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

]]> http://www.shotaddict.com/wordpress/2010/08/11/8914.html/feed http://www.shotaddict.com/wordpress/2010/08/10/8911.html http://www.shotaddict.com/wordpress/2010/08/10/8911.html#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:18:46 +0000 Jane http://www.shotaddict.com/wordpress/?p=8911 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)

Fujifilm FinePix JX530 is one of the 18 digicams launched by the camera at the beginning of the year 2010. It is targeted at those who are new to photography and is packed with lots of intelligent automatic technique for easy capture.

The camera’s highlights include 14 megapixels of resolution, 2.7″ LCD display and 5x optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide angle of view. The latter is a handy feature when it comes to shooting large groups of people and wide landscapes.

Unfortunately, there’s no optical stabilizer in the camera, so you have to resort to its digital image stabilizer to freeze movement or to avoid blur in low-light situation. This means nothing more than raising of ISO level, which leads to noise and loss of details.

The JX530 is a point-and-shoot camera in its essence and offers the Intelligent Scene Recognition technology that can automatically adjusts camera setting to match the scene being shot. There are also 17 scene modes to choose from.

The camera can shoot great portraits of your friends and family thanks to such features as Face Detection technology to identify up to 8 faces in a frame and optimize focus and exposure for them, Smile Shutter function to automatically trigger the shutter just the moment of a genuine smile, and Blink Detection function that alerts when you subject has blinked in the photo.

The camera also has a nice option for video enthusiasts: it can record 720p High Definition video clips (with the resolution of 1280 x 720p at a 30 fps frame rate).

Fujifilm Fujifilm JX530 – Specifications:

• 14 Megapixels
• 5x Optical Zoom
• 28 mm Wide-Angle Lens
• 2.7-inch LCD screen
• Sensitivity: ISO up to 3200
• Digital Image Stabilization
• Intelligent Scene Recognition
• 17 Sceme Modes
• Face Detection Technology (up to 8 faces)
• Panorama Mode
• Smile Shutter
• Blink Detection
• High Definition 720p Video

Fujifilm has launched as many as 18 compact digital cameras this year, advanced digicams, as well as point-and-shoot ones. The Fuji FinePix AX250 belongs to the latter category and features 14 megapixels of resolution, 5x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen and - quite typical of modern cameras – HD movie capture with 1280 x 720-pixel video clips.

The lens delivers a 28mm wide angle of view when zoomed out, which gives you extra freedom when photographing large groups of people or spectacular landscapes and cityscapes. The lens has no image stabilization, but it is equipped with a ND filter that (if switched on) helps it handle backlit situations successfully.

The AX250 is easy to use and designed for those who would like to get nice images without bothering about camera settings. So, it offers its Scene Recognition Auto technology that automatically defines what’s being shot and sets the camera to produce the best shot possible.

The camera is also packed with 16 creative scene modes that cover a great number of shooting situations: Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Portrait, Baby, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, and Text.

To simplify the process of taking pictures, the camera also features Face detection and Panoramic shooting functions.

Note that the camera is not supposed to be available in the US.

Fujifilm FinePix AX250 – Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CCD Image Sensor
• 14.00 Megapixels
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
• Maximum Image Size: 4288 x 3216 pixels
• 2.7 in. LCD Screen with 230,000 dots
• 5x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28 - 140mm
• Aperture Range: F3.6 (wide) - F5.9 (tele)
• ND Filter
• Contrast Detection Auto Focusing System
• Macro Mode: 4.1″ / 10 cm
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 3200
• Shutter Speed: 8 - 1/1400 sec
• 256-zone multi Metering
• 16 Creative Scene Modes
• Panoramic Shooting
• Scene Recognition Auto (SR Auto)
• Face Detection
• Continuous Shooting: 1.2 fps for 3 frames
• HD Movies (720p)
• SD/ SDHC, MMC Memory Cards
• 24.0MB Internal Memory
• Power Source: 2 x AA Batteries