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.
For this wide angle shot and for the telephoto shot shown further below,
the C-60's sensitivity set to 64 ISO and the image is captured using the
TIFF format.
This wide angle shot the camera benefits from the largest aperture available
(f2.8) and the image is quite bright.
Photo
Information
Format:
TIFF
Aperture:
f2.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/30
Res.:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
On
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
64
File Size:
17 MB
Focal Length:
38 mm (35mm Eq.)
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.
At the telephoto setting however, the maximum f4.8 aperture available to
the camera produces a slightly darker image. Setting the camera's sensitivity
to Auto to provide a greater range to the camera, results in an
image captured at 100 ISO which is noticeably brighter.
Photo
Information
Format:
TIFF
Aperture:
f4.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/100
Res.:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
On
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
64
File Size:
17 MB
Focal Length:
114 mm (35mm
Eq.)
As can be seen in the image below,
the C-60 yields an uncompressed TIFF image that is remarkably
similar to a JPEG, but which requires over 20 seconds to store.
The C-60Z has two macro modes. The first is a standard mode
that is selected with a button on the camera, the other is a super
macro mode that is selected in the menu.
The regular macro setting allows the camera to focus on a subject at a
minimum distance of 30 cm (1 ft). The super macro mode on the other hand,
allows the camera to focus on a subject 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the front of
the lens, but locks the lens at the wide angle setting.
In super macro mode and with the
camera at the minimum distance from a subject, a field of view
of approximately 4.7cm (1.83 in.) can be captured horizontally,
but with some barrel distortion.
In the regular macro mode, the zoom remains useable and with the camera
30 cm (1ft) from the subject and the lens set to the maximum telephoto
setting, a horizontal field measuring a bit less than 10cm (3.9 in.) can
be captured.
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 can also
often reveal the quality of the exposure.
Under bright sunshine the C-60 captures an image with very accurate colours
and good sharpness.
The exposure shows the reliability of the metering pattern, as there are
no over or underexposed parts of the subject.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f2.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/800
Resolution:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
Off
Quality:
SHQ
ISO:
64
File Size:
3.44 MB
Focal Length:
38 mm (35mm Eq.)
ZOOM PHOTO
With its 3X zoom, the C-60 offers a short telephoto that is equivalent
to a 114mm lens. At the telephoto setting, photos show no overt distortion,
and images are sharp from edge to edge. Moreover, whether captured at the
telephoto end of the zoom or at the wide angle end, photos show no noticeable
chromatic aberration.
As can be seen in the image below, set to 64 ISO the deeper shadows in
the image show no noticeable noise.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f4.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/320
Resolution:
2816 x 2112
Flash:
Off
Quality:
SHQ
ISO:
64
File Size:
3.5 MB
Focal Length:
114 mm (35mm
Eq.)
NIGHT PHOTO
As this camera is capable of a long exposure, a photo taken
at night is included.
Aperture: f2.8; shutter speed: 8 sec, 64 ISO.
The C-60Z provides an 8 seconds
maximum exposure time in the Manual mode, and offers a noise
reduction system, a feature absent on the C-50, the precursor
model for this one.
At 64 ISO and with the noise reduction system, the C-60 yields excellent
images as long as the AF has focused accurately. The noise reduction feature
is very effective, and shots such as the one presented here are excellent.
Gradually increasing the ISO sensitivity
of the C-60 yields progressively brighter images, but also engenders
some unusual side effects which do not appear at 64 or 100 ISO.
At 400 ISO and with a similar exposure as the image above (f2.8
and 8 seconds), all the white, overexposed areas become tinged
with an odd pink tint (see below).
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