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Digital Cameras and Accessories
Fujifilm FinePix S3500 Zoom: power and pixels packed in
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Announcement Date:
28 July 2004
Fujifilm launches four megapixel successor to popular FinePix S3000 Zoom
Fujifilm today unveils the FinePix S3500 Zoom, an affordable SLR-shape digital camera that weds smooth metallic looks and super-zoom technology with an ultra user-friendly format.
Retaining the desirable features of its predecessor, the acclaimed FinePix S3000 Zoom, the introduction of a four megapixel sensor means images can be reproduced to a larger size than before. The addition of PictBridge™ compatibility also allows for printing without the need for a PC or Mac.
While the enhanced pixel count means users can capture the minute detail of your composition, the powerful six times optical zoom lens (equivalent to 39 - 234mm on a 35mm camera) allows photographers to home in on the action.
Furthermore, this versatile camera offers intuitive handling for manoeuvres such as switching from LCD display to electronic viewfinder, or taking advantage of the six flash modes – allowing optimum results to be achieved in any conditions. No matter what your level of expertise, the contemporary ergonomic exterior and metal-look housing of this SLR-style camera conjure up an unmistakably professional look, with results to match.
Indeed, further noticeable improvements are the faster shot-to-shot and shutter lag times, so the chances of missing a great photograph are very remote.
A frugal consumer of 4 x AA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, the FinePix S3500 Zoom is a travel companion that goes the distance.
FinePix S3500 Zoom features at a glance:
Compact, silver SLR-style body for easy, steady handling
6x optical zoom lens equivalent to 39-234mm on a 35mm camera
4.0 million effective pixel conventional CCD sensor
PictBridge™ compatible for printing without a computer
Movie capture at 10 frames per second
Six manual white balance settings
Six flash settings
Viewfinder/LCD brightness control
Auto, manual and four scene shooting modes
xD-Picture Card™ providing large storage capacity, low power consumption and fast write speed (cards up to 512 MB available currently)
Powered by 4 x AA batteries
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Consumer Products, commented, "Whilst adhering to a proven principle, the FinePix S3500 Zoom goes one step further, maintaining an inviting look and feel, and introducing more performance to enhance results. The added refinements keep this camera up-to-date and uphold its good-all-round nature, while offering exceptional value for money."
Pricing and availability
The FinePix S3500 Zoom will be available from photographic and electrical retailers from August 2004. Pricing will be confirmed nearer to the retail launch.
Fujifilm FinePix S3500 Zoom
Specifications and features
Number of effective pixels |
4.0 million pixels |
CCD sensor |
1/2.7" conventional CCD
Number of total pixels: 4.23 million pixels |
Number of recorded pixels |
Still image: 2,272 x 1,704 (3.87 million) / 1,600 x 1,200 / 1,280 x 960 / 640 x 480 pixels
Movie: 320 x 480 / 160 x 120 pixels (10 frames per second, without sound) |
File formats |
Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2)
Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG)
(Design Rule for Camera File System Compliant / DPOF compatible) |
Storage media |
xD-Picture Card™ (16MB to 512MB capacities currently available) |
Lens |
Fujinon 6x optical zoom lens, F2.8 - F3.0 |
Lens focal length |
Equivalent to 39 – 234mm on a 35mm camera |
Focus |
Autofocus |
Focus distance |
Normal: 80cm to infinity, Macro: 10cm – 80cm |
Shutter speed |
Auto/SP: 1/4 sec to 1/1500 sec
SP (night scene mode only): 2 sec to 1/250 sec
Manual (aperture priority): 1/2 sec to 1/1500 sec |
Aperture |
Automatically selected: F2.8 / F4.8 / F8.2 (wide angle), F3.0 / F5.2 / F8.7 (telephoto) |
Exposure control |
64-zone TTL metering, Programmed AE |
Sensitivity |
Equivalent to ISO 100 (automatically set between ISO 64 - 250 depending on shooting mode and subject) |
White balance |
Automatic, Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light) |
Flash |
Auto flash using flash control sensor
Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash,
Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Effective range:
Wide angle 0.3m - 3.5m, Telephoto 0.8m - 3.5m |
Electronic viewfinder |
0.33-inch low temperature polysilicon TFT (approx 110,000 pixels)
Approx 86% coverage |
LCD monitor |
1.5-inch amorphous silicon TFT (approx 62,000 pixels)
Approx 85% coverage |
Self-timer |
Approx 10 sec. |
Video out |
NTSC/PAL selectable |
Digital interface |
USB |
Printing |
PictBridge™ compatible |
Power source |
4 x AA Alkaline batteries (included)
4 x AA Ni-MH batteries (optional)
AC power adaptor AC-5VH (optional) |
Dimensions |
99.7 (W) x 77.3 (H) x 69.3 mm (D) |
Weight |
285g (excluding batteries and media) |
| Camera functions |
Digital zoom (shooting) |
3.4x (640 x 480 pixels)
1.7x (1,280 x 960 pixels)
1.4x (1,600 x 1,200 pixels) |
Digital zoom (playback) |
4x (640 x 480 pixels)
8x (1,280 x 960 pixels)
10x (1,600 x 1,200 pixels)
14x (2,272 x 1,704 pixels) |
Shooting modes |
Auto , Manual, Scene Position (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene) |
Movie recording |
320 x 240 pixels: 10 frames/sec up to 60 sec
160 x 120 pixels: 10 frames/sec up to 240 sec
AVI (Motion JPEG) without sound |
Playback |
Single frame (with max. 14.2 x playback zoom), 9 Multi-frame |
Automatic playback |
Available |
Viewfinder/LCD brightness control |
Yes |
Start-up time |
Less than 2.3 sec |
Accessories included |
- 16MB xD-Picture Card™
- 4 x AA type alkaline batteries
- Shoulder strap
- USB cable
- Video cable
- Adaptor ring
- Lens cap
- Owner's manual
- CD-ROM Containing
- USB driver
- FinePix Viewer 4.2
- ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix
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Optional accessories |
- xD-Picture Card™: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB capacities currently available
- PC Card Adaptor (DPC-AD)
- CompactFlash™ Card Adaptor (DPC-CF)
- USB Pen Drive /xD-Picture Card™ Reader (DPC-UD1)
- Fujifilm 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader (DCR-71)
- xD-MP3 Card Reader/MP3 Player
- AC power adaptor (AC-5VH/5VHS)
- Ultra-fast charger with 6 x 2100mAh Ni-MH batteries
- Wide conversion lens: (WL-FX9/WL-FX9B)
- Tele conversion lens: (TL-FX9/TL-FX9B)
- Soft case
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Specifications are subject to change.
FinePix S5500 Zoom standard number of available frames / recording time per xD-Picture Card™ :
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Still image |
Movie |
Image quality |
4M Fine |
4M Normal |
2M |
1M |
0.3M |
320 |
160 |
Number of recorded pixels |
2,272 x 1,704 (3.87M) |
2,272 x 1,704 (3.87M) |
1,600 x 1,200 (1.92M) |
1,280 x 960 (1.23M) |
640 x 480 (0.3M) |
320 x 240 |
160 x 120 |
Image size / video frames per second |
Approx.1.9 MB |
Approx.960K |
Approx.620K |
Approx.460K |
Approx.125K |
10fps |
10fps |
16MB |
8 |
16 |
25 |
33 |
122 |
Approx. 98 sec |
Approx. 5.6 min |
32MB |
16 |
32 |
50 |
68 |
247 |
Approx. 199 sec |
Approx. 11.3 min |
64MB |
33 |
66 |
101 |
137 |
497 |
Approx. 6.6 min |
Approx. 22.7 min |
128MB |
66 |
132 |
204 |
275 |
997 |
Approx. 13.3 min |
Approx. 45.5 min |
256MB |
134 |
266 |
409 |
550 |
1,997 |
Approx. 26.7 min |
Approx. 91.2 min |
512MB |
268 |
532 |
818 |
1,101 |
3,993 |
Approx. 53.5 min |
Approx. 182.5 min |
The number of images and recording time will vary slightly depending on the subject.
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