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Casio enabled EXILIM’s Dynamic Photo function video service in Japan

Daniel Lim, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Casio has previously launched a promote web site to detail its Dynamic Photo function that enabling photo doctoring on-the-fly, a simple function that can extract moving subject, for up to 20 consecutive images, then superimpose into a background of your choice. A free online web service that offers video conversion for a variety of movie data is now available at its Japanese site. The new feature looks fairly simple to operate - Select the “Dynamic Shoot” function to capture images with subject against a background, and another with the background without the subject. The camera will automatically extract subject from the background, create a cut out moving subject to be placed into a variety of backgrounds during playback. The placement of the subject can be easily adjusted to match the scene of the background. Also, you can select one or up to twenty moving frames for each task. An online data conversion service, available at no extra cost, will further optimize the resulting motion image for the uses of digital media devices or formats such as photo frame, e-greeting, auction or mobile phone. Read The Full Story

Casio Exilim NX9250 ‘Spy-Shot’ reveals a 5.1 megapixel cameraphone

Daniel Lim, Dec 29th 2008 Discuss [1]

A snaphot of the much-speculated Casio Exilim NX9250 has turned up and revealed its exact megapixel count yesterday. Fewer details have we learned about the incoming Casio Exilim camera phone NX-9250. Casio and Verizon were up to release a new Exilim cameraphone from the hunch of an FCC draw-up. It would be a dualband CDMA (800/1900MHz) device with EVDO Rev. A support and was speculated to carry megapixel count digital camera function from its Exilim P&S camera line-up or perhaps to spare parts of its much-advanced W63CA 8MP AMOLED cameraphone. Not by much, the chubby Exilim doesn’t look as sleek as the W63CA from the spy photo. Though out of focus, it’s not hard to tell the 5.1 megapixel imprint from the picture. If anything more to be disclosed, it’s likely a swivel-flip design cameraphone.

Casio Exilim NX-9250 CDMA cameraphone clears FCC

Chris Davies, Dec 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

Casio are preparing to release another Exilim cameraphone in the US, the NX-9250, most likely through carrier Verizon. The handset, which has just been approved by the FCC, is a dualband CDMA (800/1900MHz) device with EVDO Rev. A support. Read The Full Story

KDDI Casio Exilim W63CA 8MP cameraphone with WVGA AMOLED display

Chris Davies, Oct 27th 2008 Discuss [1]

KDDI have announced a new 8.1-megapixel cameraphone for the Japanese market, the Casio Exilim W63CA. As well as the high-resolution camera, wide-angle lens and nine-point autofocus, the W63CA also has a 3.1-inch AMOLED WVGA display, running at 480 x 800. There's also a YouTube mode, which automatically records 30fps VGA video and stores it to microSD for uploading. Read The Full Story

DIY Open-Source Calculator Watch

Chris Davies, Oct 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

It says a lot about me, I suppose, but when I was younger I thought a calculator-watch was possibly the coolest thing you could have on your wrist. Pro-electronics engineer David Jones obviously feels the same way, as he's replaced his broken Casio CFX-400 scientific calculator watch with a DIY μWatch based on a 16-bit microprocessor, two-line 16-character display and full keypad. Read The Full Story

Casio’s Quarter High Definition 2-Inch LCD has highest Pixel Density

Daniel Lim, Sep 25th 2008 Discuss [1]

Casio Japan has today announced an unprecedented high density two-inch LCD with 546 pixel-per-inch. The compact LCD uses a a-Si TFT (amorphous silicon thin-film transistor) color liquid crystal display combines with company’s proprietary HAST (hyper-amorphous silicon TFT) technology; boasts a higher resolution and a higher aperture ratio display with resolution of Quarter High Resolution (960x540). The QHD LCD module is capable to display 16.77milion colors and has a view angle of 160 degrees.

Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 goes for an antique look

Brenda Stokes, Aug 18th 2008 Discuss [0]

Just because you love the latest gadgets doesn’t mean you have to forfeit more traditional designs. And if you love antiques, you can still get that priceless look from modern tech. Case in point, the Casio G-Shock G8100A-5. This wrist watch is made from bronze-colored aluminum and has a perforated resin band, giving it a rustic appeal. Some may define it as “steampunk” but I wouldn’t quite agree with that. For me, steampunk requires gears, mechanisms, steam and other Victorian tech. Just because something looks old, doesn’t mean it’s steampunk. But I digress. Read The Full Story

Casio Super Slim projectors with USB Host & WiFi option

Chris Davies, Jul 4th 2008 Discuss [0]

Casio has announced a number of new projectors, intended for the boardroom but compact enough to make them tempting to road-warriors and the occasionally entertained, too. All fitting into the Super Slim range, the four new models include two with "Super Color" technology and two with "Super Bright"; they each have a 2x power zoom, 1,800:1 contrast ratio, automatic & manual keystone correction and have a native XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution (or maximum UXGA 1,600 x 1,200). Read The Full Story

Casio Blanview LCD transmissive panels for better outdoor viewing

Chris Davies, Jul 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Transmissive LCD panels are nothing particularly new - they basically reflect sunlight back through the panel so as to mimic the effect of a traditional backlight, and as such make the screen usable outdoors - but Casio's latest attempt is so efficient it doesn't require any supplementary backlighting at all. Named Blanview LCD, the system boasts 30-percent increased transmittance and 50-percent reduction in power consumption over the previous display technology. Read The Full Story

Casio rolls out new 8.1 Megapixel EX-Z9 EXilim Zoom digital camera

Daniel Lim, Mar 6th 2008 Discuss [1]

The latest addition to Casio EXilim Zoom family is a stylish, slim and compact 8.1MP EXilim EX-Z9 featuring an 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with 4x digital zoom, 3x optical zoom range of 37.5-112.5mm (35mm equiv.) Read The Full Story

Casio rolls out 25th Anniversary Limited Edition G-Shock, only 200 units available

Daniel Lim, Feb 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you are into timepiece collection, there’s one limited edition of G-shock that doesn’t cost you arms and legs. In celebrating the 25th anniversary of G-shock line, Casio will release a limited edition of G-shock, MRG-8000G in selected countries: Japan, USA, German and England. Read The Full Story

World’s Fastest Digital Camera Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1 nailed Popular Mechanics Editor’s choice award

Daniel Lim, Feb 7th 2008 Discuss [0]

Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1 made it full appearance at CES 2008 last month with world’s fastest burst shooting digital camera. The record setting EX-F1 is capable to capture a full resolution at 60fps and up to 1200fps at 336x92. The revolutionary six-megapixel machine gunner is a piece of high tech digital camera with breakthrough innovation and engineering; it deserves a spot at Popular Mechanics Editor’s choice award. Congrat! [via popularmechanics]