Fujifilm has just announced the FinePix F40fd is an compact 8.3 megapixel digital camera that's packed with tons of features.

Aimed at both beginners and semi-professionals this camera comes with Fujifilm's Face Detection Technology which can focus on up to 10 faces no matter where they are in the frame. During playback you can also auto-zoom in to each face to make sure everyone was looking their best (with their eyes open and best smiles).

The camera runs on Fujifilm's Real Photo Processor II, comes equipped with a Super CCD HR VI, and also works well in low lighting situations and can take shots up to ISO 2000.

It is also the first in a line of cameras by Fujifilm that features an xD/SD compatible slot. Previous Fujifilm cameras supported only xD Picture cards, the F40fd is the first to also support Secure Digital (SD) cards.

Other features include 3x optical zoom, VGA (640x480) movie capture, 14 pre-programmed scene modes, IR image transfer, a 2.5 inch LCD, PictBridge direct printing support and a rechargeable Li-ion battery that can take up to 300 shots on a single charge.

The device is set for a March 2007 release and will retail for a very affordable $299.

The Fuji FinePix IS-1 Infrared Digital Camera may not be suited for common folks unless you are a CSI buff, but this nine MegaPixel Fujifilm DSLR is ideal for law enforcement, medical/dental and science fields and is actually a follow-up model to the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR D-SLR.

Thanks to its infra-red capabilities, the Fuji FinePix IS-1 can capture evidence which is not seen by the human eye and functions in both the visible and infrared light spectrums. The biggest selling point is no doubt its live preview feature and an "articulating LCD" which further simplifies previewing, capturing and reviewing photos.

The Fuji FinePix IS-1 is equipped with a built in 10.7x, 28-300mm optical zoom system and features a nine MegaPixel Fujifilm Super CCD sensor and ISO 80-1600 (in case of capturing a visible light image) capabilities. The on board proprietary Real Photo Technology captures images in infra red light (approximately 400nm –900nm) and the Picture Stabilization technology makes for sharper images.

The infra-red camera comes bundled with the Fujifilm Hyper Utility Software HS-V2 version 3 which also supports RAW and helps in side-by side image comparison via the metadata analysis tool which helps in examining images of blood stains, documents or other forms of evidence. The Fuji FinePix IS-1 will be available from February for $899.

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Here's a good news for the folks anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated Fuji Fine Pix S5 DSLR, which was announced some time back. FUJIFILM USA, today announced the full specifications, availability and retail price for the highly anticipated FinePix S5 Pro. Announced in development at Photokina 2006, the FinePix S5 Pro is scheduled for nationwide market availability February 2007 at a price of $1,999.

FinePix S5 Pro carries a number of features that appeal to wedding, portrait and studio photographers. One is an expanded dynamic range from the double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) of the camera's Super CCD SR Pro sensor that is approximately 400% wider than that of a CCD working on a single-pixel design. Other features include excellent ergonomics with weatherproof seals, a robust shutter mechanism tested to exceed 100,000 cycles, and advancements to the Film Simulation Mode with the addition of three new settings for varying skin tones.

For more info on the camera, please visit the Fuji site.

Another new digital camera from Fuji for the outdoorsy types: check out the FujiFilm FinePix BIGJOB HD-3W camera with a neat waterproof/dustproof design and big 3" preview LCD. The HD-3W offers 3x optical zoom.

The HD-3W, offering all of 6 megapixels in image resolution, is equipped with a 28mm~84mm wide-angle lens for a bigger picture. High sensitivity up to ISO 1600 is supported on this baby. Geared for rough weather, the camera comes with a rubber grip.

On-board, Fuji has fit in approximately 27MB of memory - which means as many as 67 images at 1280x960 pixel resolution can be stored on the camera. As is the norm with Fuji, this camera takes in xD Picture Cards.

You can also shoot videos at VGA (640x480 pixels) resolution at 30 frames-per-second with mono-aural sound. Measuring 128.3mm x 80.5mm x 45mm, the camera weighs in at 390g excluding battery and memory card. Not exactly light-weight.

No word on pricing yet, but the Fuji BIGJOB HD-3W digital camera will be out in January 2007.

Say hello to the new FinePix Z5fd slim digital camera from FujiFilm, incorporating face detection feature and high sensitivities of up to ISO 1600 for low-light photography. This 6.3 megapixel camera from Fuji is enhanced with Image Intelligence processing software for optimal face detection.

The face detection technology made an appearance with the FinePix S6000fd, but it was anything but slim. But with the Z5fd, you can have a slim one in your pocket. It also comes with i-flash, the intelligent flash system from Fuji. The camera features a 2.5" preview LCD.

The camera can also be configured to take two pictures in quick succession, one without flash and one with i-flash. Another interesting feature on the Z5fd is the inclusion of IrSimple, a high-speed infrared communication facility that lets you upload photos from the camera onto a compatible cell phone - and then send it as an MMS or upload it to your favorite photo site.

Available in silver, raspberry red and chocolate brown, the Fuji FinePix Z5fd will be available early December 2006. It supports the xD Picture Card. Software shipped with the camera includes the FinePixViewer 5.3 (which, unfortunately, is available only for Windows). No word on pricing yet.

FujiFilm’s latest digital camera, the FinePix F31fd, is designed with the quick-shooting consumer in mind. The 6.3 Megapixel camera has an auto-focus with Face Detection, which enables the camera to quickly identify a face and bring it into focus, even with dim light.

Not only is there a face-focus feature, but the F31fd also uses its Face Detection technology to activate the Intelligent Flash. So outdoors or indoors, you will never miss a shot due to bad face-lighting. The amazing Face Detection software can detect ten faces simultaneously in as little as 0.05 seconds.

The FujiFilm FinePix F31fd can store up to 580 images on 10MB of memory with one single charge. It also supports xD cards, and has a 3x zoom feature.

Good news for those waiting for a digital SLR from Fuji. While they enjoy a considerable following in their film-based SLR cameras, when it comes to digital SLRs, Fuji takes a backseat. Hopefully, the upcoming Fuji FinePix S5 Pro will be able to carve a niche for itself in the market.

Fuji announced the development of the Fuji FinePix S5 Pro, equipped with an increased dynamic range from the Super CCD SR double-pixel technology. Add to it the new Real Photo (RP) Processor Pro, and you get images close to film-quality.

The Fuji FinePix S5 Pro will be offered in a durable magnesium alloy body frame. This camera will also feature Fuji's Face Detection technology that ensures the right amount of exposure when photographing people. It will also be Nikon F-mount compatible, allowing consumers to take advantage of the wide variety of Nikkor lenses available in the market today.

Dual-save mode lets you save images in both RAW and JPEG formats. A 2.5" preview LCD is provided on the S5 Pro. CF Type I/II and Microdrive are supported for storing images.

No word yet on the pricing, but the camera may be available early 2007.

Fujifilm announced the new Fuji FinePix F31fd, the first compact digital camera from Fujifilm featuring the new Face Detection technology. Face Detection technology was first introduced in the FinePix S6000fd, but this was far from a compact camera.

The Fuji FinePix F31fd is equipped with a 6 megapixel Super CCD HR sensor, while the Fujinon zoom lens offers 3x optical zoom. A 2.5" LCD is available for previewing images. The camera allows you to shoot movies at VGA resolution (good enough for playback on TVs) at 30 frames per second.

Capable of identifying up to 10 faces in a frame, the Fuji FinePix F31fd will automatically zero in on faces and photos will be properly exposed giving the images a better feel. The Face Detection technology is integrated onto the camera's processor, so it can identify faces and optimize image settings in as little as 0.05 seconds.

The Fujifilm F31fd also serves as an enhancement to the F30 digital camera, bringing in ISO 3200 light sensitivities at full resolution. Picture Stabilization and i-Flash system are available as well, and an unprecedented 580 shots per full battery charge. Featuring a host of scene modes (15 of them, including beach, snow, fireworks), the F31fd lets you play professional with the shutter and aperture priority modes, although the manual mode is missing.

Priced at US $399, the Fujifilm FinePix F31fd will be available this December.

Fujifilm has created a camera designed for the rest of the world who only want point-and-shoot ease. The Fuji FinePix A700 is a lovely digital camera with a rugged compact body that takes wonderfully realistic pictures. It is also designed with a very simple control layout so that even a beginner can use it with precision. So even though many of these features sounds difficult to work, FujiFilm promises that any user can do anything with the camera’s user-friendly design. The camera is also very robust, to withstand the wear-and-tear of family usage.

The LCD viewscreen is 2.4 inches with 7.3 Megapixels, which gives you clear visibility for whatever pictures you want to take. It features Super CCD technology that is designed to produce sharper, more detailed pictures. CCD technology also gives low noise performance with its ISO 100-400 sensitivity range. The Fuji Finepix A700 also has a 3x optical zoom, designed for the FinePix series, during the times when you want a good close up.

Adapting to lighting is also not a problem. There are also 4 scene position modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, and Night), so that you can select various types of images for whatever the lighting. This is important because every photo requires a different set up, and the Finepix is already to go!

Not only is it a camera, but it also shoots video at 10 movie frames per second with sound. The Fuji Finepix A700 features NTSC/PAL connectivity so that video (as well as stills) can be viewed on a television screen. The camera also contains 12MB of internal memory, and is compatible with memory cards. The FinePix is also PictBridge compatible, so that printing of digital photos can be done without the use of a Personal Computer.

There is no word on the release date or the exact price.

Loaded with Fujifilm’s innovation Super CCD-HR technology of digital imaging sensor design for shooting high quality images, the Fuji V10 also incorporates Real Photo Technology. The Real Photo Technology was invented to remove noise from digital pictures so that pictures at higher light sensitivities can be better captured even as high as 1600 ISO.

Fuji V10 is a 5.1 Mega Pixel camera that has a big LCD of 3”. The image display could also be zoomed to set image focus & details. As the camera has some inbuilt games so the large LCD size will definitely be an advantage for game maniacs. The best function I like is that the Fuji V10 is capable of taking two pictures at once. Subject magnification could be up to 3.4x by optical zoom and 5.7x by digital zoom.

The Gun-metal finish with flamboyance of chrome makes the look of V10 awe-inspiring. Style and Performance with ease of use really make you feel like being the owner of it.

Detailed specifications can be found at manufactures site. The company decided to set the cost of product at a price of $349. The FinePix V10 will be in stores this march.

Fujifilm has announced the opening of a new website (http://www.s9500.co.uk/) specifically dedicated to the new Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom digital camera. Visitors to the site can learn more about the new camera and also enter into a contest for a chance to win a two night stay in Amsterdam.

The new website allows people to see all the hidden features on the new camera by simply clicking and dragging a cursor through a rotating image of the camera.

The S9500 is an impressive camera featuring a 9 megapixel Super CCD sensor available only through Fujifilm. The camera features a fixed lens as opposed to removeable lenses found on other pro-sumer SLR cameras. Although it's fixed, it's certainly not limited as the lens features a zoom capability of 28 - 300 mm.

You can find additional information about the camera here . Via DigitalCameraTracker.com.

Fujifilm announced their new offering to photography enthusiasts, the FinePix F460 5.1 megapixel digital camera. Featuring a big 2.5" LCD screen for previewing images, the F460 comes with a 3x optical zoom lens and is available in a compact, metallic body.

With 10 different selectable scene positions, the F460 can easily help the user to capture professional quality images. Modes like "MUSEUM", suppress flash and even shutter sound, while the "PARTY" mode retains natural ambience even under low-light conditions. The "TEXT" mode is interesting, where you can photograph documents and white board text.

The FinePix F460 comes with a paltry 13MB of internal memory, good for about 11 photos. You can load up using xD-Picture Cards, of course. The 2.5" LCD offers a much better preview of images. You also have the ability to record videos at 30 fps, with sound.

More info is available from Fujifilm's website.

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FujiFilm has announced the new Fujifilm FinePix Z2 digital camera. The Z2 is an upgrade to the current Z1 and offers features such as a 5.1 megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5inch LCD display. It's exciting to see the ultra compact digital camera field get even more competitive with the introduction of the Z2.

The Z2 has a high sensitive ISO 1600 performance which makes the camera less susceptible to camera shake or blurring of moving subjects. You'll love this feature for fast moving targets or low light conditions.

Other great features include an alumimum shell with a sliding power-on function; a scratch resistant 2.5 inch color LCD; and the Super CCD HR sensor.

via Let'sGoDigital.com

The most noteworthy new feature is the addition of manual shooting options, including aperture and shutter priority modes which were lacking in the F10. The 6.3 megapixel F11 also features a sensitivity of ISO levels 80-1600 using Fujifilm's Real Photo Processor technology, giving clean images whether they are shot in sunshine, low light or without flash.

Fujifilm has also got on the bandwagon and added a hi-res 2.5" LCD screen claiming 153,000 pixels, and this will definitely be helpful in previewing images. Close-up photography (up to 5 cm) is now possible, thanks to improved focus response in macro mode.

The FinePix F11 Zoom looks to be a very good candidate for your next travel companion, allowing an impressive 500 shots on a single battery charge. www.fujifilm.co.uk