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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Conclusion
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07.Specs / Ratings
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08.Comments
Casio Exilim EX-Z300
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ConclusionManual Control Options
While the Exilim EX-Z300 lets users control ISO settings, exposure compensation, white balance, focal point and aperture modes, there is no manual exposure control, either through aperture-priority or shutter-priority settings or full manual control over both shutter and aperture. Letting the camera control exposure is fine for most point-and-shoot photographers, but it does limit your options when shooting or difficult lighting situations, or when trying to achieve a particular photographic effect. The camera also provides manual zoom, which is frequently omitted from cameras in this class.
Focus
Auto Focus
In addition to standard auto focus capabilities the EX-Z300 has a form of face detection that is, to our knowledge, unique. This Family Priority mode allows you to take pictures of your favorite folks and store them in on the camera. From that point on, unless you change the setting, the camera will recognize them whenever they come into view give them focus priority. This option is also fun because it includes an 'Edit Family' button, which is sure to provide passive-aggressive thrills for teens everywhere.
ISO
Available ISO settings range from 64 to 1600, plus an Auto ISO mode.
White Balance
In addition to automatic and custom manual white balance modes, there are five presets: Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day white FL, Daylight FL, and Tungsten.
Metering
You can set the camera's metering to multi-pattern, center weighted, or spot.
Shutter Speed
The EX-Z300's shutter speed ranges from 1/2 second to 1/2000 second, though the user cannot control this setting manually..
Aperture
The aperture range extends from f/2.6 to f/7.0.
Image Stabilization
The camera features CCD-shift image stabilization.
Picture Quality / Size Options
The highest resolution the EX-Z300 can capture is 3648 x 2736 (10 MP), and the lowest is 640 x 480, convenient for email or web posting. Movies can be captured at 1280 x 720 (the lower-res version of the HD standard) at 24 frames per second. standard-definition options include two resolution settings (640 x 480 and 320 x 240), at either 30 or 15 frames per second.
Picture Effects Mode
Other than basic coloration effects, like black & white or sepia, there aren't any picture effects.
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