Casio Malaysia recently unveiled their brand new EX-FR200 and EX-ZR5000 during a media launch held at the Armada Petaling Jaya Hotel, which is set to take the global phenomenon of selfie taking to new heights.
Targeted at selfie lovers, Casio comes with two stylish models MUST have includes the new EX-FR200 takes an entire 180-degree image with the press of a button, capturing the whole background including the user and companions, no matter what angle of view. In addition to Dome View capture, the camera can take 360-degree horizontal Panorama photos and videos, as well as 208-degree diagonal Super Wide Angle photos and videos, offering flexibility for virtually any kind of scene. The FR-200 is waterproof, freeze-proof, and impact resistant. And not just that, the camera is indeed bringing you convenient on travelling and take a better quality pictures with the 208 degrees wide.
Also showcased was the EX-ZR5000, the latest addition to Casio’s EXILIM ZR series of compact digital cameras. This new model now features an upgraded 19mm super wide-angle lens and Wide View Photo mode to deliver expansive and high-impact scenic photographs. This mean, documenting holidays is even easier as it can now capture more action in one frame with the 19mm super wide-angle lens, perfect for fitting in scenic backgrounds even in ‘selfies’ and ‘wefies’. It is not just perfect for those who love wefies or selfies but it is perfectly good on taking environments and food too.
Its bright F2.7 moulded glass lens also produces sharper images with outstanding resolution by correcting optical aberration, reducing surface reflection and ghosting.
Present to launch the cameras was Malaysia’s number one female drifter, Leona Chin who shared her experience of using the FR200 during her travels as well as when capturing fast action moments in the car while she’s drifting.
Speaking at the launch, Mr Takashi Niida, Manager of Global Strategic Marketing Division, Casio Computer Ltd said “It is our hope and vision to take away the monotony and limitations of selfie taking using a smartphone camera and encourage users to see the vast capabilities that our digital cameras bring to the global phenomenon of selfies. We wish to keep reminding users that Selfie is Casio and Casio is Selfie.”
The FR200 retails at RM2,399 while the ZR5000 retails at RM1,949 respectively. Both models are expected to be in the market by the end of October 2016.