Fujifilm FinePix S4000 14 MP 3" Review, Specifications and Features

The Finepix S4000 camera boasts a high resolution 14 megapixel CCD, a bright 3.0" LCD screen (460K dot resolution), and award winning Fujinon optics equipped with a 30X Optical Zoom.The Finepix S4000 is also intuitive and easy to operate, and packed full of useful features and technologies. With its mega 24mm wide-angle to 720mm telephoto lens, the S4000 can capture anything from a stunning landscape to extreme close-up shots. The S4000 also features a mechanically stabilized 14 megapixel CCD sensor and high ISO sensitivity settings which combine to offer Fujifilm's Dual Image Stabilization technology.This combination reduces the blurring effects in many shooting conditions. Also Panorama mode, HD movie, Face Detection, and Easy Web Uploader combine with a host of other features to make the Finepix S4000 a feature-packed and versatile shooter for virtually any photographer.

Product Details:

• 14M Resolution
• FUJINON 30x Super Wide Angle Optical Zoom (24mm-720mm equivalent)
• 3.0" High Resolution LCD + Viewfinder
• HD MPEG4 H.264 Movie 720p w/ Sound at 30fps
• Mini-HMDI Output Connection
• High sensitivity ISO6400
• Dual Image Stabilization
• Face Detection / Face Recognition
• i-Flash Intelligent Flash
• Tracking Auto Focus
• SR AUTO Automatic Scene Recognition
• Motion Panorama mode w/ Auto Stitch
• Instant Zoom / Zoom Bracketing
• Smile / Blink Detection mode
• Auto Image Rotation in playback
• AA Alkaline Battery power

Product Specifications:

Number of effective pixels - 14.0 million pixels
Image sensor - 1/2.3-inch CCD with primary color filter
Storage media - Internal memory (none) SD / SDHC memory card
File format - Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 ) (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) - movie: AVI (Motion JPEG ) - sound: WAVE format, Monaural sound
Number of recorded pixels - Still image: L : (4:3) 4288 x 3216 / (3:2) 4288 x 2864 / (16:9) 4288 x 2416,M : (4:3) 3072 x 2304 / (3:2) 3072 x 2048 / (16:9) 3072 x 1728,S : (4:3) 2048 x 1536 / (3:2) 2048 x 1360 / (16:9) 1920 x 1080
Lens - Fujinon 30x optical zoom lens - - focal length: f=4.3 - 129.0 mm, equivalent to 24 - 720mm on a 35 mm camera - full-aperture: F3.1(Wide) - F5.9 (Telephoto), constitution:11 groups 15 lenses
Digital Zoom - Approx. 6.7x (up to approx. 201.0, with 30x optical zoom)
Aperture F3.1 / F8(Wide), F5.9 / F20(Telephoto) with ND filter
Focus distance - Normal
From lens surface - Wide : Approx. 40cm / 1.3ft. to infinity, Telephoto : Approx. 2.8m / 9.2ft. to infinity
Macro - Wide : Approx. 7cm - 3m / 2.8in. - 9.8ft., Telephoto : Approx. 2.0m - 3m / 6.6ft. - 9.8ft.
Super Macro - Telephoto : Approx. 1.9m - 3m / 5.9ft. - 9.8ft. Approx. 2cm / 0.8in.
Sensitivity - Auto, Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity),
Exposure control - TTL 256-zones metering ; Spot, Multi, Average
Exposure mode - Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual exposure
Shooting modes - SP: Zoom Bracketing, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text,, - MODE DIAL: SR AUTO, AUTO, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP
Image stabilizer - CCD-shift type
Face detection - Yes
Exposure compensation - -2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Shutter speed - (Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. , (All other modes) 8 sec. to 1/2000 sec. with mechanical shutter
Continuous shooting - TOP-3 max. 1.2 frames / sec;, TOP-10: max. 3.3frames / sec; size (M,S), TOP-20: max. 8frames / sec; size (S), LAST3:max. 1.2 frames / sec; last 3 frames recorded, LONG PERIOD: max. 1.2 frames / sec; maximum number of frames varies with image size and available memory
Auto Bracketing - AE Bracketing (+/-1/3EV, +/-2/3EV, +/-1EV)
Focus Mode - Single AF / Continuous AF (SR AUTO, Movie), Type:TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available, AF frame selection: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
White balance - Automatic scene recognition - Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom
Self-timer - Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay
Flash - Auto flash (i-flash), Effective range: (ISO AUTO), Normal - Wide: Approx. 40 cm - 7.0 m / 1.3 ft. - 22.9 ft.,Telephoto: Approx. 2.5 m - 3.6 m / 8.2 ft. - 11.8 ft. -- Macro:Wide: Approx. 30 cm - 3.0 m / 1 ft. - 9.8 ft., Telephoto: Approx.2.0m - 3.0 m / 6.5 ft. - 9.8 ft.
Flash modes - Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro.,Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Electronic Viewfinder - 0.2-inch., approx. 200,000 dots, color LCD viewfinder approx. 97% coverage
LCD monitor - 3.0-inch, approx. 460,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 97% coverage
Movie recording - 1280 x 720 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames / sec.) with monaural sound.,
Photography functions - SR AUTO, Instant zoom, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, blink detection, Frame No. memory, histogram display, motion panorama,Automatic LCD brightness adjustment,
Playback functions - Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Protect, Crop, Resize, Slide show, Image rotate, voice memo, histogram display, exposure warning, Photobook assist, image search, Favorites, Mark for upload, Panorama, Erase selected frames
Other functions - PictBridge, Exif Print, 35 Languages, Time difference, Silent mode
Terminals - Video output: NTSC / PAL selectable with monaural sound, Digital interface:USB 2.0 High-Speed, HD output:HDMI Mini connector
Power Supply - 4xAA type alkaline batteries (included) / 4xAA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (sold separately) / 4xAA type lithium batteries (sold separately)
Dimensions - 118.0 (W) x 80.9 (H) x 99.8(D) mm / 4.6in.(W) x 3.2in.(H) x 3.9in.(D)
Weight - Approx. 445g / 15.7oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card) --Approx. 540g / 19.0oz. (including accessories, batteries and memory card)
Operating Temperature - 0 Degrees C - 40 Degrees C
Operating Humidity 10% - 80% (no condensation)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation- Alkaline batteries : Approx. 300frames, Ni-MH rechargeable batteries : Approx 500 frames,Lithium batteries : Approx. 700 frames
Accessories included - 4xAA type alkaline batteries , Shoulder Strap, USB-A/V cable, Lens cap and Lens cap cord, CD-ROM, Owner's manual
Optional accessories - AC Power Adapter AC-5VX, DC coupler CP-04

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News : Fujifilm Announces FinePix F600 EXR

Fujifilm has just announced a brand new camera in its advanced travel compact range, the FinePix F600 EXR which adds 30x Intelligent Digital Zoom, Augmented Reality and a new motion detection system.

The F600 is the follow up to the F550 EXR which we looked at in May but while they may look similar on the outside, the F600 has added some significant features internally.

First up is 30x Intelligent Digital Zoom which compliments the camera's 15x optical zoom. Regular digital zoom relies on enhancing the edges of distant objects during processing to increase sharpness. However this also increases noise in unwanted areas leading to poorer image quality.

Fujifilm’s solution assesses areas of contrast within an image and applies selective processing to the sections of the image where sharpness can be boosted without lowering image quality. If it works this will certainly be impressive.

The F600 features the 16-megapixel back-side illuminated CMOS sensor seen on the F550, and Fujifilm claims its low-light performance has been enhanced with the new motion detection function. It works alongside functions like the camera's mechanical image stabilisation and high ISO sensitivity.

In low light conditions with EXR Auto  selected, should your subject be moving (say you’re out photographing foxes at night like the rest of us), Motion Detection will be deployed along with a higher ISO (up to 12,800) to ensure a blur free image (of the fox).

The Augmented Reality function is a really just a boosted GPS function, where the camera will automatically recognise one million landmarks, pre-loaded on the camera, before displaying them on the 3in LCD screen. A sort of Layar for cameras if you will.

Other features include full HD 1080p video capture; rubberised coating (only on the black model though); exposure modes including aperture-priority, shutter-priority and manual for creative shooting; continuous frame capture of up to eight frames per second at full resolution; RAW file format, a selection of film simulation modes and a seamless panoramic option are just some of the multitude of options available.

The F600 EXR will go on sale here in the UK in black, red or white at the end of October and will come with a RRP of £269.

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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR 16Mpx Compact CMOS Camera Review and Specs

Fujifilm has just recently announced the launch of a new camera model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR - that defines a new possibility for a compact camera. Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR uses the main aspects of the specification F550 EXR predecessor, but adds additional functionality. 16-megapixel sensor-CMOS EXR EXR features a new Auto Motion Detection is equipped with the ability to reduce blur in bright conditions.

Users can also choose to take more control mode by selecting:

• EXR HR (High Resolution) priority mode where the sensor using any one of 16 megapixels for the highest quality results.
• EXR DR (Dynamic Range) priority mode in which two images are captured and then joined together to produce extraordinary results in high contrast scenes.
• EXR SN (Signal to Noise) priority mode in which pixels are two-fold to increase sensitivity and provide better results in low light conditions.

Functions Built-in GPS Navigator adds features to help photographers add Landmark pin-point locations, and the lens wide-angle 15x optical zoom lens offers a 35mm equivalent of 24-360mm.

16-megapixel CMOS sensor combines with EXR Back Side Illuminated CMOS (BSI-CMOS) and EXR technology to deliver exceptional results in various lighting conditions.

Fujifilm FinePix F600 Motion Panorama EXR has enhanced mode will ensure even better memories preserved in the panorama.

For users who prefer to take video footage, Fujifilm FinePix F600 offers full HD 1080p with stereo sound and a movie option for high speed fast motion action up to 320 frames per second with 33MB of internal memory using SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card for recording. The camera is powered by Power Li-ion battery NP-50.

This camera has a size of 104 x 63 x 33 mm weighs about 220g. (Including batteries &. Card).


Specifications Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR :

• EXR-16-megapixel CMOS sensor with new EXR Auto mode and Motion Detection Technology
• Landmark Navigator
• 5x optical zoom covering a 24 - 360mm (35mm equivalent) plus Intelligent Digital 2x zoom
• 360 Motion Panorama mode (seamless)
• Rubberised body coating (Black color only)
• Raw file format (RAF)
• SD, SDHC and SDXC card compatibility. 33MB internal memory
• P, A, S, M exposure modes for creativity plus Scene modes
• Pro Low-Light and Pro Focus advanced shooting modes
• Full HD (1080p) movie capture
• Photobook Assist function
• Film simulation modes
  

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Fujifilm FinePix Z900 EXR Review, Specifications and Features

FUJIFILM Corporation has announced the new FinePix Z900EXR digital camera. FinePix Z900EXR digital camera has got good looks, lots of feature and brilliant picture-taking performance. It has got EXR CMOS sensor, 5x wide-angle zoom lens, touch-screen LCD with better user interface, high speed shooting modes and high quality video capture.

FinePix Z900 EXR has 3.5 inch wide (16:9) LCD screen with 460,000 dots for high image quality and Multi Touch functionality. You can use fingers to expand and reduce image size or simply swipe from side-to-side to scroll.
With this camera you can shoot up to 3 frames at 3 frames per second 16 megapixel resolution and record high speed video with an incredible 320 frames per second available.
It is available in five high colours – black, red, white, pink or blue.

Fujifilm FinePix Z900 EXR Price in India, Release Date

Fujifilm FinePix Z900 EXR price and release date is yet to be revealed.

Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Features

• 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor
• 5x optical zoom covering 28-140mm (35mm equivalent)
• 3.5 inch wide touch-screen LCD with Multi Touch functionality and Rich User Interface using Vector fonts / graphics and Flash animation
• CMOS CCD Shift Image Stabilization
• Up to ISO 6400
• 1600% wide dynamic range
• High speed shooting at up to 12 frames per second
• Full HD movie capture using H.264 (MOV) format & mini HDMI port
• New EXR Auto mode featuring 27 scenes
• 360° Panorama mode

Fujifilm FinePix Z900 EXR Specs

• Sensor / resolution – EXR CMOS/ 16 megapixel
• Zoom (35mm equiv.) – 28-140mm
• Max ISO – 6400
• Dynamic range – 1600%
• Continuous shooting – Up to 12fps
• High speed movie mode – Yes, up to 320fps
• Scene recognition – 27 scenes
• Movie capture – 1080p H.264 (MOV) 30fps
• Touch-screen LCD – Multi touch
• Battery life – Appx 220 frames
• Body thickness – 18.2mm
• Rear LCD graphics – VGA, Flash animation

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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Review, Specifications and Features

The good: Overall very good photo quality; lots of useful features; very good dynamic range and high-ISO performance in EXR modes; extremely compact for having a 10x zoom, wide-angle lens.

The bad: No HD movie mode; limited aperture settings; menu systems take some getting used to; above average amount of purple fringing in photos; two EXR modes use 5-megapixel resolution.
The bottom line: A compact megazoom with a lot to offer, the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is very good for its class, but with a few limitations.

Editors' note: The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is identical to the Best Buy-only Fujifilm FinePix F72EXR except for body color.
The FinePix F70EXR is an expansion of Fujifilm's camera lineup that features a Super CCD EXR sensor, which the company debuted in the F200EXR in February. Instead of that camera's 5x, wide-angle lens, the F70EXR has a 10x zoom lens, but the body remains roughly the same size and the price is lower. The sensor helps successfully attack--at least to a point--two issues that are a problem for compact cameras: dynamic range and noisy low-light photos. The results, though not as good as the F200EXR, make it a frontrunner for compact megazooms. But, like the F200EXR, the improvements come at the cost of resolution.

Key specs	Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR
Price (MSRP)	$249.95
Dimensions (WHD)	3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches
Weight (with battery and media)	7.1 ounces
Megapixels, image sensor size, type	10 megapixels, 1/2-inch Super CCD EXR (5 megapixels in EXR D-Range and High ISO modes)
LCD size, resolution/viewfinder	2.7-inch LCD, 230K dots/None
Lens (zoom, aperture, focal length)	10x, f3.3-5.6, 27-270mm (35mm equivalent)
File format (still/video)	JPEG/Motion JPEG (.AVI)
Highest resolution size (still/video)	3,616x2,712 pixels/ 640x480 at 30fps
Image stabilization type	Optical and digital
Battery type, rated life	Lithium ion rechargeable, 230 shots
Storage media	SD/SDHC cards

The F70EXR is attractive and remarkably small for a camera with a 10x zoom and a 27mm-equivalent wide-angle lens. It feels very well constructed and is comfortable to use, too. The only issue I had while testing was the position of the flash, which frequently ended up blocked by one or two of my fingers. The 2.7-inch LCD on back is bright and fared well in sunny conditions, but was mottled with color noise in low light. To the top right of the LCD is the Shooting Mode dial, which moves a little too freely, but is at least sunken into the body instead of sitting on top of it.
As for the menu systems, they can be a little frustrating at first, but once you understand them they're fairly simple. Below the Mode dial is the F-mode button for bringing up a menu of shooting options specific to the mode you're in. All other general camera controls--shooting priority, light metering, AF mode, continuous options, image stabilization--are under the main menu system, reached by pressing the Menu/OK button at the center of the directional pad. This main menu system is where you go for a secondary selection of setup settings, too, for things like date and time, LCD brightness, and to format memory cards. The directional pad is used for navigating menus in addition to changing exposure compensation, flash mode, timer options, turning on Macro mode, and deleting photos in playback. At the bottom of the control panel sits buttons for changing the information displayed onscreen and directly turning on and off face detection. A Mini-USB port under a door on the right is used for transferring photos and video off the camera and AV output; the battery must be charged by an external charger.

General shooting options	Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR
ISO sensitivity (full resolution)	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600
White balance	Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm white), Fluorescent (Cool white), Incandescent, Manual
Recording modes	Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Auto, EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Scene, Movie
Focus modes	Multi AF, Continuous AF, Center AF, Macro
Metering modes	Multi, Spot, Average
Color effects	Standard, Vivid, Soft, Black & White, Sepia
Burst mode shot limit (full resolution)	Three shots

As for shooting options, the F70EXR has a lot to pick from. For starters, there are the namesake EXR modes. This consists of High Resolution Priority, D-Range Priority, High ISO & Low Noise Priority, and Auto EXR. Auto EXR is scene recognition that also recognizes which EXR Priority option to use. It's effective and reliable as long as you're OK with the reduced 5-megapixel resolution of the D-Range and High ISO & Low Noise Priority modes. It's certainly one of the best put-it-there-and-leave-it-there auto modes I've tested.
If you don't want to use the EXR, there's a regular Auto mode for more ordinary shooting that uses the camera's full 10-megapixel resolution as well as 15 scene modes to choose from. Included in the scene modes are Pro Low-light and Pro Focus options. The Low-light mode snaps off four shots and then combines them into one lower-noise photo while the Pro Focus creates a shallow depth of field by digitally blurring the background. (You can view results of both in the slide show later in this review.) There's a Natural Light mode for low-light shooting without the flash and a Natural with Flash that takes two pictures, one using available light and one with flash. A Program mode lets the camera handle shutter speed and aperture while you tweak everything else. This also has an aperture-priority option, but the settings are limited to f3.3 and f6.4 at the lens' widest position and f5.6 and f11 when zoomed out. There is a Manual mode as well, but again aperture is limited to those four settings. Shutter speeds are selectable from 8 seconds to 1/2,000 of a second.
There is, of course, face detection--with or without auto red-eye correction--which features improved detection for up to 10 faces, upside down, slanted, and sideways, head on or profile. And for those who like experimenting with film types, Fujifilm modeled color options after three of its film types: Provia (standard color), Velvia (vivid color), and Astia (soft tones).
Lastly, you get a basic Movie mode that only goes up to a resolution of 640x480 at 30 frames per second. It's a little disappointing there's no HD-quality option since a lot of the competition is making that standard, but this camera also does a lot that the competition can't, so it's kind of a wash. On the upside, you do get full use of the optical zoom while recording, and the video quality is very good all things considered.

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Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3 Review, Release Date, Price, Specifications and Features

Fuji has announced a new 3D camera. The Finepix Real 3D W3 follows on from the world's first 3D camera launched last year and is now smaller and lighter, an improved display and the unique ability to shoot video in Real 3D in High Definition, with live or recorded playback via direct connection to any 3D TV - using an HDMI minicable.
Press release:
Fujifilm Finepix W3 Price and availability: £399 / Early September
Following on from the successful launch of the world’s first 3D camera in September ‘09, Fujifilm will continue to offer consumers the opportunity to make their own true, rather than interpolated, 3D content with the launch of a new camera – the FinePix Real 3D W3.
A world’s first!
While smaller and lighter than the original model, the Fujifilm FinePix W3 adds a larger much better quality display, an Auto 3D mode, stereo sound recording and the unique ability to shoot video in Real 3D in High Definition, with live or recorded playback via direct connection to any 3D TV – using an HDMI minicable (hi-speed type) 1.4 cable.
The Fujifilm FinePix W3 continues Fujifilm’s strategy of offering Real 3D content by replicating the human visual system in combining two high quality lens and two CCDs in the one chassis – and allows consumers the option of viewing 3D images and video either with or without special glasses.
3D content can be viewed, and on a huge scale, on any of the increasing number of large screen 3D TVs by using the sets’ supplied glasses.
Alternatively consumers can also view stunning 3D images and video without glasses through the camera’s built-in 3.5inch LCD display or via the optional 8” 3D digital viewer/photoframe. Images can also be made into special ‘lenticular’ prints - via a unique printing process which will shortly be available in the UK for the first time and in a range of sizes up to 9”x6”.
Owners of 3D TVs can also rest assured that the Fujifilm FinePix W3 will show their new screen at its very best, thanks to the unique 3D HD video recording and a parallax control function which helps to remove crosstalk problems by allowing 3D fine tuning, even after the images have been taken.
A rather special 2D Camera
They may already be bowled over by the unique 3D performance of the Fujifilm FinePix W3, but consumers can also be happy in the knowledge that they are also purchasing a very special 2D camera indeed.
This new technology has also brought some unique benefits to shooting images and video in the 2D world, bringing new creative  freedom to the user.
By featuring twin high quality Fujinon lens and two CCD sensors the FinePix W3 effectively becomes two cameras in one body, while the powerful, proprietary processor allows the camera to take two different photos at the same time.
So photographers can select to shoot both close-up and wide angle versions of a photo, or two alternative colour balances or have an image with two versions with high and low sensitivity.
The FinePix Real 3D W3 camera will be launched in early September 2010 with an estimated selling price of £399 and will be available from major department stores and leading independent camera specialists.
For more information, visit the Fujifilm website.

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Fujifilm Finepix X100 Review, Release Date, Price, Specifications and Features

Fujifilm has announced the Finepix X100, a high-end digital compact camera equipped with an APS-C CMOS sensor, a Fujinon 23mm fixed local length lens and a newly developed Hybrid viewfinder. For more information on the Fujifilm Finepix X100 specs and release date, keep reading below.

Fujifilm Finepix X100 price and release date: £999 SRP / March.

Official release:
PHOTOKINA 2010, COLOGNE, GERMANY, September 20, 2010 - FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the new FinePix X100, a high-grade digital compact camera featuring an APS-C CMOS sensor, a Fujinon 23mm fixed focal length lens and a newly developed Hybrid Viewfinder, due for commercial release in early 2011.
The FinePix X100 is aimed at the professional photographer or keen enthusiast looking for exceptional quality pictures from a compact camera. It is designed to appeal to the millions of DSLR users who need a slim back-up camera for high quality in-fill shots when the use of a bigger SLR system is either inconvenient or impractical. Or, of course, it can be used as a professional's only top-end camera, if size and versatility are the primary considerations.
Fujifilm has closely studied the current line-up of professional cameras and feels that there is a strong need for a compact high-quality (APS-C based) camera as a counterpoint to an SLR. Using the experience of working with generations of photographers using famous emulsions like Velvia, Provia, Astia etc., Fujifilm engineers distilled this knowledge into months of careful study to create the perfect compact-sized professional camera.
The priority for this model is picture quality, so it was decided to make the highest quality possible lens and sensor combination, built from the ground-up. The lens chosen is a fixed, prime F2 lens, made by Fujinon, manufactured to perfectly match the APS-C custom sensor. Added to this is the newly-developed EXR Processor, which combines all the latest image processing technology Fujifilm has technology built up over the years.
Other cameras on the market look to fill the need for the ultimate ‘compact’ professional camera, but the Fujifilm development team believe that, having listened to the marketplace, the FinePix X100 offers a number of technical developments that will set this camera apart from other contenders. The main technologies employed in this camera are as follows:
Hybrid Viewfinder (New Development)
The Hybrid Viewfinder on the FinePix X100 combines the window-type “bright frame” optical viewfinder found in high-end film cameras such as 35mm or medium-format cameras, and the electronic viewfinder system incorporated in fixed single lens or mirrorless digital cameras. By using integrating a prism for the 1,440,000 dot LCD panel image on the viewing screen in the reverse-Galilean optical finder, the Hybrid Viewfinder can show both the shooting frame and a variety of shooting data. Of course, it can also be used as a high-quality electronic viewfinder to compose or playback shots. With this ability to instantly switch between optical and electronic viewfinder images with simple “one touch” control. The new Hybrid Viewfinder offers users expanded freedom in the composition and enjoyment of photography in a range of challenging shooting conditions.
While digital compact cameras have become ever slimmer and more compact in recent years, composing and viewing shots on large, higher resolution LCD panels on the back of the camera has become the mainstream practice for today's users. On the other hand, shooting with an optical viewfinder is the standard practice for conventional film cameras and the preferred method for large numbers of digital camera owners. Many prefer the finder to be as close as possible to the eye so the user can focus attention exclusively on photo composition to get a clear view of the subject without distraction.
While traditionalists prefer the clear, sharp view of an ‘optical’ finder, modern electronic displays, giving data like shutter speed, aperture, white balance, exposure correction and sensitivity can aid the photographer tremendously. The new Hybrid Viewfinder on the FinePix X100 aims to give the user the ‘best of both worlds’.
Further specifications for the Hybrid Viewfinder are as follows:
- The reverse Galilean optical finder with a 0.5x magnification features all-glass elements made from high-refractive index glass and demonstrates low chromatic aberration and distortion.
- In optical viewfinder mode, the brightness of both the “bright frame” and text data is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of scene area, ensuring that shooting information is always easily and clearly viewable.
- Displayed shooting data is constantly updated according to changes in shutter speed, exposure, sensitivity and other settings.
- In electronic viewfinder mode, the photographer can preview the picture or playback the result with the “through the sensor” image review. Available with one-touch switching ease, this capability enables the user to preview and confirm exposure settings, depth-of-field effects, white balance, and macro shots.
12.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS Sensor
- The FinePix X100 features a custom CMOS high-performance sensor, internally optimized and developed exclusively for this model.
- Optimization of the angle-of-incidence in conjunction with the specially developed lens maximizes light gathering efficiency extending to the perimeter of the sensor for a sharper image with exceptional clarity.
- When shooting HD movies, the combination of the large-sized sensor and the large aperture F2 lens, lets users shoot a soft out-of-focus touch (bokeh) - a capability not available in conventional compact cameras.
- The ideal combination of a fixed focal length lens, high-sensitivity sensor (approx. 10 times the sensitivity of a conventional compact*1) and a high-performance image processor captures exceptionally high-quality images over the entire sensitivity range from low to high ISO settings.
- The high-speed CMOS sensor read-out and the EXR Processor's enhanced focusing system contributes to the high-speed AF performance, while the combination of the optical viewfinder and extremely low shutter time lag enhance the pleasure of every shot.
23mm F2 Fujinon (Aspherical) Lens
- The newly-developed lens offers a focal length of 23mm (135 equivalent: 35mm) and a widest aperture of F2. Made from molded glass, the lens contains 8 elements in 6 groups.
- The adoption of the non-collapsible lens structure with minimized lens length not only contributes to the compact size but also eliminates telescoping of the lens when the power is on. It's ready to start shooting the moment you turn it on.
- Exploiting the merits of fixed focal length lens, this lens delivers sharp resolution of the total image from the center to the corners. In addition, the lens features not only the large F2 aperture value, but also an optical architecture that maintains a high degree of resolution even when closed by 1 to 2 stops.
FinePix X100 Lens Structure
- MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) Curve
- The lens uses a 9-blade aperture diaphragm. A large F2 aperture and high-quality optics let users take beautiful photos with a soft out-of-focus (bokeh) effect.
- The lens enables macro shooting as close as 10 cm.
- Featuring a built-in ND filter (equivalent f-stop reduction of 3), the lens can enhance depth-of-field even in bright shooting conditions by enabling the aperture to be kept wide open. Shutter speed can also be reduced to capture waterfalls, or any shot where intentional blur is required.
EXR Processor (Newly Developed)
- When combined with the high-performance lens and high-sensitivity sensor, the newly developed EXR Processor achieves the highest definition, sensitivity and wide dynamic range image quality of any digital camera produced by Fujifilm.
- Throughout development of the processor, Fujifilm has re-examined every aspect from response to the circuit structure, and achieved a significant leap in signal processing performance for a more responsive and faithful reproduction of the image.
- The graphical interface (style and rendering of the LCD information) has been upgraded in the newly developed LSI to enhance the user experience and to improve the clarity of the information presented.
Design
- Inspired by the beauty and form of classic cameras from the past, the FinePix X100 combines all the latest technical digital innovations in a beautiful, traditional chassis which oozes class and prestige.
- The ergonomics of the design offer the perfect balance between compact convenience and user-friendly operation.
- The camera controls have been carefully thought out to give the photographer simple and speedy access to aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc, to allow maximum creative expression with minimum hassle. Custom modes can also be used for a one-touch change in settings.
- The upper control deck/bottom surface has been cast from magnesium alloy (semi-solid metal casting) to contribute to a high-precision camera body with high rigidity.
- All dials on the upper control deck are fabricated from metal. Adoption of traditional ’manual‘ dials lets the user confirm the position of the settings without turning on the power.
- Premium quality is evident in every detail. The chassis has been finished with high-quality leather accents and is a delight to use and a pleasure to hold.

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Fujifilm Finepix S1730 Review, Specifications and Features

Description: Model ID S1730 / Manufacturer: Fujifilm - 12.2 Megapixel - SDHC Memory Card - 3" LCD Screen - 15x Optival Zoom

Advantages: excellent value for money for a slr camera

Disadvantages: high battery usage

For an SRL camera that was a bargain price in Argos. I was dubious first as you are not able to change the lens but the next priced srl camera was £200 more. So I bought this a a birthday present for my fiance.
 
And he was very pleased. Even though you cant change the lens the zoom on this is fantastic. And you are able to zoom into a leaf on a tree in the distance with no lose of quality in the picture.

The only downside to this is the battery usage. It seems to eat four AA batteries over a couple of days if left on for long period of times. And be aware that the camera tends to prefer to same batteries over the life of its camera. So far example if the first batteries you put in are duracel ensure that replacements are the same. I made this mistake when I had my first camera and replaced with different batteries and I couldnt get the camera to stay on for longer than 30 seconds. I took it back to the shop and they quickly gave me an exchange but said its because of the battery type not being the same. I have had no problems with my replacement and it has been on many holidays with me.

These cameras are heavier than a standard digital camera but this is because it is very sturdy and I happen to drop by accident I dont expect it to break. Not planning on testing it out though. This camera is not ideal if you want to take it on a night out as the size and weight is not practical to put into a handbag. Doesnt come with a case, but I suggest buying one.

I compare this to a more expensive camera and the difference is price can not be noticed dramatically. So if you are looking for a cheaper srl camera I would highly recommend this one.

It takes pictures with ease, and uploads on to a computer within a matter of a couple of minutes. The picture quality is superb. The pictures are crisp and sharp and photos taken in the evening are not affected by quality as the light automatically comes on, but you can choose to put this on for any picture.

Summary: Recommendation for a srl camera

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Fujifilm X10 Specifications, Review, Price and Release Date

Unlike his brother, Fujifilm X100 which had already released using APS-C sensor, Fujifilm X10 comes with EXR sensor CMOS 2/3-inci of 12 megapixels, a 2.8-inch LCD screen and equipped with Fujinon lens f/2-2.8, 28 -112 mm with manual zoom capability of 4x.

Fujifilm X10 this tiny camera provides ISO options up to ISO 12.800 and could be used to take pictures in RAW format. Fujifilm X10 can also be used to record video in Full HD 1080p format, and there are also other interesting features like the optical viewfinder, 10 fps continuos shooting mode, and an internal flash, which can be used to help you take pictures in low lighting conditions.

Fujifilm X10 Release Date and Price

Based on the rumors that circulated Fujifilm X10 was estimated will be sold at a price of about U.S. $ 500 and available in November 2011.

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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Review, Release Date, Price, Specifications and Features

Users can also choose to take more control mode by selecting:

EXR HR (High Resolution) priority mode where the sensor using any one of 16 megapixels for the highest quality results.
EXR DR (Dynamic Range) priority mode in which two images are captured and then joined together to produce extraordinary results in high contrast scenes.
EXR SN (Signal to Noise) priority mode in which pixels are two-fold to increase sensitivity and provide better results in low light conditions.

Functions Built-in GPS Navigator adds features to help photographers add Landmark pin-point locations, and the lens wide-angle 15x optical zoom lens offers a 35mm equivalent of 24-360mm.


16-megapixel CMOS sensor combines with EXR Back Side Illuminated CMOS (BSI-CMOS) and EXR technology to deliver exceptional results in various lighting conditions.


FinePix F600 EXR, has enhanced Panorama Motion mode will ensure even better memories preserved in the panorama.

For users who prefer to take video footage, EXR FinePix F600 offers full HD 1080p with stereo sound and a movie option for high speed fast motion action up to 320 frames per second with 33MB of internal memory using SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card for recording. The camera is powered by Power Li-ion battery NP-50.

This camera has a size of 104 x 63 x 33 mm weighs about 220g. (including batteries &. card).


Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Specifications:

EXR-16-megapixel CMOS sensor with new EXR Auto mode and Motion Detection Technology
Landmark Navigator
5x optical zoom covering a 24 - 360mm (35mm equivalent) plus Intelligent Digital 2x zoom
360 Motion Panorama mode (seamless)
Rubberised body coating (Black color only)
Raw file format (RAF)
SD, SDHC and SDXC card compatibility. 33MB internal memory
P, A, S, M exposure modes for creativity plus Scene modes
Pro Low-Light and Pro Focus advanced shooting modes
Full HD (1080p) movie capture
Photobook Assist function
Film simulation modes

Fujifilm has just recently announced the launch of a new camera model FinePix F600 EXR - that defines a new possibility for a compact camera. FinePix F600 EXR uses aspects of the specification utma F550 EXR predecessor, but adds additional functionality. 16-megapixel sensor-CMOS EXR EXR features a new Auto Motion Detection is equipped with the ability to reduce blur in bright conditions.

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