Fujifilm announces the launch of the world’s smallest ultrazoom camera, as it claims. The new FinePix S2800HD features a generous 18x optical zoom housed in a compact and lightweight body. The camera also boasts 14-megapixel resolution, 3-inch LCD display and the ability to take 720p HD movies.

While offering long zoom distance the lens has wide-angle properties as well: its angle of view is 28mm when zoomed out, which is typical of modern compacts. The lens is supported by in0camera sensor-shift image stabilization, which allows taking clear and blur-free images in low light.

The S2800HD model is easy to use with its Smart Scene recognition function hidden in its Intelligent Auto mode and 16 pre-set scene modes to your choice yet it offer full manual controls for those who want to achieve maximum creativity in shooting process and makes the camera do exactly what they want it to do. There’s also Auto panorama function in this camera.

Portrait shooting is simple; you can achieve great picture with this camera as it offer Face detection for bright and sharp faces detected in a frame, Blink Detection to warn you in case your subject blinks so that you can immediately retake the photo, and Smile detection function that ensures you never miss the moment as it automatically presses the shutter button just the moment your subject smiles.

It is also worth mentioning that the camera is powered by 4 standard AA batteries, which makes power supply easier as you can buy a new set every time anywhere without the necessity to charge the battery (unlike many digicams with proprietary batteries inside).

Fujifilm FinePix S2800HD - Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CCD Image Sensor
• 14.0 Megapixels
• 18x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28-504mm
• Aperture Range: F3.1 - F5.6
• Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
• 3.0-inch LCD Monitor with 230,0000 pixels
• AF Area Modes: Multi, Centre, Tracking
• Macro Mode: 2cm
• TTL 256-zones Metering
• Sensitivity: ISO 64 - 6400
• Shutter Speed: 8 - 1/2000 sec
• Exposure Modes: Programmed, Aperture & Shutter Priority, Manual
• Scene Recognition Auto
• 16 Scene Pre-set Modes
• Face Detection
• Blink Detection
• Smile Shot Mode
• Auto Panorama mode
• Continuous Shooting: up to 3.3 frames/sec
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720 pixels, 24fps
• 23 MB Internal memory
• SD / SDHC Memory Cards
• Power Source: 4 x AA batteries
• Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.9 x 3.2 in

Fujifilm F300EXR is a 12-megapixel digital camera that succeeds the well-known F200EXR, F70EXR and F80EXR models and offers 15x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD display and HD movie capture. It differs from its predecessors by incorporating Second generation EXR Sensor technology.

The EXR technology means that sensor behavior can be adjusted (automatically or manually) to different shooting situations - it can be set to HR (High Resolution), DR (Wide Dynamic Range) or SN (High Sensitivity and Low Noise) modes to deliver maximum image quality anytime.

The camera features ultra wide angle lens with 24mm angle of view for easy capture of wide scenes in tough space. Lens elements are covered by Super Electronic Beam Coating (EBC), which reduced ghost and flare. The lens’s performance is supported by the in-camera CCD-shift image stabilizer that minimizes blur caused by camera shake and helps deliver clear and sharp pictures.

The F300EXR is also peculiarly its dual Hybrid Auto Focus System that includes Contrast AF for low-lit scenes and Phase Detection AF for quick response in good light. It also offers the improved Pro Focus Mode to create pro style photos with focused subject set against defocused background or foreground. Face detection and recognition are also available.

The F300 EXR gives you ultimate freedom in shooting process - you can choose between fully automatic, semi-automatic and fully manual modes. There’re Auto and Scene EXR modes as well as 18 scenes designed to match any shooting situation.

The peculiarities of this camera include 360˚ Motion Panorama shooting for ultra-wide sweep panoramic shooting and a Super Intelligent Flash that can adjust its brightness to different lighting conditions.

Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR - Specifications:

• 12 Megapixels
• ½ ” Super CCD EXR Gyro Sensor
• 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 460,0000 pixels
• 15x Optical Zoom
• Aperture Range: F3.3 - F5.6
• Focal Length Equivalent: 24mm - 360 mm
• CCD Shift Image Stabilization
• Hybrid Auto-Focus (Contrast AF and Phase Detection AF)
• AF area modes: Multi, Centre, Tracking
• TTL 256-zones metering
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 12800
• Shutter Speed: 8 - 1/2000 sec
• P/A/S/M Exposure Control
• 18 Scene Modes
• 12 EXR Modes
• Face Detection & Recognition, Pro Focus Mode
• Motion Panorama 360˚
• Continuous shooting: up to 4.5 frames/sec
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720 pixels, 24fps
• 40 MB Internal Memory
• SD / SDHC Memory Card

Fujifilm has launched the GF670 medium-format folding rangefinder camera. The camera is known Fujifilm GF670 in the United Kingdom while in the rest of Europe it is called the Voigtländer Bessa III.

“Medium format photography is enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment,” – says Fujifilm’s Product Manager for film products, Gabriel Dacosta. Fujifilm also promises that the camera will deliver sharp, high quality images with a unique look that film photography offers. At the same time you will be able to print very large high resolution photographs.

The camera offer 6” x 6” and 6” x 7” format shooting – you can easily switch between these formats, - with 120 and 220 roll film. It is equipped with Fujinon EBC 80 mm lens and coupled rangefinder.

The GF670 features manual shutter speed control as well as the possibility of aperture priority automation. The camera has an Electronic Leaf “whisper quiet” shutter with shutter speed ranging from 4 to 1/5000 seconds including bulb settings and flash synchronization at all shutter speeds. It also offers -2/+2 exposure compensation.

The camera is equipped with an exposure counter display, and an ISO setting dial, it has a hot shoe flash mount and a PC sync connection socket.

Fujifilm GF670 Film Camera – Key Features:

• Medium Format
• Shooting Format: 6” x 6,” 6” x 7”
• Manual Shutter Speed Control
• Aperture Priority Possible
• 2/+2 Exposure Compensation
• Shutter Speed: 1/5000 – 4 seconds, Bulb
• Hot Shoe Flash Mount
• PC Sync Connection Socket
• Body Color: Silver
• Price tag: £1,700 (UK)