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The FinePix F10 Zoom is a 6.1 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, 500 shot battery life and super quick response and start up times.
Buy the “Fujifilm Finepix F10 6.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom”
500-shot battery life, ISO 1600 and rapid responses make this a true 24-hour camera
Fujifilm today announced the launch of the FinePix F10 Zoom. With a battery life of 500 shots per single charge, this compact camera will outlast even the most devoted of photography addicts. Furthermore, the 24-hour photographer will appreciate the 1600 ISO and ultra-fast responses provided by Fujifilm’s new ‘Real Photo Processor’ technology.
The FinePix F10 Zoom is characterised by incredibly clean images, due to its refined Super CCD sensor and ‘Real Photo Processor’. These two components are the outcome of thousands of hours of research by Fujifilm’s imaging technicians, and reflect the company’s desire to set, rather than chase, image quality benchmarks. The newly-designed 6.3 megapixel Super CCD sensor features Fujifilm's trademark octagonal photodiodes, which act as more efficient light receptors than traditional CCD structures.
The new Real Photo Processor provides an unprecedented sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 1600, all achievable at full resolution. This means that immaculately pure images are captured, even in low light situations, such as social events, whilst minimising camera shake and subject movement. Furthermore, the Real Photo Processor enables users to photograph without flash, thereby ensuring more natural-looking results, and extending the already considerable battery life.
The camera’s ability is further underlined by some impressive speed statistics. Improving on the quickfire FinePix F810 Zoom, the F10 Zoom doubles the screen refresh rate to an amazing 60 frames per second, whilst still having time to achieve continual autofocus. And with a shutter time lag of just 0.01 seconds, 1.1 seconds between frames for consecutive shots and just 1.3 seconds needed for start-up, this is a camera with truly rapid reactions.
The FinePix F10 Zoom accommodates a generous 2.5-inch high definition LCD monitor, which features an automatic brightness adjustment function, allowing users to amend the brightness of the monitor for enhanced visibility in low light. This feature can also be adjusted manually, while a quick view window allows the user to check three previous shots on the LCD screen in addition to the live image.
FinePix F10 Zoom features at a glance:
Adrian Clarke, Director of Photo Products, Fujifilm, said, “The FinePix F10 Zoom brings two major milestones in camera performance. The impressive 500-shot battery life will keep even the most intensive user going for a week without needing to recharge the camera. Meanwhile, the ISO 1600 performance really redefines low light photography. Users can now capture images accurately in low light that will not come out riddled with noise, or overtly bright due to use of a flash.
”It’s refreshing to see that six megapixels is now an accepted high-end resolution standard, and that camera designers can now be let loose on more important matters of performance.“
Availability & pricing
The FinePix F10 Zoom will be available from UK retailers in April 2005. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch.
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Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom Specifications and features
Effective pixels
6.1 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:
2,848 x 2,136 (6.1 million) / 3,024 x 2,016 (3:2 format) / 2,048 x 1, 536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels
Movie:
640 x 480 / 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second with sound
Storage media
xD-Picture Card™
File format
Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2)
Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG), WAV
(Design Rule for Camera File System compliant / DPOF compatible)
Lens
Fujinon 3x zoom lens, F2.8 - F5.0
Lens focal length
8 - 24mm. Equivalent to 36 - 108mm on a 35mm camera
Focus
Auto focus (Centre, Multi, Continuous)
AF assist illuminator.
Focus distance
Normal: approx. 60cm to infinity
Macro: approx. 7.5 to 80cm
Shutter speed
3 sec. to 1/2,000 sec. depending on shooting mode
Long exposure mode available (up to 15 sec)
Aperture
F2.8 - F8 (1/3 EV steps) at wide-angle
F5.0 - F8 (1/3 EV steps) at telephoto
Sensitivity
Auto / equivalent to ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
Exposure control
Auto / 5 pre-programmed scene types (SP) Natural Light, Sports, Night Scene, Portrait, Landscape
Light metering
64 multi point TTL, multi, average, spot
White balance
Automatic
Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent Light (Daylight), Fluorescent Light (Warm White) Fluorescent Light (Cool White), Incandescent Light, Custom
LCD monitor
2.5” low temperature polysilicon TFT (approx. 115,000 pixels). Approx. 100% coverage
Flash
Auto flash using flash control sensor
Effective range:
Wide angle approx. 0.3m – 6.5m
Telephoto approx. 0.3m – 4.0m
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 output, power input socket)
Power source
NP-120 battery (1950mAh, included) or AC power adaptor (included)
Dimensions
92.0 (W) x 58.2 (H) x 27.3 (D) mm
Weight
Approx. 155g (excluding batteries and media)
Digital zoom ratio (shooting / playback mode)
6.2x / 4.5x (2,848 x 2,136 pixels)
LCD brightness
Auto brightness-up function plus with low light view button
AF assist illuminator
Up to approx. 4m (wide angle) depending on subject
Shooting modes
Normal: Auto, Scene Position (Natural Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene)
Continuous:
Top 3: Max. 2.2 frames / sec. up to 3 frames
Final 3: Max. 2.2 frames / sec. up to 3 frames
Long period: Max. up to 40 frames. 1.3 sec. intervals at 6M(N) depending on quality level.
Colour modes
B&W / Chrome / Standard
Voice memo
Up to 30 sec. WAV format
Playback
Single frame (4.5x max. playback zoom, 9 multi-frame, displayed by date, image rotation, post-shot assist window (3 frames), slide show, trimming
Auto playback
Single image, multiple images, fade-in, with time
Digital interface
USB 2.0 (High Speed)
PictBridge
Compatible
Accessories included
Forbes.com checks out and reviews the Fujifilm Finepix F10 Zoom. They write - 'I also noticed the time lag between pictures was shorter than on other cameras I've tried over the years. My current camera is a Fuji A310, and the lag between shots can run as long as five seconds. With the F10, I shot a series of pictures by constantly hitting the shutter while looking at my watch. I found I was usually getting a shot about every two or three seconds. Best of all, this was with the camera turned up to its maximum resolution. Considering this is a high-resolution, 6.3-megapixel camera, that's not bad at all. '
Digital Camera Info has posted a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F10. Their buying advice is - 'The F10 has good solid guts — a 1/1.7-inch Super CCD with 6.3 effective megapixels and a Real Photo imaging processor — in a fairly lightweight 3.6 x 2.3 x 1.1-inch camera body. The Fujifilm F10 produced the highest percentage of resolution from a compact camera we’ve tested to date, recording 5.47 of its advertised 6.3 megapixels (90%). It also produced an overall manual ISO noise score to rival that of high-end, thousand-dollar DSLRs (obviously, without the dynamic range). This compact camera has several SLR elements to it, including the high quality images and fast startup. However, there are drawbacks. If it seemed too good to be true, it may be. The catch is somewhat substandard construction that is materializes in wretched noises when focusing and using the shutter mechanism. The misspelled headings and settings is inexcusable. Fujifilm has expressed plans to limit the defective releases and ensure that further shipments do not include these oversights, as well as contemplating an update to correct the flaw. '
DP Review has reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom and writes - 'It may not look it, but the FinePix F10 is something of a revolution, and is probably the first time a compact camera has really shown the potential offered by Super CCD for high resolution, high sensitivity and low noise. I cannot emphasize enough the value of usable high ISO settings in a compact camera - from reducing camera shake to more natural low light portraits (without flash) to extended flash range and all the other advantages DSLR users take for granted and most compact users - stuck to ISO 200 (or 400 at a push) can only dream of.'
CNET Reviews has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F10 and writes - 'Usable high-ISO sensitivities, good photo quality, and a brawny battery highlight the appeal of the 6-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F10. It's a compact point-and-shoot package that includes a 3X optical zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD that's usable under a variety of difficult lighting conditions. Photo enthusiasts might be disappointed by the lack of manual controls for exposure and focus and by the image quality, which is long on latitude but suffers from fringing that pulls it up short. Snapshooters who like lots of scene modes will find only five to choose from, but fans of this camera's special features will find its shortcomings merely minor annoyances.'
Lets Go Digital reviews the FujiFilm FinePix F10 digital camera and writes - 'The Fujifilm FinePix is a digital camera with the emphasis on fully automatic photographing. Besides that the camera contains features like high speed mode and the excellent Super CCD HR technology in combination with the Real Photo Technology, which make this model interesting for everybody who wants to shoot digitally in a simple yet high quality way. The settings are easily accessible and there are only useful functionalities on board.'
Cameras.co.uk review the Fujifilm Finepix F10 and write - 'The Fuji Finepix F10 is a handy camera with little to dislike about it. The wide range of ISO settings are a bonus and will help you to take photos in poor light. Other than that it is a relatively straightforward point and shoot camera with a good build quality. The fact that it has six megapixels gives it something different and I would also say that it is fairly priced.'
Imaging Resource reviews the Fuji FinePix F10 Digital Camera and gives it a glowing recommendation writing - 'When I reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix E550 in September of 2004, I called it one of their best digital cameras to date. With the release of the FinePix F10 though, Fujifilm has clearly outdone all their earlier efforts, the E550 included. Much of the improvement in the F10 has to do with how it handles light: It's much more sensitive and has much lower image noise than previous FinePix models, has good color and white balance performance, and focuses amazingly quickly, particularly in its optional “High Speed Shooting” mode. The F10's autofocus system also works well under dim lighting, something earlier Fujifilm cameras tended to struggle with.'
Pocket lint reviews the Fuji FinePix F10 and writes - 'Image quality can be summed up quite succinctly as excellent. The level of detail outstrips many of the 7-megapixel digicams on the market. This fact is largely due to the very nice, sharp, F2.8 to F5, 3x optical zoom lens that gives a focal range from 36mm to 108mm (35mm equiv.), it has to be said however, that it’s still a fairly standard lens range for today’s digital compacts.
Colour and exposure is consistent and spot on, focusing is similarly reliable and noise, or lack thereof, is superbly controlled. Even at the camera’s top ISO 1600 sensitivity setting, you get a noise level normally arrived at ISO 400 on other digital cameras. Only very slight pixel fringing on contrast boundaries are image demerits of note.'
Photoxels reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F10 and writes - 'The Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom has set new standards in the evolution of digital cameras. Fujifilm's new 5th Generation SuperCCD HR image sensor, Real Photo Technology processing and Fujinon lens work together in the Fujifilm F10 to produce excellent picture quality with exceptional low noise at high ISOs.Being able to take pictures at ISO 400 in a P&S consumer digital camera without noise being much of a problem is unheard of -- until now. The Fujifilm F10 goes one step further to provide a high ISO 1600 -- available mostly in high-end dSLR cameras -- with acceptable noise in 4x6 in. prints and 800x600 pixels screen display. For many amateur photographers, the possibility to at last use a digital camera in sunny and low-light conditions alike makes the Fujifilm F10 a very attractive digital camera.'
Design Technica reviews the FujiFilm FinePix F10 and writes - 'The new 6.3-megapixel FujiFilm FinePix F10 ($399 MSRP) is a rather unassuming digital camera with a silvery metal finish and plain vanilla styling. Yet looks are very deceiving; this is one of the best performing cameras on the market. The camera has superb low-light shooting capability, film camera-like response, easy-to-operate controls and menus. And, of course, great photo quality. In effect, this is everything a point-and-shoot digicam should be in 2005. For slightly more than 300 bucks, this camera should be high on the list for those who want effortless picture taking. That said, the FinePix F10 is not God’s Gift to Photography; there are some annoying flaws we’re happy to point out in the hope that Fuji engineers will take the comments as constructive criticism.'
Byte Sector reviews the FujiFilm Finepix F10 and writes - 'The Finepix F10 6.3 MP camera is one of the better digital point-and-shoots I've reviewed. The interface is incredibly easy to navigate and the photos typically come out looking pretty good. This camera seems to shine in brightly lit situations where you need a quick shot or if you want to take action shots. Unfortunately, because of how heavily the image quality suffers on indoor shooting without the flash, this may not be for everyone.
With an MSRP of $530 CAD or $325 USD, this camera is a bit pricy considering there are better performing 7.1 megapixel cameras with similar features available for just a little bit more. However, if you do a lot of sports photography, this camera might be your best bet. Despite the image noise it creates, the camera is also quite useful for use in low light situations where flash is not an option, such as a museum setting.'
Trusted Reviews has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F10 Review - Trusted Reviews and write - 'Slick performance, good build quality and excellent handling, but the biggest bonus is the remarkable high-ISO performance, which produces virtually noise-free pictures in all lighting conditions. It is a real breakthrough, and makes the FinePix F10 a unique camera. Although it is not without its faults, there isn’t another camera on the market that can match its low-light performance.'
The Age reviews the award winning Fujifilm Finepix F10 and gives it a rating of 4.5 stars. They write - 'The beautifully detailed,accurately coloured and smooth images would be applauded coming from a digital single lens reflex.To get this output from a go-anywhere,pointand- shoot little camera makes you reach for superlatives.We like that the aspect ratio can be varied from 4:3 to 3:2 - the correct proportions for standard prints.'
FujiFinepixF10.com is a site dedicated to the Fujifilm Finepix F10. They have a good review of the Fujifilm Finepix F10 here.
Buy the Fujifilm Finepix F10
Posted by Darren in our Fuji category on February 08, 2005