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Fujifilm FinePix 4800 Zoom

Fuji updates their SuperCCD pocket camera with improved color and a hot-sync cradle!

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 08/16/2001



MSRP $699 US
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General
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Model Name:
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Fujifilm FinePix 4800 Zoom 
Model Number: 4800Z 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $699.00
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-07
Date Available: 2001-05-31
Remote Control: No 
Remote Control Type: n/a 
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material:  
Operating System:  
Weight: 9.1 oz
(258 g)
Weight With Batteries?  
Size: 3.1 x 3.8 x 1.4 in.
(79 x 97 x 36 mm)
Warranty in Months:  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2400x1800, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 3.10
CCD Size (inches): 1/1.7" 
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer: FujiFilm (SuperCCD) 
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio: Yes 
Quality Levels: 3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 36 - 108 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 1.9x, 3.75x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type:  
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range: 61 cm to Infinity
24.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 20 - 79 cm
8.1 - 32.1 in
Min Macro Area: 61 x 46 mm
2.4 x 1.8 in
Min Aperture: f/10.8
Max Aperture: f/2.8
Aperture Range Description: F2.8/F7.0 (wide-angle) - F4.5/F10.8 (telephoto) 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type:  
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: Real Image 
Optical VF Accuracy: 80%
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy: 96%
LCD Size (inches): 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels): 130000
Max Playback Zoom: 15.00
Exposure
ISO Settings: 125, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max: 400
Number of White Balance Settings: 8
White Balance Settings: Auto, Manual, fine weather, shade, fluorescent 1, fluorescent 2, fluorescent 3, incandescent 
Manual White Balance: Yes 
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/2000 
Exp Adj Range:  
Exp Adj Step Size:  
Metering Modes: Average, multi-zone or spot 
Spot Metering: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer:  
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 5
Flash Modes: Automatic, red-eye reduction, flash-on-demand, flash cancel, slow synch flash 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):  
Flash Range Description: 13 feet at ISO 200 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: No 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SmartMedia 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB): 16.0
Uncompressed Format:  
CCD Raw Format: No 
Compressed Format: JPEG 
Movie File Format: QuickTime MotionJPEG 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable:  
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: Fujifilm FinePixViewer, DP Editor and Exif Launcher, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 4.0, ActiveShare, VideoImpression, QuickTime, NetMeeting 
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS 
Performance Timing
Startup Time: 3.810 seconds
Shutdown Time: 2.810 seconds
Play -> Record: 1.660 seconds
Record -> Play (max res): 2.610 seconds
Record -> Play (min res): 2.610 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: 0.610 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: 0.300 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus: 0.160 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:  
Cycle Time Max Res: 2.460 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res: 2.110 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res: 3
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 3.000
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 10.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res: 80.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res: 80.00
Download speed, KB/second: 389.00
Power
Battery Form Factor: NP-80 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion 
Batteries Included: NP-80 Lithium Ion
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
More Information
Notes & Features: Body designed by by F.A. Porsche. Same SuperCCD sensor as the FinePix 4900 Zoom. Shutter speeds 1/4 second to 3 seconds available in Night mode. Exposure compensation range/steps unknown. Can record up to 30 minutes of WAV audio, or 30 seconds of audio annotation per picture. Can be used as a webcam for videoconferencing. Comes with a docking cradle for recharging/data transfer/videoconferencing. Has auto-bracketing mode. Auto power-off can be disabled. Sharpness can be set to hard, soft or normal. 36-bit image capture, 24-bit image output. Compatible with SmartMedia to 128MB. Bundled with cradle, battery, AC power adapter, hand strap, video cable and USB cable. 
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

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