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FUJIFILM'S ULTRA-COMPACT FINEPIX V10 DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURES REAL PHOTO TECHNOLOGY ALONG WITH A THREE-INCH LCD
Real Photo Technology Cameras Known for Sharper Pictures with Less Image Noise
CES 2006 Room #N101/N102, Central Hall
www.fujifilm.com/ces
CES 2006, Las Vegas, January 4, 2006 - Digital photographers will take sharper, more vivid pictures and see their results in a "big" way with the new five MegaPixel FinePix V10 digital camera introduced today by Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc.
The FinePix V10 is the first model in Fujifilm's 2006 digital camera line-up to utilize Real Photo Technology. Like its 2005 predecessors with Real Photo Technology, the FinePix V10 does an outstanding job of removing graininess or "noise" from its digital pictures. Image noise, much like static in a television signal, reduces a picture's sharpness. The noise problem is compounded when digital pictures are shot at higher light sensitivities, which can vary depending on lighting conditions.
With Real Photo Technology, the FinePix V10 generates less noise than similar digital cameras and can therefore take pictures at light sensitivities as high as 1600 ISO at full resolution.
Higher sensitivities open the door to a host of user benefits when combined with quicker shutter speeds. Those benefits include less shake and blur due to hand and subject movement as well as more detailed and natural-looking pictures taken in low-light environments.
With the FinePix V10 and Real Photo Technology users can keep the lights off during the "Happy Birthday" song and still capture a clear picture without disrupting the mood with a camera flash. To help determine whether or not to use flash for a particular scene, the FinePix V10 has a "Natural Light & With Flash" function. This mode shoots two images in succession, first without and then with flash. This convenient function provides an on-the-spot comparison that helps the user decide whether the FinePix V10 will produce the highest quality photo with flash or without.
The features and benefits of the FinePix V10 don't end with Real Photo Technology. The most noticeable physical feature of the FinePix V10 is the camera's enormous LCD. At 3-inches, the FinePix V10's LCD is one of largest in the ultra-compact camera category. It gives the user an ideal platform for framing subjects or for sharing just-taken photos. Plus, the LCD has a number of features that ensure peak viewing performance regardless of scene lighting.
Glare is often a problem when LCDs are used in direct sunlight or a brightly lit room. To combat glare, the LCD of the FinePix V10 employs a special amplification layer that boosts the strength of the LCD and making it easier to see. The FinePix V10's LCD is also very "smart", as it automatically "gains up" or brightens in dimly lit environments. And with a stout 230,000 pixels, this re-enforced LCD is not short on resolution.
The high resolution of the FinePix V10's LCD comes in handy when the user selects one of the four, fun video games available on the camera. A nice secondary feature for a camera whose focus is on taking great pictures, the games - Number Puzzle, Break Out, Shooting Game and Maze - are ideal diversions for a traveler during a long layover, a passenger on an interstate road trip or a weary driver stuck in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Spotlight features of the FinePix V10 include:
Real Photo Technology featuring a five MegaPixel Super CCD HR sensor working in tandem with the critically acclaimed RP Processor for sharper photos and more vivid color reproduction with less noise than in comparable camera models.
A 3.4x optical zoom lens from world-renowned lens manufacturer, Fujinon, which provides broadcast-quality lenses for television and movie production. The lens on the FinePix V10 widens to F2.8, a setting that allows additional light to hit the Super CCD. This enables the FinePix V10 to shoot at faster shutter speeds, and a quicker shutter reduces camera shake due o hand movement as well as blurring caused by moving subjects.
Six scene modes ensure precise and correct camera settings for a variety of shooting environments and conditions. These settings help the user maximize picture quality even in the most difficult picture-taking situations.
A 30-frame multi-frame playback mode for viewing groups of photos.
Consumers can purchase the FinePix V10 in March 2006 at a retail cost of $349.
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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FinePix V10Specifications*
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CCD Sensor |
1/2.5-inch Super CCD HR |
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Real Photo Technology |
Yes |
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Number of Effective Pixels |
5.1MP |
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Number of Recorded Pixels |
Still Image: 2592 x 1944 (5M)/ 2736 x 1824 (3:2)/ 2048 x 1536 (3M)/ 1600 x 1200 (2M)/ 640 x 480 (0.3M)
Movie Recording: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec), 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec) |
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Image Processing Type |
Fujifilm Real Image Processor - (RP Processor) |
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File Formats |
• Still image: DCF-compliant (Compressed Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG), *Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible
• Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG), Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound |
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Recording capacity with xD-Picture Card (16MB) |
Still image:
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• 5MP (F) |
6 |
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• 5MP (N) |
12 |
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• 3:2 |
12 |
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• 3MP |
19 |
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• 0.3MP |
122 |
Movie:
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• 640x480 |
13 sec. |
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• 320x240 |
26 sec. |
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Lens |
Fujinon 3.4x optical zoom lens F2.8 - F5.5 |
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Lens Focal Length (Rated) / (35mm Equiv.) |
f=6.3mm - 21.6mm, Equivalent to 38-130mm on a 35mm camera |
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Aperture Range |
Wide Angle: F2.8/F7.0, -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 EV increments |
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Optical zoom |
3.4x |
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Digital zoom |
5.7x |
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Lens Adapters Available |
N/A |
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Focus - Auto/Manual/Macro |
Auto/Macro |
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Focusing Range |
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Normal |
Approx. 2.0 ft. to infinity |
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Macro - Closeup |
Wide Angle: Approx. 3.5 in. to 2.6 ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 1.3 ft. to 2.6 ft. |
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Focusing Operation |
AF System: TTL contrast type
AF frame selection: AF (Center), AF (Multi) |
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Exposure Control |
Program AE |
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Light Metering (Photometery) |
TTL 256-zones metering |
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Color Control Modes |
Standard, Chrome (Vivid), B&W |
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Sensitivity |
Auto/ ISO Range equivalent to 64/100/200/400/800/1600 |
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Shutter Release Control |
Press half way to set focus, all the way to release the shutter. |
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Shutter Speed |
4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (exposure mode dependent) |
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White Balance |
Automatic, Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light) |
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Flash Mode |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro |
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Effective Range (ISO Auto) |
1.0 - 14.4 ft (Wide), 2.0- 7.5 ft (Tele), 1.0 ft - 2.6 ft (Macro) |
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LCD Monitor |
3.0-inch, Aspect ratio 4:3, 230,000 pixels, low-temperature polysilicon TFT, color LCD monitor, approx. 100% coverage |
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LCD Low Light Viewability Gain-up Brightness Mode |
Auto, Manual |
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Camera Terminals |
USB 2.0 high-speed, 5 volt power-input socket, Video-out (NTSC/PAL) |
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Printing Interface |
PictBridge, DPOF, and EXIF Print Compatible |
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Power Source |
Rechargeable NP-40 Li-ion Battery, AC Power Adapter AC-5VW (included), additional NP-40 Li-ion battery and AC-5VX AC Adapter available (optional) |
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Pictures/ Battery Charge (CIPA Standard) |
Battery NP-40: approx. 170 frames |
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Camera Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
3.3" W x 2.5" H x 0.9" D |
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Weight |
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Camera Mass (not including accessories, batteries & xD Card) |
Approx. 5.5 oz. |
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Weight for Photography (including batteries and xD) |
Approx. 6.2 oz. |
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Start-Up Speed |
Approx. 1.5 sec. |
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Shutter Lag Time |
Approx. 1/100 sec. (with auto focus/exposure locked) |
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Shooting Modes |
Auto, Preprogrammed Scene Position (SP), Manual, Macro, Movie, Burst/Continuous |
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Preprogrammed Scene Modes (SP) |
Natural Light, Natural Light & With Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night |
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Continuous Shooting Modes |
1. Top-3 (max. 2 frames/sec., up to 3 frames)
2. Final-3 (max. 2 frames/sec., up to 3 frames)
3. Long-period (max. 0.8 frames/sec., up to 40 frames) |
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Image Management Modes |
High Speed Shooting, Best Framing, Post Shot Assist Window, Frame Number Memory |
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Movie Recording |
Movie Recording: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.), 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) w/ Monaural sound. Zoom cannot be used during movie recording. |
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Audio Recording Mode |
Yes |
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Video Out |
NTSC/PAL-type |
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Playback |
Trimming, Image Rotate, Automatic Playback, Multi-Frame Playback, Sort by Date, Voice Memo, Game Function |
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Memory Type |
xD-Picture Card |
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Other Features |
Self timer: approx 2/10 sec., World Time, 7 language menu interface, Exif Print, Discharge rechargeable batteries, Tripod socket, FinePix Photo Mode (F-button) |
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Optional Accessories |
- AC Power Adapter: AC-5VX
- xD- Picture Card (256MB to 1GB)
- PCMCIA PC Card Adapter DPC-AD
- Compact Flash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF
- Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1
- NP-40 Li-ion Battery
- Battery Charger BC-65
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What's in the Box |
- USB Cable for the FinePix V10
- A/V Cable for the FinePix V10
- Hand Strap
- NP-40 Li-ion Battery
- 16MB xD Picture Card
- CD-ROM: Fine Pix Viewer, ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix, Raw File Converter LE
- User Manual
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System Requirements |
Factory installed USB port
IBM PC/AT compatible computer
- CPU Pentium, 200MHz or higher
- Windows® 98, 98SE, 200Pro., Me, XP, HE/Pro
- RAM of 256MB or more
- 450MB of free hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
Macintosh computer
- CPU of Power PC
- Mac OS 10.2.8 to 10.3.9
- RAM of 256MB or more
- 400MB of free hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
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