Yes I’m still playing catch up for the week! If you’re a frequent YouTube poster, then you should definitely check out the two new digital cameras announced by Casio earlier this week. The cameras (Casio EXILIM CARD EX-S880 and the EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z77) feature the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module as well as a customized YouTube Capture mode and bundle software.

The YouTube Capture Mode records in MPEG-4 H.264 high quality video format at a resolution of 640 x 480 and at a frame rate of up to 30 frames per second. Casio includes a software application that allows you to upload multiple videos from your camera at once.

Here are the main features to the new Casio EXILIM Card EX-S880 and the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77:

• High-quality movies using the H.264 standard
• YouTube Capture Mode allows users to shoot movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for uploading to YouTube.
• Comes with unique “YouTube Uploader for CASIO” software that enables users to upload movies to YouTube™ in two easy steps.
• The combination of face detection*1 technology and the auto-tracking AF system using motion analysis technology maintains both sharp focus and correct exposure for a human face.
• Blur reduction technologies driven by the EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module
• Based on motion analysis technology, sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed
• Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings
• Movie mode with electronic image stabilization function.

Features specific to the EXILIM Card EX-S880 include:

• 8.1 million effective pixels, 3X optical zoom
• Wide viewing angle, 2.8-inch Bright wide screen LCD display (maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m2 at the center of the screen)
• Maximum 4 shot/second*2 high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size)
• Data Storage function enables users to carry data transferred to the camera from a computer
• Choice of two body colors: black and red

Features specific to the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77 include:

• 7.2 million effective pixels, 3X optical zoom
• 2.6-inch widescreen LCD display
• Easy Mode, which displays simple shooting menus on the right side of the monitor.
• Maximum 5 shot/second*2 high-speed continuous shutter (only at 2.0 megapixel image size)
• Choice of four body colors: silver, black, blue and pink

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