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NEW EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z60 LOADED WITH CONVENIENT FEATURES, AND INTRODUCES eBay BEST SHOT MODE
Combines Cutting-Edge Technology With User-Friendly Functionality and Compact Style
FEBRUARY 26, 2006, ORLANDO, FL – 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 23rd 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.
For more information, visit www.casiousa.com
