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CASIO ANNOUNCES THE 6
MEGAPIXEL EXILIM PRO WITH 4X OPTICAL ZOOM
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Stylish new top-of-the-line EXILIM model
bridges the gap between
the amateur and professional
photographer
LAS VEGAS, NV, FEBRUARY 12, 2004
– Casio, Inc., in conjunction with it’s
parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd.,
Tokyo, Japan,
announced the EXILIM PRO EX-P600, a stunning
new addition to the growing family of EXILIM®
series of digital cameras. With the ease of
operation typically expected from compact
cameras, this EX-P600 can take users to new
heights of photographic expression with its
multitude of functions, including the
high-performance 6-megapixel CCD and the 4X
optical zoom.
The camera will be on display at Casio’s
Booth # L100 at the Photo Marketing
Association (PMA) Show that opened in Las
Vegas today. The EX-P600 will be available
at retail in April 2004, with an MSRP of
$649.99.
The EXILIM brand of compact cameras has
become synonymous throughout the world for
amazing features and styling. Most notable
of these features is the thin, card-sized
body of every model, offering go-anywhere
style, together with rapid shutter response
that captures every special moment. The
introduction of the 3X optical zoom and
large LCD of Casio’s EXILIM ZOOM brought a
new wave of fun to images, added even more
momentum to EXILIM’s popularity, and proved
Casio’s engineering and development
capabilities.
“The new EXILIM PRO EX-P600 offers not only
the style and features of a compact camera,
but it represents a new series of digital
cameras exhibiting mobility with speedy
response, while offering functions usually
found only on full-fledged high-end models,”
said John Clough, president of Casio, Inc.
The EX-P600 brings a whole new meaning to
the excitement of photography, with a
flexibility that hasn’t been possible with
today’s fully automatic cameras. “This
camera bridges the gap between the amateur
and professional photographer,” Clough
added.
MAIN
FEATURES
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High-resolution 6-megapixel imaging
A 6-megapixel CCD housed in a compact and
refined stainless steel body, with
high-resolution and low noise allowing for a
rich variety of expression. The EX-P600 uses
a high-performance Canon 4X optical zoom
lens.
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High speed
response
In addition to a
start-up time of approximately 2-seconds and
approximately 0.01 second release time lag,
the EX-P600 has a high-speed continuous
shutter function to take 3 photos per
second, up to 6 photos in succession, moving
the camera up a level in terms of speed
response.
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Variety of imaging made possible with
full-scale specifications
·
Auto Bracketing
With one press of the shutter, variations of
exposure, white balance and focus position
can be set. The multi-bracketing feature
allows for a variety of images with
different color effects, contrast levels,
etc. to be taken.
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Quick response manual shooting
With a large 2.0” high-definition TFT LCD,
all the necessary information about shooting
and effects is displayed clearly. Manual
settings can be changed on-screen easily,
enabling quick shooting.
“CASIO plans to increase the stylish and
high-performance EXILIM lineup of digital
cameras, continually providing users with a
new shooting style and a wider range of
features. With it’s ease-of-use, high-speed
response and imaging capabilities, we expect
the EX-P600 to be a hit with serious
photographers who are interested in
experiencing the latest in digital
photography,” Clough concluded.
EXILIM PRO
EX-P600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Recording Element:
1/1.8-inch square pixel primary color CCD
(6.37 million total pixels; 6 million
effective pixels)
File Record Format:
Snapshots: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF
standard, DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (Motion
JPEG); Audio: WAV (monaural)
Recording Medium:
Built-in flash memory (approx. 9MB
recordable area), supports SD memory
card/Multi Media card
Recorded Image Sizes:
Snapshots: 2816 x 2112 / 2816 x 1872 (3:2) /
2048 x 1536 /
1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480
pixelsMovies: 320 x 240 pixels
Resolution: Fine /
Normal / Economy / TIFF
Lens: Canon
Lens (8 lenses
in 7 groups, including aspherical lens)
F2.8(W) to 4.0(T); f=7.1(W) to 28.4(T)mm
(equivalent to approximately 33.0 to 132.0
mm when converted to 35mm film); Lens
barrier
Zoom: 4X
optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (16X total
when optical and digital zooms are used in
combination)
Focusing: Phase
difference sensor AF/ Contrast type AF
(selectable between spot, 7-point multi,
free AF area switching, continuous AF);
macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus;
focus lock
Approximate Focus Range:
Normal: 15.75 cm to ∞; Macro: 3.94” to
19.69”
Exposure
Control: Metering:
Multi-pattern by imaging element
Control: program; aperture;
shutter speed; manual exposure; AE lock
Exposure Compensation: -2EV
to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter: CCD
electronic / mechanical shutter; Bulb, 60 to
1/2000 shutter speed (manual exposure)
Aperture: 10 stage
aperture; F2.8 to F8.0(W), F4.0/F11.1(T)
White
Balance: Auto; Fixed (7
modes); Manual
Recording Functions: Snapshot /
audio snapshot (up to 30 seconds);
high-speed continuous shutter (3 shots /
second, max. 6 shots); Auto Bracketing
(AE/WB/AF); Multi Bracketing
(color/portrait/sharpness/saturation/contrast);
Macro; Best Shot, movie with audio; voice
recorder
Self-timer: 10
seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer;
Remote control; 2 second remote control self
timer
Built-in
Flash: Flash Modes:
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approximate Range: 0.66 to 9.51 Feet(W);
0.66 to 6.56 feet (T)
Viewfinder: Monitor
screen and optical viewfinder
Monitor
Screen: 2.0-inch
high-definition TFT color LCD, 115,200
pixels (480×240)
Timekeeping Functions:
Date and time recorded with image data; auto
calendar up to 2049
World
Time: 162 cities (32
time zones); city names; date and time;
summer time
Input/Output Terminals:
External power (DC IN); USB/AV connection
(NTSC/PAL compliant); External flash sync
terminal; microphone / speaker
Power Requirements:
Proprietary lithium ion rechargeable
battery; AC adapter
Dimensions: 3.84” (W)
x 2.66” (H) x 1.78” (D) (excluding
projections)
Weight:
Approximately 7.94 oz (excluding batteries
and accessories)
Bundled Accessories:
Lithium Ion rechargeable battery; Battery
charger; Card remote control; USB cable; AV
cable; Strap; CD-ROM
Optional Accessories:
Conversion lens adapters (wide and tele);
proprietary lithium ion battery; battery
charger
Specifications subject to
change without notice.
Casio, Inc.,
Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio
Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Casio,
Inc., markets calculators, keyboards,
digital cameras, mobile presentation
devices, portable color TVs, timepieces
(Wrist Technology), cash registers and other
consumer electronic products. Casio, the
unexpected extra – for more information
visit our web site at
www.casio.com.
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