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Digital Cameras and Accessories
Fujifilm FinePix F810 Zoom: Super CCD performance hits new heights
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Announcement Date:
28 July 2004
Super CCD HR technology takes further steps forward with key sensitivity improvement
Fujifilm's obsession with improving digital image quality has hit a new level with the launch of the FinePix F810 Zoom. This compact digital camera introduces a refinement in the construction of Fujifilm's Super CCD HR sensor, enhanced processor technology and a new sensitivity rating of ISO 80. These enhancements translate into something very simple – purer, clearer, sharper pictures.
The newly-designed Super CCD HR sensor featured in the FinePix F810 Zoom improves the storage capacity for electric charge held by each of its six million photodiodes (pixels). Along with the trademark Super CCD high sensitivity of ISO 800, this sensor refinement translates into a new lower sensitivity of ISO 80, greatly improved signal to noise ratio, along with an attendant increase in image quality. In other words, the FinePix F810 Zoom is capable of storing more electric charge in the sensor to generate a higher quality image.
Looking at the photographic results, followed by the specifications, any observer the user would be forgiven for coming to the same conclusion that this is a high-end , enthusiast camera. Manual exposure control, flash compensation, RAW mode, manual focus and JPEG compression options are all features that are at home on much bigger , enthusiast-level , bulkier cameras. This is a camera for those who know about photography, but don't require over-sized photographic equipment to prove it!
The FinePix F810 Zoom features an extensive 4x zoom lens that gives a focal length equivalent to 32.5mm - 130mm on a 35mm camera. When the camera is switched on, this lens is ready and extended immediately. The widescreen (16:9) facility that debuted on the FinePix F710 Zoom is also present, enabling images and movie files to be viewed in full on a widescreen television, without stretching or distortion.
The FinePix F810 Zoom is perfect for the off-duty photographer or camera enthusiast with quality in mind. Featuring a host of manual controls and exceptional picture quality, photographers will find it difficult to track down such a rewarding digital camera that also fits in their pocket.
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Consumer Products, said, "The photographic community is waking up to the fact that extra pixels don't necessarily deliver better image quality. In fact, sometimes more pixels get in the way of good image quality. Instead, our technical teams have been working on improving an already highly-regarded sensor/processor combination .
"The FinePix F810 Zoom underlines what's fundamentally exciting about digital photography; that a small camera like this can achieve the quality and flexibility that you'd expect from a large and bulky one."
FinePix F810 Zoom features at a glance:
Newly-developed 1/1.7 inch Super CCD HR sensor with 6.3 million effective pixels (delivering 12.3 million recorded pixels)
High performance 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32.5mm - 130mm on a 35mm camera
High resolution 2.1" widescreen LCD screen (173,000 pixel CG silicon TFT monitor)
Full range of exposure controls (P/S/A/M) with convenient command dial
Continuous shooting modes including Top 4, Final 4 and Long-Period shooting up to 40 frames at 1.6 frames/sec
Wide range of ISO settings (80/100/200/400/800)
High quality VGA movie recording at 30 frames per second with sound
USB 2.0 connectivity for high speed image transfer
RAW file format for unprocessed image saving
Ultra-fast start-up time of under 1.2 seconds, shooting interval of approx. 1.0 second
Includes PictureCradle for fast charging and convenient image transfer
xD-Picture Card™ providing large storage capacity, lower power consumption and fast write speeds (16MB to 512MB capacities currently available)
PictBridge™ compatibility for direct printing without a PC
Super CCD HR technology
Fujifilm's Super CCD HR technology allows high resolution sensors to be housed in smaller digital cameras. The benefits include ultra-high resolution images and h igh sensitivity, enabling faster shutter speeds for action shots and low light photography.
Availability & pricing
The FinePix F810 Zoom will be available in the UK from leading photographic retailers in August 2004. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch.
Fujifilm FinePix F810 Zoom
Specifications and features
Effective pixels |
6.3 million effective pixels |
CCD sensor |
1/1.7 inch Super CCD HR
Number of total pixels: 6.63 million |
Number of recorded pixels |
Still image:
Standard mode: 4,048 x 3,040 (12.3 million) / 2,848 x 2,136 / 2,048 x 1, 536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels
Widescreen mode: 3,968 x 2,232 (8.9 million) / 3,200 x 1,800 / 2,304 x 1,296 / 2,048 x 1,152/ 768 x 432 pixels
Movie:
Standard mode: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second with monaural sound
Widescreen mode: 640 x 360 / 320 x 184 pixels, 30 frames per second with monaural sound |
Storage media |
xD-Picture Card™ |
File format |
Still image: CCD-RAW / JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2)
Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG), WAV
(Design Rule for Camera File System compliant / DPOF compatible) |
Number of images / recording time |
See chart below |
Lens |
Fujinon 4x zoom lens, F2.8 – F5.6 |
Lens focal length |
7.2 - 28.8mm. Equivalent to 32.5 - 130mm (STD) / 35.5 – 142mm (WIDE) on a 35mm camera |
Focus |
Auto focus / AF Area Focus/ AF Centre Focus / Manual focus
AF assist illuminator available |
Focus distance |
Normal : 60cm to infinity
Macro: approx. 7.5 to 80cm |
Shutter speed |
3 sec. to 1/2,000 sec. depending on shooting mode |
Aperture |
F2.8 - F8 (1/3 EV steps) at wide-angle
F5.6 – F8 (1/3 EV steps) at telephoto |
Sensitivity |
Auto: Auto (equivalent to ISO 80 - 640) / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
SP/P/S/A/M: equivalent to ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
(resolution at 3M / 2M / 0.3M for shots taken at ISO 800) |
Exposure control |
64-zone TTL metering-multi, spot, average |
Exposure modes |
Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
White balance |
Automatic
Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent Light (Daylight), Fluorescent Light (Warm White) Fluorescent Light (Cool White), Incandescent Light, Custom |
Viewfinder |
Real image optical (approx. 77% coverage) |
LCD monitor |
2.1" Widescreen CGsilicon TFT (173,000 pixels)
approx. 100% coverage |
Flash |
Auto flash using flash control sensor
Effective range:
Wide angle 0.3m - 4.0m
Telephoto 0.6m – 2.5m
Flash Mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro., Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro. |
Self-timer |
Approx 2 / 10 sec. |
Video output |
NTSC / PAL selectable |
Terminal |
Multiple connector (for USB & AV cables, cradle – included with camera), power input socket |
Power source |
NP-40 battery (710mAh, included) or AC power adaptor (included) |
Dimensions |
109.5 (W) x 54 (H) x 29 (D) mm |
Weight |
200g (excluding batteries and media) |
| Camera functions |
Digital zoom ratio (shooting / playback mode) |
Standard (4:3 Format)
4,048 x 3,040: Shooting -, Playback 30.0
2,848 x 2,136: Shooting 1.4, Playback 21.1
2,048 x 1,536: Shooting 2.0, Playback 15.2
1,600 x 1,200: Shooting 2.5, Playback 11.9
640 x 480: Shooting 6.3, Playback 4.7
Wide (16:9 Format)
3,968 x 2,232: Shooting: -, Playback 22.0
3,200 x 1,800: Shooting 1.2, Playback 17.8
2,304 x 1,296: Shooting 1.7, Playback 12.8
2,048 x 1,152: Shooting 1.9, Playback 11.4
768 x 432: Shooting 5.2, Playback 4.3 |
AF assist illuminator |
Effective range: up to approx. 1.8m (wide angle) depending on subject |
Shooting modes |
Normal : Auto, Scene Position (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene)
Continuous:
- Top 4: Max. 3 frames / sec. up to 4 frames
- Final 4: Max. 3 frames / sec. up to 4 frames
- Long period: Max. 1.6 frames / sec up to 40 frames
Only at 2M mode (2,048 x 1,536 / 2,048 x 1,152 pixels)
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Colour modes |
B&W / Chrome / Standard |
Voice memo |
Up to 30 sec. WAV format |
Playback |
Single frame (with max. 30x playback zoom), 12 multi-frame, displayed by date |
Digital interface |
USB 2.0 (High Speed) |
PictBridge |
Compatible |
Accessories included |
- 16MB xD-Picture Card™
- Li-ion battery: NP-40
- AC power adaptor: AC-5VW
- Hand strap
- Owner's manual
- USB cable
- AV cable
- PictureCradle
- CD-ROM containing:
- USB driver
- FinePix Viewer
- ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix
- RAW File Converter LE
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Optional accessories |
- xD-Picture Card™: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB capacities currently available
- Li-ion rechargeable battery: NP-40
- Battery charger: BC-65
Charging time for NP-40: approx. 1.5 hours
- AC power adaptor (AC-5VH/5VHS)
- PC Card Adaptor (DPC-AD)
- CompactFlash™ Card Adaptor (DPC-CF)
- USB Memory Card Reader (DPC-R1)
- USB Pen Drive /xD-Picture Card™ Reader (DPC-UD1)
- Fujifilm 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader (DCR-71)
- xD-MP3 Card Reader/MP3 Player
- Soft case
- Underwater housing (WP-FX701)
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mode / Quality |
Standard (4:3 Format) |
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CCD-RAW |
12M (Fine) |
12M ( Normal ) |
6M |
3M |
2M |
0.3M |
Number of recorded pixels |
4,038 x 3,040 |
4,048 x 3,040
(12.3M) |
4,048 x 3,040
(12.3M) |
2,848 x 2,136
(6.08M) |
2,048 x 1,536
(3.15M) |
1,600 x 1,200
(1.92M) |
640 x 480
(0.3M) |
Image data size |
Approx. 13.0MB |
Approx. 4.9MB |
Approx. 2.5MB |
Approx. 1.5MB |
Approx. 780KB |
Approx. 630KB |
Approx. 125KB |
16MB |
1 |
3 |
6 |
10 |
19 |
25 |
122 |
32MB |
2 |
6 |
12 |
20 |
40 |
50 |
247 |
64MB |
4 |
12 |
26 |
42 |
81 |
101 |
497 |
128MB |
9 |
26 |
52 |
84 |
162 |
204 |
997 |
256MB |
19 |
52 |
105 |
169 |
325 |
409 |
1,997 |
512MB |
39 |
105 |
211 |
339 |
651 |
818 |
3,993 |
Mode / Quality |
Wide (16:9 Format) |
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8M (Fine) |
8M ( Normal ) |
6M |
3M |
2M |
0.3M |
Number of recorded pixels |
3,968 x 2,232
(8.90 M) |
3,968 x 2,232
(8.90 M) |
3,200 x 1,800
(5.76M) |
2,304 x 1,296
(2.99M) |
2,048 x 1,152
(2.36M) |
768 x 432
(0.3M) |
Image data size |
Approx 3.5MB |
Approx. 1.8MB |
Approx. 1.5MB |
Approx. 750KB |
Approx. 710KB |
Approx. 135KB |
16MB |
4 |
8 |
10 |
20 |
22 |
109 |
32MB |
8 |
17 |
22 |
41 |
44 |
220 |
64MB |
18 |
36 |
44 |
84 |
90 |
442 |
128MB |
36 |
72 |
89 |
169 |
181 |
886 |
256MB |
73 |
146 |
179 |
339 |
362 |
1.775 |
512MB |
146 |
292 |
358 |
679 |
725 |
3,549 |
Mode / Quality |
Standard (4:3 Format) |
Wide (16:9 Format) |
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640 x 480 |
320 x 240 |
640 x 360 |
320 x 184 |
Frame rate (fps) |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
16MB |
Approx. 18 sec. |
Approx. 26 sec. |
Approx. 18 sec. |
Approx. 34 sec. |
32MB |
Approx. 36 sec. |
Approx. 54 sec. |
Approx. 36 sec. |
Approx. 70 sec. |
64MB |
Approx. 73 sec. |
Approx. 109 sec. |
Approx. 73 sec |
Approx. 141 sec. |
128MB |
Approx. 147 sec. |
Approx. 219 sec. |
Approx. 147 sec. |
Approx. 283 sec. |
256MB |
Approx. 296 sec |
Approx. 7.3 min. |
Approx. 296 sec. |
Approx. 9.4 min. |
512MB |
Approx. 9.8 min. |
Approx. 14.6 min. |
Approx 9.8 min. |
Approx. 18.9 min. |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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