films in the 16:9 Wide Screen format with 848 x 480 pixels. This way you can watch your movies in full Wide Screen format on a plasma or LCD television, for example.
The Wide Movie Shooting function also allows you to shoot films in the 16:9 Wide Screen format with 848 x 480 pixels. This way you can watch your movies in full Wide Screen format on a plasma or LCD television, for example.
