Casio's latest digital camera, the EX-G1, can withstand a drop of seven feet as well as submersion in water, and can even shoot still pictures when the photographer is moving at high speeds. <P> Equally suited for a high-adventure enthusiast or a user with the coordination of Inspector Clouseau, the shock-resistant Casio EX-G1 will hit the shelves next month at a retail price of $299, the company said Wednesday. <P> Casio is touting the high-resolution 12.1-megapixel camera as ultra-rugged: The company is positioning it in the "endurance" category, and is targeting it for top athletes and adventurers. To that end, the EX-G1 features modes such as interval shooting and multi-image capture. The interval shooting function can automatically take still photos or movies at fixed intervals, enabling users to capture photographs while engaged in activities such as snowboarding or cycling. <P> The EX-G1 has a shock-resistant shell which passes drop tests including multiple falls from seven feet, Casio says. Its outer body comprises a two-layer construction with a stainless steel casing. The EX-G1 inner body withstands shock and water damage; a resin cover protects the body side near the shutter and a resin lens ring guards the lens. <P> A mist-removal option produces clearer pictures when the atmosphere is misty or hazy. In addition, an "underwater best-shot" mode will clarify murky and unclear images taken when diving, for example. According to the company, the EX-G1 can be used at depths at 10 feet for 60 continuous minutes; water will not penetrate the camera even when directly sprayed with jets of water. <P>
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