- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1
- 5.9 MP
- 12x f/2.7
- 1/1.8" CMOS
- 2.8" LCD
#2 in Casio cameras
Released January, 2008
Rated 80% by by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)The key features in this camera are its overall versatility and its much touted high speed video.
Conclusion Check out the Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1
5.9 MP
1/1.8"
Rated 100% by by Adam-D.-Shomsky (Nov, 2008)This camera's high speed video capabilities are far and away the best you can buy in this price range.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 17.9 MP    | 20 MP |
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Adam-D.-Shomsky (Nov, 2008)I can shoot 300 fps indoors with the aperture wide open at ISO 400 using 600W of light pointed directly on the subject.
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)The fast and sensitive CCD is rather noisy, resulting grainy photos.
sensor size
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)The CCD is quite noisy, resulting grainy photos even in indoor lighting (considering this, a 60fps burst "digital noise reduction" mode would have been nice).
wide angle lens
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)That probably means that a wide angle adapter will be needed when taking video, even not of oneself, because wide means less shakey.
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)12 telephoto lense is nice very occasionally, but how often do non-bird watchers use them?
aperture size
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)So, I wish that this camera had a shorter zoom and were a bit more pocketable, with a screw on telephoto for those that need it when they need it.
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)I think that "12 X Zoom" is a lot like "12M pixels," both are numbers that people obsess on, but thave have little use.
zoom range
| 0x | 30x   | 30x |
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)The burst shoot can also be used for "digital anti shake" which is handy for shooting distant objects at maximum zoom.
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Joel (Oct, 2008)It is ideal for almost any situation: waterskiing, children's funny faces, capturing the perfect sports action shots, etc.The camera has a great range of zoom and can take very good pictures in low light because the flash goes off 7 time per second to give good speed and lighting!
body size
128 x 80 x 130 mm
99 x 57 x 28 mm
111 x 59 x 39 mm
Performance Real world tests of Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1
max continuous shooting
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)It has a 60fps burst shoot capacity which makes it easier to find the perfect moment.
Exilim Pro EX-F1 by P.-Ryan (Jul, 2008)Meanwhile, the rest of the world is fully content to use the 300 fps movie mode as seen on YouTube or the unprecedented 60 fps burst mode which surpasses even the highest end pro cameras such as the Canon Eos 1D Mark III.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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60 fps -
12x -
HD video -
Generic -
Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot -
Create slow motion video -
86.32% -
1/40000 s
cons
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Jan, 2008 -
f/2.7 -
2.8" -
230 k dots -
1/1.8" -
1,600 ISO -
5.9 MP -
36 mm -
The screen is fixed in place -
No automatic HDR -
No automatic stitching -
130 mm -
Won't have that film look -
128 x 80 x 130 mm -
671 g
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 8 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008) Rated 100% by by Donna-K.-Reynolds (Dec, 2008) Rated 80% by by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008) |
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Video
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)It doesn't come with one, and HD video requires plenty (720p video fills your card at 1 Mb / second).
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)The image and video packing introduces a lot of artifacts even at highest quality.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)The optics are not of as high quality as you would expect from a camera in this price range.
Slow motion
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 100% by by Adam-D.-Shomsky (Nov, 2008)High speed video (at all three speeds) takes up about 2MB/sec of recording, meaning you can record for about 30 minutes in high speed mode before you reach that 4GB file size limit.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 100% by by Steve (May, 2011)Overall I have had much fun using it andIf your thinking of getting it for the high speed purpose of it, well then after a little experimenting, I'm sure you will have fun with it also.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)However, whereas the high speed capacity is a nice extra the camera's designer obviously focused on, this technology comes at a price - compromises have been made to keep the price tag reasonable.
Quality
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)I would prefer the Casio standard-SLR (non-gun) format, build quality, picture quality and all the time-machine features of this beast.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)If you are looking for a good quality digital still and video camera all in one, and you don't video yourself, I recommend you purchase this Casio.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)I heard of a US newspaper company getting their staff to use the Panasonic AG-HVX200 in order to be able to take photo-quality video and then choose the best frame.
Photography
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 100% by by Joel (Oct, 2008)This camera is ideal for capturing fast action.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)Though the obsession with pixels that no one uses may never fade, 6M pixels is enough for large prints and should satisfy all non pros.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Timothy-Takemoto (Jul, 2008)And make no mistake, Video to SD card is the business.
Lens
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 | Rated 80% by by Skaven252 (Sep, 2008)It can go from macro to 12x - both of which also work in high speed, it can take both pictures and shoot full HD video with stereo sound.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony NEX-5R Largest sensor Sony NEX-5R vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 |
 | 2 | Canon EOS 7D Is weather sealed Canon EOS 7D vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 |
 | 3 | Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR 2-way tie: Most zoom Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 |
 | 4 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR 2-way tie: Most zoom Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 |
 | 5 | Canon EOS 1100D Fastest to start up Canon EOS 1100D vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 |
 | 6 | Fujifilm X-S1 Many more contrast-detection focus points Fujifilm X-S1 vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 |
 | 7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Good benchmarked shot to shot times Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 |
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