Overview

The Casio Exilim EX-Z60 is an ultra compact 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD display. Equipped with Casio’s Anti Shake DSP technology the camera compensates for shaky hands or fast moving objects to reduce blurred image results.
With its automatic exposure mode and a range of preset scene modes, the Exilim EX-Z60 will suit point and shoot photographers, who might also take advantage of the camera’s high quality movie recording (640×480 at 30fps) functionality.

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Available Reviews

• Casio Exilim EX-Z60 review at PhotographyBlog
• Casio EXILIM EX-Z60 review at LetsGoDigital
• Casio Exilim EX-Z60 review at DigitalTrends
• Casio Exilim EX-Z60 review at Steve's Digicams
• Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 review at photographyreview
• Casio Exilim EX-Z60 review at CNet.
• Casio Exilim EX-Z60 review at cameras.co.uk

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Specifications

Resolution: 6 megapixels
Focal Length: 38 to 114mm, 35mm equivalent
Optical Zoom: 3x
Exposure Modes: Automatic, Scene Modes
Macro Mode: 3.94in. / 10cm
Movie Mode: 640×480 at 30fps
Shutter Speed: 4 to 1/2000 sec.
LCD Display: 2.5 inch
Storage Media: SD/MMC card
Battery: battery pack
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.75 x 2.39 x .78 in. / 9.5 x 6 x 1.9cm
Weight: 4.16 oz / 118g, body only

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Press Release

Casio, Inc., 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 at the PMA 2006 Show that opened in Orlando, FL today. 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 shaking 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 camera will be on display at Casio’s Booth # 4609.

New and exclusive to the Casio EXILIM line of digital cameras in the U.S., is the eBay Best Shot mode. The 23 rd of 33 Best Shot modes in the EX-Z60 model, eBay Best Shot is currently incorporated into three newly introduced EXILIM zoom series digital cameras. eBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay. eBay Best Shot mode also includes Auto Macro, an ideal setting for capturing images of small items such as jewelry, tags, etc., thus automatically adjusting the focus from acquiring fine details in close up shots to capturing large items from a distance. eBay Best Shot mode allows users to capture optimized images at an ideal size for eBay.

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 functions include “Old Photo” Best Shot Mode, 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.

“Casio’s 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 that everyone can enjoy, said Bill Heuer, Senior Vice President of Sales for Casio’s Digital Imaging Division”. “Once again, CASIO brings the fun and versatility of digital photography to new users everywhere in a stylish and compact design, he continued”.

The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 will have a suggested retail of $249.99 and will be available by mid April in black and silver.
(source: Casio)