New QV-R Series Digital Camera Features 6-megapixel CCD
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New
QV-R Series Digital Camera Features 6-megapixel CCD
EXILIM
Engine and large 2.0-inch LCD screen in compact body |
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August 25, 2004, TOKYO, JAPAN – CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. released
the QV-R61, a 6-megapixel digital camera in the popular QV-R range
with improved image quality and responsiveness thanks to the incorporation
of CASIO’s proprietary EXILIM Engine. In addition, several new
advanced features have been included to enhance overall performance.
This compact model is the flagship in the QV-R series, and features
a large 2.0-inch LCD screen and a 3X optical zoom lens in a compact
aluminum body.
CASIO’s proprietary EXILIM Engine incorporates highly advanced
circuitry to further enhance image processing and functional performance
of the QV-R61, delivering superior images with remarkably high resolution
and lower power consumption, including nearly instantaneous startup,
astonishingly fast 0.01 second release time lag, and high speed continuous
shooting of up to 3 photos in 1 second. This equates to approximately
280 photos at full 6-megapixel resolution, according to the CIPA*
standard for measuring battery life. The new QV-R61 is even
ahead of its QV-R51 sibling, a camera that won the prestigious 2004
DIMA (Digital Imaging Marketing Association) Digital Camera Shoot-Out
Award, beating more than 50 other digital cameras from 13 manufacturers,
to take the prize for best picture quality in the US$300 to $399 price
range.
Operation is extremely easy, with a large 2.0” LCD screen that
clearly displays all information on shooting and photographic effects.
With advanced operating features such as One-Touch direct REC and
Play Modes, Best Shot Mode with 23 types of settings, and more, the
QV-R61 represents the ultimate in high quality photography with carefree
operation. |
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| QV-R61
MAIN FEATURES |
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6-megapixel
CCD with 3X optical zoom |
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images are assured by the 6-megapixel CCD imaging element
and 3X optical zoom. A 4X digital zoom is provided for
a combined zoom of 12X. |
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Comprehensive
high-speed design |
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Attention to faster response throughout the operation
cycle has resulted in a start-up time of approximately
1.0 second and a 0.01 second release time lag. The QV-R61
also features a high-speed continuous shooting function
for taking up to 3 photos in 1 second. |
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New
high-performance functions |
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Flash
Assist -- Operates during flash photography
to compensate for underexposure in areas which are
not reached by flash |
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Auto
Macro -- Automatically switches between
Macro mode and AF mode |
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Business
Shot – Business Shot function compensates
for photos taken at an angle and records them as
though taken from straight ahead |
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Icon
Help -- Uses pop-ups to guide the user
during the switching of settings |
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standard “Standard Procedure for Measuring
Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption”
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recently there has been no standard measurement
for battery life. This has resulted in inconsistencies
between camera products and their catalogs and instruction
manuals. As of December 2003, CIPA (Camera &
Imaging Products Association) established the Standard
Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery
Consumption, and hopes to reduce confusion among
consumers by having this adopted by the world’s
digital camera manufacturers and retailers. For
more information about CIPA, see www.cipa.jp/english/index.html. |
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| QV-R61
General Features |
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Large
2.0-inch TFT LCD scratch-resistant acrylic panel monitor |
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Direct
On function for one-touch recording and playback. |
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Up
to 280 snapshots can be taken on a single battery charge,
according to the CIPA standard |
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Can
use regular AA alkaline or lithium batteries |
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Compact
aluminum body with high-quality rounded finish |
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Advanced
image noise reduction processing for improved image quality,
particularly when shooting at night |
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Movies
(without audio) can be recorded up to the limit of the
memory |
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Multi-Auto
Focus for automatic selection of the optimum focus point
location |
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High-speed
playback scrolls at 0.1 second per image for faster and
easier image searches. |
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The
Best Shot Mode accesses 23 camera setups in an instant.
Simply select a sample scene similar to the image you
want, and exposure compensation, white balance, and other
settings are configured automatically. |
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Full-month
calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
on each date. |
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The
Alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified
image at a preset time. |
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World
Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones
around the world as your home time. When traveling to
another time zone, simply select the applicable city,
and time and date settings are adjusted automatically. |
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Triple
Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can
select and keep the best one. |
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The
camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable format
that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album. |
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Internal
9.7 MB flash memory, with a card slot that supports use
of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included). |
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Favorites
folder lets you store your favorite or private images
so they are not displayed during normal playback. |
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Connects
directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible
printers. |
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Complies
with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching III. |
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Complies
with Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT, so you can print directly
on a USB DIRECT-PRINT printer*
without using a computer.
*For further information
on "USB Direct-Print" compatible printers, please
contact: Regional Epson Sales Companies |
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| QV-R61
Specifications |
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| Recording
Element |
1/1.8-inch
square pixel primary color CCD (6.37 million total pixels; 6
million effective pixels) |
Image
File
Record Format |
| Snapshots:
JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant |
| Movies:
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
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Media |
Built-in
flash memory (9.7MB), SD memory card/MMC memory card |
| Recorded
Image Sizes |
| Snapshots
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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 |
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Recorded
File Sizes
Image
Size
(Pixels) |
Resolution |
Approximate
File Size |
Approximate
Memory Capacity (Images) |
Built-in
Memory
(9.7MB) |
SD
Memory Card*
64MB |
| 2816
x 2112 |
Fine |
2.9
MB |
3 |
20 |
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2.3
MB |
4 |
25 |
| Economy |
1.6
MB |
5 |
36 |
| 640
x 480 |
Fine |
190
KB |
46 |
294 |
| Normal |
140
KB |
61 |
386 |
| Economy |
90
KB |
98 |
618 |
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Movies
Image
Size
(Pixels) |
Approximate
File Size |
Approximate
Memory Capacity |
Built-in
Memory
(9.7MB) |
SD
Memory Card*
64MB |
| 320×240 |
300
KB/second
(15 frames/second) |
30
seconds |
3
minutes 25 seconds |
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Matsushita products. Capacity differs according
to manufacturer. |
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| Lens |
F2.8
(W) to 4.9 (T); f=8 (W) to 24 (T) mm (equivalent to approximately
39.0 to 117.0 mm when converted to 35mm film) |
| Zoom |
3X
optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (12X total when optical and digital
zoom are used in combination.) |
| Focusing |
Contrast
type Auto Focus (selectable between spot and multi); macro mode;
infinity mode; manual focus |
Approximate
Focus Range |
Normal:
60cm to ∞ ; Macro: 10 to 70cm |
| Exposure
Control |
| Metering:
Multi-pattern by imaging element, central focus, and spot |
| Control:
Program AE; Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV
steps) |
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| Shutter |
CCD
electronic shutter/mechanical shutter; 4 to 1/2000 shutter speed
(including Night mode) |
| Aperture |
Auto;
F2.8/F4.8 |
| White
Balance |
Auto;
Fixed (6 modes); Manual |
| Sensitivity |
Auto,
ISO 64, ISO 125, ISO 250, ISO 500 |
| Recording
Modes |
Snapshot;
movies ; Best Shot; Business Shot; Auto Macro; Flash Assist;
Icon Help; Sharpness/color saturation/contrast/flash intensity
settings |
| Self-timer |
10
seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in
Flash |
Flash
Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approximate Range: 0.6 to 2.6 meters (W); 0.6 to 2.1 meters
(T) |
| Viewfinder |
Monitor
screen and optical viewfinder |
| Monitor
Screen |
2.0-inch
digital interface TFT color LCD (84,960 pixels; 354 X 240) |
| Playback
Functions |
Still/movie;
4X zoom; calendar; 9-image screen; Slideshow |
| 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 |
| Other |
10
language setting; trimming; resize; histogram; grid; album feature;
Favorites folder; copy; alarm with image; key customize |
| Input/Output
Terminals |
External
power (DC3V); USB (Mini-B) terminals |
| Power
Requirements |
AA
size Nickel metal-hydride battery x 2; AA size lithium ion battery
x 2; AA size Alkaline battery x 2; separate AC adapter |
| Battery
life |
Approx.
280 snapshots (CIPA standard)
Continuous recording: approx. 900 snapshots*
(approx 2hr.30min.)
*recording wide / tele alternatively
each 10 secs, LCD on, flash off
Continuous playback: approx 4 hr. 20 min. (snapshots)
When using the bundled nickel metal-hydride batteries |
| Dimensions |
88.3(W)
x 60.4(H) x 33.4(D) mm (excluding projections) |
| Weight |
Approximately
168g (excluding batteries and accessories) |
| Bundled
Accessories |
Nickel
metal-hydride battery x 2; Battery charger; USB Cable; Strap;
CD-ROM |
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| EXILIM
is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. Any other company
or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of those
companies. |
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