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Fujifilm's FinePix F450 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Fujifilm: Two new FinePix digicams (samples inside)
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(Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 01:17 EDT)

A press release today from Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. announces two new digital camera models for its FinePix line that feature retracting lenses that can shrink down to just 0.8" deep.

The Fujifilm FinePix F440 and F450 share the same slim, almost square body which includes a 3.4x optical zoom lens, 154,000 pixel 2.0" LCD display, xD-Picture card storage, and power from a rechargeable NP-30 Lithium Ion battery, and come supplied with a docking cradle for image downloading, battery charging and a webcam function. The FinePix F440 features a 4.1 effective megapixel conventional CCD image sensor, and the F450 ups this to a 5.2 megapixel effective sensor.

The Fujifilm FinePix F440 will be first to ship in August 2004, at a price of $399.99. The FinePix F450 will follow in October 2004, with pricing set at $499.99.

Fujifilm FinePix F440
Fujifilm's FinePix F440 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!

Number of Effective Pixels

4.1 million pixels

CCD Sensor

1/2.5-inch conventional CCD system (number of total pixels: 4.23 million pixels) RGB filters

Number of Recorded Pixels

2304 x 1728 (4.0 million ) 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 pixels

File formats

Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) , WAV, Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG)

*Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible

Storage media

xD-Picture Card (16MB to 512MB)

Recording capacity with one 16MB xD-Picture Card (included)

Still image

4MP (F)

4MP (N) 2MP 1MP 0.3MP
7 15 25 33 122

Movie

320 x 240

160 x 120
Approx. 94sec. Approx. 4.8min.

Lens focal length

Equivalent to 38mm-130mm on a 35mm camera

Optical zoom

3.4x

Digital zoom

3.6x (at 640 x 480 pixel mode), 1.8x (1280 x 960 pixels), 1.4x (1600 x 1200 pixels)

Focus

Auto focus (TTL center point fixed) – contrast type

Focus range

Normal: 2.0ft to infinity, Macro: 3.6in. – 2.6ft.

Aperture

F2.8 to F7.4 (automatically selected)

Viewfinder

Real-image optical viewfinder (approx. 78 % coverage)

Exposure control

64-zone TTL metering -multi

Exposure modes

Auto/manual EV/scene position mode

Color control modes

Normal, vivid (chrome), black and white

Sensitivity

Auto : Equivalent to ISO 80 - 400

Manual : Equivalent to ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400

Shutter speed

2 sec. - 1/2000 sec.

White balance

Automatic, Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light)

Flash

Auto flash

Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Effective range: 2 .0ft – 11.8ft (W)/2.0ft. – 6.6ft (T)

LCD monitor

2.0-inch low temp polysilicon TFT (Approx. 154,000 pixels)

Camera terminal

USB, 5 volt power-input socket, video out (NTSC/PAL)

Printing interface

PictBridge, DPOF and Exif Print 2.2 compatible

Power source

Fujifilm NP-30 Li-ion rechargeable battery

AC-5V W AC Adapter

Dimensions

2.9(W) x 2.5(H) x 0.8(D) inch

Weight

5.3 oz. (excluding battery and media)

Shooting modes

Auto , manual, scene position (portrait, landscape, sports, night scene), movie

Movie recording

320 x 240 pixels up to 60 sec. / 160 x 120 pixels up to 180sec. :

10fps , AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound

Video out

NTSC and PAL switchable

Playback

Single frame (with 14.4x playback zoom), 9 multi-frame

Others

Voice memo (30 sec.), self-timer: approximately 10 sec., world time, 6 language menu interface

Accessories included

16MB xD-Picture Card

Fujifilm NP-30 Li-ion rechargeable battery

AC-5VW AC power adapter

Hand strap

PictureCradle

USB cable for FinePix F440

A/V cable for FinePix F440

CD-ROM

FinePix Viewer

ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix

Owner's manual

Optional accessories

xD-Picture card (16MB-512MB)

PCMCIA PC Card Adapter DPC-AD

Compact Flash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF

Image memory card reader DPC-R1

xD-Picture Card™ USB Drive DPC-UD1

AC-5VH/5VHS AC power adapter

NP-30 rechargeable battery

WP-FX440 waterproof case

Fitted soft case SC-FX440

More Photos
Fujifilm's FinePix F440 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix F440 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix F440 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Sample Photos
Fujifilm's FinePix F440 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Original: 2304 x 1728 pixels, 1.78MB
Fujifilm's FinePix F440 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Original: 2304 x 1728 pixels, 1.80MB
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Fujifilm FinePix F450
Fujifilm's FinePix F450 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Number of Effective Pixels

5.2 million pixels

CCD Sensor 1/2.5-inch conventional CCD system (number of total pixels: 5.36 million pixels) RGB filters

Number of Recorded Pixels

2592 x 1944 (5.0 million), 2048 x 1536 pixels (3. 15 million), 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 pixels

File formats

Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) , WAV, Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG)

*Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible

Storage media

xD-Picture Card (16MB to 512MB)

Recording capacity with one 16MB xD-Picture Card (included)

Still image

5MP (F)

5MP (N) 3MP 2MP 0.3MP
6 12 19 25 122

Movie

320 x 240

160 x 120
Approx. 94sec. Approx. 4.8min.

Lens focal length

Equivalent to 38mm-130mm on a 35mm camera

Optical zoom

3.4x

Digital zoom

4.1x (at 640 x 480 pixel mode), 1.6x (1600 x 1200 pixels, 1.3x (2048 x 1536 pixels)

Focus

Auto focus (TTL center point fixed) – contrast type

Focus range

Normal: 2.0ft to infinity, Macro: 3.6in. – 2.6ft.

Aperture

F2.8 to F 7.4 (automatically selected)

Viewfinder

Real-image optical viewfinder (approx. 78 % coverage)

Exposure control

64-zone TTL metering -multi

Exposure modes

Auto/manual EV/scene position mode

Color control modes

Normal, vivid (chrome), black and white

Sensitivity

Auto : Equivalent to ISO 80 - 400

Manual : Equivalent to ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400

Shutter speed

2 sec. - 1/2000 sec.

White balance

Automatic, Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light)

Flash

Auto flash

Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Effective range: 2 .0ft – 11.8ft (W)/2.0ft. – 6.6ft (T)

LCD monitor

2.0-inch low temp polysilicon TFT (Approx. 154,000 pixels)

Camera terminal

USB, 5 volt power-input socket, video out (NTSC/PAL)

Printing interface

PictBridge, DPOF and Exif Print 2.2 compatible

Power source

Fujifilm NP-30 Li-ion rechargeable battery

AC-5V W AC Adapter

Dimensions

2.9(W) x 2.5(H) x 0.8(D) inch

Weight

5.3 oz. (excluding battery and media)

Shooting modes

Auto , manual, scene position (portrait, landscape, sports, night scene), movie

Movie recording

320 x 240 pixels up to 60 sec. / 160 x 120 pixels up to 180sec. :

10 fps , AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound

Video out

NTSC and PAL switchable

Playback

Single frame (with 16.2x playback zoom), 9 multi-frame

Others

Voice memo (30 sec.), self-timer: approximately 10 sec., world time, 6 language menu interface

Accessories included

16MB x D - Picture Card

Fujifilm NP-30 Li-ion rechargeable battery

AC-5VW AC power adapter

Hand strap

PictureCradle

USB cable for FinePix F450

A/V cable for FinePix F450

CD-ROM

FinePix Viewer

ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix

Owner's manual

Optional accessories

xD-Picture card (16MB-512MB)

PCMCIA PC Card Adapter DPC-AD

Compact Flash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF

Image memory card reader DPC-R1

xD-Picture Card™ USB Drive DPC-UD1

AC-5VH/5VHS AC power adapter

NP-30 rechargeable battery

WP-FX440 waterproof case

Fitted soft case SC-FX440

More Photos
Fujifilm's FinePix F450 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix F450 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Sample Photos
Fujifilm's FinePix F450 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Original: 2592 x 1944 pixels, 2.41MB
Fujifilm's FinePix F450 digital camera. Courtesy of Fujifilm, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Original: 2592 x 1944 pixels, 2.49MB
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Original Source Press Release:

FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MINI DIGITAL CAMERAS

Stunning 4.1 and 5.2 megapixel models combine small size with trusted image quality to equal highly portable and reliable cameras perfect for parties and everyday events

VALHALLA, NY – JUNE 17, 2004 – Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a pioneer in digital imaging technology, today announced the addition of two ultra-compact new models to its award-winning line of consumer digital cameras. The new FinePix F440 and F450 combine Fujifilm's trusted image quality with a new signature slim, square metal body featuring a large, 2-inch LCD screen for easy viewing and sharing. The Fujifilm FinePix F440 offers 4.1 million pixels for capturing clear, life-like images, while the Fujifilm FinePix F450 offers 5.2 million pixels for photographers who want even more imaging power.

“Because the FinePix F440 and F450 fit so easily into pockets and small handbags, they're perfect to take to parties and special events – and with the 2-inch LCD screen, it's easier than ever for consumers to show their friends the picture they've just taken,” said Susan Schaffer, Director, Consumer Products, Photo Imaging Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. “Fujifilm is pleased to continue its tradition of packaging accessible leading-edge digital technologies in distinctive designs with these new cameras.”

Top Features

The FinePix F440 offers photographers 4.1 million pixels, as well as a 3.4x optical and 3.6x digital zoom. The FinePix F450 offers users 5.2 million pixels, with a 3.4x optical and 4.1x digital zoom capability. Both cameras offer QVGA movie capture, recording 10 frames/second with sound. The FinePix F440 and F450 offer an easy-to-use range of automatic and manual features that make both the first-time digital photographer as well as the casual hobbyist comfortable.

The cameras run on a rechargeable NP-30 Li-ion battery designed to maximize power efficiencies, and come with an AC adapter. Both cameras use Fujifilm's xD-Picture Card™ storage media. A 512MB card can hold up to 515 4-megapixel (normal) images for the FinePix F440 and up to 409 5-megapixel (normal) images for the FinePix F450. Both models come with a Picture Cradle for easy downloading, battery recharging and for use in PC-cam mode.

Slim Form Factor

The FinePix F440 and F450 fit neatly into most palms, and weigh 5.3 ounces without battery and storage media. The 2.9(W) x 2.5(H) x 0.8(D) inch metal-body design – similar in size to a deck of playing cards – fits easily into pockets and small bags, making it easier than ever to keep a camera nearby for everyday shots. Both cameras also offer a large 2-inch low-temp polysilicon TFT LCD screen, making it easier than ever to view and share images.

Great Prints

Fujifilm digital cameras offer consumers best-quality printed images made from home, at home and at the store. Both the FinePix F440 and F450 offer consumers PictBridge compatibility for fast and convenient at-home printing, without the use of a computer. Now, consumers can use Fujifilm's inkjet paper in nearly any manufacturer's inkjet printer to ensure long-lasting prints with bright colors. Consumers may visit http://www.digitalcameradeveloping.com to find a store near them – or near friends and family across the country – that offers in-store digital camera developing, and to order images from local retailers online.

Availability

The FinePix F440 will be available in August 2004 and sell for approximately $399.99, while the FinePix F450 will ship in October 2004 and sell for approximately $499.99. The FinePix F440 and F450 will ship with FinePix Viewer, ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix, a 16MB xD-Picture Card, NP-30 Li-ion battery, AC-5VW AC adapter, USB cable, A/V cable, hand strap, and a PictureCradle.

About Fujifilm

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and delivers technology solutions to meet the imaging and information needs of retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers. As a global leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm pioneered the development of digital X-ray systems, and today is the leader in digital minilab systems. The company was ranked in the top ten for U.S. patents granted during the last decade, employs 73,100 people worldwide and in the year ending March 31, 2004, had global revenues of more than $24 billion.

In the U.S., Fujifilm employs over 10,000 people. The company is a leader in delivering high quality, easy-to-use imaging and information solutions in the following categories: Digital Imaging Systems, Recording/Storage Media, Film and Imaging Systems, Motion Picture Film, Graphic Arts and Printing Systems and Medical Imaging and Diagnostics Systems. Fujifilm is committed to being an environmentally friendly, humane enterprise and an exemplary corporate citizen.

For more information on Fujifilm products, consumers can call 800-800-FUJI or access the Fujifilm USA Web site at www.fujifilm.com .

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