Casio Exilim EX-G1, born to be tough
Casio has added a new compact camera to it’s G-series lineup and their calling it the Casio Exilim EX-G1. The rugged compact camera was built to to withstand some tough conditions with its two-layer body (steel + polycarbonate) is protected from shocks, water, dust, cold temperatures, high humidity, which is pretty cool for a small camera and ideal for the outdoors.
Casio says the G series camera can survive drops from 7 feet (2.13m) and, it can be submerged 3 meters underwater for one hour. This is one tough little camera. Casio also says the Exilim EX-G1 is the worlds thinnest shock-resistant camera at just 0.78-inches thick.
The Casio Exilim EX-G1 is quite impressive and features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3 inch CCD sensor, non-extending 3X optical zoom which offers a range equivalent to 38 to 114mm, a 2.5 inch rear LCD display that is protected by an acrylic plate (960 x 240), intelligent AF, a microSD / microSDHC expansion slot, and is capable of recording video at an 848 x 480 resolution. The camera takes 12 Megapixel photos and can record YouTube-friendly movies.
What’s in the Box
* Exilim EX-G1 digital camera
* Rechargeable lithium ion battery
* lithium ion battery charger
* AC power cord
* USB cable
* AV cable, strap
* CD-ROM
The Casio Exilim EX-G1 can be pre-ordered from Amazon, and it will go on sale in December for $299.99 in two colors, black and red.
