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Includes: Casio Exilim EX-M20 Digital Camera, NP-20 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery,
AC adapter / battery charger, USB docking cradle, Wrist strap, USB cable,
earphones with remote-control-unit, CD-ROM,
User's Guide. |
The new EXILIM EX-M20 is 10% smaller than its predecessor with no
sacrifice to function, and retain a resolution of 2.0 million effective
pixels. A number of added features such as the enhanced movie recording
facility of up to 60 seconds, extended battery life of 85% over previous
models, and the new scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor (LCD), to name
but a few, re-emphasize EXILIM as the perfect partner to take anywhere,
anytime.
Exilim
EX-M20 Major Features:
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1/2.7" 2-megapixel effective CCD creates 1,600 x 1,200 images for sharp prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches. |
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A 2-megapixel CCD combines with a new noise
reduction process for outstanding image quality, especially when
shooting at night. |
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4x digital zoom lens,
F3.5, f = 5.6mm (equivalent to 37mm in 35mm format). |
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Fixed focus with macro mode (the macro mode lets you move
in up to 30 centimetres for close-ups, perfect for shots of A4 size
documents). |
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1.6" TFT color LCD (84,960 pixels; 354 x 240). |
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Viewfinder: Monitor screen and optical viewfinder. |
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Various methods of exposure metering (matrix resp.
evaluative metering). |
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Adjustable white balance for various light conditions
(automatic, daylight sunny/overcast, incandescent light, fluorescent
light, manual). |
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Auto exposure mode for different recording situations (The
BESTSHOT mode provides access to 15 pre-installed camera setups
in an instant. Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the
image you want to record, and the cameras exposure compensation, white
balance, and other settings are configured automatically). |
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Approximately 10 Megabytes of internal memory. |
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Shutter
speed: 1/8 to 1/8000 sec. |
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Up to 60 seconds of movie can be recorded with each shot. |
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MP3 file playback, voice recording, movies with audio, and
audio snapshots. |
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USB 1.1 data transfer to PC or Mac computers. |
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Powered by
Lithium rechargeable battery (battery and charging cradle
included). |
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Secure Digital/MMC card slot for memory expansion. |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching II and
Exif Print compatible. |
The Lowest Price is not always best !
When you buy a digital camera, the basic package almost always includes
extras such as a battery charger, lens cap, batteries, flash memory card, and software.
One of the more disreputable practices a dealer can engage in is called unbundling. These
dealers remove items from the package that are normally included in the price and
price them separately.
When purchasing
a camera you have three components of the price to consider - the camera price, postage and
handling, and taxes. Many dealers lower the price to make the camera more attractive, then
increase the postage and handling to boost their profits.
Hesitate before
accepting extended warranties. Every knowledgeable consumer expert says it's better to
gamble. Most of a company's profit is in the sale of these warranties so they press, and
press hard. Your job is to resist, and resist hard. The only thing to keep in mind is that
digital cameras can be horribly expensive to repair. If you want peace of mind, you may
want the warranty, even though it's probably overpriced. The cost of a repair can
approach, or even exceed, the original purchase price.
When you buy a
camera from a reputable dealer, you expect to be able to return it if you aren't
satisfied. Some dealers try to discourage this by requiring a restocking fee for returned
merchandise. This is always explained as a way to recover their costs of checking the
merchandise and restoring the packaging you may have opened.
Many dealers is
truly a false, deceptive and a total crook. Bait and switch tactics used. Does not sell
new merchandise and will ship used or refurbished goods without notifying customer. They then
try to charge a restock fee on top of their exobitant shipping fees to make a profit where
they could not on their goods. A try case of buyer beware.
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