A highly fashionable aluminum alloy body houses a 3X optical zoom lens. The grip uses a cool hologram that enhances the fashionable stylishness of the camera's design. A big, high-contrast monitor screen helps to make image viewing on the go more fun. You can view images as soon as you record them. An acrylic panel protects the LCD against damage. Turn on the camera and it is ready to shoot in about 1.6 seconds*1. A release time lag of about 0.01 second*2 is the fastest in the world. All of this means that your EXILIM is ready to record those special moments whenever you are. *1. Approximate; using built-in memory, built-in flash off. *2. From focus lock until shutter release, with monitor and flash turned off. Based on information available to CASIO as of September 1, 2003. More image, more playback between charges Improvements on the Stack MCM (Multi Chip Module) that was developed for the compact EXILIM design results in a camera that consumes 40%* less power than previous models. A new noise reduction algorithm combines with a high-performance compact engine to create a camera that minimizes power consumption without sacrificing function. The result is more camera operation between battery charges. * Compared to the CASIO EX-Z3.