Oct/090
FinePix S 3 Pro: Fujifilm top of the range
FinePix S3 Pro 12 million effective pixels enclosed in a new cutting edge design. The essential tool for those who want to get serious with photography. The new digital SLR Fujifilm FinePix S3Pro is dedicated to all professional photographers who demand the most from the photograph. Sull 'wave of the enormous success of the previous model FinePix S2 Pro, the new FinePix gathering their main characteristics, but has other interesting innovations that make it ideal for those who want the perfect image. Equipped with sensor 4th generation Super CCD SR 12 million effective pixels (6.17 million pixels S + 6, 17 million pixel R), the S3 Pro delivers stunning images of the size of 23×15 cm characterized by brilliant colors and sharp clarity both in the light in the shadows. The new SR sensor has a new configuration that produces a dynamic range about four times wider than previous sensors. The Super CCD SR is in fact, contains large pixel high sensitivity (of type "S") and smaller pixels for a wider dynamic range (of type "R"). By combining information from both of these sensitive according to the composition of the scene, the Super CCD SR is able to guarantee both a high sensitivity is a greater dynamic range. The camera body of the FinePix S3 Pro is very similar to the previous model, but for a more comfortable and safe grip, has been further rounded and made more solid and ergonomic. An 'another advantageous feature of the new camera body is the presence of two shutter designed to take advantage of the camera being able to decide whether to portray the scene horizontally or vertically depending on whether you are photographing a landscape or you are making a portrait. The FinePix S 3 Pro lets you use interchangeable lenses. The bayonet lens is of the Nikon F, which is fully compatible with the objectives of the series AF Nikkor D-type, but is also able to mount different lenses from the set D. In addition, the ability to set ISO values equivalent to 100/160/200/400/800/1600 that allow you to take excellent photographs even in light conditions are more difficult to manage. The intelligent flash system on the FinePix S3 Pro with D-TTL exposure allows photographers to achieve outstanding results using the flash of the Nikon DX. To meet the needs of photographers who need to make several shots at high resolution, the FinePix S 3 Pro has two memory slots, one for xD-Picture Card and the other for the Compact Flash and Microdrive. This peculiarity also benefits those who want large storage space to save large files in CCD-RAW format, so you have raw data from the camera's internal algorithms, thus leaving a very free image management. Once stored, Files may be reviewed on the large LCD monitor 2 "divided into two zones: one to view the subject being photographed, the other to keep a provision shooting settings and optionally change them immediately, without ever losing an eye scene. When you want to transfer images to a PC, thanks to faster dual interface you can optimize your workflow thanks to the rapid transfer via IEEE 1394 (FireWire) or USB 2.0. The FinePix S 3 Pro is the digital SLR camera that photographers were waiting for more experienced and demanding, a technological jewel which gives the opportunity to photograph freely, leaving room for the imagination of people more creative and original. New features and performance in relation to the already popular FinePix S2 model, give the new "professional camera" the title of queen of the range that can meet all your needs thanks to the enormous attention to the smallest detail that Fujifilm's engineers home They have been reserved. The FinePix S 3 Pro will be available from next summer 2004. The recommended retail price will be communicated when available.
Oct/090
FinePix A330 and A340: Fujifilm compact
Two new compact, 3 and 4 megapixels, characterized by a very simple d 'use and intended for beginners to digital photography. 3x zoom (38-114 mm in 35mm format), the display from 1.5 "and the double adjustment of the " White Balance "(automatic and manual), the main asset of the two compact Fujifilm. Press FinePix A330 and FinePix A340. Two entry-level cameras that can surprise the simplicity of the menu, the speed of use and performance that are not afraid of comparisons. The FinePix A330 and FinePix A340 digital camera is the "point and shot " Fujifilm's dedicated to urtenti who want a simple product to use without sacrificing performance evolved. The FinePix A 330 contains an internal 3-CCD, 2 million effective pixels (2016×1512 pixel image file), while the optics feature a Fujinon 3X optical zoom (equivalent to 38 – 114 mm in 35mm format) and 1.6x digital zoom ensures that images are consistently sharp and well-dictated defined. The FinePix A 340 has a 4.0 million pixel CCD (2272×1704 pixel image file) to which you add a Fujinon 3x optical zoom and a 1.7x digital zoom, capable of satisfying the most demanding photographers who want to get great prints from digital files with high quality photography. Both models have the automatic exposure control and flash images to get it in focus, with no "noise" and the brilliant colors and lifelike. The white balance can be used in both manual and automatic function provides different settings on the basis of various photographic applications and environmental conditions. Like all cameras in the FinePix range, including the two new models provide an immediate understanding of the operation. The new menu is even more simple and intuitive and allows you to select multiple functions quickly so be ready to shoot. In addition to the camera body and slim design allows a strong grip of the machine even for those who use a camera for the first time. FinePix The two have four shooting modes including portrait, night, sports and landscape, and thanks to the "Macro" allow captures so precisely defined and also those smaller, from a distance of about 10 cm. The images or videos produced can then be easily reviewed on the LCD monitor 1.5-inch and later transferred to the PC through the easy-Picture Cradle, device useful for charging batteries NH-10 (optional). By introducing these two new models on the Italian market, Fujifilm want to allow access to the world of photography even novice users, offering them the opportunity to obtain great images in a simple and fast. The camera becomes a daily companion as it can easily be worn with the size smaller and smaller and compact. Funny situations and emotional moments with a camera always at hand and saved will be immortalized forever on photo paper. The picture quality of Fujifilm cameras, in fact, guaranteed by the CCD sensor and Fujinon lenses, for printing photographs with outstanding results, characterized by bright colors and natural flesh tones. The Fujifilm FinePix A 330 and A 340 will be on the market from March 2004. The selling price will be communicated when available.
Oct/090
Fujifilm FinePix S7000
The FinePix S7000 is the ideal solution and complete to the needs of more experienced photographers, looking for a digital camera of high quality, without compromise. The new camera model is developed on a highly successful range of the FinePix S602 Zoom, taking up the camera body robust and ergonomic. Unlike the S602 Z however, the new FinePix mount the new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6 million effective pixels (12 million pixels in output). The images recorded with this camera, then allow to reach the unique format of 4048×3040 pixels, to print images simply amazing and without ginning. The new camera is equipped with a powerful Super EBC Fujinon 6x optical zoom which is equivalent to a 35-210 mm in 35mm format. This view has a professional-grade image quality, characterized by an extremely low value of deformation. It also has a multi-layer anti-reflective coating and employs a floating lens system compact, with an optical scheme of ten elements in seven groups. The hike comes gradually to 3.2 X digital zoom for high professional level of photographic performance. In addition to built-in flash, the new camera offers the top of the camera body in contact with a sled warm for the use of external flash. E 'possible to synchronize the external flash with all shutter speeds up to 1 / 1000 sec. So that not having to miss a shot, even in situations of high darkness. The FinePix S7000 has dual slots for memory cards, a feature particularly appreciated by the most demanding photographers, for example, have the need to take lots of pictures without being able to download the coupon memory. The dual slot allows you to use the new memory xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) but also Compact Flash and Microdrive 1 GB comfortable. As new range of FinePix cameras, the S7000 also has the back button "PHOTO", a single button to control most of the basic functions of the camera: the sensitivity to color (standard, black, chrome). The possibility of set the camera on "Chrome" is a feature of the new models are fitted with the 4th generation Super CCD and provides a contrast and color saturation are particularly high for an exceptionally similar to that obtained with a film. In addition to the recovery of images and can record video in AVI format at 30 frames per second, complete with sound. Video clips can then be immediately played back on a sharp and large 1.8-inch LCD monitor.
Oct/090
Fujifilm FinePix S5000
The letter S identifies the name of this camera, this model places at once in the range defined in offering high-end Fujifilm. Born to be located between the FinePix S304 and FinePix S602 Zoom, this camera has the same characteristics of strength, elegance of design and ergonomic shape that characterizes the other two "colleagues" in this category. Equipped with the new 4th Generation Super CCD HR 3 million effective pixels (6 million in output), this camera can produce images of superb up to the size of 2816×2120 pixels. Super CCD The Super CCD 4 ^ generates helps to ensure a high resolution and at the same time improved sensitivity, color rendition and natural images remarkably similar to reality. The new FinePix S5000 mounts an amazing 22x zoom which can only raise the enthusiasm of the most demanding photographers. 10x optical zoom covers a remarkable fact, focal length, equivalent to 37-370 mm in 35mm format. Then if you want to go more in detail, 2.2 X digital zoom will provide a "zoom in" more accurate. Then there are the gears (optional) that you can mount the camera: a wide angle and a 0.79 X 1.5 X Tele extend the range shooting like few cameras allow you to do. The FinePix S5000 can choose up to 6 modes shooting, for shooting versatility suitable for any occasion of use: by a recovery in auto mode and manual, through the SP (Scene Position) and you can choose from four special commands: portrait, landscape, sport and night. For those preferring to rely completely on the camera autofocus system, fast and precise, assist photographers in the most difficult due to its extraordinary flexibility. Also, if you want to shoot subjects in motion, the FinePix S5000 has three continuous shooting mode, to capture accurately all types of scene: the first 5 shots, "the last 5 shots" and "long period" (1.6 captures per second up to 40 shots). Formats: JPEG and RAW images created will be saved to memory card xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB on the market) in jpeg format, but for those who want to, in CCD-RAW format, which is particularly when you do not want have compressed files. As new range of FinePix cameras, the S5000 also has the back button "PHOTO", a single button to control most of the basic functions of the camera: the sensitivity to color (standard, black, chrome). The ability to set the camera on "Chrome" is a feature of the new models are fitted with the 4th generation Super CCD and provides a contrast and color saturation are particularly high for an exceptionally similar to that obtained with a film.
Oct/090
Micro Four Thirds System: Fujifilm and Pentax ready to exploit the benefits
We often talked about in recent months the brand new Micro Four Thirds system, a system born from close collaboration between Panasonic and Olympus, and capable of revolution the world of digital photography because it allows the use of devices similar to a compact size but the potential techniques similar to those a digital SLR. The success of the first devices that Panasonic and Olympus have put on the market seems to have left indifferent managers of other brands. Several contributions have come in fact signs of openness towards being able to fit within this new segment, which, although dedicated to a particular niche of photographers, could lead to large gains. Someone who could use immediately the new system is Fujifilm; According to rumors, in fact, the company is working hard to just put a new machine that combines the potential of the new EXR sensor of which it owns with the Micro Four Thirds System. The announcement could be issued at the upcoming PMA. Not only Fujifilm, Pentax is also considering entering the field as he made it clear in recent days Stephen Sanderson, manager of the company. There is also a good bet that other companies, first do all Nikon and Sony will follow their example in trying to make the most of all the advantages that the new system offers. We'll see.
Oct/090
Instax Mini 7: The new camera Fujifilm's Instant
Instant cameras have been decades ago a great success, but in recent years have given way to digital cameras. But there are those who still believe strongly in their potential is that Fujifilm has officiated in the final hours of a future supply of new Instax Mini 7. The Instax Mini 7 features a youthful design and the relatively small size, can take pictures immediate development in credit card format. Use, therefore, the ISO 800 film is readily available on the market at a price after all not an exaggeration: $ 20 for a package that contains 20. The strong point of the new machine is undoubtedly its ease of use as it is equipped with many features machines that reduce the burdens of the photographer, who does not have to do is to frame the scene to capture. A car, therefore, suitable for the whole family even the expert to the beginner novice. The new Instant Camera Instax mini 7 comes on the market by the end of September at a suggested retail price for Italy, which has not yet been announced, but we think that will be accessible to everyone as the U.S. is the proposal to price of just $ 96 including VAT.
Sep/090
Nikon introduces the compact projector with integrated
The camera manufacturers are being challenged this summer with strokes of technological innovation, with solutions very specific and somewhat futuristic. We have seen that Fujifilm has extended the family of cameras equipped with the Super CCD EXR sensor and has formally presented its FinePix Real 3D. Now Nikon responds by integrating for the first time a mini-projector in one of its compact cameras. L 'integration of the projector makes it a perfect camera for sharing with friends, photo viewing, without having to worry about cables, connections and compatibility. The new Nikon Coolpix S1000pj offers a CCD sensor size 1 / 1, 23 "from 12.1 million pixels and a 'no protruding Nikkor optics stabilized in a position to provide an equivalent focal length with 5x zoom wide-angle 28-140mm and ISO sensitivity up to 6400. The projector can display images up to 2 meters at VGA resolution. The camera will be available in September, according to those reported by DPReview at a price of 400 euros. Similar characteristics (optical non-protruding 28-140mm equivalent and 12.1-megapixel sensor) for the Nikon Coolpix S70, which offers a 3.5 "OLED display " for better viewing of the shots. This camera also allows you to record movies HD 1280×720 pixel resolution. To complete the batch of new Coolpix S640 and S570, also 'they are equipped with optical sensor, and 28-140 mm equivalent focal length, although a decline in classic collapse, which is positioned better than the versions protruding as brightness, that af/2.7.
Sep/090
New firmware release for the camera Ricoh CX1
The Ricoh CX1 compact camera had some problems connecting to external devices such as printers compatible Pict Bridge. The abnormalities found were translated into printing problems. With the new update version 1.24 the problem was solved as the errors in the information that the camera image orientation introduced using long exposure times. Version 1. 24 is the third update that affects the firmware Ricoh CX1, a compact camera that falls within the area very well maintained in terms of image quality provided: dynamic range and reduce noise strengths that are played also, for example by Sigma DP2 and Fujifilm F200EXR.
Sep/090
Fujifilm Finepix Z300, compact touchscreen
The world of cameras touch screen is nothing new, just a few months ago we tested the little Nikon S230 which also leads to retouch images just acquired. Fujifilm today launches its first touchscreen compact camera capable of shooting through the pressure on the screen: we are talking about the Finepix Z300. The novelty presented for the moment only at the Japanese manufacturer is distinguished from other cameras touch to the possibility of putting focus and step directly touching the LCD screen from 3 "scratch-resistant material. 10 MP sensor and 5x optical zoom range from 36-180 mm equivalent focal length to be complemented by an extremely user-friendly interface and the ability to transmit pictures just taken to other devices such as mobile phones via infrared communication. Face detection, optical image stabilization and macro mode for close-range lighting are additional elements of this compact that will see the marketing in Japan a few days, there is no sale on the European market.
Sep/090
Fujifilm compact range on display at the Photoshow
Fujifilm has introduced the Photoshow 2009 all its new range of compact and bridge, which includes the Finepix F200EXR and Z33WP of which I have already spoken in recent days. The range starts from the bottom with the FinePix A100, l 'unique group that uses AA batteries, offering technical characteristics typical of entry-level segment: 3x optical zoom and sensor to 10 megapixels. Finepix J20 features also common to that however, uses a lithium battery, to hold the weight and bulk. Interestingly, the storage medium are SD cards, a move that from this series then determines the 'abandonment by Fujifilm xD cards. Two new entries for the Z series, starting with the Finepix Z30, which contains l 'Z20 legacy of change in a fairly obvious design. Also available in a special series of just 500 pieces with interchangeable covers, dedicated in particular to the female public, offers 10 megapixel resolution and 3x zoom is not protruding. The Finepix Z33WP sister is rugged, with the same characteristics, but waterproof to three meters. New entries including among the compact 5x optical zoom with new models Finepix J210 and J250, which are characterized by the 10 megapixel sensor, optical from 28 mm equivalent and display, respectively, by 2.7 'and 3 . Fujifilm full range on display at the Photoshow The bridge segment remain in the range and the Finepix S100 Finepix S2000, which is the model that can record movies in HD format, while we introduce the average low-end model Finepix S1500, which offers 10-megapixel sensor and 12x optical zoom.