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-inch 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.
EX-Z60 includes the Best Shot Mode called, eBay Best Shot which allows the user to take 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.
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.
Features:
- 6.0 mega pixel high resolution CCD and 3X optical zoom lens
- Large easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD display
- The EXILIM Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects
- Width (3.75 in. ) X Height (2.39 in. ) X Thickness (.78 in.), slim compact size
- 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
* using internal memory, with internal flash turned off - After the shutter is snapped, the picture is taken almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.002 seconds release time lag
* with internal flash turned off - High-speed picture playback in approximately 0.1 seconds
- A bright, easy-to-see display monitor allows for easy shooting under low light conditions
Various 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.
- Old Photo 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 menu
Numerous Easy to 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
Movie Functions
- Movies recorded in VGA (640 x 480 pixels) size, 30 frames per second (Motion JPEG)
- Using the Motion Print function, movies can be converted into a series of nine or just one snapshot for printing
- Movies can be zoomed in during replay
- The Movie Editing operation offers three ways (beginning, middle, end) to cut unwanted scenes from a movie
Specifications:
- Imaging Elements: 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD, 6.37 million total pixels, 6.00 million effective pixels
- Image Files Format
Still images: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DCF1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (motion JPEG)
Audio: WAV - Recording Media Internal flash memory (image area 8.3 MB), SD Memory Card, MMC compatible
- Lens: 6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens; F3.1 (W) to 5.9 (T), f=.6.3 (W) to 18.9mm (T) (35mm conversion: approx. 38 (W) to 114mm (T)
- Zoom: Optical 3X, digital 4X (12X when used together)
- Focusing: Auto Focus with contrast detection,
- Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus
- AF area: selectable spot AF, multi AF
- Approximate Focus Range: Auto Focus: 15.75 to 8-inches, Macro: 3.94 to 19.69-inches , Infinity Mode: 8, Manual: 3.94 to 8-inches
Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change - Exposure Control: Light metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD
- Exposure: Program AE
- Exposure Compensation: - 2EV to + 2EV (1/3 EV units)
- Shutter: CCD electronic/mechanical shutter,
- Still images (auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second.
Shutter speed is different for the following BEST SHOT scenes. Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second: Fireworks: 2seconds (fixed) - Aperture: F3.1/4.4, auto switching
Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. (Max ISO sensitivity is 800 when taking pictures with Anti Shake or High Sensitivity ) - White Balance: Auto WB / Fixed (6 modes) / Manual
- Sensitivity: Still images: Auto * / ISO50 / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400,
- Recording Functions: Still images, audio snapshot, Continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, Flash continuous), self-time, macro, BEST SHOT, movie with audio, Voice Recording
- Self-timer: 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
- Built-in Flash: Flash Modes: Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Soft Flash, Red eye reduction
- Flash Range: .33 to 12.14 (W), 1.97 to 6.23 (T)
- Flash Continuous Shutter: 1.31 to 6.23 (W), 1.97 to 3.28(T)
- Viewfinder: Monitor screen
- Monitor: 2.5-inch TFT color LCD, 115,200 pixels (480?240)
- Timekeeping Functions:
Date and time: Recorded with image data, Auto Calendar: To 2049
World Time: 162 cities (32 time zones) worldwide, city name, date, time, summer time (daylight savings time) - Input/Output Terminals: USB / AV connector , USB: USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
- Microphone: Monaural
- Speaker: Monaural
- Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Battery Life:
Approx. 180 images (CIPA Standards)
Continuous playback: approx. 3hr. 50 min. (still images)
Continuous recording: approx. 1hr. 40min. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx. 3hr. 50 min. (voice recording) - Dimensions: (W x H) x D) 3.75 x 2.39 x .78 in. (excluding projections; .64 in. at thinnest point)
- Weight: Approx. 4.16 oz (excluding battery and accessories)
