Fujifilm unveils the ultimate ‘F Series’ digital camera FinePix F100fd packs 12MP Super CCD, high sensitivity up to ISO 12800 and the latest Face Detection Technology 3.0
Following the long line of award-winning F-Series models, Fujifilm UK
today announced the most accomplished model in the range yet, the
FinePix F100fddigital camera.
Combining a 12 Megapixel 8th Generation Super CCD with a powerful
Fujinon 5x wide angle optical zoom lens, a 2.7” high-resolution 230,000
pixel wide angle view LCD, the FinePix F100fd is one of the most
sophisticated compact digital cameras Fujifilm has ever produced. It
offers the most advanced technologies available, including Wide Dynamic
Range, Dual Image Stabilisation, Face Detection 3.0 Technology with
automatic red-eye removal and ISO settings of up to an unprecedented
ISO 12800 - so missing great shots is not an option.
The FinePix F100fd offers full photographic control (Aperture and
Shutter Priority modes) in addition to its powerful automatic
functions. It is the perfect camera for the serious photographer
looking for a no-compromise compact digital camera that is well above
the average model.
NEW Wide Dynamic Range
Dynamic Range, or the gradations of light that exist between bright and
dark in any scene, can be easily detected by the human eye, but not by
most cameras. Fujifilm first expanded dynamic range capture
functionality on the professional imaging side with its FinePix S3 Pro
digital camera. The technology, now perfected in the EISA Award-winning
FinePix S5 Pro, has been brought to the consumer in the FinePix F100fd.
Through a combination of advances in Fujifilm’s new Super CCD HR VIII
sensor and RP (Real Photo) Processor III, this wide dynamic range
dramatically broadens tonal capability and guarantees exceptional
rendition of photos with both bright highlights and dark shadows. This
expansion of sensitivity captures greater detail, and subtle nuances of
brightness and tonality that bring the photo closer to what the human
eye actually sees helping to avoid the ‘white sky’ effect caused by the
loss of fine highlight detail.
NEW Faster Face Detection 3.0
The FinePix F100fd is also equipped with Fujifilm’s proprietary Face
Detection 3.0 technology featuring automatic red-eye removal. As with
the original version of Face Detection, it can detect up to 10 human
faces in a scene in as little as .035 seconds, automatically correcting
focus, exposure, and white balance, regardless of where subjects are
located within the frame.
Now the FinePix F100fd is able to identify faces at much more extreme
camera angles than before. The camera can register faces with up to 90O
movement in either direction for profiles, and with rotations of up to
360O. After the shot is taken, the system instantly corrects red-eye
as fast as 0.1 second and then saves both the original and the
corrected image file automatically.
Total protection from blurred pictures
The FinePix F100fd features Fujifilm’s Dual Image Stabilisation mode,
which combines a mechanically stabilised Super CCD sensor with high ISO
sensitivities for total anti-blur protection. The combination of these
technologies reduces the blurring effect of both hand-shake and subject
movement even further to provide the highest quality digital pictures
yet, with sharp, clean and clear results no matter what the shooting
conditions.
Thanks to the 8th generation FinePix Super CCD HR chip and the RP
Processor III, the FinePix F100fd can utilise ISO settings of up to ISO
3200 at full resolution and an amazing ISO 12800 at reduced
resolution*, capturing stunning images even in low light, while
preserving the natural colour and clarity of the shot.
FinePix F100fd key features:
12 megapixel Super CCD HR VIII and RP (Real Photo) Processor III: Ultra
high resolution for razor-sharp results and unrivalled dynamic range
5x Fujinon zoom lens: Powerful and versatile shooting options
Face Detection Technology 3.0 with intelligent red-eye removal: Even more capable, even faster than before
Dual Image Stabilisation: Combine mechanical image stabilisation with
the effects produced with higher ISO (up to an amazing ISO 12,800)
Continuous Shooting: Top/Final 3 at 1.7 frames per second at full
resolution and Top/Final 12 at 5 frames per second at 3 Megapixels
Full manual photographic control: Gives users total control with full
manual adjustment of numerous camera functions including resolution,
ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc, a desirable feature for the photo
enthusiasts/advanced photographers
High speed playback: No waiting for high-resolution images to load
during play back. The FinePix F100fd can display images at full
resolution at 10 frames per second
Portrait Enhancer Mode: Mimicking a professional photo studio setting,
by using Face Detection and preset camera settings, Portrait Enhancer
minimises fine lines and small skin blemishes for smooth, natural
looking portraits
Dual Shot Mode: In this selectable mode, the FinePix F100fd quickly
shoots two images in rapid succession – one with the flash and one
without – and saves both. This convenient function lets users perform a
comparison at their convenience and select the most pleasing image
Special scene modes: The FinePix F100fd has 16 pre-programmed scenes,
including a special underwater scene mode for use with a special
underwater casing and a Blog mode that automatically reduces the size
of copied images for easy posting to a Blog, Web page or email
attachment
Micro Thumbnail: A playback feature that allows for viewing an
index-style print on the LCD. The FinePix F100fdwill show up to 100
images in micro form, then the control buttons are used to select
specific images. An innovative wheel navigation dial makes it easy to
quickly find a single image by being able to jump to particular
segments of images in the time sequence
IrSimple™: Infrared communication via IrSimple™ technology for fast, easy wireless image transfer to a compatible device
xD/SD/SD-HC compatible slot: The FinePix F100fdfeatures a xD/SD
compatible slot which accepts not only Fujifilm’s traditional
xD-Picture cards but also Secure Digital (SD) and SD-High
Capacity/SD-HC cards too
*ISO 6400 and higher at 3MP or lower
Real Photo Technology
The secret to the FinePix F100fd's class-leading image quality is
Fujifilm's unique Real Photo Technology (RPT). The guiding principles
behind RPT are simple; to set the highest possible standards for
overall image quality, to expand digital photography opportunities and
to give users fewer wasted shots.
RPT is an umbrella term for the combination of cutting edge
technologies such as the Super CCD sensor, Real Photo Processor and
Fujinon lens, all optimised to work together to produce the most
natural, beautiful results in any conditions. As one of the largest
imaging companies worldwide, Fujifilm is in a position to develop and
to manufacture these components themselves, and it is this control over
the design of the entire system that makes RPT so powerful.
Real Photo Technology cameras are designed from the ground up to
capture 'real' photographs with stunning quality - giving users the
power to capture the moment exactly as the eye sees it, no matter how
challenging the shooting conditions.
With the human eye as the ideal, RPT continues to evolve and to set even higher standards for digital photography.
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Digital Products, said:
"Fujifilm’s ‘F’ series models have long been the compact camera of
choice for serious photographers who demand the ultimate performance.
The FinePix F100fd is the result of Fujifilm’s commitment to image
quality and innovation, and boasts features not normally found outside
the professional arena, and is the best ‘F’ camera yet.”
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