New EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 Loaded With Convenient Features, Even Easier To Use
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New
EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 Loaded With Convenient Features,
Even Easier To Use
Combines
Cutting-Edge Technology
With User-Friendly Functionality and Compact Style |
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February
21, 2006, Tokyo, Japan -- CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced the release
of a new addition to its stylish and high-resolution EXILIM ZOOM digital
camera series. The simple to use EX-Z60 offers 6.0 megapixel images
and a 3X optical zoom packed into a slim body enhanced by rounded
edges. The camera features a large, easy-to-see 2.5” LCD monitor
as well as the Anti Shake DSP, which along with the Auto Macro and
Quick Shutter functions considerably reduces the incidence of blurred
images due to moving subjects or shaky hands, ensuring that beautiful
images can be created and enjoyed by anyone. The EX-Z60 comes with
many other convenient and user-friendly features, including Easy Mode,
a simplified camera menu that facilitates effortless picture taking.
The EXILIM line is a culmination of CASIO’s core technologies
of miniaturization and digital technology resulting in a smaller,
higher resolution camera—which has created the current digital
camera trend with stylish, compact and fast action functions. The
EX-Z60 is the latest in CASIO’s pursuit of a digital camera
that is both high tech and hassle-free—bringing the fun and
enjoyment of digital photography to everyone.
In addition to its compact and stylish design, a noteworthy EX-Z60
function includes Revive Shot, which refreshes faded colors of old
photos by bringing them back to life in digital format, automatically
adjusts for obliquity even when photos are shot while still in the
album. The Rapid Flash function enables three consecutive, high-speed
flash photos in only one second, ensuring that no special moments
are missed. The Easy Mode setting provides a simplified, easy to understand,
and convenient version of the settings menu and camera interface,
designed especially for first time users but also helpful to those
who prefer a basic camera settings interface as well. The BEST SHOT
button enables convenient, one-touch access to 33 scenes chosen from
an image menu and providing the user with a wide range of camera settings
for taking hassle-free photos every time.
The new EX-Z60 is a stylish and easy to use digital camera that takes
high quality images and comes loaded with the latest features and
functions. CASIO continues to bring the fun and versatility of digital
photography to users everywhere. |
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| EXILIM
ZOOM EX-Z60 Main Features |
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| Stylish,
Slim, Compact Size High Performance Model |
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6.0
mega pixel high resolution CCD and 3X optical zoom
lens |
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Large
easy-to-see 2.5-inch TFT LCD display |
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The
EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which
reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving
subjects |
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95.2mm
(W) X 60.6mm (H) X 19.8mm (D), slim compact size
(thinnest point: 16.2 mm) |
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Slim
body enhanced by rounded edges and shape; stylish
design accentuated by a sophisticated framework |
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Once
powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures
in approximately 1.4 seconds1 |
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After
the shutter is pressed, the image is recorded almost
instantly, with only an approximately 0.002 seconds2
release time lag |
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High-speed
picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds |
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Subjects
appear brightly on the display monitor even under
low light conditions, enabling easy shot composition |
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using internal memory, with internal flash turned
off
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with internal flash turned off
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functions to make incredibly beautiful pictures
possible |
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“Rapid
Flash” enables three consecutive, high speed
flash photos in only one second |
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“Soft
Flash” prevents over exposure when taking
shots in Macro, etc. |
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“Revive
Shot” refreshes the colors of old, faded photos
and saves them in digital format |
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The
33 scene “BEST SHOT” enables selection
of the appropriate camera setting for both still
photos and movies via a sample image menu |
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| Numerous
Easy to Use Functions |
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The
“Easy Mode” menu is a simplified camera
interface for user-friendly operation |
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The
“Auto Macro” mode allows for automatic
switching between macro and auto focus modes |
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The
“9-Point Multi AF” clearly indicates
areas of focus when photographing subjects with
multiple focus points |
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The
“Quick Shutter” function reduces mistakes
by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing
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The
“Flash Assist” mode compensates for
poorly illuminated areas within the shot
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The
“Exposure Warning” mode warns over or
under exposure via an on-screen display
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The
“Icon Help” function provides icon guidance
when adjusting camera settings
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The
“Direct On” button allows quick startup
in both shooting and playback modes
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Equipped
with a one-touch “BEST SHOT” button
that allows you to select the appropriate mode for
your shot
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Movies
recorded in VGA (640 x 480 pixels) size, 30 frames
per second (Motion JPEG) |
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Using
the “Motion Print” function, movies
can be converted into a series of nine or just one
snapshot for printing |
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Movies
can be zoomed in during replay |
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The
“Movie Editing” operation offers three
ways (beginning, middle, end) to cut unwanted scenes
from a movie
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| EXILIM
ZOOM EX-Z60 Specifications |
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| Imaging
Element |
1/2.5-inch
square pixel color CCD, 6.37 million total pixels, 6.00 million
effective pixels |
| Image
File Format |
Still
images: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (motion JPEG)
Audio: WAV |
| Recording
Media |
Internal
flash memory (image area 8.3 MB), SD Memory Card, MMC compatible |
| Image
Size (Pixels) |
Still
images: 2816×2112, 2816×1872 (3:2), 2304×1728,
2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480
Movies: 640×480 (HQ), 640×480 (Normal), 320×240
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Size |
| Still
images |
Pixels |
Image
Quality
Recording Time |
File
Size |
Internal
memory (8.3MB) |
SD
Memory Card*1
256MB |
2816
×
2112 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
3.63MB
2.0MB
1.21MB |
Approx.
2 shots
3 shots
6 shots
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Approx.
65 shots
116 shots
186 shots |
640
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480 |
Fine
Normal
Economy |
Approx.
360KB
240KB
120KB |
Approx.
21 shots
32 shots
59 shots |
Approx.
625 shots
938 shots
1742 shots |
| Movies |
640×480
(HQ) |
Recording
time:
Unlimited*2 |
Approx.
10.2 MB/sec.
(30frames/sec.) |
Approx.
6 sec. |
Approx.
3 min. 16 sec. |
640×480
(Normal) |
Approx.
6.1 MB/sec
.(30frames/sec.) |
Approx.
11 sec. |
Approx.
5 min. 27 sec. |
320×240
(LP) |
Approx.
2.45 MB/sec
.(15frames/sec.) |
Approx.
27 sec. |
Approx.
13 min. 34 sec. |
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When using Panasonic (Matsushita) 256 MB card
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Within limits of memory and battery life |
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| Lens/Focal
Distance |
6
lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens; F3.1(W) to 5.9(T),
f=6.3(W) to 18.9(T)mm (35mm conversion: approx. 38(W) to 114(T)mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical
3X, digital 4X (12X when used together) |
| Focusing |
Auto
Focus with contrast detection,
Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode,
manual focus
AF area: selectable spot AF, multi AF
Approximate Focus Range: Auto Focus: 40cm to ∞, Macro:
10cm to 50cm, Infinity Mode: ∞, Manual: 10cm to ∞
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Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change
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| Exposure
Control |
Light
metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD
Exposure: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter |
CCD
electronic/mechanical shutter,
Still images (auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second.
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Shutter speed is different for the following BEST SHOT scenes.
Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second: Fireworks: 2seconds (fixed) |
| Aperture |
| F3.1/4.4,
auto switching |
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Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change |
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Balance |
Auto
WB / Fixed (6 modes) / Manual |
| Sensitivity |
Still
images: Auto*
/ ISO50 / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400, Movies: Auto
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Max ISO sensitivity is 800 when taking pictures with Anti
Shake or High Sensitivity |
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| Recording
Functions |
Still images, audio snapshot, Continuous shutter (normal speed,
high speed, Flash continuous), self-timer, macro, BEST SHOT,
movie with audio, Voice Recording |
| Self-timer |
10
seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in
Flash |
Flash
Modes: Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Soft Flash, Red eye reduction
Flash Range: 0.1 to 3.7 m (W), 0.6 to 1.9 m (T)
Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.4 to 1.9 m (W), 0.6 to 1.0 m (T) |
| Viewfinder |
Monitor
screen |
| Monitor |
2.5-inch
TFT color LCD, 115,200 pixels (480×240) |
| Timekeeping
Functions |
Date
and time: Recorded with image data, Auto Calendar: To 2049 |
| World
Time |
162
cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer
time (daylight savings time) |
| Input/Output
Terminals |
USB
/ AV connector |
| USB |
USB
2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible |
| Microphone |
Monaural |
| Speaker |
Monaural |
| Power |
Rechargeable
lithium-ion battery |
| Battery
Life |
Approx.
180 images (CIPA Standards)
Continuous playback: approx. 3hr. 50 min. (still images)
Continuous recording: approx. 1hr. 40min. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx. 3hr. 50 min. (voice recording) |
| Dimensions |
95.2
mm (W) × 60.6 mm (H) × 19.8 mm (D) (excluding projections;
16.2 mm at thinnest part) |
| Weight |
Approx.
118g (excluding battery and accessories) |
| Bundled
Accessories |
Rechargeable
lithium-ion battery, Lithium-ion battery charger, AC power cord,
USB cable, AV 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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