Product Description

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 shaky 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 helps make taking pictures (still and movie) easier and more fun. The Best Shot button enables convenient, one-touch access to 33 shooting preset modes offering a wide range of camera settings for taking hassle-free photos every time. And not just still photos, you can also shoot movies. Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.4 seconds Built-in multimode electronic-flash Rapid Flash enables three consecutive, high speed flash photos in only one second / Soft Flash prevents over exposure when taking shots in Macro Records movies at up to 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound (integrated mono mic and speaker) Uses proprietary Casio lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included); 180 shots per charge Input/Output Terminals USB / AV connector // USB - USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) Self-timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Focus Modes - Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus Exposure Control - Light metering - Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD / Exposure - Program AE Accepts optional SD or MMC memory cards (we advise buying an optional 256MB or higher for practical use of EX-Z60

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6745 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Casio
• Model: EX-Z60
• Released on: 2006-04-15
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x .50" w x 5.00" l, 2.00 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
• Start-up time of approximately 1.4 seconds; minimal shutter lag of approximately 0.002 seconds
• “Soft Flash” prevents overexposure when taking shots in Macro, etc.
• Powered by lithium-ion battery; stores images on SD memory cards (includes 8.3 MB internal memory)

From the Manufacturer

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 shaky 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 Exilim line is a culmination of Casio's core technologies of miniaturization and digital technology resulting in a smaller, higher-resolution camera. Exilim has led the current digital camera trend of 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 function includes Revive Shot, which refreshes faded colors of old photos by bringing them back to life in digital format, automatically adjusting 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 scenarios chosen from an image menu and providing the user with a wide range of camera settings for taking hassle-free photos every time.

The 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. Casio continues to bring the fun and versatility of digital photography to users everywhere.

EX-Z60 features:

Stylish, Slim, Compact Size High Performance Mode

• 6.0-megapixel high resolution CCD and 3x optical zoom lens
• Large, easy-to-see 2.5-inch TFT LCD display
• The Exilim Engine features the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects
• 95.2 x 60.6 x 19.8 millimeters (W x H x D), slim compact size (thinnest point: 16.2 mm)
• 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
• After the shutter is pressed, the image is recorded almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.002-seconds release time lag
• High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 seconds
• Subjects appear brightly on the display monitor even under low-light conditions, enabling easy shot composition

• "Rapid Flash" enables three consecutive, high speed flash photos in only one second
• "Soft Flash" prevents over exposure when taking shots in Macro, etc.
• "Revive Shot" 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

• 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.

Customer Reviews

Great camera for general shooting!
I got this camera because my other one, a Nikon E5600 died. This camera is great.
It looks really cool. I have the red one, but all the colors look good. It's very slim and very light. This is definitely a camera to show off to your friends because of how good it looks.
Also, the screen is really big. That's a huge plus.
It's really, really easy to use. It's perfectly fine to take it out of the box, put the battery in, and press the shutter button. Everything about it is very intuitive. And the scene modes are great. I've gotten some great shots playing around with those.
The battery life is also very good. I've been able to use it days on end. It will certainly last through a day of almost constant use, and during normal use it will last much longer. Better than the rechargeable NiMH AAs I'm used to working with on my Nikon.
The color with this camera is really good--that's the absolute best part of the pictures. The color just pops, especially if you have the right shot.

However, the optics are not as good. First of all, zooming in or out will give you a pincushion/fisheye effect, which isn't a big deal unless you're shooting something with lines (buildings or grids of any kind), where it is painfully noticeable unless you're zoomed right in the middle.
The sensitivity causes noise. Dark pictures will be full of noise. This isn't as big of a deal if you're using flash. But high sensitivity is generally not the best with this camera.
Also, the sensor just isn't that sharp. Taking 6MP pictures and just looking at them in Photoshop at 100% zoom you can see it. Even in full daylight, the darks are grainy and the mids are not sharp at all.
Others say that they can get great pictures out of this camera, but I can not see it. Perhaps there are settings I can adjust to make it better, but for a point-and-shoot, that seems to defeat the purpose. And even so, I have some knowledge of photography and I do try to make my pictures as good as possible.
The other bad thing is that because the camera is very easy to use, it has little to offer for manual settings. It has the standard white balance/ISO/Exposure correction adjustments, but that's about it.

So the bottom line is, that this is an awesome camera to carry around with you, to take pictures of the family, to go to the party with, or most general use. For 4x6 prints, computer backgrounds, and all of the things that most people use their camera for, it is just fine.

If you want to use it for anything more professional, stay away. It just will not cut it.

Piece of junk and horrible service!
This is my second camera and shame on me for giving Casio a second chance. The "customer service" was horrible, rude and not helpful at all. I have had several camera's in my professional life and have to say that I will never buy this brand again after the way I was treated!

Wonderful Little Camera
I have owned my Ex-Z60 for about one year . It has proven to be a very nice Camera ! In every mode I have chosen the results have been excellent ! Well designed and quite easy to use ! I have a small Leica D - Lux 3 MP Camera , and sometimes I have to search the Properties mode to determine Casio usage ! I own several other Camera Models , and find I use my Casio Ex-Z60 , quite often . I think some reviewers are lint- picking in some respects ! R E Keay