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Earlier this morning, we brought you news that Google is set to revamp its Wear OS with a more intuitive user interface, and now we're learning about a new hybrid Wear OS smartwatch on the way from a pioneer in digital watches: Casio. Today at IFA 2018, Casio unveiled the WSD-F30, which is a bit narrower (by 3.9mm) and thinner compared to its WSD-F20 predecessor. The smartwatch's 1.2-inch display takes a dual-layer approach: there's a monochrome LCD to showcase things like time, altitude and atmospheric pressure (Multi Timepiece Mode), and a 390x390 color OLED display to handle the full brunt of Wear OS. Compared to the WSD-F20, the biggest addition is Extend Mode, which uses Casio’s...
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As smartphones became increasingly popular, the market for wrist watches took a nosedive. The irony is that smartphone makers are now focusing their attention on making wrist watches vogue again, and their strategy is to build smart functionality into these old school accessories. So far it's working, but doesn't it seem like watch makers would have the advantage here? Casio thinks so and it's going to give Apple and company a run for their money in the smartwatch space.Having been almost four decades since introducing its first digital watch, Casio is now planning to enter the wearable market with its first smartwatch. To help itself stand out from the competition, Casio will take a bit of a...
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Generally speaking, point and shoot cameras look like point and shoot cameras. Most are designed relatively similar to one another. They're almost all rectangular, with the thickness being the most notable differentiator. But Casio isn't satisfied with crafting yet another plain camera, and the new TRYX definitely isn't plain or normal in any way. It's easily one of the oddest, most unique camera designs we have seen in a while, and we think Casio's engineering team did a great job with it. Rather than looking out of whack, the design is really quite appealing. The idea is that users can hold it upright or horizontally, and the frame itself rotates a full 360 degrees. It can be adjusted so that...
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If you're tough on your phone, then the latest offering from Verizon Wireless and Casio may be just what the doctor ordered. Like other Casio G’zOne phones, the new Casio G’zOne Ravine features a rugged design that can withstand water, dust, shock, vibration, humidity, altitude, salt fog, solar radiation, and high and low temperatures. It also features a 3.2-megapixel camera, Text-to-Speech and Voice Dictation capabilities, a voice recorder, and various messaging options. Geared towards the outdoor enthusiast, the G’zOne Ravine also has seven pre-installed applications such as the Earth Compass app which functions as a standard compass and the Thermometer app which shows the...
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Casio unveiled what it is calling "the world’s first Hybrid GPS enabled digital camera." The new EXILIM EX-H20G features Casio's Hybrid GPS technology, which combines GPS with autonomic positioning made possible by an internal motion sensor. This technology enables the camera to geotag your images, even if they are taken indoors. The EX-H20G can display your current location as well as geotagged photos and videos on a map. In addition, the camera has preloaded information for 10,000 sightseeing photo spots around the globe. The EX-H20G is a 14.1 megapixel camera with 10x optical zoom capabilities and a 3-inch high-resolution 460K LCD. In addition to geotagged images, the camera can capture...
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Casio has been kicking out digital cameras like a boss, including a handful of new point-n-shoots just announced today. One of those is the new EXILIM EX-ZR10, a zoom-friendly camera Casio claims integrates high-speed shooting and high-speed image processing all rolled into one. Casio goes to great lengths trying to convince the HDR crowd this is the point-n-shoot for them. As such, the ZR10 boasts Casio's HDR technology, whereby "each press of the button actually takes several shots with different exposures and instantly combines them into a single image with a high dynamic range," hence the need for a speedy image processor. According to Casio, you can expect less washed out or overly dark...
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Don't worry, you're not going through another episode of déjà vu if Casio's Card EX-S200 and Zoom EX-Z800 sound eerily familiar. These are the same two additions to the EXILIM family of digital cameras Casio launched in Tokyo last month, and now they're both headed for the U.S. market. Both compact cameras come with a Single Frame SR Zoom that extends the 4X optical zoom range to 6X purportedly without any discernible loss of picture quality. They also share the same 14.1MP sensor as well as a host of other specs, and where they differ from each other is primarily in size. According to Casio, the EX-S200 is a card-sized camera that measures a scant 0.6-inches at its thinnest part,...
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The PMA show is underway, and we're seeing plenty of announcements from all of the top camera manufacturers. Not to be left out, Casio showed up to the show with a few new models that are designed to balance technology with style. The new EX-S7 and the EX-Z35 compact digital cameras are part of the EXILIM line and feature a slim and stylish compact design. Both models feature Casio’s latest EXILIM Engine 5.0. The EX-S7 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with a 3X optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. This camera has a dedicated movie button that makes it easy to record videos in 720p HD. The EX-S7 also features Casio's Dynamic Photo feature which is a Hollywood-like green-screen effect that lets...
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Casio announced four new point and shoot digital cameras at CES 2010. The high speed EX-FH100 boasts of a maximum burst rate of 40 shots per second at a "reduced" resolution of 9 megapixels with a 30 shot maximum. This 10.1 megapixel camera also has a wide-angle 24 mm 10X optical zoom lens and up to 1,000 fps high-speed movie recording. The remaining three EXILIM models, the EX-H15, EX-Z2000, and EX-Z550 are all 14.1 megapixel models that offer Casio's Dynamic Photo function. This function produces effects similar to a green screen, allowing you to cut out images of a moving subject and paste them onto a different still image background or a moving image background. We're told all four models...
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Earlier this year, Panasonic, Fujifilm, and Canon announced rugged cameras that could withstand drops, water, and much more. When these models were announced, we couldn't help but notice that Casio was absent from the list, especially since the company has its own G-SHOCK brand that already offers shock-resistant timepieces and a water-resistant mobile phone. Fast-forward a few months, and Casio is now ready to join other manufacturers in offering a shock-resistant, waterproof, and dustproof camera. In addition to being rugged, the new EX-G1 offers many of the same features you'd find on today's newest digital cameras. For instance, this 12.1 megapixel camera can capture video in widescreen format...
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Casio announced the new EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 and EX-Z33 compact digital cameras today. Both models target new digital camera owners or families looking for a second or replacement digital camera. The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 is a 12.1 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 26 mm 4X optical zoom lens. The EXILIM EX-Z33 is a 10.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3X optical zoom lens.Both new cameras will be available this September. The EX-Z280 will be offered in a silver body for $179.99. The EX-Z33 will come in black, light pink, vivid pink, silver, and blue for $119.99. Read on for a closer look at what each of the new models has to offer. EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 features a...
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Casio announced two new additions to the EXILIM digital camera lineup that attempt to make it even easier to take good photos. For starters, the new EXILIM Zoom EX-Z450 and EXILIM Zoom EX-Z90 feature Intelligent AF, a new function that can detect your photographic subject and adjust the focus and exposure of the image accordingly. This Intelligent AF can detect even non-human subjects. In addition to adding Intelligent AF, Casio has improved its Dynamic Photo function in both cameras by making it faster and easier to operate. The Dynamic Photo function lets users cut out images of a moving subject and combine them with a different still image to create animated electronic greeting cards and other...
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Casio released its new EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H10 compact digital camera today. Touted as the world’s thinnest and lightest camera in its class, the EX-H10 features a battery life of 1,000 shots on a single charge as well as an ultra-wide angle 24mm (35 mm film camera equivalent), 10x optical zoom lens. The camera measures just 0.95 inches thick, making it very portable for a camera with such features.Inside the camera, you’ll find the EXILIM Engine 4.0, which is designed to deliver high image quality and low power consumption in a small package. The new Engine’s Multi-CPU is designed for high-speed image processing.This high-performance, 12.1 megapixel camera features a number of Casio’s original...
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Casio unveiled its latest budget-friendly compact camera today, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29. While not a major departure from previous EXILIM Zoom cameras, the EX-Z29 adds a higher resolution sensor to the series. This new model maintains the EXILIM line’s user-friendly features and compact design. The EXILIM EX-Z29 will feature a 10.1 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7 inch LCD. Targeting casual photographers, the camera features 23 Best Shot modes with pre-programmed settings for a variety of shooting conditions. Face detection also helps users take quality photos without adjusting camera settings. Other useful features include Anti-Shake DSP, which reduces blur caused by shaky hands...
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