Casio Exilim EX-S600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000E158D4
• Item model number: EX-S600SR
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #727 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 5, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Exilim Card EX-S600 is the next evolution in this popular line of ultra-slim card-sized high resolution digital cameras. In addition to 6-megapixel photos, a major addition to this line is the EX-S600's ability to reduce camera shake instantaneously when recording quality MPEG-4 movies. The EX-S600 comes in silver, red, and blue.

The EX-S600's ability to take state-of-the-art movies instantly and easily adds to the versatility and fun of this powerful and high quality digital camera. The EX-S600 fits conveniently in any pocket to go where ever you go, ready to quickly capture special moments. No matter how spontaneous the situation, the Exilim engine's Anti Shake DSP reduces blurring caused by shaky hands and/or moving subjects, and the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused.

In addition to enhanced resolution, the EX-S600's 3x zoom and increased battery life allowing up to 300 shots per battery charge provide significant photographic flexibility. The BEST SHOT menu includes the new Revive Shot, created specifically for taking digital pictures of old album photos. Revive Shot adjusts for obliquity as well as brightly refreshes faded colors. Whether framing a shot, reviewing images, or watching movies, everything is brighter when displayed on the adjustable 2.2-inch LCD--approximately twice as bright as previous models, making it ideal for outdoor use. Small enough to conveniently carry wherever you go, the EX-S600 has one-touch buttons that allow quick start up of the camera to view images and take pictures, as well as one for taking movies, all designed to quickly capture special moments. The EX-S600 connects easily to a TV or PC via the multi cradle, which also doubles as the battery charger.

The EX-S600 continues the Exilim Card tradition of offering cutting-edge technology packed into a small, slim, and stylish body. With high-quality photos, advanced movie recording capabilities, and a tremendous range of remarkable functions, Casio once again exceeds expectations by providing a conveniently portable means of preserving memories to be cherished for a lifetime.

Exilim Card EX-S600 Main Features

High-Performance, Card-Sized Highlights

6-megapixel CCD makes for high resolution picture taking

Ultra-slim digital camera with a retracting 3x optical zoom employing high-density packaging technology resulting in a 16.1mm thickness (thinnest point: 13.7mm)

The Super Life Battery allows up to 300 still pictures per charge on CIPA standard

The Super Life Battery provides 1 hour 50 minutes of movie recording per battery charge

The Anti Shake DSP (digital signal processor) reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects

The bright new digital interface TFT LCD 2.2-inch screen is easier to see when using the camera outdoors

Convenient and Multivariate Functions

Revive Shot refreshes faded colors of old album photos, bringing them back to life in digital format

When photographing subjects with multiple focus points, the 9-Point Multi AF function takes simultaneous meter readings at nine different points, automatically selecting the best ones, resulting in a clearly focused shot

The Quick Shutter function reduces mistakes by facilitating simple and easy high-speed focusing

The Auto Macro mode allows for automatic switching between macro mode and auto focus mode

Perfect pictures and movies can be taken using one of the 34 different BEST SHOT settings

Assorted High Quality Movie Functions

MPEG-4, VGA (640 x 480 pixels), 30 frames per second enables high quality movie recording

The movie stabilizer function instantaneously reduces camera shake when recording movies (camera shake reduction achieved electronically)

One hour of movies can be taken in Normal mode using a 1 GB SD memory card

The Direct Movie function instantly starts movie recording with a press of the Movie button

The Snapshot-In-Movie allows you to take a snapshot during movie recording

Using the MOTION PRINT, movies can be converted into a series of nine or just one snapshot for printing

The Past Movie starts movie recording from 5 seconds before the Movie button is pressed

The Short Movie enables movie recording for up to a total of 8 seconds, adjustable before or after the shutter is snapped

The USB cradle not only charges the camera battery, but is also a simple way to connect the camera to a PC or TV to enjoy photos and movies with no need for additional equipment

Enhanced Quick Responsiveness

Once powered on, the camera is ready to take pictures in approximately 1.0 second

After the shutter is snapped, picture is taken almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.007-second release time lag

High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1-second intervals

The DIRECT ON button function allows quick startup in both shooting and playback modes

Product Description

Here's a digital camera that takes still and movie pictures flawlessly. Its thin size and lightweight, goes where you go. The EX-S600 is a high-performance digital-camera that quickly becomes an integral part of your daily life. A new monitor screen delivers a view of your images that is twice as bright as previous models. The high-quality MPEG-4 movie capabilities of the EX-S600 totally revolutionize the level of movie recording you can expect from your digital camera. A new Movie Stabilizer feature helps to make movie recording easier than ever before. A new Anti Shake Digital Signal Processor provides higher sensitivity. Faster shutter speed prevents image blurring to hand or subject movement. Despite its slim design and large monitor screen, the EX-S600 delivers truly amazing battery life for a compact digital camera. A single charge provides enough power to record approximately 300 snapshots or up to 110 minutes of continuous movie recording. 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Monaural Speaker & Microphone Movies - AVI / MPEG-4 Audio - WAV Built-in Flash Modes - Auto Flash, On, Off, Red eye reduction 8.3MB Built-in flash memory Also accepts SD Memory Card, Multimedia Card - recommended option Exposure Control - Light metering - Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot Exposure - Program AE Snapshot mode (auto) - 1/8 to 1/2000 second Night Scene - 4 to 1/2000 second Dimensions - Width 3.54 x Height 2.32 x Depth 0.633 inches / Width 90 x Height 59 x Depth 16.1mm Weight - Approximately 115g

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good camera to carry anywhere., April 1, 2006

By	Y. S. Kwon (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Had the camera for about two weeks now. Although it is not a perfect camera, it's a good everyday camera.

Pros: Battery Life - It's much longer than expected. Went two weeks without charging once. It appears that Casio's claim of 300 shots per charge is accurate.

Picture quality without flash - given the size, indoor pictures without flash comes out pretty good.

Size - no need to say more. Even with a case, the camera can be carried anywhere.

Quick Camera Response - the camera is ready to use as soon as the 'on' button is pushed. Shutter lag time is minimal as well. A great camera to capture 'at the moment' pictures.

Good features - over 20 preset special features including portrait, macro, night shots, etc.

USB Cradle - Very convenient. It charges, downloads and used for viewing pictures. It retails for $50 but it was included.

Looks - Best looking camera on the market. Much better looking than Canon SD550 or Nikon S5.

Cons:

The camera did not respond when on button was pushed for a couple of hours. Thought about returning the unit, but since then it has been fine. Still cannot figure out what the problem was.

No case was included. Had to purchase one for $30 (although I'm totally happy with the case).

Macro Picture Quality - picture quality when taken up close is mediocre.

CD Manual - It's inconvenient as I have to pop in the CD. Although a print manual comes with it, it only covers basic on/off operations. All detail features are covered in the CD manual.

Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. I mainly use the camera to take my son's pictures and the quick response has been the biggest plus as he moves around constantly. I certainly recommend the camera.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera!, April 18, 2006

By	Brian Lord (College Park, Maryland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My first digital camera was a great camera-an Olympus D-500, but it got left out in the rain, and alas, it died, wet and soggy...

This camera is excellent, I have been impressed with its digital zoom, its screen, and its ease of use... Its digital zoom is so good, that, look at the picture I uploaded to the customer images page, I can zoom in on a book with small print from 5 feet away and read the page. THis is good enough that I no longer have to pay for copies at my school. Yes, like the previous reviewer said, the screen does get fuzzy if you zoom in, but, I wonder if he/she actually purchased the camera, when you take that picture, it clears right up, even on the camera's little screen you have a perfectly clear image...and the screen is good enough that I can read that page in the book easily with out straining my eyes.

I especially like that you can half-press the camera button, and a little square on the screen will light red or green, if its green, that picture will be be perfect everytime, with no blurryness at all...Now the camera can be a little picky as to what it thinks is a good or bad picture, but even if the square doesn't turn green, you're still likely to have a good picture, I've found, but when that square is green, you can jiggle the camera and still take a clear picture. I have noticed that this camera tends towards red-eye, but most small cameras have this problem, it has to do with the small lense, any (most of the time free) photo software can solve this easily, and the camera itself does a pretty good job also...

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for people on the go, March 12, 2006

By	jack (california) - See all my reviews

The Casio Exilim s600 is my first digital camera, and I think it's great. Although the LCD screen may only be over 80,000 mpxls, it works for me. The real selling point for me was how compact it is. This camera really can fit into your pocket, although I do have to periodically check on it to make sure I didn't press the 'on' button, which would make the lense protrude.

Pros:
-VERY small-->about half an inch thick.
-nice 2.2 inch LCD screen
-good picture quality, (see cons)
-easy to use buttons conveniently placed
-I didn't have to read the manual to figure out how to work it
-the video feature can carry up to 2 hours of good footage
-the 'best shot' features are nice. (e.g. sports, night scene, flower, text, portrait)
-won't scratch
-takes pictures very quickly
-has a certain 'wow' factor that gets you a lot of attention.

Cons:
-might feel like you are going to drop it
-the lense sticks out (unlike the sony cybershot)
-no viewfinder..but you wouldn't need it anyways.
-you need a 1gb of storage if you want to fit a lot of photos+video
-pictures don't turn out very sharp
-I'm personally not too keen on the software they give you [photoloader, photohands]
-pricy for a point and shoot

That's just my opinion; hopefully you can draw your own conclusion based on this and other reviews. Thanks!