Image blur due to hand or subject movement is virtually minimize thanks to faster shutter speeds that are enabled by the higher sensitivity of a new Anti Shake digital signal processor built into the EXILIM ENGINE. The effects of hand movement are reduced even when shooting indoors where lighting is dim. Shooting where lighting is dim without flash produces a blurry image. A fast shutter speed minmizes image blur. The effects of subject movement are reduced for beautiful images. Subjects are blurred, even if you hold the camera steady. A fast shutter speed minimizes image blur. Even facial expressions are clear and in focus.

	If the subject is in the range of 17 cm to 50 cm, for example, the camera will switch to the Macro Mode automatically, even if the Auto Focus Mode is currently selected. This helps to ensure that your images are always in focus and reduces the chance of focus error. Forgetting to switch to the macro mode produces a blurred image. Auto Macro switches automatically at close-up distances, which minimizes image blur.

	When you press the shutter button all the way without pausing, Quick Shutter focuses the image virtually immediately. This lets you capture fast-moving action, and also eliminates the chance of focus error when you ask someone else to record an image for you.

	3X optical zoom combines with a 5-megapixel CCD for beautifully detailed digital images. A new BEST SHOT (BS) button provides one-touch access to BEST SHOT sample images. 4X digital zoom combines with optical zoom for total zoom capabilities up to 12X. Everything comes packed in a stylishly designed body that combines the very best of beauty and function. This CASIO original image processing function makes it possible for the camera to correct brightness automatically when recording subjects that are too far for the flash to reach. It helps make images that normally might be blacked out brighter and clearer. The Movie Mode records Motion JPEG movies with audio. You can keep recording a movie as long as there is memory to store it. 640 x 480-pixel (VGA) resolution at 30 frames per second keeps all of the action smooth, clear, and realistic. You can even use the bundled AV cable to connect to a TV for big screen viewing fun. Movie editing without using a computer A useful Movie Cut feature lets you perform simple movie editing tasks right on the camera, without transferring the movie to a computer. Easy movie screen shots With Motion Print, can extract a specific frame from a movie and print is as a snapshot. A snapshot can include a single frame, or a total of nine frames. An improved EXILIM engine combines with a Super Life battery for the ultimate in energy efficiency. The EX-Z500 can record 500 images on a single charge.* * Approximate; CASIO comparison based on CIPA standards CIPA Standards The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) defines various standards for measuring camera performance, including battery life. These standards help to standardize the battery life values reported in the catalogs and user documentation of different manufacturers, which helps users to better compare different products against each other. CIPA Standard Battery Life Measurement Conditions Normal temperature (23°C); unused primary or fully charged secondary battery; monitor on; zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds; during which two images are recorded with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded. Battery life is time it takes for the power supply to shut down for the first time as recording is repeated under the above conditions. * As a general rule, factory default camera setup is used. 9-point Multi AF means you never need to worry about focusing again. When you press the shutter button, the camera automatically selects one of nine focus points, based on which one is aligned with the nearest subject, and focuses on that point. This helps to avoid loss of foreground images, and minimizes the change of images being out of focus. *Red dots actually do not appear on monitor screen.

	You can turn on display of gridlines on the monitor screen. The grid helps to compose images and helps to ensure that you are holding the camera straight. Icon Guide help messages appear on the monitor screen in the REC mode to explain the meanings of icons as you use them. The RGB histogram lets you check exposure for each individual color, which supports fine adjustment of exposure to ensure you get exactly the color you want. Exposure Adjustment A histogram lopsided to the left indicates underexposure, while a rightward histogram indicates overexposure. A centered histogram indicates correct exposure.

	* Screen and printed images shown in this web page are simulations for explanatory purposes only. Actual images may appear different from those shown here.