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The announcement of the FujiFilm Finepix 420 slipped under my radar late in October.
This tiny camera (7 (W) x 69 (H) x 26.4 (D) mm) has a 3x optical zoom and is 3 megapixel.
UK Readers buy the Fuji FinePix F420 Zoom here
update - Fujifilm have just announced details of an underwater housing for the Finepix F420 - check out details at Photography Blog
DC Mag reviews the Fujifilm Finepix F420 and writes - 'Compared with other cameras at a similar price point, the F420 lacks the flexibility of much of the competition, with the most notable absence being the lack of manual settings like aperture and shutter speed. Undoubtedly Fuji has another hit on their hands by virtue of the F420’s appearance alone, but more serious enthusiasts will be disappointed by the limited point-and-shoot presets.'
Photography Blog reviews the Fujifilm Finepix 420 Zoom and writes - 'The FinePix F420 Zoom is an exquisitely designed, extremely compact digital camera that is small enough to carry around at all times, stylish enough to impress your friends, yet doesn't forget to produce excellent images too.'
Following is FujiFilm's press release.
21 October 2003 - Fujifilm today introduced the FinePix F420 Zoom, an A-list compact digital camera that marries style with substance to stand out from the crowd.
Building on the success of the highly acclaimed FinePix F410 Zoom, the FinePix F420 Zoom oozes quality with its robust, metal body, yet measures just 77 (W) x 69 (H) x 26.4 (D) mm - even smaller than its predecessor.
A real show-stopper, the FinePix F420 Zoom is the smallest camera to include Fujifilm's 4th Generation Super CCD HR (High Resolution) technology and can realise 3 million effective pixels, producing 6 million recorded pixels. Its diminutive frame also successfully incorporates a 3x optical zoom lens and a voice memo recorder capable of storing up to 30 seconds of sound.
What's more, the FinePix F420 Zoom's high quality movie capture capabilities give an encore-deserving performance. It records at 30 frames per second, a frame-rate that will ensure silky-smooth movie clips.
While this camera's compact dimensions ensure it will fit into any shirt pocket or clutch bag, usability has not been compromised. The FinePix F420 Zoom comfortably incorporates a 1.8" LCD monitor into its svelte frame, as well as a Video Out socket for viewing images on a TV. The camera is also compatible with PictBridge, the industry standard for printing images from a digital camera without using a PC, making the process simpler and more efficient than ever.
This camera is a real crowd pleaser, and powered by its rechargeable battery (with an option to use AAA batteries should it run low), you can be confident the FinePix F420 Zoom will last the night - even if you don't.
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Consumer Products, commented: "Earlier this year, the FinePix F410 Zoom set some serious standards in photography; heavyweight picture power, contained within a small metal shell. The FinePix F420 Zoom crams greater firepower into an even more discreet package."
"This camera is that rarest of combinations - it looks great wherever you take it, and you can be sure the pictures will, too."
FinePix F420 Zoom: Features at a glance
- Fourth Generation Super CCD HR sensor with 3.1 million effective pixels, delivering 6.2 million recorded pixels
- Movie capture at 30 frames per second (fps) with sound (320 x 240)
- 1.8", 134,000-pixel LCD monitor
- Video Out socket for fast and easy on-screen viewing
- AAA battery supply for additional off-the-shelf power
- Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-108mm on a 35mm camera
- Continuous shooting with frames at intervals as short as 0.25 seconds
- xD-Picture Card™ providing large storage capacity, low power consumption, fast write speed
- PictBridge compatibility for direct printing
Super CCD HR technology
Fujifilm's Super CCD HR technology allows high resolution sensors to be housed in even smaller digital. The benefits include:
- Ultra-high resolution images
- Faster shutter speeds for action shots
- Low noise photography
- Low light photography
Posted by Darren in our Fuji category on November 07, 2003