Fuji FinePix Z3 Digital Camera
Fuji unleashed the new FinePix Z3, a stylishly designed digital camera that succeeds the popular FinePix Z1. Characterized by the slim exterior, the Z3 comes in metallic blue (and of course, silver) and is equipped with a 5.1 megapixel CCD for great images. The camera offers a 2.5" preview LCD at 230,000 pixel resolution, and 3x optical zoom.
The Fuji FinePix Z3 carries a Real Photo (RP) processor on-board. A host of features make the Z3 ideal for amateurs and something the pros can look at seriously. Thanks to Picture Stabilization, the Z3 can reduce blur caused by motion of the camera or the subject. This is done by combining higher light sensitivities, up to ISO 1600, and faster shutter speeds.
Boasting an intelligent flash (i-Flash) system, the FinePix Z3 can more accurately determine subtle light differences, and decide the correct flash intensity. Fuji claims that the system can even differentiate properly when the subject is standing under a streetlight by correcting the exposure automatically. Get ready for more natural-looking images!
In the Natural Light special shooting mode, background detail is enhanced by shooting with faster shutter speeds with a suppressed flash - great for low light photography when you are out in the jungles. The unique Dual Shooting Mode is also available, where two images are taken successively - one with flash and one without it - so you can do a quick comparison which one is better.
Get ready for the Fujifilm FinePix Z3 this July. Suggested retail price is US $279.95. Access Fujifilm. Check out the extended entry for specs.
Fuji FinePix Z3 Specs:
CCD Sensor: 1/2.5-inch Super CCD HR
Number of Effective Pixels: 5.1 Million Pixels
Real Photo Technology: Yes
Number of Recorded Pixels: Still image: 2,592 x 1,944 ( 5.04 million )/2,736 x 1,824 (3:2 format) / 2,048 x 1,536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels; Movie: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.), 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.)
Storage Media: Internal memory (approx. 10MB) /xD-Picture Card (16MB - 1 GB)
File Formats: Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG), (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
Focus: Auto Focus
Focus Distance: Normal: approx. 2 ft. to infinity, Macro: 3.1 in (W) 1.5 ft (T) to 2.6 ft.
Shutter Speed: 4 sec. to 1 / 1000 sec. (depending on the shooting mode)
Aperture: F 3.5 / 5.0 / 8.0, 3 steps
Sensitivity: Auto / Equivalent to ISO 64/100/200/400/1600
Exposure Control: 256-zone TTL metering
Exposure Modes: Programmed AE
White Balance: Automatic, Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light
LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch TFT (approx. 230,000 pixels), approx. 100 %coverage
Self-timer: Approx.10sec/ 2 sec. delay
Video Output: NTSC / PAL selectable
Digital Interface: USB 2.0 High-Speed
Dimensions: 3.5 (W) X 2.2 (H) X 0.8 (D) in.
Weight: Approx. 4.6 oz. (excluding batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Digital Zoom: 5.7x
Color Modes: B&W/CHROME/STANDARD
Included Accessories: Li-ion battery NP-40, AC Power Adapter AC-5VC, Hand strap, USB (mini-B) cable, A / V cable for the FinePix Z3, Picture Cradle CP-FXZ3, CD-ROM, FinePixViewer, ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix
Shoot Modes: Normal: Auto, Picture Stabilization, Scene Position, Macro, Movie, Burst/Continuous.
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