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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Image Parameters
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07.Connectivity / Extras
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08.Overall Impressions
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09.Conclusion
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10.Comments
Casio Exilim EX-Z60 First Impressions Review
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ComponentsFront
The EX-Z60 has an anodized aluminum body with a brushed matte chrome finish—a somewhat different styling from the competitor’s polycarbonate plastic. At 3.75 by 2.39 inches high, the front dimensions are almost the same as other cameras in this category. The lens sits to the right of center, surrounded by a bright "chrome" styling ring. The flash opening, a small rectangle, is located at the top of the front face, just left of the lens. A raised "Exilim" logo is the only interruption to the left of the front panel, except for two small openings for microphone and flash sensor.
Back
Pocket cameras are now adapting their rear panels to accommodate larger display screens, and a certain familiar control arrangement is becoming standard. Taking up almost 75% of the rear panel is the 2.5-inch diagonal display screen, which fits full left when viewed from behind the camera. In the remaining space, we find, from top to bottom, the zoom control, which is a button pair, below that a playback/record button pair and below that, a four-way controller with the usual OK button in the middle. Flanking the controller are two additional buttons for menu retrieval and a so-called "Best Shot" button that serves as a picture preset button.
Left Side
The left side of the camera has a darker trim plate, but there are no ports or other features of interest on the left side.
Right Side
The right side of the camera has a carrying lug at the top for a strap; no ports or other features are on the right side of the EX-Z60.
Top
Along the top are the shutter release and the on/off switch. Both are thin, metallic "slats" with the release sitting above the rounded, curved surface of the top. I don’t know that this is a positive or a negative, but it may take some getting used to it.
Bottom
Across the bottom users can find the battery compartment, USB port, card, tripod mount (not centered under the lens) and holes for the alert sounder.
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