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Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom Announced

Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom is launched: the Z1 Zoom is a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with a large 2.5inch LCD screen and 3 optical zoom. Inside the FinePix Z1 Zoom is a fifth generation version of Fujifilm’s Super CCD HR sensor, outside Z1 is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom: a body for the catwalk with a spec for the studio

Announcement Date: 08 February 2005

Five megapixel power in a pocketable, ultra-cool body

Fujifilm today announced the launch of its new FinePix Z1 Zoom, a super-slim compact digital camera that boasts 5.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and a mammoth 2.5 inch LCD monitor, inside an aluminium body barely bigger than a credit card.

The FinePix Z1 Zoom showcases a variety of Fujifilm’s inventive construction techniques that help the camera achieve its sleek, seamless casing and miniature dimensions. The zoom lens has a special refractive, non-extending design that delivers 3x optical reach without any visible movement on the Z1 Zoom’s flat exterior.

The pocket-sized FinePix Z1 Zoom houses a fifth generation version of Fujifilm’s Super CCD HR sensor, delivering superb images even in low light conditions, making it the ideal pocket companion for concerts or nights out. Its five megapixel processing power and low noise ISO 64-800 sensitivity range also means that large reprints can be developed without loss of image clarity or detail.

With its ergonomic, single-shell casing available in several colours, the FinePix Z1 Zoom promises to appeal to those with an eye for beautiful design. Simply slide back the front panel, and the camera lights up with Fujifilm’s logo in crisp, white light. More importantly, the camera is powered up and ready for action in a super-fast 0.6 seconds.

Despite its diminutive build, the FinePix Z1 Zoom sports a huge 2.5 inch LCD screen that is the largest in the Fujifilm range, making it ideal for viewing and editing images while out and about. Importantly for this type of ‘take-everywhere’ camera, the glass screen is also specially toughened, which makes it more than a match for the harsh environment of the pocket or handbag.

Remarkably for a camera of these dimensions, the FinePix Z1 Zoom also includes a TV-quality movie function, capable of capturing 30 frames per second, VGA video with sound. Furthermore, the large LCD screen makes it easy to view movies and share the action without needing to use a TV screen.

FinePix Z1 Zoom features at a glance:
Super CCD HR sensor delivering 5.1 million effective pixels
New non-extending refractive optical zoom lens with 3x optical zoom
Unique aluminium shell design body with sliding power-on function
2.5 inch LCD screen with reinforced, scratch-resistant glass
Sensitivity range of ISO 64-800 for low-noise photography in all conditions
TV-quality VGA movie recording of 30 frames per second with sound
PictBridge™ compatible for direct printing without a PC

Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm’s Director of Photo Products, said, “The FinePix Z1 Zoom is a design rarity that will satisfy those with a penchant for style. Yet it’s also equipped with enough photographic versatility and quality to satisfy off-duty enthusiast photographers. This is the supermodel of digital cameras!”

Availability & pricing
The FinePix Z1 Zoom will be available from UK retailers in June 2005. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch.

Specifications

Effective pixels	5.1 million effective pixels
CCD sensor	1/2.5 inch Super CCD HR Number of total pixels: 5.22 million pixels
Number of recorded pixels	Still image: 4:3 ratio: 2,592 x 1,944 (5.04 million) / 2,048 x 1, 536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels 3:2 ratio: 2,736 x 1,824 Movie: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second with sound
Storage media	xD-Picture Card™
File format	Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) (Design Rule for Camera File System compliant / DPOF compatible)
Lens	3.0x refractive optical compact non-extending zoom lens, F3.5 – F4.2
Lens focal length	Equivalent to 36 - 108mm on a 35mm camera
Focus	Auto focus
Focus distance	Normal: approx. 60cm to infinity Macro: approx. 8cm (W) / approx. 45cm (T)
Shutter speed	3 to 1/1,000 sec. depending on shooting mode (to be confirmed nearer to product launch date)
Aperture	F3.5 - F4.2
Sensitivity	Auto: Auto /equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 SP: equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
Exposure control	64-zone TTL metering
Exposure modes	Programmed AE, 5 pre-programmed scene types (SP) Natural Light, Sports, Night Scene, Portrait, Landscape
White balance	Automatic Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent Light (Daylight), Fluorescent Light (Warm White) Fluorescent Light (Cool White), Incandescent Light
LCD monitor	2.5" TFT with reinforced glass (approx. 115,000 pixels) approx. 100% coverage
Flash	Auto Effective range: Wide angle approx. 0.3m – 3.0m Telephoto approx. 0.6m – 2.3m Flash Mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro., Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro.
Self-timer	Approx 2 / 10 sec.
Video output	NTSC / PAL selectable
Digital interface	USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Camera terminals	USB 1.1 and 2.0 (High Speed) compatible interface, 5 volt power-input socket, video out (NTSC / PAL)
Power source	NP-40 Li-on rechargeable battery, NP-40 charger/cradle (included) or AC-5V power adaptor (included)
Dimensions	90.0 (W) x 55 (H) x 18.6 (D) mm
Weight	130g (excluding batteries and media)
Digital zoom	5.7x
LCD brightness	Auto brightness-up function with low light viewfinder button
Shooting modes	Auto, Programmed Scene Position (SP), Manual, Macro, Movie (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene, Natural Light)
Colour modes	B&W / Chrome / Standard
Voice memo	Up to 30 sec. WAV format
Playback	Single frame, 9 multi-frame (with max. 4.5 playback zoom)
PictBridge	Compatible
Accessories included	16MB xD-Picture Card™ PictureCradle CP-FXZ1 Li-ion battery: NP-40 AC power adaptor: AC-5VW Hand strap USB cable (Mini-B type) AV cable for the FinePix Z1 Owner's manual CD-ROM containing: FinePixViewer ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix
Optional accessories	xD-Picture Card™: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB capacities currently available Li-ion rechargeable battery: NP-40 Battery charger: BC-65 AC power adaptor (AC-5VH/5VHS/5VX) PC card adaptor (DPC-AD) CompactFlash™ Card Adaptor (DPC-CF) USB Pen Drive/xD-Picture Card™ Reader (DPC-UD1) Soft case

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