Announced just before PMA in February 2006 - almost exactly a year to the day after the camera it replaces - the EX-Z850 is Casio's latest ultra-compact flagship model, offering a huge feature set in a very slim, all-metal body. The EX-Z750 was very well received when it was launched, and remains to this day the most highly-specified 7MP ultra-compact on the market. The EX-Z850 doesn't change the basic formula much but does offer a raft of small improvements; there's an extra megapixel, a couple new Best Shot modes, improved screen brightness, a more powerful flash (with some extra modes) and a movie light. As is becoming standard on this type of camera the Z850 also includes a 'high sensitivity' mode, with up to ISO 1600 on offer.
-8.12 Megapixel CCD
-3x optical zoom lens
-High speed start up and operation
-2.5-inch TFT super-bright screen and optical viewfinder
-MPEG-4 movies at up to 640x480 / 30fps
-34 Best Shot scene modes
-440-shot battery life (CIPA standard)
-In-camera special effects
-Post-shot white balance and exposure adjustments
-Aperture priority, shutter priority and manual exposure options
-EX button for fast access to shooting controls
-White LED light enables both still images and movies to be taken in low light conditions and acts as an AF assist light... [read more]