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Fuji Announce the FinePix S1000fd

24th Jan 2008

Today Fuji announced what they say is the smallest camera (the S1000fd) with a 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 33 - 396mm). Besides this, the camera also boasts Fuji's Face Detection Technology with automatic red-eye removal. ISO levels of up to 3200 are possible. All of this ads up to quite an impressive machine.

Fujifilm's new FinePix S1000fd offers the following features:

• Picture Stabilisation Mode: Picture Stabilisation uses the increased sensitivity of the FinePix S1000fd and high-speed shutter settings to reduce blur caused by hand-shake or subject movement. It allows the camera to automatically choose the correct light sensitivity and optimal shutter speed to produce clear, blur-free images.
• Full manual photographic control: Photo enthusiasts and advanced photographers have total control with manual adjustment options for various camera settings including resolution, ISO, aperture, shutter speed and more.
• High speed shooting: Capture the action with the High Speed Shooting mode: 7.5 fps @ 2MP for 15 shots; 3.3 fps @ 5MP for 6 shots; and 1.4 fps @ 10MP for 3 shots.
• Movie Mode: VGA quality at 30 frames per second with sound. 14 Pre-programmed scene modes: The FinePix S1000fd features 14 pre-programmed scene modes that offer a one-touch setting for almost any situation, including: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower and Text.
• xD/SD/SD-HC compatible slot: The FinePix S1000fd features an 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.
• Operates on 4xAA batteries: The ultimate in convenience and accessibility, using AA batteries means in a pinch, more batteries are just moments away.

This camera should be available in the UK in March 2008, something to look forwards to I think..

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