Here are a few images that accurately reflect the abilities
of any given camera model. The images are altered only in
terms of size and sharpness after reduction and by the JPEG
compression used. Unless otherwise mentioned, assume that
any marbling or artifacts visible in the images are due to
the compression required to display them here. We feel however,
that they still faithfully represent the results we experienced.
STILL LIFE PHOTO
This subject is photographed in a room that has
a mix of fluorescent and incandescent light, but which is not
brightly lit. The camera's flash is used to add fill light.
The backdrop is 1.95 m (6.5 ft) from the camera.
The flash of the EX-P600 may be small, but its output is not. With this
standard shot the flash's output had to be turned down in the menu from
its default setting of Normal to Weak as the image was simply
too bright.
Photo
Information
Format:
TIFF
Aperture:
f2.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Sp:
1/60
Res:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
On (weak)
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
50
File Size:
17 MB
Focal Lgth:
33 mm (35mm Eq.)
For both the wide angle and telephoto
still life shots, the TIFF format is used. When the Casio EX-P600
is set to capture TIFF images, it automatically also saves a Fine quality
JPEG version of the image, which is used during Playback on the
camera (a 17MB TIFF file would take too long to load). Although
this process takes up more memory card space, it offers the advantage
of allowing a comparison between the TIFF and JPEG formats.
ZOOM PHOTO
Now we zoom in on a specific area. The intent
is to test the sharpness of the image at the zoom's maximum
setting. The camera remains at the same distance as with the
preceding photo.
Whether at the wide angle zoom position or at the telephoto end, the Casio
EX-P600 captures very detailed images.
This telephoto shot is a good example. The photo shows excellent detail
as can be seen by the texture of the cloth, and the detail of the printing
on the old photographic paper envelope.
Photo
Information
Format:
TIFF
Aperture:
f4
Exposure:
Program
Shutter SP:
1/60
Res:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
On (normal)
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
50
File Size:
17 MB
Focal Lgth:
132 mm (35mm
Eq.)
Aperture: f2.8, shutter speed: 1/25 sec.
MACRO PHOTO
In macro mode the Casio EX-P600 is able to focus on a subject
10cm (3.9 inches) from the front element of the lens. To increase
the magnification, the zoom can be used almost up 16.33mm (76mm
equivalent), just past the halfway point of the zoom's range.
Then the camera captures a horizontal field of view of 5.4mm
(2.1 inch) when measured from one edge of the frame to the other.
The advantage of being able to use
the zoom to maximize the macro capability of the camera is that
it completely avoids any distortion, yielding extremely sharp
and detailed images.
BUILDING PHOTO
This image is our outdoor test. The architecture of the building,
in particular the angled girders, immediately show the presence
of jaggies. The shadowed entrance also provides real-life information
on the quality of the exposure and reveals any noise that might
be present.
The Casio EX-P600 is equipped with a light meter system that
divides the light arriving at the CCD to calculate an average
of all the readings,
and decide the best exposure parameters. The resulting exposures are
usually very precise and generally take both high and low light
zones of the frame
into account.
Photo
Information
Format:
TIFF
Aperture:
f4
Exposure:
Program
Shutter SP:
1/400
Res:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
50
File Size:
17 MB
Focal Lgth:
33 mm (35mm Eq.)
ZOOM PHOTO
From the same vantage point as was used for the wide angle shot above,
but with the zoom set to its maximum magnification of 4X, the EX-P600 is
able to frame just the entrance of the building.
The metering produces a very good image, and details can easily be seen
in the shadow areas of the frame. It can also be noted that the shadows
contains no noise.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f
4.9
Exposure:
Program
Shutter SP:
1/250
Res:
2592 x 1944
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
50
File Size:
2.9 MB
Focal Lgth:
132 mm (35mm
Eq.)
NIGHT PHOTO
As this camera is capable of long exposures, a
photo taken at night is included.
Set to Manual mode, the EX-P600
offers a maximum exposure time of 60 seconds.
The camera automatically applies noise reduction to long exposures, a process
that doubles the time required to take the photo, by capturing a second
exposure with the same duration as the first but without opening the shutter.
The position of the noisy pixels gathered during this second exposure is
then used to eliminated them from the first prior to saving it.
Aperture: f2.8; shutter
speed: 60 sec, 50 ISO.
Set to its lowest sensitivity of 50 ISO, and with an exposure
of 60 seconds, the Casio EX-P600 produces a superb exposure.
The noise reduction system is very effective, leaving almost
no trace of noise. Moreover, the image shows an excellent level
of detail, revealing distant construction cranes against the
sky.
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