CASIO Announces 6-Megapixel EXILIM PRO with 4X Optical Zoom

Announced on February 13, 2004 Revised on March 18, 2004 CASIO Announces 6-Megapixel EXILIM PRO with 4X Optical Zoom Stylish New Range-Topping EXILIM Model

EX-P600

February 13, 2004, TOKYO, JAPAN - CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. today announced the EXILIM PRO EX-P600, a stunning new addition to the growing family of EXILIM® series of digital cameras. With the ease of operation typically expected from compact cameras, this EX-P600 can take users to new heights of photographic expression with its multitude of functions, the high-performance 6-megapixel CCD and the 4X optical zoom. The EXILIM brand of compact cameras has become synonymous throughout the world for amazing features and styling. Most notable of these features is the thin, card-sized body of every model, offering go-anywhere style, together with rapid shutter response that captures every special moment. The introduction of the 3X optical zoom and large LCD of CASIO's EXILIM ZOOM brought a new wave of fun to images, added even more momentum to EXILIM's popularity, and proved CASIO's engineering and development capabilities. The new EXILIM PRO EX-P600 offers not only the style and features of a compact camera, it represents a new series of digital cameras exhibiting mobility with speedy response, while offering functions usually found only on fully-fledged high-end models. The EX-P600 brings a whole new meaning to the excitement of photography, with a flexibility that hasn't been possible with today's fully automatic cameras.

High-resolution 6-megapixel imaging A 6-megapixel CCD housed in a compact and refined stainless steel body, with high-resolution and low noise allowing for a rich variety of expression. The EX-P600 uses a high-performance Canon 4X optical zoom lens. High-speed response In addition to a start-up time of approximately 2-seconds and approximately 0.01 second release time lag, the EX-P600 has a high-speed continuous shutter function to take 3 photos / second up to 6 photos in succession, moving the camera up a level in terms of speedy response. Variety of imaging made possible with full-scale specifications • Auto Bracketing With one press of the shutter, variations of exposure, white balance and focus position can be set. The multi-bracketing feature allows for a variety of images with different color effects, etc. to be taken. • Quick response manual shooting With a large 2.0" high-definition TFT LCD, all the necessary information about shooting and effects is displayed clearly. Manual settings can be changed on-screen easily, enabling quick shooting. CASIO plans to increase the stylish and high-performance EXILIM lineup of digital cameras, continually providing users with a new shooting style and wider range of uses.

EXILIM PRO EX-P600 Main Features • 6-megapixel CCD Able to record photos up to a resolution of 2816 X 2112 pixels. Clearer and sharper images have been made possible by maintaining the edge of objects while reducing noise. Images can also be recorded directly from the CCD to TIFF format to avoid any degradation of picture quality. • Canon 4X optical zoom lens This lens features a high-performance 4X optical zoom with 10-stage aperture settings. Using the high-resolution offered by the 6-megapixel CCD, it is possible to get the best out of the 16X (including 4X digital zoom) zoom lens. The lens has an automatic barrier for protection, and can be used in conjunction with the three commercially available Canon conversion lenses (X 0.7 / X 1.5 / close-up) to increase the camera's flexibility. • Easy to use compact body With a high-quality and rigid stainless steel body (97.5 (W) X 67.5 (H) X 45.1 (D) - 26.1mm at thinnest point), the EX-P600 is the ideal compact size. The camera's case features the "Ex Fine Blast Treatment" for stylish looks and quality feel. • 3 photos / second rapid shooting EX-P600 offers 3 photos / second high-speed continuous shutter up to a maximum of 6 photos. With this function you're sure to catch the best shot, whether it be children playing, sports, or any other fast-paced activity. These images can all be previewed together on one screen. • Speedy response Never miss a photo opportunity with a rapid start-up time of approximately 2 seconds and a fast shutter time lag of approximately 0.01 seconds. Photo playback is also possible at intervals of approximately 0.1 seconds, a very convenient feature when scrolling through a large volume of images. • Auto bracketing photography By pressing the shutter button once, it is possible to use the auto bracketing function to take either 3 or 5 photos, applying different effects to each one. In addition to exposure variation (AEB), white balance (WBB), and focus positioning (AFB), the Multi Bracketing feature also allows users to choose variations of color, portrait, sharpness, saturation, and contrast levels. This allows users to pick the very best shot from among their photos. • High-definition 2.0-inch TFT LCD monitor The EX-P600 has a large, easy to see 2.0-inch monitor with a high-definition TFT LCD (115,200 pixels). The monitor makes it possible to scroll through photos, and to view the camera's various functions and other information. • The "EX Finder" for quick and easy visual display of photographic information The camera's photographic information, such as shutter speed, aperture, and focusing can be displayed graphically on the monitor. These graphical displays make it easy to quickly adjust settings manually. There is also an RGB histogram for high-end users. • The "Manual Assist" display of picture effects for manual settings When shooting manually with priority on either shutter speed or aperture, users can see what kind of photo will result from the chosen shutter speed and aperture settings by the visual display. • "Best Shot" function By choosing from Best Shot's sample photos, it is easy to automatically adjust such things as exposure and white balance levels. There are 25 sample photos to choose from, including 'soft focus' and 'sports.' It is also possible to register up to 999 of your favorite settings in your own 'My Best Shot' folder, allowing you to use the same settings at any time. • Adjusting manual settings quickly and easily on one screen By pressing the proprietary "EX button", the levels for white balance, ISO sensitivity, metering, and AF area settings can be displayed and adjusted on a single screen. When shooting manually, changes to these settings can be done quickly and easily. • Multiple Auto focus area In addition to the fixed auto focus and the 7-point multi auto focus, the EX-P600 has an auto focus area that can be moved freely to the left or right, up or down using the arrow keys. This area can be enlarged during playback to ensure correct focus. • Other features • Lengthy movies with audio are possible depending on the amount of memory available • Images and movies can be viewed on a TV screen • Photos taken with the camera in a sideways position are automatically displayed upright thanks to a built-in horizontal / vertical position sensor • Built-in flash memory (approx. 9MB) / SD memory card / Multi Media card compliant • Commercially available external flash equipment can be used with the Sync Terminal • A convenient wireless remote control is included for slow shutter and self-timer photos • "Photo Loader" software is included to allow automatic transfer of images to a PC • Connects directly to PictBridge (planned) and USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant printers using a USB cable

EXILIM PRO EX-P600 Specifications Recording Element 1/1.8-inch square pixel primary color CCD ( 6.37 million total pixels; 6 million effective pixels ) File Record Format Snapshots : JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant Movies : AVI (Motion JPEG) Audio : WAV (monaural) Recording Medium Built-in flash memory (approx. 9MB recordable area), supports SD memory card/Multi Media card Recorded Image Sizes Snapshots : 2816 X 2112 / 2816 X 1872 (3:2) / 2048 X 1536 / 1600 X 1200 / 1280 X 960 / 640 X 480 pixels Movies : 320 X 240 pixels Resolution Fine / Normal / Economy / TIFF Lens Canon Lens (8 lenses in 7 groups, including aspherical lens) F2.8(W) to 4.0(T); f=7.1(W) to 28.4(T)mm (equivalent to approximately 33.0 to 132.0 mm when converted to 35mm film); Lens barrier Zoom 4X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (16X total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) Focusing Phase difference sensor AF/ Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, 7-point multi, free AF area switching, continuous AF); macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus; focus lock Approximate Focus Range Normal: 40cm to ∞ Macro: 10 to 50cm Exposure Control Metering : Multi-pattern, Center weighted, Spot by imaging element Control : program; aperture; shutter speed; manual exposure; AE lock Exposure Compensation : -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) Shutter CCD electronic / mechanical shutter; Bulb, 60 to 1/2000 shutter speed (manual exposure) Aperture 10 stage aperture; F2.8 to F8.0(W), F4.0 to F11.1(T) White Balance Auto; Fixed (7 modes); Manual Recording Functions Snapshot / audio snapshot (up to 30 seconds); high-speed continuous shutter (3 shots / second, max. 6 shots); Auto Bracketing (AE/WB/AF); Multi Bracketing (color/portrait/sharpness/saturation/contrast); Macro; Best Shot, movie with audio; voice recorder Self-timer 10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer; Remote control; 2 second remote control self timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction Approximate Range: 0.2 to 2.9 meters (W); 0.2 to 2.0 meters (T) Viewfinder Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Monitor Screen 2.0-inch high-definition TFT color LCD, 115,200 pixels (480 X 240) Timekeeping Functions Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to 2049 World Time 162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; summer time Input/Output Terminals External power (DC IN); USB/AV connection (NTSC/PAL compliant); External flash sync terminal; microphone / speaker Power Requirements Proprietary lithium ion rechargeable battery; AC adapter Dimensions 97.5(W) x 67.5(H) x 45.1(D) mm (excluding projections) Weight Approximately 225g (excluding batteries and accessories) Bundled Accessories Lithium Ion rechargeable battery; Battery charger; Card remote control; USB cable; AV cable; Strap; CD-ROM Optional Accessories Conversion lens adapters (wide and tele); proprietary lithium ion battery; battery charger EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. Any other company or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies.

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