Fujifilm XP30 Compact Digicam Shipped

Fujifilm XP30 Compact Digicam Shipped

The Fujifilm XP30 rugged camera is now available for purchase via Amazon. This compact digicam features a body that is dustproof, waterproof, freezeproof and shock resistant. The Fujifilm XP30 also supports a built-in GPS for you to geotag your photographs, a 14-megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom. What’s more, it has the ability to capture 720p HD videos at 30fps. The Fujifilm XP30 retails for $239 each.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Fujifilm A-, J- and S-series Firmware Updates

Fujifilm A-, J- and S-series Firmware Updates

Fujifilm has recently launched several firmware updates for Fujifilm A-, J- and S-series. These firmware updates are currently available for Finepix A100/ A150, the Finepix J10/ J12/ J15fd/ J20/ J22/ J25, or the Finepix S1600/ S1770/ S1800/ S1880/ S2500HD/ S2600HD. You can download these updates here. [Fujifilm]

Fujifilm Unveils A New High-End Digital Camera

Fujifilm Unveils A New High-End Digital Camera

Fujifilm has recently unveiled another one of its upcoming high-end digital camera called the FinePix HS10. Aimed at professional photographers, the HS10 comes equipped with a 10-megapixel back illuminated CMOS sensor, a huge 30x (24-720mm equiv.) optical zoom lens and a 3-inch high resolution tilting LCD screen. Other advanced features worth mentioning include Motion Remover mode that removes unwanted objects from photographs, RAW capture, P/A/S/M shooting modes and 1080p Full HD video recording. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and availability yet.

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In Which the Fujifilm XP10 Toughcam Mocks My Sedentary Lifestyle and I Tell It What's What

In Which the Fujifilm XP10 Toughcam Mocks My Sedentary Lifestyle and I Tell It What's What

Mountain climbing. Cliff jumping. Cross-country skiing. Those are the kinds of activities the XP10 would be great at capturing. But I stay in my pajamas until 4:00 PM and do not appreciate the XP10's implicit condescension.

Who do you think you are, XP10? Just because you're a 12MP point-and-shoot capable of withstanding 3-foot drops, 10 feet of water and 14-degree temperatures, you think you're better than me? Well, how about that 165-shot battery life, huh? Not much endurance there. Maybe you should work out a bit, get those numbers up. One-touch tagging for Facebook and YouTube? Oh, you mean for when you're plugged into a computer, indoors, while sitting still, just like eeeeeverybody else? That's not very active, now is it? And that fancy-sounding 5x periscopic internal zoom—we'll just wee how good that is when you're released this month. Your price is okay, at $200, but just don't start thinking you're such hot stuff. Because I can work out, and then we'll see. Then we'll see, XP10 Toughcam from Fujifilm.

(Via Gizmodo: Cameras.)

Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD Camera With 18X Optical Zoom

Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD Camera With 18X Optical Zoom

The S2500HD is the latest digital camera from Fujifilm that sports an 18x optical zoom with dual image stabilization, face detection, and red-eye removal and more. The camera can also record 720p HD resolution video. In addition, you can also connect the FinePix S2500HD to a bigger screen to view your favorite photos and videos. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time.

[Slashgear]

Fujifilm Finepix F70EXR In Pink And Brown

Fujifilm Finepix F70EXR In Pink And Brown

Fujifilm has announced two new color options ‘Pink and Brown’ for its Finepix F70EXR digital camera line-up. These new color options will hit Japan in mid-November for around 40,000 Yen (about $442). As a reminder, the F70EXR is equipped with a 10-megapixel Super CCD image sensor, 10x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, Dual Stabilization, Face Detection 3.0, Automatic Red-eye Removal and a microSD/SDHC card slot.

[Via 1001 Noisy Cameras]

Fuji Instax Mini 7 Proves Film is Still Best – For Instant

Fuji Instax Mini 7 Proves Film is Still Best – For Instant

There are two ways to get instant photos from your camera: using either an instant film camera or a digicam with a built-in printer. However, there is only one way to get good instant photos, and that is still film.

Without testing it, we’re not sure just how good the pictures are from Fujifilm’s new Instax Mini 7. One thing we do know is that, unless somebody has seriously messed something up (replacing the lens with an piece of beer-bottle, for example), the Mini 7 will embarrass the truly awful digital Pogo from previous instant title-holder Polaroid.

The Mini 7 will remain a novelty, though, as the ISO 800, 1.8 x 2.4-inch film costs $20 for a 10-pack. When shooting, you can pick from four exposure settings (the shutter speed remains at 1/60 sec). Focus is fixed, but when things get really dark there’s a built-in flash. The camera costs $90 and is cute enough to be given as a gift. And if experience is anything to go by, it is a gift that will be used precisely ten times, until the first roll of film runs out and it is consigned, with all the other film cameras, to the junk-drawer.

(Via Gadget Lab.)

Jessops Launches Fuji Finepix F72EXR

Jessops Launches Fuji Finepix F72EXR

Jessops, the UK’s leading photographic retailer has announced the launch of the new and exclusive to Jessops Fuji Finepix F72EXR camera. This pocket-sized digital camera offers a 10-megapixel image sensor, 10x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch display, super intelligent flash, face detection, red eye removal and uses Fuji’s new EXR technology for optimizing resolution as well as improving performance in low-light areas. The Fuji Finepix F72EXR is now available via your local Jessops store or online for £279 (about $446).
[Via Photography Monthly]

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Camera Released In North America

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Camera Released In North America

Fujifilm today announced the availability of its Real 3D W1 camera in North America. As a reminder, the camera combines two CCD sensors and Fujinon lenses to create a single symmetrical image. The company also released a special stereoscopic LCD photo frame in the form of the Fujifilm Real 3D V1. This 3D viewer has an 8-inch LCD screen that allows you to display and playback 3D images without wearing 3D glasses. The FinePix Real 3D W1 is priced at around $600. Watch the video after the jump.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera

Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera

Instant film photography is still alive. Fujifilm, following on the success of their Instax products in European and Asian markets, introduces a new instant film camera, the Instax Mini 7S to the U.S. market.

FUJIFILM, USA based in  Valhalla, New York announced today, Wednesday September 23, 2009 the Instax Mini 7S, an Instant Color Film camera .  Capitalizing upon a loyal following this camera is envisioned as a trendy style oriented option for fans of instant photography whether professional or enthusiast. There has been a renewed interest in this style of photography over the past few years. This is Fujifilm’s second  Instax camera sold in the US. The previous model was the INSTAX 200.

FUJIFILM Instax Mini 7S Specifications

• Electronic shutter 1/60-sec

• Built-in AUTO flash

• Light Emitting Diode exposure indicator

• Silken White Finish

• Size  (WxHxD inches) 5 x 5 x 2.5

FUJIFILM Instax Mini Instant Film

An instant glossy finish film that produces natural skin tones and vivid color.

• ISO 800 film speed

• Sharp, clear reproduction

• Film size: (WxH inches) 2 x 3; image area: 1.8 x 2.4

Pricing for the camera which is now available has a MSRP of $95.99 with a ten pack of film at $19.99! At two bucks per business card size photo, this casual photography solution is not cheap. With the decline of other instant film type consumer oriented photography products and their uncertain future, this is the only remaining instant film picture product.

(Via Photography Review Blog.)

Blue Fujifilm J30 Exclusive To Jessops In UK

Blue Fujifilm J30 Exclusive To Jessops In UK

Fujifilm has added a new color option ‘Blue’ to its recently released Finepix J30 series. This blue version of compact camera is now available exclusively via UK’s leading photographic retailer Jessops for £129 (about $216). As a brief reminder, the J30 sports a 12MP CCD sensor, 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, a new Panoramic shooting mode, Auto Scene Recognition and Face Detection with auto red-eye removal.

[PhotographyBlog]

FujiFilm Real 3D camera given a video hands-on by fake 3D journalists

FujiFilm Real 3D camera given a video hands-on by fake 3D journalists

The first thing you notice about FujiFilm's €499 Real 3D W1 camera is its size. It's big -- big in the way that bloggers see main stream media journalists as big. And the industrial design is straight-up Cold War. Still, it delivers 3D without special glasses and does so with surprisingly realistic detail -- it really does work. Yeah, you have to position yourself oh so carefully just in front of FujiFilm's €349 FinePix 3D Viewer or printed photos courtesy of a FujiFilm web service, but the novelty might be worthwhile for those with money to burn. It begins shipping to Europe and likely beyond in late September. Check the video demonstration from IFA and let Germania wash over you.

Gallery: FujiFilm Real 3D given a video hands-on by fake journalists

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(Via Engadget Digital Cameras.)

Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Black Swirl Design

Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Black Swirl Design

BestBuy is offering you this exclusive art deco version of the FujiFilm FinePix Z30. This eye catching camera features swirly like floral designs on the face of the camera in black. Despite all that, the rest of the specs remain exactly the same to the original version, you’ll find a 10MP image sensor, 3x optical zoom, 5.7x digital zoom, a 2.7-inch color LCD, a 50MB of internal memory, ISO up to 1600, face detection, antiblur image stabilization and the ability to record video in VGA quality at 30fps. The Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Black Swirl Design is currently on sale for $129.99.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Fujifilm To Launch FinePix S200EXR

Fujifilm To Launch FinePix S200EXR

Fujifilm is gearing up to launch the FinePix S200EXR for the Japanese market starting on September 5. Touted as the successor to the award winning FinePix S100FS, the S200EXR is a new super-zoom digital camera with a 14.3x (30.5-436mm) manual zoom lens, a 12MP Super CCD EXR sensor, a 2.7-inch high contrast LCD with 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, Super Intelligent Flash, an improved battery life - almost a 50% increase on the FinePix S100FS and the capability to record video in VGA quality (640 x 480) at 30fps. The FinePix S200EXR will be sold for around 60,000 Yen (about $632).
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New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

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The new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR digital camera brings Fujifilm’s Super CCD EXR sensor to the superzoom ‘bridge’ camera category. Based on last year’s popular FinePix S100FS digital camera, the 12-megapixel S200EXR has the same 14.3x optical zoom lens and the look and feel of a digital SLR.



With a full-size camera body and manual zoom ring, the S200EXR will feel and behave a lot like a digital SLR. Fujifilm claims their 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor will also deliver digital SLR image quality. That seems a stretch since the sensor is still tiny compared to those used in digital SLRs. But reports on the Super CCD EXR sensor are pretty positive and S200EXR camera owners can reasonably expect image quality better than most compact digital cameras. For more on the Super CCD EXR sensor, read our Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR and FinePix F200EXR articles.

Besides the 14.3x Fujinon zoom lens and 12.3-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor, the new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR features:

• EXR Auto shooting mode


• 2.7-inch 230k-pixel LCD display


• Dual Image Stabilization


• Manual exposure control


• EXR sensor modes: High Resolution (HR), Wide Dynamic Range (DR), High Sensitivity and Low Noise (SN)


• RAW+JPEG shooting (EXR/JPEG)


• Pro Focus Mode and Pro Lowlight Mode


• Film Simulation modes, including Velvia/Vivid, PROVIA/Standard, and Black and White


• Electronic viewfinder (EVF)


• Significantly improved battery life

The Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR will be available in August for a suggested retail price of $599.95.

(Via Photography Review Blog.)

Fujifilm's FinePix Real 3D W1 camera and Real 3D V1 picture viewer detailed, can do 3D movies as well

Fujifilm's FinePix Real 3D W1 camera and Real 3D V1 picture viewer detailed, can do 3D movies as well

Not that it wasn't official when Time featured it early last week,but now Fujifilm's now rolled out the proverbial red carpet for its FinePix Real 3D W1 camera, with a press release providing more details about both it and the Real 3D V1 8-inch picture viewer. Some of more notable features on the W1 -- aside from being the touted 'world's first 3D imagine system,' of course -- is a 3x optical zoom, a 3D LCD system for on-camera viewing, Dual Capture Shooting Mode for taking two shots simultaneously with different settings, and just to be perfectly clear, the ability to shoot video in three mind-blowing dimensions. Additionally, the two lens can be used for some more creative, but decidedly old-fashioned 2D photography. As for the V1 display, it's got a 3D / 2D LCD panel with 800 x 600 resolution, supports playback of 3D pics and movies, and supports SD / SDHC. No word on what the resolution / card support is for the camera, but for now we're gonna guess it's at parity with the frame. If you're wanting physical 3D prints, Fujifilm says it'll be providing that service, doing the prints in-house and send them your way. Actual printers for purchase will come once a sustainable market exists (assuming that happens). The W1 camera and V1 frame are listed with a September 2009 launch date, as we previously heard -- price is curiously listed as TBA, but since Time already let slip a $600 estimate, take that as your ballpark estimate for the interim.

(Via Engadget.)

Fujifilm gets official with FinePix F70EXR, Z37, S200EXR and J38

Fujifilm gets official with FinePix F70EXR, Z37, S200EXR and J38

Fujifilm couldn't keep a lid on a few of its newest point-and-shoot models, but it's still delivering a couple of small surprises on this fine July eve. Starting things off is the altogether expected FinePix F70EXR (shown), a pocket-friendly shooter with a 10x wide angle optical zoom, a case that's just 22.7 millimeters thick, a 10 megapixel sensor and a respectable price tag of $279.95. Following that is the FinePix Z37, a fashion-forward cam with a 10 megapixel sensor, sleek enclosure, SD / SDHC card slot, a 2.7-inch rear LCD and a $149.95 MSRP. Moving right along, there's the 12 megapixel FinePix S200EXR, a 'prosumer' camera with a 2.7-inch display, an extra longevous battery, a 14.3x optical zoom lens and a startling $599.95 sticker. The lower-end FinePix J38 boasts a 12.2 megapixel sensor, SDHC card slot, 3x optical zoom and a $129.95 price, while the entry-level A170 (10 megapixel) and A220 (12 megapixel) handle just the basics for $89.95 and $99.95, respectively. Head on past the break for a detailed look at each and every model.

Gallery: Fujifilm gets official with FinePix F70EXR, Z37, S200EXR and J38

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(Via Engadget.)

Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Digital Camera

Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Digital Camera

Targeted towards the youth markets, Fujifilm’s latest digital camera ‘FinePix Z35′ sports a super skinny 23.9mm thick body and features a 10MP image sensor, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. It also comes with a number of advanced features like Picture Stabilization Mode, Scene Recognition AUTO, Face Detection, ISO up to 1600, Blog Mode, Micro Thumbnail View and the capability to record video in 640 x 480 resolution at 30fps in AVI format. The FinePix Z35 will hit the stores from September 2009 for unannounced price yet.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Fuji F70 EXR compact superzoom spotted all over the 'net, S200FS mentioned

Fuji F70 EXR compact superzoom spotted all over the 'net, S200FS mentioned

While we're not too fond of the megapixel war pushing consumer point-and-shoots to ridiculous resolutions, we certainly don't mind the recent trend of little cams getting big lenses, and Fuji could be next. Rumors and pictures of the F70 EXR have been spreading on all manners of forums and internets, promising a new half-inch, 10 megapixel sensor backing a 27 - 270mm lens, all packaged in a rather svelte looking exterior (another glimpse below). Mechanical image stabilization is said to be on offer, but rumored VGA video capture will be a disappointment if true. Also being discussed is the S200fs, a supposed follow-up to the 'why won't this lens come off' not quite an SLR S100FS from last year. That's all we know about that one, and while both are said to be available in September, we'd wait for some official word from Fuji before making any pre-orders at neighborhood camera shops.


[Via 1001 Noisy Cameras]

FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D in September

FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D in September

Fujifilm has unveiled the first 3D digital camera in the world. The company hopes that its groundbreaking new gadget, the FinePix Real 3D System, will start the competition by bringing 3D capabilities to the masses. You will need to buy for special prints with a plastic lenticular lens on it or buy a special stereoscopic LCD photo frame in order to properly view the 3D images. The FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D System will be released in September 2009 for around $600.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)