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08 Maart 2006 |
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| Colourful trends |
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| The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z600 black and blue |
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| EX-Z600 black |
EX-Z600 blue |
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Norderstedt, March 2006 - In good time for the start of spring, CASIO is delighting the camera market with high-grade colour editions of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z600, which was introduced in January. The EX-Z600 black sets trends in matt black. The EX-Z600 blue shimmers in elegant blue and gives a great summer feeling. However, the EX-Z600 not only attracts attention through its appearance, but also the technical features of the digital camera are convincing: the extra bright and 2.7-inch TFT colour display permits appropriate adjustment to the scene even during a stronger incidence of light, thus making it easier to take photos. In addition, with the EX-Z600 up to 550 photos are possible according to CIPA Standard with a fully charged Super Life batterij.
Highly Efficient, Advanced Performance
- 6.0 megapixel high resolution CCD and retracting 3Xoptical zoom
- Extra Large 2.7-inch TFT LCD display now approximately 3X brighter (approximately 1200cd/m2-compared to EX-Z500)*
- Super Life batterij allows up to approximately 550 still images per charge on CIPA standards**
- High quality images, high speed, and long lasting battery in a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image processing module
- The Anti Shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor) reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects
* At maximum brightness, measured at the center of the display
** Auto Mode, standard brightness setting
Numerous Easy to Use Functions
- "Rapid Flash" enables three consecutive flash photos in one second
- The "Soft Flash" function reduces flash brightness when taking flash photos
- "Revive Shot" refreshes faded colors of old album photos, bringing them back to life in digital format
- The "9-Point Multi AF" clearly indicates areas in auto focus when photographing subjects with multiple focus points
- The "Quick Shutter" function reduces mistakes by enabling simple and easy high-speed focusing
- The "Auto Macro" mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and auto focus mode
- The "Flash Assist" mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas of the shot
- The 32 scene "BEST SHOT" function enables selection of the appropriate camera setting for still photos via an easy to understand sample image menu
- The "Angle Correction" function corrects oblique shots to look as if they were taken from the front during image viewing
- "Color Restoration" enables digital enhancement of faded colors in old photos during image viewing
- The USB cradle functions as a charger as well as a simple way to connect the camera to personal computers and other AV equipment
Enhanced Quick Responsiveness
- Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 0.9 seconds*
- After the shutter is snapped, pictures are taken almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.005 second** release time lag
- High-speed image viewing at approximately 0.1 seconds intervals
- The "Direct On" buttons allow quick startup of both shooting and viewing modes
- A one-touch "BEST SHOT" button allows selection of the appropriate mode for any shot
* using internal memory, with internal flash turned off
** with internal flash turned off
Movie Functions
- Movies recorded in VGA (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second (Motion JPEG)
- Using the "Motion Print" function, movies can be converted into a series of nine or one single image for printing
- Movies can be zoomed in during playback
- The "Movie Editing" function offers three options (beginning, middle, end) for cutting unwanted scenes from a movie
The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z600 black and blue are available at retail from the end of March 2006.
Further information also under www.casio-europe.com or www.exilim.com.
If you have any questions or require further information:
komm.passion Bönig & Company GmbH
Mario Huaroto Levy / Meike Schuster
Tel.: + 49 (0) 40/42 32 40 - 66 / -69; Fax: +49 (0) 40/42 3240 - 41
Email: mario.levy@komm-passion.de; meike.schuster@komm-passion.de
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| Specifications EXILIM Zoom EX-Z600 black and blue |
| Imaging Element: |
1/ 2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels; 6.180.000, Effective pixels 6.000.000) |
| Image Files Format: |
Snapshots; JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF and DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Audio: WAV |
| Recording Media: |
8.3 MB Built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, MultimediaCard |
| Image Size(Pixels): |
Snapshots: 2.816 x 2.112 / 2.816 x 1.872 (3:2) / 2.304 x 1.728 2.048 x 1.536 / 1.600 x 1.200 / 640 x 480
Movies: 640 x 480 (HQ / Normal) / 320 x 240 (LP) |
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Snapshots:
| Image Size (Pixels) |
Resolution |
Approximate File Size |
Approximate Memory Capacity (Images) |
| Built-in Memory (8.3 MB) |
SD Memory Card* 256 MB |
| 2.816 x 2.112 |
Fine |
3.63 MB |
2 |
65 |
| Normal |
2.3 MB |
3 |
107 |
| Economy |
1.21 MB |
6 |
186 |
| 640 x 480 |
Fine |
360 KB |
21 |
625 |
| Normal |
240 KB |
32 |
938 |
| Economy |
120 KB |
59 |
1.742 |
Movie with Audio:
| Image Size (Pixels) |
Maximum Movie Length |
Approximate File Size |
Frames/ sec |
Approximate Memory Capacity |
| Built-in Memory (8.3 MB) |
SD Memory Card* 256 MB |
| 640 x 480 (HQ) |
Each movie clip can be recorded up to the data amount full in memory. |
10.2 Mbit/sec. |
30 |
max. 6 sec. |
max. 3 min. 16 sec. |
| 640 x 480 (Normal) |
6.1 Mbit/sec. |
30 |
max. 11 sec. |
max. 5 min. 27 sec. |
| 320 x 240 (LP) |
2.45 bit/sec. |
15 |
max. 27 sec. |
max. 13 min. 34 sec. |
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Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. |
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| Lens/ Focal Distance: |
F2.7 (W) to 5.2 (T), f=6.2 to 18.6 mm (equivalent to approximately 38 to 114 mm for 35 mm film), 6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens |
| Zoom: |
3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (12x in combination with optical zoom) |
| Focusing: |
Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode: |
Auto Focus, Macro mode, Auto Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus, AF Area: spot, multi, AF Assist Light |
| Approximate Focus Range: |
Auto Focus: 40 cm - 
Macro: 15 cm to 50 cm
Infinity Mode:
Manual: 15cm - (Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change) |
| Exposure Control: |
Light metering: Multi pattern, Center weighted, Center spot |
| Exposure Control: |
Program AE |
| Exposure compensation: |
-2EV~+2EV (1/3EV units) |
| Shutter: |
electronic shutter, mechanical shutter |
| Shutter Speed: |
Snapshot mode (auto) 1/8 to 1/2000 second. |
| Aperture: |
F2.7/F4.3, auto switching
(using optical zoom causes the aperture to change)) |
| White Balance: |
Auto WB/ fixed (6 modes) / manual switching |
| Sensitivity: |
Snapshots: Auto* / ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400
Movies: Auto* Max. sensitivity is ISO800 taking pictures with Anti Shake or High Sensitivity (BEST SHOT) |
| Recording functions: |
Single image, BEST SHOT, movie with sound, single image with voice, voice recording, macro, self-timer, continuous shooting |
| Self-timer: |
10 seconds. 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash: |
Flash Modes: Auto Flash, On, Off, Red eye reduction, Soft-Flash |
| Flash Range: |
Approx. 0.15 to 2.8 meters (W), Approx. 0.4 to 1.4 meters (T)
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 0.7 to 1.6 meters (W), Approx. 0.4 to 0.8 meters (T) |
| Viewfinder: |
Monitor screen |
| Monitor: |
2.7-inch TFT colour LCD (153.600 Pixel, 640 x 240) |
| Timekeeping Functions: |
Date and time: Recorded with image data; Auto calendar up to the year 2049 |
| World Time: |
162 cities in 32 time zones, city, date, time, summer time |
| Input/Output Terminals: |
Cradle connection |
| USB: |
USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible |
| Microphone/Speaker: |
Monaural |
| Power Requirements: |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (NP-40) |
| Battery life: |
Approx. 550 snapshots (CIPA Standards,
Auto Mode, standard brightness setting)*
Continuous playback: approx 9 hr. 20 min. (snapshots)**
Continuous recording: approx 4 hr. (movie)***
Continuous recording: approx 10 hr. (voice recording)**** |
| Dimensions: |
88.5 (W) x 57 (H) x 20.5 (D) mm (excluding projections, 18.6 mm at thinnest part) |
| Weight: |
Approximately 112 g (excluding battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories: |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, USB cradle, special AC adaptor, AC power cord, USB cable, AV Cable, CD-ROM |
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CIPA standard |
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Continuous Playback Conditions: Temperature: 23°C (73°F), Scroll one image about every 10 seconds. |
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Continuous Movie Recording without zoom. |
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Voice recording times are based on continuous recording. |
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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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Specs are subject to change w/o notice |
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