3.3-megapixel Super CCD sensor delivers up to 6 million pixels
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6x optical zoom lens
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Extensive exposure control
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Internal and external flash support
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Manufacturer Overview
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. has made a strong showing in the high-end consumer
and prosumer digital photography markets this year (2001), with several new
Super CCD cameras designed for the serious digital photographer. Among them
are the FinePix 4800, 6800, and 6900 Zoom models. The first two models are designed
primarily for business and computer users, sporting very compact, pocket-size
bodies, with USB Hot-sync docking cradles, text and sound recording, and PC-Cam
video conferencing capabilities. The subject of this review, the FinePix 6900
Zoom, is designed more with the traditional photographer in mind. Looking very
much like a "high-tech" SLR film camera, it features a 3.3-megapixel
Super CCD (that generates up to six million pixels), a sharp 6x optical zoom
lens, extensive manual and automatic controls, plus some highly advanced features
found only on professional quality digital cameras, including a histogram readout
of each recorded image that can be viewed right on the camera's LCD monitor.
Combining these advanced features with a very user-friendly interface, the FinePix
6900 should appeal to users who are familiar with digital camera operation and
are ready to take the next step toward high-end digital photography. Overall
a very strong entry for Fujifilm at the high end of the "prosumer"
digicam market.
Highlights
3.3-megapixel CCD delivering up to 2,832 x 2,128-pixel resolution images.
6x, 7.8-46.8 mm lens (equivalent to a 35-210 mm lens on a 35mm camera).
Up to 4.4x digital telephoto.
Two-inch, low-temperature, polysilicon TFT LCD monitor with 130,000 pixels.
