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 Revive Shot, used to take still images from old album photos for long term preservation and enjoyment. Revive Shot digitally revives faded colours and automatically adjusts for obliquity, even when photos are shot while still in the album. The EX-Z600 is equipped with a BESTSHOT Button, allowing convenient one-touch access to this popular feature that offers 32 different scene selections, including Anti Shake and Revive Shot, for hassle-free photos every time.

Highly Efficient, Advanced Performance

• 6.0 megapixel high resolution CCD and retracting 3x optical zoom
• Extra Large 2.7 inch TFT LCD display now approximately 3x brighter (approximately 1200cd/m2)*1
• SUPER LIFE Battery allows up to approximately 550 still images per charge on CIPA standards*2
• High quality images, high speed, and long lasting battery in a miniaturized package with EXILIM Engine image processing module
• The Anti Shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor) reduces blurring caused by shaking hands or moving subjects
• The Anti Shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor) reduces blurring caused by shaking 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 flash photos
• “Revive Shot” refreshes faded colours 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 32 scene “BESTSHOT” 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
• “Colour Restoration” enables digital enhancement of faded colours 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*3
• After the shutter release is released, pictures are captured almost instantly, with only an approximately 0.005 second*4 release time lag
• 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 “BESTSHOT” 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

NOTES
*1 At maximum brightness, measured at the centre of the display, compared to EX-Z500
*2 Auto Mode, standard brightness setting
*3 using internal memory, with internal flash turned off
*4 with internal flash turned off.