The EX-Z600 offers 6.0 megapixel high resolution photos in a stylish, compact, and pocket-sized package. The extra large 2.7-inch Super Bright LCD produces an impressive luminance of 1200 candelas per square meter. This significant advancement makes the LCD easier to see, especially when viewed in the sunny outdoors. In auto mode, the LCD automatically adjusts to the brightness of the surrounding environment. The EX-Z600?s Super Life Battery now has an even longer battery life, supporting a staggering 550 shots per charge. The EX-Z600 series includes the Best Shot mode, eBay Best Shot, which allows users 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.
New to the EX-Z600 is the Rapid Flash function, which enables three consecutive high speed flash photos in only one second, allowing you to completely capture the moment without losing precious seconds between shots. The EX-Z600 includes Old Photo Best Shot Mode, used to take still images of old photos for long term preservation and enjoyment. Old Photo digitally revives faded colors and automatically adjusts for obliquity, even when photos are shot while still in the album. The EX-Z600 is equipped with a BEST SHOT Button, allowing convenient one-touch access to this popular feature that offers 33 different scene selections, including Anti Shake and Old Photo, for hassle-free photos every time.
Highly Efficient, Advanced Performance Features
- 6.0 megapixel high resolution CCD and retracting 3Xoptical zoom
- Extra Large 2.7-inch TFT LCD display now approximately 3X brighter (approximately 1200cd/m 2 - compared to EX-Z500) * At maximum brightness, measured at the center of the display
- Super Life Battery allows up to approximately 550 still images per charge on CIPA standards
- High quality images, high speed, and long lasting battery in a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image processing module
- Anti Shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor) reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects
Numerous Easy to Use Functions
- Rapid Flash enables three consecutive flash photos in one second
- The Soft Flash function reduces flash brightness when taking close-up flash photos
- Old Photos refreshes faded colors of old album photos, bringing them back to life in digital format
- The 9-Point Multi AF clearly indicates areas in auto focus when photographing subjects with multiple focus points
- The Quick Shutter function reduces mistakes by enabling simple and easy high-speed focusing
- The Auto Macro mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and auto focus mode
- The Flash Assist mode compensates for poorly illuminated areas of the shot
- The 33 scene BEST SHOT function enables selection of the appropriate camera setting for still photos via an easy to understand sample image menu
- The Angle Correction function corrects oblique shots to look as if they were taken from the front during image viewing
- Color Restoration enables digital enhancement of faded colors in old photos during image viewing
- The USB cradle functions as a charger as well as a simple way to connect the camera to personal computers and other AV equipment
Enhanced Quick Responsiveness
- Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 0.9 seconds (* using internal memory, with internal flash turned off )
- After the shutter is snapped, pictures are taken almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.005 second release time lag
* with internal flash turned off - High-speed image viewing at approximately 0.1 seconds intervals
- The Direct On buttons allow quick startup of both shooting and viewing modes
- A one-touch BEST SHOT button allows selection of the appropriate mode for any shot
Movie Functions
- Movies recorded in VGA (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second (Motion JPEG)
- Using the Motion Print function, movies can be converted into a series of nine or one single image for printing
- Movies can be zoomed in during playback
- The Movie Editing function offers three options (beginning, middle, end) for cutting unwanted scenes from a movie
Physical Specifications:
- Recording Media 8.3MB built-in flash memory, SD Memory Card, Multimedia Card
- Lens/Focal Distance:: F2.7(W) to 5.2(T), f=6.2(W) to 18.6(T)mm (equivalent to approximately 38(W) to 114mm(T) for 35mm film), 6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens
- Zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical zoom)
- Power: Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) ?1
- Battery Life: Approx. 550 still images (CIPA Standards) (*Auto Mode, standard brightness setting)
Continuous playback: approx 9hr. 20 min. (still images)
Continuous recording: approx 4hr. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx 10 hr. (voice recording) - Dimensions: (W x H x D) 3.48 x 2.24 x .81 in. (excluding projections, .73 in. at thinnest part)
- Weight: Approximately 3.95 oz (excluding battery and accessories)
