Casio Exilim EX-Z60 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) | 
| Brand: Casio
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $180.00
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Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 12704
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 18.9
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 6
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 5 x 0.5 x 4
MPN: EX-Z60
Model: EX-Z60
UPC: 079767622015
EAN: 0079767622008
ASIN: B000EIZJ7M
Release Date: April 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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) |
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Product Description
The simple to use EX-Z60offers 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
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 Made a Believer Out of Me... April 28, 2006
Vladimir Ratner (Upstate NY)
175 out of 178 found this review helpful
If you read my Kodak V530 review, then you already know what I am talking about. If not, then I'll give you a quick overview:
Last week I sold my Canon S230 camera (similar to SD200), which served me well for about 3 years, and was looking for a replacement. The following criteria were most important to me: price, quality, and reliability. Also, I want to mention that I have some professional photography experience. I used to work for Kodak for a couple of years in Professional Digital Imaging department, doing some software testing. I don't consider myself to be a Pro, but I do know what I'm talking about when it comes to cameras, and digital cameras/photography in particular. Back to cameras - I didn't want to buy another Canon, because I think they are overrated and overpriced. I like Sony - I think their video equipment is one of the best on the market, but unfortunately the same doesn't apply to their digital cameras. So, using specific parameters/criteria I've narrowed down my search to a few brands/models: Kodak V530/V550, Panasonic FX8/FX9, and Casio S600/Z600/Z60 (I was also looking at Z750 and Z850). Kodak turned out to be a waste of my time - two days after I bought it, I took it back to Walmart (thanks to their great return policy - no restocking fees or anything else). After that I wasn't even going to try V550. Panasonic uses Leica lenses, and I wish I could try it, but unfortunately it is not sold anywhere locally, and I didn't want to buy it online, because if I didn't like and wanted to return it, I would end up paying restocking fees.
So, I went back to Walmart, and there it was, sitting on the shelf, Casio Exilim EX-Z60. Pretty in silver. I've read/heard a lot of good things about Casio digital cameras, but was always leery to try one myself, mainly because of the reliability fact. But since Walmart has such a nice return policy, I went ahead and bought it anyway. I was in for a treat - this camera turned out to be a truly pleasant surprise. I've been using it for a few days now and it just keeps on amazing me. In a few more days I will have to take it back to Walmart, but not because I don't like it, but because I bought myself a Z600 (it's coming in the mail), which I wouldn't have before I tried this one. In my review I will give you a full analysis of the Z60 model, and then I will tell you why I chose to go with the Z600, as well as I will compare it to S600, Z750, and Z850.
Pros:
Design - Simple, yet elegant. Very clean, modern look. Available in Silver, Black, and I believe also in Red. I am not sure what other colors look like, but silver looks really nice. It's brushed, not polished, which in my opinion is better, since it doesn't scratch as easily. Buttons seem to be in the right places. Overall, a very sexy looking camera.
Price - Comparing to other brands in the same range, it's on a low side. Walmart had it for just under $250. I think you can buy it cheaper online for about $220-230, which is a great deal for a 6MP digital camera of this caliber.
Picture Quality - Holy cow!!! Wow!!! Those were my first words when I took first few shots. I have not seen anything like this. It put my Canon to shame! Have you heard of an expression "Picture Perfect"?! This was certainly the case. The pictures looked bright, bold, and crisp. Ready to be published/printed in any magazine or to be placed in a frame and hanged on a wall. Simply brilliant! What I also liked is that how "true" the colors were, meaning that whatever was red in real life, appeared red in a picture - not pink, or orange, or any other color. Not many cameras are capable of that - most of them will "distort" the color somehow.
Features - For an ultra compact P&S digital camera, it is packed with various features. Menus, buttons all seem to be in the right places and are very easy to operate without previous knowledge. Large 2.5" LCD (display); 33 shooting modes (including EBay mode, where the pictures are specifically optimized for selling items on EBay - my wife was thrilled about that); Anti Shake DSP (stabilization control for those with shaky hands to minimize the blurriness in pictures); and many more. Great job, Casio!!!
Battery Life - I spent a full day before I had to recharge the battery. With this one, you will probably never need a backup battery.
Cons:
I simply cannot say that I don't like something in particular about this camera. Perhaps reliability is my biggest concern. Will this camera be "true" to me, just like Canon was for 3 years, or will it break after a couple of months - only time will show... but for now, I am a happy camper.
Summary:
Whichever one you choose, Z60 or Z600, any one will be a great choice! But it now!!!
Now that I've given you a somewhat full description/analysis of a Z60, I will have to say why I chose to go with a Z600 (which I will review as soon as I get my hands on it). But before I do that, I will also mention that I considered buying a Z750, Z850, and an S600. So, why didn't I? Well, I did my research first. Both Z750 and Z850 are not true P&S cameras - they are more for someone who wants a bit more of a manual control. From what I hear, they are great cameras, but unless you have some knowledge in professional photography, or want to learn more about it, it's not worth buying it. They also have a few problems that haven't been addressed yet by Casio, and they are also a bit pricy for an average consumer. S600 on the other hand is another true P&S camera, with some great features. For one, it takes movies (video) in MPEG-4 format, comparing to Z60 and Z600's AVI. How is it different? Because it's a better quality format, and you can also store of up to 5 times more. Not bad, ah?! It also looks way too cool. Casio even calls it a Card Camera - it looks and feels like a credit card, that's how compact it is. So, why didn't I buy an S600 then? Well, first of all it's more expensive than a Z600. But most importantly it lacks a few features (such as EBay mode for example), and also has only a 2.2" LCD, comparing to 2.5" on a Z60, and a huge bright 2.7" on a Z600. There you have it. The Z60 and Z600 are practically identical, except for the LCD size. Price difference was not very significant (Z600 probably $20 more), but I figured the larger display is well worth it. Also, Z600 is a bit smaller, and weighs a little less as well.
Once again, I am very impressed with Casio, and highly recommend it to everyone.
Awesome tiny camera June 7, 2006
PM (Van Nuys, CA United States)
52 out of 53 found this review helpful
This is the smallest of the credit card size cameras on the market today - feature-wise the Sony is the next runner up but size-wise it is wider than this Casio. I did quite a bit of research before buying this camera because I already had a perfectly fine small digital Canon but I wanted a "credit card" sized one for trips and conversely for black tie events so I could slip it into a tiny purse. I'm not disappointed. The Casio S600 costs $100 more and that's cuz it makes MPEG movies but since many programs call for AVI and since I already have a couple mini-DV movie cameras that feature was not worth the extra money to me. For $249 this camera is a gem. On my recent trip to China many people saw me using it and were blown away. The LCD screen is quite large and the battery life is incredible - lasting for days, hundreds of pictures and abusive LCD viewing! I used the 6mp quality setting and don't know why anyone would complain about the image - it looks great. The picture taking is instant without that dreaded delay of most digital cameras. If the camera doesn't have time to auto-focus it shows a red square and then you need to half click down again until it locks into focus (green square), but usually it catches the focus right away. The only thing I wish is that it had a view-finder for those days when the sun is glaring and you can't see the LCD but I found that none of the tiny cameras have view-finders so I guess that's the trade-off to get a tiny camera. I highly recommend this camera.
Nice looking but a bit noisy sensor May 12, 2006
John F (Miami, FL)
25 out of 32 found this review helpful
This camera is really very portable and nice looking. It is small enough to slip into your pocket without disturbing and it has lots of nice features on the menus.
The black anodized alluminum body may show ugly briliant scratches if you do not take care with the camera.
But concerning the image quality I was not quite satisfied.
The sensor is way too noisy. Even at ISO 50 you will see a lot of digital grain on the image. With a filtering software like Neat Image it can be reduced to an acceptable level but that's more work to do.
Also, at 6Mp you will see many defects of the lenses like color separation on the borders, glare, lack of details. The images look very good at 1600x1200 (2Mpixels) though.
With some noise filtering they look good at 2048x1536 with some optical aberrations still visible. Using the image at full size just get way too defects to look good.
 Love/hate with this camera December 4, 2006
JCMiami (Miami, FL United States)
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
I had this camera for over 3 weeks and just returned it today. I gave it a chance but I was very disappointed. I read all the great reviews and went out and purchased it. First impressions are that this a beautifully made solid camera. It feels substantial in you hand and, yes, it is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. The following is some findings:
POSITIVES:
1)Tiny, pocketable size
2)Solid metal body
3)Tons of image settings including a unique setting that resizes photos for Ebay sales or to be used on Ebay(ps it really works!)
4)Very good video recording and playback
5)Excellent battery life
6)Images come out great in bright light/outdoors - colors are very natural but images lack detail (see below)
7)Image stabilization works well
8)Fast startup times
NEGATIVES:
1)Terrible LCD screen, cannot be seen in bright light/sun. Terrible resolution on LCD screen - images appear grainy/lots of pixelation/over-saturation of colors - extremely annoying and throws you "off".
2)Images produced and printed are "soft" in all settings, lack detail
3)Pictures indoors are terrible with/without flash. They tend to be grainy, overly saturated inaccurate colors (especially reds). This camera's images fall apart in anything other than bright light/sun.
CONCLUSION:
I wanted to really like this camera but the soft images, poor pics indoors and terrible LCD made me return it.
Awesome May 19, 2006
J. Kim (Seattle, WA)
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
Super slim, takes good pictures(not great, but I ain't no professional photographer). You get a lot of camera for your money. The only thing I don't really like about it is that I have to remove the battery from the camera to charge it. Its no big deal as it has an internal battery that keeps the time/date for about 30 hours.
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