Casio f1, fh20, now this??? at DVinfo.net

Donnie Wagner · February 5th, 2009, 08:25 PM

This seems like a step in the wrong direction for those whom would like to use these cameras for HD video...

FC100

Casio Exilim EX-FC100 - infoSync Reviews

FS10

Casio Exilim EX-FS10 - infoSync Reviews

Has CASIO announced plans for the EX-F1, upgrade? possibly discontinue it?

Sometimes companies give and then take away, any thoughts?

Hans Brauer · February 6th, 2009, 07:53 AM

This is just my thoughts and not info directly from casio, just compiled info and
speculations.

The problem with Ex-F1 is that it's really expensive to produce.
Similar to the problem Sony is facing with the PS3.

I believe that Casio is trying to sell simpler, less costly, cameras to get some money back.
Using the flagship to prove the concept and then sell the bulk at a profit.

They have developed a custom LSI with ARM. I have a nagging feeling that the power needed to process all data is really high. They might be waiting for a few innovations like fuelcells to be able to power a high-end all inclusive HD camcorder/camera.

Casio might have problems with the pricing to reach the intended target group if they went all in with a high-end product.

But I do hope that Casio do make a 9-12MP fullHD with higher resolution high speed camera.

And that you can set the high speed from 30-1200 in small steps with the resolution decreasing in steps as well. Starting with 1280x720P.

February 5th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#1
Donnie Wagner Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 135	Casio f1, fh20, now this??? This seems like a step in the wrong direction for those whom would like to use these cameras for HD video... FC100 Casio Exilim EX-FC100 - infoSync Reviews FS10 Casio Exilim EX-FS10 - infoSync Reviews Has CASIO announced plans for the EX-F1, upgrade? possibly discontinue it? Sometimes companies give and then take away, any thoughts?

February 6th, 2009, 07:53 AM	#2
Hans Brauer New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lomma, Sweden Posts: 6	This is just my thoughts and not info directly from casio, just compiled info and speculations. The problem with Ex-F1 is that it's really expensive to produce. Similar to the problem Sony is facing with the PS3. I believe that Casio is trying to sell simpler, less costly, cameras to get some money back. Using the flagship to prove the concept and then sell the bulk at a profit. They have developed a custom LSI with ARM. I have a nagging feeling that the power needed to process all data is really high. They might be waiting for a few innovations like fuelcells to be able to power a high-end all inclusive HD camcorder/camera. Casio might have problems with the pricing to reach the intended target group if they went all in with a high-end product. But I do hope that Casio do make a 9-12MP fullHD with higher resolution high speed camera. And that you can set the high speed from 30-1200 in small steps with the resolution decreasing in steps as well. Starting with 1280x720P.