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Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1

7 janvier 2008 par Pascale Dechamps, mise à jour 29 avril 2008, 23 mai 2008

CES 2008: Casio a annoncé l'arrivée au printemps prochain de l'Exilim Pro EX-F1. Avec cet appareil, Casio fait un pas de géant dans la cadence de prise de vue. En effet, Casio annonce une cadence de 60 images par seconde, soit plus de 6 fois plus qu'un réflex professionnel tel que le Nikon D3 (de 9 à 11 images par seconde, selon le mode) !

Cette performance ouvrira peut-être le champ à de nouvelles applications. On pense évidement à l'analyse d'un mouvement rapide, pour permettre à un sportif de décomposer son geste. Mais, pour les photographes, c'est plutôt du côté du traitement d'image, par exemple, en combinant cette cadence aux pile d'images de Photoshop CS3 Extended que les progrès pourraient venir.

Luc Saint Elie a rassemblé quelques éléments techniques sur cette annonce.

Une vidéo montrant la vitesse de capture est également disponible sur EnGadget !

Mise à jour, 29 avril 2008 : Une mise à jour du firmware, version 1.02 est disponible. Cette mise à jour apporte les amélioorations suivantes : 1) une mise sous tension plus rapide 2) le zoom rapide est disponible lors d'enregistrement vidéo FHD.

Tests

Mise à jour 23 mai 2008 : Lesnumériques.com ont réalisé un test de l'appareil.

Extraits du communiqué de presse

EXILIM Pro EX-F1 - a high speed digital camera boasting the world's fastest* burst shooting performance

The EXILIM Pro EX-F1 incorporates a new high speed CMOS sensor and high speed LSI processor. After building in 6.0 million effective pixels and a 12X optical zoom, the developers focused on achieving a burst shooting speed capability that was hitherto unheard of. Using the camera's ultra-high speed burst shooting for still images or its high speed movie recording mode, users can capture a split second's movement with greater detail than before, allowing them to catch each decisive moment, and even motion that the human eye cannot ordinarily perceive.

* As at January 6, 2008, based on CASIO survey for the consumer market digital cameras

Full resolution photography using 60 fps ultra-high speed burst mode captures the crucial moment

Using the still image burst mode, users can shoot at an ultra fast 60 frames per second. In burst mode, the frame rate can also be varied from between 1 and 60 frames per second while shooting. Up to 60 shots at can be taken at once, so 60 shots per second for one second, or 5 shots per second for 12 seconds, are possible.

Don't miss that crucial moment, Prerecord Still Images, using ultra-high speed burst function

Users can record images not just at the instant they press the shutter button, but before! Continuously recording at up to 60 images per second, a maximum of 60 images can be saved in the camera's own buffer memory even before the shutter button is depressed. Even if users press the shutter a little late, they will still be able to catch that vital moment.

Slow Motion View function lets users view and capture that critical moment in slow motion during still photography

Users can take photographs while, in the monitor, the momentary action that is before their eyes is displayed in slow motion. It is just as if they have slowed down the passing of time. Users can unhurriedly observe the motion of the subject as they press the shutter, ensuring that they never miss that crucial moment.

Rapid Flash function allows continuous shooting even in low light

It is possible while using flash to take up to 20 continuous shots at a speed of up to 7 frames per second, so even in low light, no more missed shots. Also, the internal LED light allows high speed burst shooting at between 10 and 60 frames per second.

High speed movie recording at up to 1,200 fps

The EXILIM Pro EX-F1 can record high speed movie footage of motion too fast for the human eye, for ultra slow motion playback. Users can select a recording speed of 300 fps, 600 fps or 1,200 fps. There is also a Movie Button that lets users quickly start movie recording without first switching from still image mode.

Full High-Definition movies

The camera features Full High-Definition movie recording capability. Users can record beautiful movies at a screen size of 1920x1080 pixels, at a rate of 60 fields per second. The camera can be connected to an HD compatible television with a separately available HDMI cable to enjoy viewing movies.

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