By Molly K. McLaughlin
On the heels of Panasonic's recent announcement, Fujifilm has unveiled five new cameras--the stylish 7.2MP Z10fd, the 8MP FinePix S8000fd superzoom, 12MP F50fd, and the entry-level FinePix A920 and F480--all due out this fall.
Aimed squarely at the stylish set, the 7.2-megapixel FinePix Z10fd comes in five eye-catching colors and offers a number of easy ways to share pictures. This ultraportable camera sports a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch LCD and 54MB of internal memory. The "fd" at the end of its name stands for Fuji's "Face Detection" technology, which can identify up to 10 faces in a scene. The Z10fd also includes Automatic Red Eye Removal and Picture Stabilization mode, which automatically sets light sensitivity (up to 1600 ISO) and shutter speeds at the ideal settings depending on the type of shot. Its "intelligent" flash automatically adjusts illumination based on the lighting. There's also a useful dual shot mode for taking two shots in succession--one with and one without flash to see which works best. The Z10fd supports SD and SDHC cards in addition to xD.For viewing and sharing photos, the Z10fd features a slideshow mode with musical accompaniment and Blog mode, for resizing images in-camera to post online or in an e-mail. In addition, it comes equipped with IrSimple technology, which enables compatible mobile devices to wirelessly connect and transmit images.
"We decided to create a camera that would mesh our latest technological advancements with today's popular trends and styles, and came up with the Z10fd," Senior Product Manager David Troy explained.
For superzoom users comes the budget 8-megapixel FinePix S8000fd. It has a 27mm-486mm equivalent lens, and is said to be the first Fuji camera to feature Dual Image Stabilization--combining Picture Stabilization technology (maximum ISO level of 3200) with internal mechanics. Like the Z10fd, it also has Face Detection, Automatic Red Eye Removal, and Intelligent Flash. Unlike the other cameras announced today, it boasts full manual controls and multiple burst modes. The camera captures 640-by-480 resolution video at 30 frames per second. For composing shots, it has a 2.5-inch LCD and an electronic viewfinder, helpful in bright light.
Also announced was the 12-megapixel F50fd with 3X optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD. It includes Dual Image Stabilization, Intelligent Flash, Full Manual modes, and is IrSimple compatible. It also features Blog mode, accepts SD, SDHC and xD memory cards, and can even go underwater with the optional waterproof casing. A feature unique to this model is Face Detection 2.0, capable of detecting faces not just in head-on shots, but also profiles with a total viewing range of 270 degrees.
Aimed at newbie shutterbugs, the 9-megapixel FinePix A920 and 8.2-megapixel F480 have 4X optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCDs. To eliminate blurry shots, both of these slim cameras include Picture Stabilization. The A920 keeps it simple with an icon-based interface, on-screen guides, and one-touch access to scene modes. Like the other recent Fuji models, it accepts xD as well as SD and SDHC cards; the A480, however, supports xD only. Both models take QVGA quality video at 30 frames per second with sound. The A920 is also IrSimple compatible.
"We wanted to provide consumers with an easy to use, compact camera, that can be dropped into a pocket, making it easier to never miss a great photo opportunity," said FujiFilm's David Troy.
The Z10fd ($199.95), FinePix S8000fd ($399.95), F50fd ($299.95), FinePix A920 ($199.95), and FinePix F480 ($179.95) will be available this September.
source:pcmag.com
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