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The Fujifilm FinePix F810 has a newly developed 1/1.7 inch Super CCD HR sensor with 6.3 million effective pixels (delivering 12.3 million recorded pixels), a 4x Optical Zoom lens, a high resolution 2.1 inch widescreen LCD, ISO 80-800 and long period continuous shooting mode at 1.6 frames per second (up to 40 shots).
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Engadget has a hands on review of the Fujifilm Finepix F810 and writes - 'Best thing about the F810: It has a widescreen mode which lets you shoot pics (and video clips) with a 16:9 aspect ratio (its 2.1-inch LCD screen even has a 16:9 aspect ratio, too, so you don’t have to deal with letterboxing). Fortunately they made switching between widescreen and normal modes really easy and there’s a dedicated switch just above the LCD screen.'
Megapixel reviews the Fujifilm FInepix F810 and writes - 'The first impression one has from the F810 is that it is not only beautifully crafted, but also offers an impressive set of capabilities. These capabilities start at a complete set of shooting modes and extend to the availability of 2 image formats, the standard format with a 4:3 ratio, and a much less common 16:9 ratio that is probably the wave of the future as it fits the aspect ratio of HD televisions.
The F810 uses one of Fujifilm's own inventions, the Super CCD, a type of sensor that has, since its introduction, been the subject of some controversy. The Super CCD uses octagonal picture elements (pixels) that are arranged in a honeycomb pattern, and which allow the camera to produce an image with nearly double the quantity of pixels than are physically present on the sensor through an interpolation process. And in the case of the F810 with its 6.63 million pixel Super CCD, this translates into a 12 megapixel image size.'
Trusted Reviews has a review of the Fujifilm Finepix F810 digital camera and writes - 'With a street price of around £250 the F810 is far from cheap, but it does offer a few unique features to justify the price. First is that big widescreen monitor and image format, which you’ll either love or hate, and then there’s the 12.3 megapixel straight-out-of-camera image size, which beats all but the top few digital SLRs. However image quality isn’t all that you might hope from the numbers and the short battery life can also be a problem.'
To learn more about the Fujifilm FinePix F810 read the following press release from Fujifilm announcing the camera.
Fujifilm FinePix F810 Zoom: Super CCD performance hits new heights
Super CCD HR technology takes further steps forward with key sensitivity improvement
28 July 2004 Fujifilm's obsession with improving digital image quality has hit a new level with the launch of the FinePix F810 Zoom. This compact digital camera introduces a refinement in the construction of Fujifilm's Super CCD HR sensor, enhanced processor technology and a new sensitivity rating of ISO 80. These enhancements translate into something very simple - purer, clearer, sharper pictures.
The newly-designed Super CCD HR sensor featured in the FinePix F810 Zoom improves the storage capacity for electric charge held by each of its six million photodiodes (pixels). Along with the trademark Super CCD high sensitivity of ISO 800, this sensor refinement translates into a new lower sensitivity of ISO 80, greatly improved signal to noise ratio, along with an attendant increase in image quality. In other words, the FinePix F810 Zoom is capable of storing more electric charge in the sensor to generate a higher quality image.
Looking at the photographic results, followed by the specifications, any observer would be forgiven for concluding that this is a high-end, enthusiast camera. Manual exposure control, flash compensation, RAW mode, manual focus and JPEG compression options are all features that are at home on much bigger, bulkier cameras. This is a camera for those who know about photography, but don't require over-sized photographic equipment to prove it!
The FinePix F810 Zoom features an extensive 4x zoom lens that gives a focal length equivalent to 32.5mm - 130mm on a 35mm camera. When the camera is switched on, this lens is ready and extended immediately. The widescreen (16:9) facility that debuted on the FinePix F710 Zoom is also present, enabling images and movie files to be viewed in full on a widescreen television, without stretching or distortion.
The FinePix F810 Zoom is perfect for the off-duty photographer or camera enthusiast with quality in mind. Featuring a host of manual controls and exceptional picture quality, photographers will find it difficult to track down such a rewarding digital camera that also fits in their pocket.
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Consumer Products, said, "The photographic community is waking up to the fact that extra pixels don't necessarily deliver better image quality. In fact, sometimes more pixels get in the way of good image quality. Instead, our technical teams have been working on improving an already highly-regarded sensor/processor combination.
"The FinePix F810 Zoom underlines what's fundamentally exciting about digital photography; that a small camera like this can achieve the quality and flexibility that you'd expect from a large and bulky one."
FinePix F810 Zoom features at a glance:
- Newly-developed 1/1.7 inch Super CCD HR sensor with 6.3 million effective pixels (delivering 12.3 million recorded pixels)
- High performance 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32.5mm - 130mm on a 35mm camera
- High resolution 2.1" widescreen LCD screen (173,000 pixel CG silicon TFT monitor)
- Full range of exposure controls (P/S/A/M) with convenient command dial
- Continuous shooting modes including Top 4, Final 4 and Long-Period shooting up to 40 frames at 1.6 frames/sec
- Wide range of ISO settings (80/100/200/400/800)
- High quality VGA movie recording at 30 frames per second with sound
- USB 2.0 connectivity for high speed image transfer
- RAW file format for unprocessed image saving
- Ultra-fast start-up time of under 1.2 seconds, shooting interval of approx. 1.0 second
- Includes PictureCradle for fast charging and convenient image transfer
- xD-Picture Card™ providing large storage capacity, lower power consumption and fast write speeds (16MB to 512MB capacities currently available)
- PictBridge™ compatibility for direct printing without a PC
Super CCD HR technology
Fujifilm's Super CCD HR technology allows high resolution sensors to be housed in smaller digital cameras. The benefits include ultra-high resolution images and high sensitivity, enabling faster shutter speeds for action shots and low light photography.
Availability
The FinePix F810 Zoom will be available in the UK from leading photographic retailers in August 2004.
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Posted by Darren in our Fuji category on July 28, 2004