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| PRESS RELEASE |
June 26, 2006 |
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| CASIO Introduces New Ultra-Slim EXILIM Card Digital Camera |
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| That Takes DivX® Movies |
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Norderstedt, June 26, 2006 - CASIO EUROPE GmbH and its parent company, CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., have announced the release of the EXILIM Card EX-S600D, an ultra-slim, card-sized, high-resolution digital camera. This latest 6.0 megapixel addition to the stylish EXILIM digital camera series can also take high-quality movies in DivX® format, a video compression technology developed by DivX, Inc. of the United States.
Fitting easily into a pocket, EXILIM Card digital cameras are ready to go wherever their users go, so no one has to miss a once-in-a-lifetime photographic moment again. CASIO has previously released the EX-S600, which shoots 6.0 megapixel photos and takes high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format. The EX-S600 has been a hit among people who want a digital camera that makes it a snap to shoot both still pictures and movies.
The new EX-S600D has all the features of the EX-S600, but it can take movies in the DivX® format. The new model will be sold primarily online in Europe.
DivX is a cutting-edge video compression technology which delivers high-quality video in reduced file sizes. It also allows users to save movies on CD-R and DVD-R computer media without the time-consuming hassle of having to convert file formats. And with a DivX-Certified DVD player, users can enjoy DivX movies on their TVs. By building DivX into the new EX-S600D, CASIO has expanded the world of movie-making fun, making it easier than ever before to give the gift of a special moment on DVD to friends and family.
This latest addition to the EXILIM Card series offers all the popular features of its forerunner, the EX-S600. These include:
- Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects and movie blur due to shaky hands
- Super Life Battery for about 300 still pictures (CIPA standard)
- Revive Shot for refreshing the faded colors of old photographs, using digital technology to bring them back to life
- Past Movie, which starts recording the movie 5 seconds before the Record button is pressed.
The addition of the EX-S600D to the EXILIM Card digital camera series makes it even more fun to shoot photos and movies, creating whole new possibilities in digital photography.
Further information also under www.casio-europe.com/euro/ and www.exilim.de/euro/.
If you have any questions or require further information:
komm.passion Bönig & Company GmbH
Sebastian Lindemann / Meike Schuster
Tel.: + 49 (0) 40/42 32 40 - 70 / -69; Fax: +49 (0) 40/42 3240 - 41
Email: sebastian.lindemann@komm-passion.de; meike.schuster@komm-passion.de
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| EXILIM Card EX-S600D Specifications |
| Effective Pixels: |
6.00 million |
| Recording element: |
1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (total pixels: 6.18 million) |
| Recording Format: |
Still images: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2), DCF1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (DivX® format, based on MPEG-4)
Audio: WAV |
| Recording Medium / Capacity: |
Built-in flash memory (image area: 8.3MB), SD Memory Card/ Multimedia Card compatible |
| Image Resolution: |
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 (LP) |
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Still Images:
| Image Size (Pixels) |
Image Quality |
File Size |
Approximate Memory Capacity (Images) |
| Built-in Memory (8.3 MB) |
SD Memory Card* 256MB |
| 2816×2112 |
Fine |
3.63MB |
2 |
65 |
| Normal |
2.3 MB |
3 |
101 |
| Economy |
1.21 MB |
6 |
186 |
| 640×480 |
Fine |
360 KB |
21 |
625 |
| Normal |
240 KB |
31 |
937 |
| Economy |
120 KB |
57 |
1.739 |
Movies:
| Image Size (Pixels) |
Maximum Recording Time per File |
Data Rate (Frame Rate) |
Recording Time for Built-in Flash Memory 8.3MB |
Recording Time for SD Memory Card 256MB |
| 640 x 480 (HQ) |
Until Memory Full |
Approx. 4.0 Megabits per Second (30frames/second) |
Approx.13 seconds |
Approx. 8 minutes and 17 seconds |
| 640 x 480 (Normal) |
Approx. 2.1 Megabits per Second (30frames/second) |
Approx.24 seconds |
Approx. 15 minutes and 43 seconds |
| 320 x 240 (LP) |
Approx. 745 Kilobits per Second (15frames/second) |
Approx.66 seconds |
Approx. 43 minutes and 52 seconds |
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When using Panasonic (Matsushita) 256 MB card. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. |
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| Lens/Focal Distance: |
F2.7(W) to 5.2(T), f=6.2(W) to 18.6(T)mm (equivalent to approximately 38 to 114mm on a 35mm film camera), 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens |
| Zoom: |
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical zoom) |
| Focusing: |
Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
AF Area: Spot or Multi; with AF assist lamp |
| Approximate Focus Range*: |
Auto Focus: 40cm to 
Manual: 15cm to * Range is affected by optional zoom |
| Exposure Control: |
Metering: Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by CCD
Exposure: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter: |
CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter
Still images (Auto): 1/8 to 1/2000 second.Shutter speed range may be different depending on the following BEST SHOT scenes. Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second: Fireworks: 2 seconds (fixed) |
| Aperture: |
F2.7/F4.3, auto switching Aperture is affected by optical zoom. |
| White balance: |
Auto WB, fixed (6 modes), manual |
| Sensitivity: |
Still images: Auto*, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, Movies: Auto
When using "Anti Shake" or "High Sensitivity" functions, maximum is ISO 1600. |
| Recording Functions: |
Still images; still images with audio; macro; self-timer; continuous shutter; BEST SHOT (scenes other than Short Movie, Past Movie and Voice Recording); movies with audio (normal movie, Short Movie, Past Movie) |
| Self-timer: |
10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash: |
Flash Modes: Auto Flash, On, Off, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range: 0.4 to 2.8 meters (W); 0.4 to 1.4 meters (T) |
| Viewfinder: |
Monitor screen |
| Monitor Screen: |
2.2-inch TFT color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354×240) |
| Timekeeping functions: |
Date and time: Recorded with image data; Auto Calendar: To 2049 |
| World time: |
162 cities in 32 time zones, City name, date, time, summer time |
| Input/Output Terminals: |
USB Cradle connector, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatible |
| Microphone: |
Monaural |
| Speaker: |
Monaural |
| Power Requirements: |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) |
| Battery Life: |
Approx. 300 still images (CIPA Standards)
Continuous shooting: approx. 680 still images (approx. 2 hr. 50 min.)*
* LCD monitor ON, flash disabled, alternating between wide-zoom and telephoto-zoom every 15 seconds
Continuous playback: approx. 4hr. 40 min. (still images)
Continuous recording: approx. 1hr. 50 min. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx. 5 hr. 30 min. (voice recording) |
| Dimensions: |
90(W) x 59(H) x 16.1(D)mm (excluding projections, 13.7mm at thinnest part) |
| Weight: |
Approximately 115g (excluding battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories: |
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cradle, AC power cord, USB cable, AV Cable, Strap, CD-ROM, Basic Reference |
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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.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
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Specs are subject to change w/o notice. |
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