Casio Exilim EX-H10 12.1 megapixel Digital Camera with Optical Zoom

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The product variety is growing in the field of ultra-compact Super zoom cameras encouraging further, up to date with the Casio Exilim EX-H10. In one of just 28 mm slim casing brings a 10x optical zoom equivalent to 24-240 mm focal length along with image stabilizer, and 12 mega pixels resolution.


Ergonomics and processing, in its noble metal casing seems the Casio Exilim EX-H10 at high. The two housing shell halves of the test model are available in two slightly different silver tones, in addition to glossy surfaces to the lens and camera on the top and at the flash and the right accents. Who does not like silver, get the camera but also in black or pink root, the latter is especially the young female buyers. The tripod thread is in the middle of the bottom camera ordered, but made of plastic, not in the optical axis, and as a tripod or a quick release plate is mounted, access to the memory card and battery compartment is blocked.

The Li-Ion battery of the H10 is a real highlight. One may not believe what a long and large battery in the small enclosure is that it takes the camera full amount claimed. Where next Casio battery and the electronics still lens and the flash capacitor is placed, seems cryptic, but somehow one has done it. The battery at 3.7 V has a capacity of 1,950 mAh, which is equivalent to 7.3 Wh, and for 1,000 shots under CIPA standard measurement method, ie with lightning ignition in every second photo, last. Alternatively, you can 11 hours long on the pictures Camera monitor, or 6 hours and 45 minutes video recording. The SD memory card slot is SDHC compatible, which you also should use the long battery life with a memory card to be able to exploit. Alternatively, MMC, and MMCplus memory cards are used.

A little sober is equipped with interfaces, except for a combined USB and AV connection, there is nothing for an HDMI interface, unfortunately, was no more space, also a DC input to power through a power supply is missing. Lack of space on the back. The 3 "(7.6 cm) wide screen solves for the size with 230,400 pixels (approximately 320 x 240 pixels) on almost anything, this is viewing angle, high contrast and brightness. The latter can also be regulated automatically, but there two basic levels of brightness for available. The menus are quite clear and divided into recording, playback and settings, each of the three menu screens fills some .

The little square right of the monitor is indicated by the fairly large buttons used, so that for the thumb to hold the camera barely room for a "rest position" remains. The two large buttons to switch between recording and playback mode are also in the delivery condition for fast switching on the camera, what is the happiness in the menu can disable.

The trend toward a digital camera, camcorder and Casio tribute tribute by the H10 a dedicated video button is. Over a Dial it has not, however, instead it uses to select the "BS" labeled button. BS is an abbreviation for BestShot what the motive for Casio programs. On top of the camera is located next to the button and the shutter of a circular Zoomwippe surrounded. The 10x zoom is extremely ergonomic, accurate and fast control. Two more buttons on the top activate modes in which the camera portrait or landscape photographs specially processed to show them even more effective for you. This is roughly comparable to the beauty of other camera manufacturers mode, where the facial features are smoothed specifically for wrinkles, pores, pimples and other skin blemishes to make invisible.

Facilities The 12-megapixel resolution CCD image sensor of the Exilim is the image stabilization moves stored. This makes the 10x optical zoom equivalent to 24-240 mm especially in telephoto better use, especially as the light intensity with a maximum F3, 2 in wide and F5, 7 not in the tele is particularly high - a tribute to the size of the lens which, in its elaborate construction of at least eleven lenses (including an aspherical) in ten assemblies. Besides the aspect ratio of 4:3 can be found at the highest resolution, the classic 3:2 or 16:9 widescreen format newer set, but the picture is slightly cropped, which is not only the resolution is reduced slightly, but the screen size, so that the focal length converted to small shifts slightly towards telephoto. While in the tested camera nor a pre, but the autofocus seemed - for this camera class - quite quick impression. In darker lighting conditions it is a green light relief to the side, which obviously is also switched off. Depending on the focal length is the minimum focus distance in 40 cm wide and 120 cm in telephoto, macro mode on the other hand, 15 cm at wide and 50 cm at telephoto. Zooms get from slightly wide of it, there are even 7 cm as the minimum shooting distance is available, making the largest possible macros.

The motif programs Casio has something almost too well intentioned. At 38, the photographer is not easy to fall selection. The H10 can also be generated automatically from the most-used programs so that the user this "mental responsibility" remain spared and he is fully on the subject can concentrate. Playful natures come to the subject programs, including the Dynamic Photo function at their expense. This Casio specialty is a moving object (eg a running child) before a neutral background. Then you put this sequence of moving the camera and let a different, static backgrounds (from a photo) Paste. So the child could then for example on the water running.

In playback mode, the menu offers rich editing features that affect all four screen pages cover. Whether it is the retouch red eyes, a change the white balance, a keystone correction to eliminate tumbling lines or the adjustment of color, brightness and contrast. Even movies can be transferred directly into the camera cut. The movie recording is on the dedicated button at any time, be a maximum of 1,280 x 720 pixels at 24 frames per second, so HD quality, along with mono audio recorded. However, during the filming to use the optical zoom is not possible, so you must adjust it before. As a storage format to AVI Motion-JPEG is used. It has a passable quality and can easily be cut, but consumes much memory. Generally it is not possible to film sequences for more than 10 minutes at a record.

When the flash functions, there are the usual options like an automatic, forced flash release and a preflash for red-eye reduction and soft flash function. Interestingly, the flash can even affect performance, correction values of + / -1 and + / -2 are available. Typically for a small compact camera is the flash output is limited. This corresponds to about a guide of 6 The Auto ISO is also working without a flash in the range of 64-400 ISO, only the high sensitivity motif program switches the automatic transmission at up to ISO 1600 high. Manual has the full range of ISO 64-3.200 available, with the full resolution of 12 mega pixels is maintained.

Another interesting feature is the flash series, in which three images in sequence with a short flash made, the resolution is limited to 2 megapixels. This resolution also applies when the fast series picture function (without flash) with 4 fps uses. At 10 fps shrinks the resolution of a paltry 1 megapixel. At full resolution, however, the camera captures much less than 1 frame per second, however, until the memory card is full. User friendly is the way to the left / right keys of the tax-free Cross subsistence. In addition to the exposure compensation can be the sensitivity, white balance, the self-timer and some other functions. About the Set button, however, urges a quick menu to reflect on the important recording parameters can be adjusted, which are not subject to direct keys.

Since image quality is still a pre that is not yet on the image quality test in the laboratory is capable of, we pass this test section, once we have the results of a series model available. That will end in July 2009 about the case, if the H10 coverage through retailers in the market is imported.

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Features :

24mm lens with 10x optical zoom

Casio should be packing our suitcases. Because what they have for each other, to use the enormous amount of technology in the compact Casio EX-H10 to stop us is a mystery. They must be very efficiently organize. Bepakt and bezakt with exceptional features Casio is ready to do everything in every conceivable way to go. The range of 24mm super wide both in width and length phenomenal. Pictures in 12 megapixels, you shoot movies in HD quality (1280 x 720). Casio has not retained by this compact. There is obviously a powerful battery at. The included NP-90 battery at full charge after 1000 photos exhausted. And if nothing is, these images in an instant a memory card.


3 inch LCD screen

The wide know close spaces, tall buildings and vast landscapes equally well to catch. And in different light conditions, this camera is stationary. EXILIM Engine 4.0 provides an excellent noise reduction and a super-fast image processing. Anti Shake DSP, the Casio Exilim an invisible tripod and ensures the sharpest pictures. Even when it comes to moving images, or when you are completely out. View it on the large 3 inch LCD screen. This monitor is big enough to clearly evaluate the results. The High-Definition quality is great, only now each puisje and pukkeltje to see. Fortunately, Casio is aware. Thanks to the Make-up Shot function, the huidjes it soft and smooth off. Strong shadows are softened in twelve steps. You choose to what extent.


With the press of a button

The Casio EX-H10 is packed with features to help you get a beautiful picture. When photographing landscapes can even choose between two special features. The Vivid Landscape option analyzes a photo to the then lively and natural colors to express. The Mist Removal option makes your subject clear and sharp, as the weather affected. And then the EX-H10 is the Dynamic Photo function. This function cuts a moving object from a picture and put him in another image. Manipulate the size and location of the object. How to create the action very very solid.


YouTube Capture Mode

The Casio EX-H10 is involved in his time. This camera is well informed of developments in the field of parts. This is of course not only your friends and family. The EX-H10 let the world enjoy their own shot videos. This move quickly to the world's most popular image: YouTube. Select before you start filming the special YouTube-optimized image resolution and quality. The Casio written software will have no problem publishing your home video to the Web. You have to press the button the latest hit on the internet.

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Conclusion : With the Exilim EX-H10 Casio once again proves that they are high quality and well-equipped, but above all, very compact digital cameras can build. 10x zoom is equivalent to 24-240 mm makes the camera through the versatility and compact dimensions of only 28 mm thickness at just over 200 grams for everyday companion. Also convinced the pre-reaction with a high speed auto focus and image, the large battery sensational enough for 1,000 images.