Casio improves intelligent autofocus
The Intelligent AF in two new compact cameras from Casio America Inc., Dover, N.J., can detect”non-human photographic subject to automatically determine the focus and exposure area,” the company says — improving pictures of pets and scenery.
Also improved is the “Dynamic Photo” function which composites moving subjects on new backgrounds for animated electronic greeting cards. Casio says it is faster and easier to operate, and the size of the added subject can now be scaled in-camera to better fit the backdrop.
The Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 has a 12 megapixel sensor, 4X optical zoom lens with CCD-shift image stabilization, and a 3-inch LCD. It also captures HD video. It measures 3.8-by-2.2-by-0.84 inches, and sells for $199.
The similar Exilim Zoom EX-Z90 is also a 12 megapixel camera, but with a plain 3X lens and a 2.7-inch LCD. It sells for $149.
