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CASIO Introduces New 6 Megapixel Compact Digital Camera to its QV Range
August 25th, 2004, LONDON, UK CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. today announced the QV-R61, a 6 megapixel digital camera in the popular QV-R range with improved image quality and responsiveness thanks to the incorporation of CASIO ' s proprietary EXILIM Engine technology. In addition, several new advanced features have been included to enhance overall performance. This compact model is the flagship in the QV-R series, and features a large 2.0 TFT LCD screen and a 3x optical zoom lens in a compact aluminum body.
CASIO ' s proprietary EXILIM Engine technology uses highly advanced circuitry to enhance the image processing and functional performance of the QV-R61, delivering superior images with remarkably high resolution and low power consumption. Therefore, battery life equates to approximately 280 photos at full 6 megapixel resolution, according to the CIPA * 1 standard for measuring battery life. Benefits also include nearly instantaneous start up, astonishingly fast 0.01 second shutter release lag time, and high speed continuous shooting of up to 3 photos in 1 second. The new QV-R61 is even ahead of its QV-R51 sibling, a camera that won the prestigious 2004 DIMA (Digital Imaging Marketing Association) Digital Camera Shoot-Out Award, beating more than 50 other digital cameras from 13 manufacturers, to take the prize for best picture quality in the US$300 to $399 price range.
Operation is extremely easy, with a large 2.0 LCD screen that clearly displays all information on shooting and photographic effects. With advanced operating features such as Direct-On REC and Play Modes, BESTSHOT mode with 23 pre-set scenarios, the QV-R61 represents the ultimate in high quality photography with carefree operation.
QV-R61 FEATURES
6-megapixel CCD with 3x optical zoom
High-resolution images are assured by the 6 megapixel CCD imaging element and 3x optical zoom.
A 4x digital zoom is provided for a combined zoom of 12x
Comprehensive high-speed design
Designed to give extremely fast response times in all that it does, results in a start up time of approximately 1 second and a 0.01 second release time lag. The QV-R61 also features a high speed continuous shooting function that can take 3 photos in 1 second.
New high-performance functions
Flash Assist -- Operates during flash photography to compensate for underexposure in areas which are not reached by flash
Auto Macro -- Automatically switches between Macro mode and AF mode as required
Business Shot -- Provides automatic alignment correction for photos taken at an angle, altering shots as though they were taken from a straight-on front position
Icon Help -- Uses pop-ups to guide the user during the switching of settings
General Features
Large 2.0 TFT LCD scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor.
Direct-On function for one-touch recording and playback.
Up to 280 still images can be taken on a single battery charge, according to CIPA standards
Can use regular AA alkaline or lithium batteries
Compact aluminum body with high quality rounded finish
Advanced image noise reduction for improved image quality, especially when shooting at night.
Movies (without audio) can be recorded up to the limit of the memory
Multi-Auto Focus for automatic selection of the optimum focus point location
High speed playback scrolls through recorded images at 0.1 sec per image for faster image searching.
The BESTSHOT mode with 23 pre-set scenarios in an instant. Simply select a sample scene similar to the image you want, and the camera's settings are configured automatically.
Full month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date.
The Alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time.
World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When traveling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.
Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select and keep the best one.
Images can be stored in a Web browser format allowing you to browse images in an on screen album. Internal 9.7 MB flash memory, can be supplemented with SD / MMC memory cards (card not included).
Favourites folder lets you store favourite or private images so they are not displayed during normal playback. Connects directly to PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT * 2 compatible printers.
Complies with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching ? .
* 1 CIPA standard Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption Until recently there has been no standard measurement for battery life. This has resulted in inconsistencies between camera products and catalogues and instruction manuals. As of December 2003, CIPA ( Camera & Imaging Products Association ) established the Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption, and hopes to reduce confusion among consumers by having this adopted by digital camera manufacturers and retailers. For more information, see www.cipa.jp/english/index.html
* 2 For further information on "USB Direct-Print" compatible printers, please contact your Regional Epson Sales Company.
| Recording Element |
>1/1.8 inch square pixel primary colour CCD ( 6.37 million total pixels; 6 million effective pixels) |
| File Record Format |
>Still Images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAV (Monaural) |
| Recording Medium |
>Built-in flash memory (approx. 9. 7MB), SD / MMC compliant |
| Recorded File Sizes |
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| |
Image size
(pixels) |
Resolution /
recording time |
File size |
Built-in memory
(8.9 MB) |
SD Card
64MB * 1 |
| Still Images |
2816 x 2112 |
Fine |
2.9MB |
3 |
20 |
| Normal |
2.3MB |
4 |
25 |
| Economy |
1.6MB |
5 |
36 |
640
x
480 |
Fine |
190KB |
46 |
294 |
| Normal |
140KB |
61 |
386 |
| Economy |
90KB |
98 |
618 |
| Movies |
320x240 |
300KB/sec.
(15fps) |
30 secs |
3 mins
25 sec |
*1 Matsushita products. Capacity differs according to manufacturer.
All values are approximate |
| Lens |
>F2.8 (W) to 4.9 (T); f=8 (W) to 24 (T) mm (equivalent to approx. 39 to 117 mm in 35mm format) |
| Zoom |
>3x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom (12x total when optical and digital zooms are used in combination) |
| Focusing |
>Contrast type Auto Focus (selectable between spot and multi); macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus |
Approximat
Focus Range |
>Normal: 60cm to 8 ; Macro: 10 to 70cm |
| Exposure Control |
>Metering: Multi-pattern by imaging element , centre weighted, and spot Control: Program AE Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) |
| Shutter |
>CCD electronic / mechanical shutter; 4 to 1/2000 shutter speed (including night mode) |
| Aperture |
>Auto; F2.8 / F4.8 |
| White Balance |
>Auto; Fixed (6 modes); Manual |
| Sensitivity |
>Auto; ISO 64, ISO 125, ISO 250, ISO 500 |
| Recording Functions |
>Still image; movies; BESTSHOT; auto macro; business shot; icon help; sharpness/colour saturation/contrast/flash intensity settings |
| Self-timer |
>10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer |
| Built-in Flash |
>Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Approximate Range: 0.6 to 2.6 metres (W); 0.6 to 2.1 metres (T) |
| Viewfinder |
>LCD screen, optical viewfinder |
| Monitor Screen |
>2. 0 digital interface TFT colour LCD, 84,960 pixels (354x240) |
| Playback |
>Zoom display (4x); 9 picture display; calendar; Slideshow function |
| Timekeeping |
>Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to year 2049 |
| World Time |
>162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time |
| Other features |
>10 language setting; trimming; resize; histogram; grid; album feature; favourites folder; copy; alarm with image; key customize |
| Input/Output Terminals |
>External power (DC3V); USB (Mini-B) terminals |
| Power Requirements |
>AA size Nickel metal hydride battery x 2;
AA size lithium-ion battery x 2; AA size Alkaline battery x 2; AC adaptor |
| Battery life |
>Approx. 280 images (CIPA standard)
Continuous recording: approx. 900 images (2 hrs 30 mins) * Continuous playback: approx 4 hrs 20 mins (still images) *recording wide / tele alternatively each 10 secs, LCD on, flash off (When using the bundled nickel metal hydride batteries) |
| Dimensions |
>88.3(W) x 60.4(H) x 33.4(D) mm (excl. projections) |
| Weight |
>Approx. 168g (excl. battery and accessories) |
| Bundled Accessories |
>Nickel metal hydride battery x 2; Battery charger; USB Cable; Strap; CD-ROM |
Manufacturers URL : www.casio.com
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