Release Issued by Casio:
New Digital Camera Offers Big Performance In A Small, Sleek Package
February 21 2006, London, UK–Casio Electronics Co. Ltd., in conjunction with its parent company 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 theAuto 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 menuthat 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. EXILIM has hasled the current digital camera trend of 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 colours 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, andconvenient 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 scenarios 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.
EX-Z60 FEATURES
Stylish, Slim, Compact Size High Performance Model
•6.0 megapixel high resolution CCD and 3x optical zoom lens
•Large easy-to-see 2.5 inch TFT LCD display
•The EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects
•95.2mm (W) x 60.6mm (H) x 19.8mm (D), slim compact size (thinnest point: 16.2 mm)
•Slim body enhanced by rounded edges and shape; stylish design accentuated by a sophisticated framework
•Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.4 seconds*1
•After the shutter is pressed, the image is recorded almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.002 seconds*2release time lag
•High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds
•Subjects appear brightly on the display monitor even under low light conditions,enabling easy shot compositionVarious functions to make incredibly beautiful pictures possible
•“Rapid Flash”enables three consecutive, high speed flash photos in only one second
•“Soft Flash”prevents over exposure when taking shots in Macro, etc.
•“Revive Shot”refreshes the colors of old, faded photos and saves them in digital format
•The 33 scene “BEST SHOT”enables selection of the appropriate camera setting for both still photos and movies via a sample image menuHigh quality multi-use functions
•The “Easy Mode”menu is a simplified camera interface for user-friendly operation
•The “Auto Macro”mode allows for automatic switching between macro and auto focus modes
•The “9 Point Multi AF”clearly indicates areas of focus when photographing subjects with multiple focus points
•The “Quick Shutter”function reduces mistakes by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing
•The “Flash Assist”mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas within the shot
•The “Exposure Warning”mode warns over or under exposure via an on-screen display
•The “Icon Help”function provides icon guidance when adjusting camera settings
•The “Direct On”button allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes
•Equipped with a one-touch “BEST SHOT”button that allows you to select the appropriate mode for your shot
NOTES
*1 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off
*2 with internal flash turned off
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EX-Z60 Specifications
| Recording Element | |
1/1.8 inch square pixel primary colourCCD
(6.37 million total pixels; 6.0 million effective pixels)
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| File Record Format | |
Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAV (Monaural)
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| Recording Medium | |
Built-in flash memory (approx. 8.3MB), SD / MMC compatible
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| Recorded Image Sizes | |
Still Images: 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1872 (3:2), 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 pixels
Movies: 640x 480 (HQ), 640x 480 (Normal), 320x 240 (LP)pixels
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| Recorded File Sizes | |
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Image size(pixels) |
Resolution /recording time |
File size |
Built-in memory(8.0MB) |
SD Card256MB*1
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Still Images
| 2816 x 2112
| Fine
| 3.63MB
| 2
| 65 |
Normal
| 2.0MB
| 3
| 116 |
Economy
| 1.21MB
| 6
| 186 |
| 640x480
| Fine
| 360KB
| 21
| 625 |
Normal
| 240KB
| 32
| 938 |
Economy
| 120KB
| 59
| 1742 |
| Movies
| HQ 640x480
| Maximum recording time per file:
10 minutes
| 10.2 megabits per second(30fps)
| 6 secs
| 3 mins 16 secs |
Normal 640x480
| 6.1 megabits per second(30fps)
| 11 secs
| 5 mins 27 secs |
LP 320x240
| 2.45 megabits per second(15fps)
| 27 secs
| 13 mins34 secs |
*1 Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer
All values are approximate
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| Lens | |
6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspheric lens;
F3.1(W) to 5.9(T); f=6.3 (W) to 18.9 (T) mm
(equivalent to approx. 38 to 114 mm in 35mm format)
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| Zoom | |
3x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom
(12x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination)
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| Focusing | |
Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi); auto focus, macro mode, pan focus, infinity mode, manual focus
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| Approximate Focus Range | |
Auto Focus: 40cm to 8; Macro: 10 to 50cm; Infinity mode: 8; Manual: 10cm to 8
*Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change
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| Exposure Control | |
Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
Control: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
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| Shutter | |
CCD electronic / mechanical shutter;
Normal: 1/2 to 1/2000 sec.
*Shutter speed is different for the following BEST SHOT scenes: Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 sec; Fireworks: 2 secs(fixed)
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| Aperture | |
F3.1/4.4, auto switching
*Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change
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| White Balance | |
Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual switching
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| Sensitivity | |
Still Images: Auto* / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400; Movies: Auto
*Max ISO sensitivity is 800 when taking pictures using “Anti Shake”or “High Sensitivity”BEST SHOT modes
USB
USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
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| Recording Functions | |
Still image; still image with audio; continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, flash continuous); BEST SHOT; self timer; macro; movie with audio; voice recording
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| Self-timer | |
10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer
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| Built-in Flash | |
Modes: Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction Approx. Range: 0.1 to 3.7 m (W), 0.6 to 1.9 m (T)
Approx. Flash Continuous Shutter: 0.4 to 1.9 m (W), 0.6 to 1.0 m (T)
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| Viewfinder | |
LCD screen
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| Monitor Screen | |
2.5”inch digital interface TFT colourLCD (115,200 pixels, 480x240)
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| Timekeeping | |
Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year2049
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| World Time | |
162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; daylight saving time
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| Input/Output Terminals | |
USB / AV connector; microphone (monaural); speaker (monaural)
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| USB | | USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
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| Battery | |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-20)
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| Battery life | |
Approx. 180 images (CIPA standards)
Continuous playback: approx. 3hrs 50 min (still images)
Continuous recording: approx. 1hr 40min (movies)
Continuous recording: approx. 3hrs 50 min (voice recording)
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| Dimensions | |
95.2(W) x 60.6(H) x 19.8(D) mm (excl. projections, thinnest point 16.2mm)
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| Weight | |
Approx. 118g (excl. battery and accessories)
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| Bundled Accessories | |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (NP-20 ); battery charger; USB cable; AV cable; AC power cord; Strap; CD-ROM; User's quick guide
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