Casio Announces the 6 Megapixel EXILIM PRO With 4X Optical Zoom

Feb. 2004 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio, Inc., in conjunction with it's parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced the EXILIM PRO EX-P600, a stunning new addition to the growing family of EXILIM series of digital cameras. With the ease of operation typically expected from compact cameras, this EX-P600 can take users to new heights of photographic expression with its multitude of functions, including the high-performance 6-megapixel CCD and the 4X optical zoom.

The EX-P600 will be available at retail in April 2004, with an MSRP of $649.99.

The EXILIM brand of compact cameras has become synonymous throughout the world for amazing features and styling. Most notable of these features is the thin, card-sized body of every model, offering go-anywhere style, together with rapid shutter response that captures every special moment. The introduction of the 3X optical zoom and large LCD of Casio's EXILIM ZOOM brought a new wave of fun to images, added even more momentum to EXILIM's popularity, and proved Casio's engineering and development capabilities.

"The new EXILIM PRO EX-P600 offers not only the style and features of a compact camera, but it represents a new series of digital cameras exhibiting mobility with speedy response, while offering functions usually found only on full-fledged high-end models," said John Clough, president of Casio, Inc. The EX-P600 brings a whole new meaning to the excitement of photography, with a flexibility that hasn't been possible with today's fully automatic cameras. "This camera bridges the gap between the amateur and professional photographer," Clough added.

MAIN FEATURES

• High-resolution 6-megapixel imaging
  A 6-megapixel CCD housed in a compact and refined stainless steel body, with high-resolution and low noise allowing for a rich variety of expression. The EX-P600 uses a high-performance Canon 4X optical zoom lens.
• High speed response
  In addition to a start-up time of approximately 2-seconds and approximately 0.01 second release time lag, the EX-P600 has a high- speed continuous shutter function to take 3 photos per second, up to 6 photos in succession, moving the camera up a level in terms of speed response.
• Variety of imaging made possible with full-scale specifications
• Auto Bracketing
  With one press of the shutter, variations of exposure, white balance and focus position can be set. The multi-bracketing feature allows for a variety of images with different color effects, contrast levels, etc. to be taken.
• Quick response manual shooting
  With a large 2.0" high-definition TFT LCD, all the necessary information about shooting and effects is displayed clearly. Manual settings can be changed on-screen easily, enabling quick shooting.

"CASIO plans to increase the stylish and high-performance EXILIM lineup of digital cameras, continually providing users with a new shooting style and a wider range of features. With it's ease-of-use, high-speed response and imaging capabilities, we expect the EX-P600 to be a hit with serious photographers who are interested in experiencing the latest in digital photography," Clough concluded.

For more information visit www.casio.com.

SOURCE Casio