Fujifilm FinePix AX550 Digital Camera Available For Pre-Order

You can now pre-order Fujifilm’s latest digital camera ‘FinePix AX550′ in the US via B&H Photo. This compact camera retails for $89.95. In case you didn’t know, the FinePix AX550 packs a 16MP CCD image sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot and 720p HD video recording capabilities. [Product Page]

20x Optical Zoom, GPS and EXR CMOS, here you are Fujifilm latest FinePix, the F770EXR

Set to arrive in Japan early march, Fujifilm latest EXR point and shoot comes with a lot to love! Indeed the F770EXR no comes with a nice 20x optical zoom, GPS, an ISO range going up to 3200 expandable up to 12800, the support of SDXC as well as being capable to shoot 1080x30p videos for just 40,000 Yen!

Fujifilm FinePix Z110 Digital Camera

The FinePix Z110 is the newest addition to Fujifilm's digital camera line-up. This sleek all-metal camera sports a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, a 5x optical Fujinon zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, Night Out mode, Motion Panorama mode, ISO 100-3200 and 720p HD movie capture. The FinePix Z110 will be available in six different color options including pink, purple, jade, blue, white and black. [Fujifilm]

New Fujifilm camera pictures leak, shooter scheduled for CES debut?

Well, well, have a look at what the proverbial internet cat dragged in. The image above comes to you via Japanese forum, giving us a pretty good idea of what is allegedly Fujifilm's next interchangeable lens camera. Following in the footsteps of the retro-looking X10 and the X100, not much is known about the shooter's specs, but we'd venture that it probably isn't full-frame. Guess it won't take too long to find out, as the grapevine also muses its proper reveal will happen at CES.

Fujifilm announced the FinePix JX420, a new affordable 16Mpix Point & Shoot

Fujifilm released this morning in Japan a new 16Mpix compact shooter with the FinePix JX240. Schedule for a launch early November, the JX420 will comes in four different colors including the usual Black, Silver as well as Pink and red for a market price announced at around 13,000 Yen.

The JX420 comes with a 16Mpix CCD, a 28mm Wide lens with a 5x optical Zoom, a 10cm macro mode, an ISO Speed ranging from 100 up to 1600 expendable to 3200, a 2.7" screen, support of SDHC and SD cards, a 720x30p video mode for a total weight of 124g and a size of 95.2×57.2×24.3mm.

Fujifilm FinePix JX420 Compact Digicam

Fujifilm is ready to launch the FinePix JX420 16-megapixel compact digicam in the Japanese market. Available in black, silver, pink and red, the camera has a 16-megapixel CCD sensor with a 28mm wide-angle lens, a 5x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display, up to ISO 1600 (expendable to ISO 3200) and an SDHC/SD card slot. Measuring 95.2mm x 57.2mm x 24.3mm and weighing 124 grams, the Fujifilm FinePix JX420 will be released next month for 13,000 Yen or approx. $170.

Fujifilm X100 gets a special edition

What is a classic textbook case of increasing the sales figure of a particular piece of hardware before a successor is released? Why, roll out a limited or special edition of the current model – it is that easy. Nintendo's been doing it with great success for a long time now, and perhaps Fujifilm wants to follow suit with a special edition of their Fujifilm X100. The imaging company's Facebook page shows off the special edition of their X100 camera model, where only 200 of these puppies will be released.

What other hardware changes will there be, if any? Sorry to disappoint you, but the only ‘special' thing about this special edition would be the tan leather on the case, as well as a leather case to match the original, making it look as though it was some distant relative of a Leica camera at times.

Just in case you cannot remember the hardware specifications of the X100, here they are – this is a 12.3-megapixel shooter with an APS-C CMOS sensor, sporting an EXR processor and a 23mm F2 Fujinon lens, a hybrid viewfinder and a 2.8″ LCD display. Fujifilm has slapped a $1,200 price tag on this special edition model if you are interested.

Fujifilm X100 Special Edition

Fujifilm is ready to launch the X100 Special Edition. For your info, the camera features an exclusive tan leather casing and a leather carrying case. The Fujifilm X100 Special Edition comes equipped with a hybrid viewfinder that works in both optical and electronic modes. The camera also supports a 12.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that is combined with an EXR processor, a 23mm F2 Fujinon lens, a 2.8-inch LCD display, an ISO range of 200 to 6400 and a memory card slot. Fujifilm will release only a limited number of just 200 Fujifilm X100 cameras. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing so far. [DeviceMag]

Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Digital Camera

The new Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR digital camera features a 16-megapixel EXR CMOS sensor with a 15x optical zoom, GPS Landmark Navigator, RAW image capture and both automatic and manual exposure modes. This compact camera supports a new EXR Auto mode with a Motion Detection capability, which will reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions. Additionally, the Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR also has an enhanced Motion Panorama mode for 360° panoramic images and a continuous shooting mode with frame rates up to 8fps at full resolution. Other features include a full HD 1080p movie capture with stereo sound and a high speed movie option for freezing fast moving action at up to 320fps. The Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR will be launched at the end of October 2011 for £269($435). [dpreview]
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Fujifilm has a new FinePix in-town with the F600EXR

Fujifilm has introduced this morning in Japan a new compact cameras with the FinePix F600EXR. This new 16Mpix BSI (Back Side Illuminated) Camera comes in Japan in four different colors, with a 15x optical Zoom, GPS, RAW support and with both automatic and manual exposure.

The F600EXR also comes with several nice additional features like Fujifilm EXR technology, an 8fps burst mode, Seamless Motion Panorama 360 mode, a Full HD Movie mode and a nice little 320fps slow-motion mode.

The FinePix F600 EXR uses key aspects of the specification first seen on the F550 EXR, but adds extra functionality. The pioneering 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor now features new EXR Auto with a Motion Detection capability to virtually reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions. The built-in GPS functionality adds a Landmark Navigator feature to help photographers pin-point locations, and the 15x wide-angle optical zoom lens now doubles its telephoto power thanks to the new intelligent digital zoom mode. It all stacks up to make the FinePix F600 EXR a dynamic package and one that will set new standards in the premium compact camera market.

Intelligent Digital Zoom pulls in the most distant details

The FinePix F600 EXR is no slouch when it comes to zoom capability. The camera features a wide-reaching 15x optical zoom, which offers the 35mm equivalent of a 24-360mm lens.

This ensures that users can capture a wide range of images from landscapes through to tightly framed details.

Thanks to the new Intelligent Digital Zoom feature, however, the F600 EXR's zoom range offers double the telephoto power. With its 30x Intelligent Digital Zoom, even the most distant objects can be turned into frame-filling close-ups, greatly extending the creative uses for the FinePix F600 EXR.

Intelligent Digital Zoom is an enhanced digital zoom function. Cameras featuring conventional digital zoom functionality boost sharpness during processing by enhancing the edges of all objects in the frame. However, this also increases noise in unwanted areas of the image, leading to lower quality results. Fujifilm's Intelligent Digital Zoom assesses areas of contrast within an image and applies selective processing to the sections of the image where sharpness can be boosted without lowering image quality. This ensures that digital noise is not increased uniformly across the frame so results are much improved.

Improved sensor technology = improved low light pictures

The bespoke 1x2" 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor in the FinePix F600 EXR was first seen in the F550 EXR and combines Back Side Illuminated CMOS (BSI-CMOS) and EXR technologies to deliver superb results across a wide range of lighting conditions. This is thanks to the design of the sensor, which improves light transmission to boost performance, most notably in low light conditions. On the F600 EXR, however, low light results are further enhanced thanks to the improved EXR Auto mode that now offers Motion Detection plus a superior scene recognition range than previous models.

The new Motion Detection function enables the FinePix F600 EXR to tackle motion blur on three fronts with mechanical image stabilisation, high ISO sensitivity and the new Motion Detection capability working together. In low light conditions with EXR Auto mode selected, the FinePix F600 EXR will automatically identify if the subject is moving. If it is, the camera deploys Motion Detection and a higher ISO to ensure the subject is captured, blur free. If no subject movement is identified, the FinePix F600 EXR will automatically keep the ISO lower and use image stabilisation for blur free results.

This new functionality is in addition to the EXR sensor's unique technology. Leave the FinePix F600 EXR in EXR Auto and it will select the best option to deliver a great result. But users who prefer to take more control themselves can choose from:

· EXR HR (High Resolution) priority mode is where the sensor utilises every one of its 16 megapixels for the highest quality results.

· EXR DR (Dynamic Range) priority mode where two images are captured and then merged together to produce superb results on high contrast scenes.

· EXR SN (Signal to Noise) priority mode in which pixels are doubled up to increase sensitivity and give better results in low light conditions.

Augmented Reality Landmark Navigator - the next level of GPS

GPS tagging is the latest must-have feature on compact cameras and after introducing the functionality on the FinePix F550 EXR, Fujifilm has taken the technology further with the introduction of a GPS Landmark Navigator on the FinePix F600 EXR.

Imagine you're visiting a city that you've never been to before. You want to be sure you take in all the famous sites - or you simply want to know where they are in relation to your current location. GPS Landmark Navigator enables you to do just that. The FinePix F600 EXR automatically locates places of interest from its on-board database of around one million locations before displaying these points on the camera's LCD, showing their relative position, distance from your current spot and type of location depending on a range of category icons. Users can also add and edit location names.

This exciting new feature is offered in addition to the GPS functionality introduced in the FinePix F550 EXR. This includes Photo Navigation to help users to find their way back to a previously-photographed location, and tracking data where users can create a route of their travels - along with pictures taken along that route - once they return home using Google Maps*.

*You need to install "MyFinePix Studio" on your PC to access to this function.

Great panoramic shots - seamlessly!

A 360° panoramic image of a location makes for a great memory and the FinePix F600 EXR has an enhanced Motion Panorama mode that ensures those memories are even better preserved. With the camera's 360° panorama functionality, each side of the panorama is connected so you get one - seamless - panoramic shot. No details are missed and you're assured of recording every single aspect of a location.

Good panoramic shots also rely on a steady grip on the camera and the FinePix F600 EXR's new rubber coating (only available on Black version) on the front plate will ensure a solid hold, as well as enhancing the overall feel of the camera. Coupled with the high resolution 3.0-inch LCD screen (460K dots), the FinePix F600 EXR all adds up to a fantastic handling experience.

Fantastic features for maximum versatility

In addition to all these exciting new features, the F600 EXR also offers a wide range of picture taking modes that make it the ideal model for almost every photographic occasion. ISO sensitivity up to 12,800, a full complement of exposure modes including aperture priority, shutter-priority and manual for creative shooting, continuous frame capture of up to eight frames per second at full resolution, RAW file format, a selection of film simulation modes, and a full-featured integrated flash are just some of the multitude of options available.

And for users preferring to capture video footage, the FinePix F600 EXR offers full HD 1080p movie capture with stereo sound and a high speed movie option for freezing fast moving action at up to an incredible 320 frames per second.

Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR key features:

· 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor with NEW EXR Auto mode and Motion Detection technology

· 15x optical zoom covering 24-360mm (35mm equivalent) plus 2x Intelligent Digital zoom

· GPS Landmark Navigator

· Seamless Motion Panorama 360 mode

· 3.0" LCD screen (high resolution 460K dots)

· Rubberised body coating (Black model only)

· P, A, S, M exposure modes for creativity plus Scene modes

· Pro Low-Light and Pro Focus advanced shooting modes

· Full HD (1080p) movie capture

· Photobook Assist function

· Film Simulation modes

· RAW image capture (RAF file format)

· SD, SDHC and SDXC card compatibility

· 33MB internal memory

· Available in the UK in Red, Black and White colour variations
source: Akihabara News

FinePix F600 EXR announced by Fujifilm

Looking to get yourself a brand new camera? If you are, Fujifilm has just announced their latest camera, the FinePix F600 EXR, which is based off the FinePix F550 EXR but is said to have been improved on.

It's said to be no bigger than the F550 which means if you plan to put this camera into your pocket or handbag, it shouldn't present any problems. It also comes with a 16MP EXR-CMOS sensor along with a new Motion Detection feature in Auto mode that is said to be able to reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions by automatically determining if the ISO sensitivity should be raised/lowered.

It even comes with a GPS Landmark Navigator which helps to pin-point interesting locations around you, which we're also hoping will be able to be used to pin-point your location should you get lost while shooting in the jungle.

The lens used features 15x optical zoom which is said to be the 35mm equivalent of a 24-360mm lens. It also comes with Motion Panorama which as the name implies, allows for panoramic photos. On top of that the FinePix F600 EXR is also capable of shooting videos in 1080p Full HD mode.

If that sounds like the camera for you, the FinePix F600 EXR is expected to be released towards the end of October for £269 which is roughly converted to $436.
source: Ubergizmo

Fujifilm introduces a new FinePix with the S4000

Summer is not over yet and in some countries it did not even started yet! So don't worry you still have plenty of time to get one of these new Fujifilm FinePix S4000 Bridge for your vacation!

Announced at around 30,000 and powered with only four AA batteries the FinePix S4000 comes with a 14Mpix CCD Sensor, and a stunning 30x optical zoom equivalent to a 24x720mm one! The S4000 also comes with 3" screen, shoot in JPEG and RAW, has a ISO speed range of 64 to 1600 expendable to 6400, support SDHC and SD cards and also capable to shoot video in MotionJPEG 720x30p.
source: Akihabara News

[Review] Fujifilm X100, a true masterpiece!

Let's make it clear immediately and before we go on with our review: Fujifilm's Finepix X100 is one of the most impressive, well-built and fascinating cameras that we tested. By offering an amazing mix of intuitive handling, breathtaking image quality with one of the best viewfinders we have ever seen. This, my dear fellow readers, is how amazing the Finepix X100 is!

Note : This review has been written before Fujiflm upgraded its X100 Firmware that brought to this already amazing camera many new improvements.

I'm one of those kids who never had the chance to play with an old, retro film-based camera and I'm not currently able to afford a Leica M3, but I've always wondered what would it be like to own of these beasts.

The Fujifilm X100 fulfills a long dream that I always had, being able to own one of these retro-Pro compact cameras with stunning personality as well as being able to provide great photos and video. When I received my test sample for my trip in Okinawa back in April, I could not believe how fantastic this camera was. Sure I had the chance to "play" with this X100 at several occasions during the Fujifilm Press Event and at some other events, but receiving the masterpiece in its original box and having the chance to discover piece-by-piece what's in it took my way back to my childhood during Christmas.

I had the chance to play with a lot of cameras in my life and I even remember having the chance to shoot once with my grandfather good old film-based SLR. Nothing really, beside my grandfather's one, prepared me for the X100 and its magical body.

The X100 is everything I love in a single camera, where the past, mixed with the future, and where classical/noble materials like the X100's brushed aluminum is mixed with an impressive high-grade plastic. Think of the X100 as a Jaguar E-Type Speedster, where Eagle, a British company, took the base of the almighty Jaguar E-Type and mounted it with 2011 tech, engine, brakes, and a slightly modified windshield.

Yes the X100 is that good and it is exactly what a gentleman photographer must own when he is looking for an elegant yet sophisticated powerful camera.

Being so, the X100 is, by essence, the very opposite of any high-end point-and-shoot camera, where both size and weight must reduced to its minimum. The X100 is somehow bulky and will only fit with difficulty in your rear pocket. Doing so will be an insult to this Gentleman's shooter that needs to be properly handled with all the respect that only high-end cameras should receive. Being made with a strong die-cast magnesium alloy body, the X100 is a really "sturdy" camera capable of withstanding the worse if necessary.

I want to give a special mention to the X100's amazing the hybrid optical viewfinder (OVF) / electronic viewfinder (EVF). Being a digital camera, the X100 comes with the usual rear LCD monitor or EVF - a pretty good 2.8" LCD monitor with a 460k dots and 100% scene coverage - but the most impressive part of the X100 is its really sharp and accurate OVF that works like a fighter jet's collimator HUD by transposing digital information over your optical viewfinder. This gives you a DSLR-like optical viewfinder with all the advantages of a digital one. It's a true masterpiece!

Now it's time to talk about image quality. Like its outstanding build-quality, the X100 does not disappoint once you start using it. One of the most impressive aspects of the X100 is that from ISO 100 up to 3200, you get a noise-free picture. It is only when you reach ISO 12800 that you will really start noticing image color desaturation and strong visible noise in JPEG. Once you switch to RAW, you will get a noise-free picture up to ISO 6400.

Another great aspect of the X100 and its fixed lens is that Fujifilm took all the time it needed to fine tune the 23mm lens, giving you a camera that handles chromatic aberrations like no other models within this category!

Another great aspect of the X100 is its three dynamic range (DR) settings with 100% by default, and options for 200% and 400%. The advantage here, and depending of the situation you are shooting, is to help you to increase the amount of details visible in the shadow and highlight areas, bringing out more details. Even though I personally welcome this mode, be warned that it will also increase the noise level in each of your pictures. Unfortunately, this feature cannot be turned off like I would love to do. Still, if you are not sure how to handle this DR mode, Fujifilm gives you the possibility to opt for a fully automatic mode that takes care of this matter for you once and for all.

Despite its "classical" look and feel, the X100 is surprisingly fast. The X100 would be better with a faster auto-focus mechanism, but at least it comes without any noticeable shutter lag, making it nearly impossible to miss a shot - a huge plus compared to many other cameras. The X100 is also reasonably fast when it comes to its continuous shot mode, and offers 5 frames-per-second (FPS) for JPEGs or 8 FPS for RAW files when your shutter speed is above the 1x100th of a second, and drops to a good 3 FPS between 1x10 to 1x100th of a second.

Like most cameras nowadays, the X100 comes with eight different film simulation modes that help increase your creativity. I personally have no need for such "gadgets", but I am sure that many of you will find some smart ways to get the best out of them.

Capable of shooting both JEPG and RAW pictures at the same time, it is worth noting that Fujifilm took the decision to support of SDXC cards, giving you not only fast photo uploading but also up to 64GB of storage space. This is something worth considering when shooting both RAW photo and 720p videos.

Not only does the X100 take great pictures, but it also shoots GREAT video. Granted, the X100's video mode is a bit limited with only the ability to set both aperture and shutter speed before taking videos, as we well as being limited to a 720x24p mode, but it comes with the ability of choosing among the camera different image filter modes and AF. There is no way to switch the X100 to manual focus in the video mode.

Still, the X100 takes GREAT videos, and once you mastered the limitations of the camera and know how it will react, the X100 is a very capable little camcorder that will give you videos as gorgeous as still photos.

I am in love! Yes, the X100 is THE camera that I was always looking for and the only camera I would love to always carry around with me. Maybe it's not as fancy as a Leica M9/M8.2 or X1, the X100 is also way more affordable than these cameras, and still gives you the satisfaction of owning a real camera and not another piece of plastic.

With gorgeous photos and great videos, the X100 is the perfect all-in-one solution for the gentleman photographer. But be careful, its 23mm lens may not be suited for every situation, but here as well, once you understand what you can do with the X100 you will find yourself with limitless possibilities!
source: Akihabara News

FujiFilm Instax Mini 50S Instant Camera

FujiFilm has added another instant camera to its range by bringing you the Instax Mini 50S. Coming in a shiny black finish, this sleek and compact camera features two shutter release buttons (1x front, 1x side), a macro lens for close-up shots up to 30cm away, ISO 800 film speed (20 exposures) and a handy self-timer that takes one or two pictures at once. The Instax Mini 50S is now available for purchase in the US via Amazon for $106.
source: TechFresh

Fujifilm FinePix Z900 EXR, we have a new shooter in Town!

Fujifilm unveiled today its latest shooter, the FinePix Z900 EXR. This new 16Mpix Point and shoot comes with Fujifilm EXR BSI CMOS and improve EXR image engine said to be 40% more sensitive than previous generations. The FinePix Z900 EXR comes with five different colors with 64Mb of Internal memory, SDXC Support, 64MB of Internal Memory, a 5x Wide Zoom, Full HD Video mode at 30fps as well as a 720p and 640×480 mode. Finally FinePix Z900 EXR comes with a 12fps burst mode and will be available this April in Japan at around 30,000 Yen.

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Fujifilm To Release FinePix X200 And X300 Digital Cameras

According to rumors, Fujifilm will launch the FinePix X200 and X300 digital cameras. The Fujifilm Fixepix X200 is actually a point-and-shoot version of the Finepix X100, while the Fujifilm FinePix X300 is a pro version with interchangeable lenses. The Fujifilm X200 will go on sale in the Fall 2011, and the Fujifilm X300 will be released in 2012. Unfortunately, there is no official confirmation from the company at this moment.

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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Now Available In The UK

Fujifilm's latest premium compact camera ‘FinePix F550 EXR' is now available for purchase in the UK for 329 GBP (about $535). In case you didn't know, F550 EXR sports a 16-megapixel EXR CMOS image sensor, a 15x wide-angle optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch LCD display, built-in GPS, an HDMI interface and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities at 30fps.

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