Fujilfilm announces Ultra-Compact FinePix Z100fd Camera

Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd Camera

Fujifilm has announced to launch its ultra-compact Z-series camera called the FinePix Z100fd. The camera is the next generation of the FinePix Z5fd.

The new 8MP camera features a 5x optical zoom lens, a high-resolution 2.7-inch, 230k pixel LCD with a reinforced glass coating for scratch-free durability.

Moreover, the camera also includes Fujifilm’s Dual Image Stabilization, which enables anti-blur protection. Furthermore, the Z100fd’s innovative Face Detection Technology that identifies up to 10 human faces in a scene. Also the camera includes a new Automatic Red Eye Removal feature.

The other key features of the FinePix Z100fd are:

  • Blog Mode: The Blog Mode automatically resizes any image captured to a 640×480 (QVGA) or 320 x 240 image size, in the camera itself
  • Photo Folder Management: This feature organizes photos right in the camera, with 6 pre-set file folders that can be easily downloaded to the computer for convenient image management. Pre-set folders include: Travel, Family, Favorites, My Pictures, Events, and a password-protected Private folder
  • i-Flash Intelligent Flash: i-Flash detects subtle lighting differences within a scene, and then varies the flash intensity accordingly.
  • Dual Shot Mode: In this mode the FinePix Z100fd quickly shoots two images in succession — one with and one without the flash — saving both.
  • Special Scene Modes: The FinePix Z100fd has 16 scene positions including ‘Fireworks,’ ‘Beach,’ ‘Party,’ and ‘Under Water’etc.
  • Auction Mode: it makes it easy to create merged image formats suitable for online auction site use.
  • Movie Mode: Capture VGA quality movie clips at 30 frames per second with sound.
  • Rotary Dial Menu: The Rotary Dial provides easy control and selection of the convenient functions, and let’s the operator scroll and select anything from scene positions to thumbnails.
  • Micro Thumbnail: A playback feature that allows for viewing an index print-style image on the LCD that makes it finding images easy.
  • IrSimple: Infrared communication via IrSimple technology for fast, easy wireless image transfer to a compatible device.
  • xD / SD / SDHC Compatible slot: A single media slot that accepts both xD Picture Card and SD/SDHC media cards.
  • “The FinePix Z100fd is the perfect digital camera for anyone seeking a combination of high style and cutting-edge features,” said David Troy, senior product manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, FUJIFILM. “We believe that consumers looking for a super-slim digital camera shouldn’t have to make compromises on image quality or features.”

    The FinePix Z100fd will be available in the US market at the price of $249.95 (approx Rs. 9,830).


    Posted on 5 January, 2008 By Feature Editor
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