Applying high-speed imagery to study user performance has been a topic that I have written about and presented on in recent weeks. Earlier this year I purchased the Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1, and now Casio has announced a comparable, lower-cost mode, the
EX-FH20.
The EX-FH20 does not have "Pro" in its name, and does not reach the speeds of the EX-F1, but for studying human behavior, the newer model is probably more than adequate, and in fact excels over the EX-F1 in certain characteristics (e.g. higher resolution for stills, but not video, greater zoom, slightly more compact body). Most importantly, it has an estimated list price ($599) that is $400 less than the Pro model ($999). In either case, they are very similar, versatile cameras (still, HD video, high-speed video) that offer capabilities unavailable in any other cameras near their price range.
Here's a breakdown of some key performance difference between the two models - for more info, go to the Casio Web site:
The High Speed EXILIM EX-FH20
- 40 Frames Per Second Burst Mode
- High-Speed Movie Recording up to 1000 Frames Per Second
- 20x Optical Zoom
- High-Definition Movies 720p (1280 x 720 pixels)
The EXILIM Pro EX-F1
- 60 Frames Per Second Burst Mode
- High-Speed Movie Recording up to 1,200 Frames Per Second
- 12x Optical Zoom
- Full High-Definition Movies (1080i)
On a feature basis, I can't say I have buyer's remorse, although the price difference is pretty significant - but the early adopter really can't complain about price.
