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Digital Cameras and Accessories
FinePix F200 EXR - Welcome to the Extreme Revolution
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Announcement Date:
04 February 2009
The latest F-Series compact with revolutionary Super CCD EXR switchable sensor technology; the FinePix F200EXR
First announced at Photokina 2008, Fujifilm's new EXR technology makes its first appearance in a new camera announced today, the FinePix F200EXR.
Following a long line of famous Super CCD sensors in cameras like the FinePix F10 and FinePix F31fd, the FinePix F200EXR is designed by Fujifilm to be the perfect camera for the photographic enthusiast. Primed to be the class-leading compact of 2009, the FinePix F200EXR utilises brand new, ground-breaking technology to create an unprecedented level of image quality from a consumer level compact. Using the human eye as the basis for the perfect camera sensor, Fujifilm has yet again extended technological boundaries, creating a Super CCD capable of registering excellent levels of detail when switched to its high resolution mode, but at the same time, capable of offering excellent quality in low light and superb highlight detail in contrasty light when switched to its high sensitivity and wide dynamic range modes respectively.
In addition to the 12 Megapixel 1/1.6"Super CCD EXR and completely redesigned EXR Processor, the FinePix F200EXR inherits its rich feature set from the FinePix F100fd, which includes a powerful Fujinon 5x wide angle optical zoom lens, and the most powerful face detection technology on the market, Face Detection 3.0, with auto red eye removal. On top of this, the F200EXR offers 5 Film Simulation Modes, a 3.0" high-resolution 230,000 dots wide view LCD, HD Photo Output, Dual Image Stabilisation and sensitivity up to ISO 12800 (3 million pixel only).
This combination of cutting-edge technology encased within a pocketable digital compact body means that advanced amateur photographers through to professionals will be able to take breathtaking pictures in the most challenging of conditions.
The world's most versatile photographic sensor
Faced with a market driven by the demand for higher pixel counts, yet conscious that high concentrations of pixels on small sensors can produce diminishing quality returns, Fujifilm engineers had a radical rethink about sensor technology. Why not make a sensor that can flex its behaviour according to the scene to be photographed? Why not give full resolution when bright light allows, but use the pixels in a different way when the light is not ideal? The FinePix F200EXR offers 3 switchable modes in one sensor:
High Resolution mode, which deploys all twelve million pixels, and is designed to offer the finest detail of intricate subjects when light is full and even;
High Sensitivity and Low Noise mode, which caps two adjacent pixels together to produce 6 million large photodiodes, which are big enough to absorb light in the darkest of conditions, to produce low-light shots of extraordinary quality with minimal noise and grain; and
Wide Dynamic Range mode, which captures different exposures with two sets of six million pixels, which, when combined, gives an excellent level of detail in highlights that would otherwise be lost.
In EXR Mode, the photographer can choose which sensor setting is preferable for the subject to be photographed by choosing High Resolution Priority (HR) to maximise resolution, High ISO and Low Noise Priority (SN) for high quality low-light work or D-Range Priority (DR) for the best detail with contrasty subjects.
Perfect Pictures - Automatically
The FinePix F60fd was the first digital camera to introduce SR AUTO (Scene Recognition AUTO), allowing photographers to let the camera determine the settings to ensure correct exposure, colour reproduction and lighting. The FinePix F200 EXR takes the next technological step by combining Scene recognition technology with EXR technology by automatically and intelligently choosing the correct Super CCD EXR Priority in conjunction with a range of other controls (image quality, exposure, focus, white balance etc). Now, the photographer can let the camera choose the best sensor mode by using the revolutionary EXR AUTO mode, which is the most efficient mechanism yet invented to quickly optimise the camera's settings to allow the photographer to concentrate on capturing the perfect shot. EXR Auto offers six modes to choose from: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlit Portrait, Night, and Night Portrait. As an example, when taking close subject, FinePix F200EXR will intelligently choose Macro mode by recognizing the scene. Then the sensor will switch to the best EXR mode that is suitable for the scene. Intelligently switching into one of High Resolution Priority (HR), High ISO and Low Noise Priority(S/N), and D-Range Priority (DR) to capture the best possible shot.
The FinePix F200EXR also retains Fujifilm's improved exposure modes. New "Super intelligent flash" can control technology that even lets you take flash assisted macro shots without flash washout. Enables to capture subjects and background in bright, clear a natural detail over the full flash range including ultra close-ups. Other popular exposure modes such as Natural Light and with Flash (giving the user a choice of flash 'on' or flash 'off' shots) or Natural Light, is featured to capture great candid portraits when powerful flash might be intrusive.
Like all great compacts, the FinePix F200EXR lets the photographer decide the best shooting mode. On AUTO, the camera deploys 12 million pixels and operates like other standard high-class compacts. On MANUAL, the aperture and shutter speed can be chosen independently, while PROGRAM mode offers a choice of Program AE and Aperture Priority AE.
Don't Leave Without Your Favourite Film
Photographic versatility is stretched yet further with the addition of five Film Simulation modes. Producing beautiful images is something which is in the very DNA of Fujifilm, and Fujifilm engineers are determined to leverage the considerable strengths gained through years of perfecting film to making the best sensor possible. Introduced to compacts for the very first time, the FinePix F200EXR offers Velvia / Vivid mode for rich and luscious landscapes, Provia / Standard mode for excellent, sharp, standard photography, ASTIA / Soft mode for fine, smooth tonality, Black and White for dramatic monochromes and Sepia for a warm-toned period look are also featured.
Great on TV Also
Images captured by the FinePix F200EXR look breathtaking when displayed on an HDTV. With standard HD cameras, HD-out means pictures can de displayed in the correct aspect ratio in excellent resolution. But with the FinePix F200EXR, noise and grain in the shadows is hardly noticeable while highlights, so often poor with conventional cameras, can be seen in excellent detail. And colour, sometimes washed out and insipid, looks bold and dramatic, especially when Film Simulation modes are used.
The Full Package
The FinePix F200EXR is fitted with the same sharp lens that made its predecessor such a winner. With its precision optics and massive 5x zoom range, from wide 28mm to long telephoto of 140 mm, the optic delivers sharp, crisp pictures to the sensor every time. And with CCD shift image stabilisation combined with high sensitivity, shots will be blur-free time after time, even in the most difficult of conditions. The FinePix F200EXR can shoot up to super high sensitivity ISO 12800.
Finally, to help with quick focusing, the FinePix F200EXR is fitted with Fujifilm's Face Detection 3.0, which is regarded to be one of the most accurate and speedy on the market. Faces can be 'found' instantly and accurately at any angle.
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director, said: "Fujifilm's F series cameras have long been regarded as image quality leading compact cameras, and have been triumphant in numerous awards. What makes them so successful is Fujifilm's Super CCD sensor, built from years of Fujifilm's photographic knowledge. Now, with the launch of Super CCD EXR in the FinePix F200EXR, Fujifilm have taken compact camera technology and image quality to a new level. The FinePix F200EXR will suit serious photographers, advanced amateurs and everyone who wants the best image quality in the convenience of a compact body."
Key features at a glance:
Brand NEW Super CCD EXR 12 megapixel switchable sensor
5x (28-140mm) wide-angle optical zoom lens
Dual Image Stabilisation
3" clear view LCD screen
Ultra high sensitivity in low light (ISO 6400 at 6MP resolution & 12800 at 3MP resolution)
Full manual controls (including aperture and shutter priority)
EXR Auto (Portrait, Night, Macro, Landscape. Night portrait & Backlit portrait)
Film Simulation mode (Provia/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Black & White, Sepia)
Full Photo HD output
Available in Carbon Quartz
Availability & pricing
The FinePix F200EXR will be available from end of February. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of the launch.
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Notes to Editors
*For up-to-date pricing, further information, images and products for review, please contact:
Katie Teesdale
Fujifilm UK Ltd
01234 572 101
07979 525398
kteesdale@fuji.co.uk
Lisa Graham
Fujifilm UK Ltd
01234 572 057
07778 477 815
lgraham@fuji.co.uk
Information about Fujifilm products, and high-resolution images, are also available at www.fujifilm.co.uk/presscentre.
Contact details for customers
For information about Fujifilm and its products, please visit: www.fujifilm.co.uk or call 0844 553 2322
About Fujifilm
Fujifilm is a global leader in imaging technology, products and services including digital cameras, photofinishing, digital storage and recording media, consumer and professional film, motion picture film, professional video, printing systems, medical imaging, office technology, flat panel displays and graphic arts. The company employs more than 73,000 people worldwide, with 178 subsidiaries stretching across four continents.
Uniquely placed to be a market leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm develops and manufactures its own sensors, lenses and processing technology. In addition to its production plants and R&D operations in Japan, the company has key manufacturing facilities in Europe and the USA for core products such as colour film, colour paper, single use cameras and CTP printing plates, and has further factories in Brazil and China. It has a global turnover in excess of £13 billion.
In the UK, Fujifilm has been supplying the imaging, printing and graphics industries, as well as consumers, professional and enthusiast photographers, with high quality, innovative products and services for over 25 years. Fujifilm UK currently employs more than 450 people and has become one of the country's most popular photographic and imaging brands.
© 2009 Fujifilm UK Ltd. Specifications are subject to change.
| Model |
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| Number of effective pixels*1 |
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| CCD sensor |
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| Storage media |
- Internal memory (Approx. 48MB)
- xD-Picture card TM (16MB - 2GB)
- SD memory card
- SDHC memory card*2
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| File format |
- Still image: JPEG (Exif
Ver. 2.2*3)
- Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG)
with sound
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- Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound
(Design rule for Camera File system compliant
/ DPOF-compatible)
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| Number of recorded pixels |
Still image:
L: 4:3 4,000 x 3,000 / L: 3:2 4,000 x 2,664 / L: 16:9 4,000 x 2,248
M: 4:3 2,816 x 2,112 / M: 3:2 2,816 x 1,864 / M: 16:9 2,816 x 1,584
S: 4:3 2,048 x 1,536 / S: 3:2 2,048 x 1,360 / S: 16:9 1,920 x 1,080
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| Lens |
Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens, F3.3 (Wide) - F5.1 (Telephoto)
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| Lens focal length |
f=6.4 - 32.0mm, equivalent to 28 - 140mm on a 35mm camera
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| Digital zoom |
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| Aperture |
Wide: F3.3 / F9.0, Telephoto: F5.1 / F14.0
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Focus distance
(from lens surface) |
- Normal
Wide: Approx. 45cm / 1.5ft. to infinity
Telephoto: Approx. 80cm / 2.6ft. to infinity
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- Macro
Wide: Approx. 5cm - 80cm / 0.2ft. - 2.6ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 50cm - 1m / 1.6ft.
- 3.3ft.
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| Sensitivity |
Auto / Auto(3200) / Auto(1600) / Auto(800) / Auto(400) / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
* Number of recorded pixels: ISO6400: "M" or "S", ISO12800: "S"only
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| Exposure control |
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| Exposure mode |
Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual
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| Shooting modes |
- Mode dial:
Auto, EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP, P,
M, Movie
- SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Night
(Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Museum, Party, Flower, Text
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Shutter speed |
(Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/1500 sec., (All other modes) 8 sec. to 1/1500 sec.
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| Continuous shooting |
- Top-3 (max. 1.4 frames/sec.)
- Top-12, High speed (max. 5 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: "S" only)
- Final-3 (max. 1.4 frames/sec.)
- FInal-12, High speed (max. 5 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: "S" only)
- Long-period
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| Focus |
Auto focus (Area, Multi, Centre) / Continuous AF, AF assist illuminator available
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| White balance |
Automatic scene recognition
Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight),
Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent
light, Underwater lighting
Custom
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| Self-timer |
Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay
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| Flash |
Auto flash
Effective range (ISO AUTO):
- Normal:
Wide: Approx. 60cm - 4.3m / 2.0ft. - 14.1ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 60cm - 2.8m /
2.0ft. - 9.2ft.
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- Macro:
Approx. 30cm - 80cm / 1.0ft. - 2.6ft.
Flash modes
Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow
Synchro.
Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow
Synchro.
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| LCD monitor |
3.0-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 100% coverage
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| Movie recording |
640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound
* Zoom function cannot be used during movie recording.
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| Photography functions |
EXR mode (EXR AUTO, RESOLUTION PRIORITY, HIGH ISO&LOW NOISE PRIORITY, D-RANGE PRIORITY), Film Simulation, Face Detection (with Auto red-eye removal), Power management, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory
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| Playback functions |
Face Detection (with Red-eye removal), Slideshow, Trimming, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Image rotate, Resize, Voice memo
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| Video output |
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| HD output |
Analog component/HDC-1 component video cable for digital camera
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| Digital interface |
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| Power supply |
NP-50 Li-ion battery (included) / CP-50 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)
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| Dimensions |
97.7(W) x 58.9(H) x 23.4(D)mm / 3.8(W) x 2.3(H) x 0.9(D)in. (excluding accessories and attachments)
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| Weight |
Approx. 175g/6.2oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card)
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- *1 Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image.
- *2 Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
- *3 Exif 2.2 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
Number of images / recording time
| Number of recorded pixels |
4,000 x 3,000 (L 4:3) |
2,816 x 2,112 (M 4:3) |
2,048 x 1,536 (S 4:3) |
Movie recording time |
| Quality |
JPEG FINE |
JPEG NORMAL |
JPEG FINE |
JPEG NORMAL |
JPEG FINE |
JPEG NORMAL |
VGA (25fps.) |
QVGA (25fps.) |
| Internal Memory (approx.48MB) |
10 |
16 |
16 |
32 |
31 |
61 |
43sec. |
1min. 25sec. |
| xD-Picture Card |
256MB |
50 |
85 |
85 |
170 |
160 |
310 |
3min. |
7min. |
| 512MB |
100 |
170 |
170 |
340 |
320 |
620 |
7min. |
14min. |
| 1GB |
210 |
340 |
340 |
680 |
640 |
1,250 |
14min. |
29min. |
| 2GB |
430 |
680 |
690 |
1,360 |
1,270 |
2,460 |
29min. |
59min. |
| SD memory card |
512MB |
100 |
160 |
160 |
330 |
310 |
600 |
7min. |
14min. |
| 1GB |
200 |
330 |
330 |
660 |
620 |
1,210 |
14min. |
28min. |
| 2GB |
410 |
660 |
670 |
1,310 |
1,230 |
2,380 |
29min. |
57min. |
| SDHC memory card |
4GB |
830 |
1,330 |
1,340 |
2,640 |
2,480 |
4,770 |
58min.* |
114min.* |
| 8GB |
1,680 |
2,670 |
2,700 |
5,290 |
4,980 |
9,570 |
116min.* |
230min.* |
Actual number of frames and recording time varies depending on the type of
memory card or shooting conditions.
* Movie recording will stop automatically when the movie file size becomes approx. 2GB.
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