The Fujifilm FinePix A100 is a new entry-level 10 megapixel digital camera. Aimed at families and first-time digital camera owners, stand-out features offered by the Fujifilm A100 include Face Detection technology, a 3.0x optical zoom lens, ISO 1600 sensitivity and a 2.7” LCD screen. The Fujifilm FinePix A100 will be available from the end of February, with UK pricing to be announced nearer to the date of the launch.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Quality With Economy: Fujifilm A100

Fujifilm are proud to announce the launch of a new ‘A’ series compact camera – the A100 – continuing the success of the hugely popular A-series range of fun, easy-to-use compact cameras.

Many people want a camera that’s easy on the wallet, high on performance and user-friendly, but don’t want to be confused by too many functions and settings. Fujifilm’s new ‘A’ series compact provides just that; basic, but highly-effective technology and great image quality, all within an elegant and stylish shell. The Fujifilm A100 is an ideal compact cameras for families, grandparents and kids alike, or for anyone who is investing in their first digital camera.

This camera model may be extremely easy to use, but no compromises have been made on functionality. The A100 features a core specification of 10 Megapixels, high sensitivity settings up to ISO 1600 which means that even in challenging low-light conditions, such as cloudy and rainy weather the image quality still shines through. Fujifilm’s famous Face Detection technology ensures that facial features remain sharp and beautifully exposed - it’s so clever that it even instantly removes horrible red-eye. A value-range compact camera, the A100 also includes Picture Stabilisation technology enabling you to say goodbye to blurry, fuzzy images, and say hello to pin-sharp, crystal clear images at the touch of a button. The A100 includes a high quality Fujinon 3x zoom, with an added 5.7x digital zoom. Combined, they offer an impressive and versatile 17.1x total zoom range. Why wait for the entertainment to come to you when you can shoot the action from where you stand?

Strike a Pose
For added peace of mind Fujifilm have included 14 useful pre-programmed scene modes. So, if you want to capture a photo of the perfect sand-castle being built switch the camera to “Beach” mode; drinks in the disco-bar with friends can be captured perfectly in “Party” mode. These clever Scene Positions mean that the camera automatically selects the appropriate shutter speed, exposure and white balance to suit the scene and guarantee the best picture possible. Sounds complicated, but with the Fujifilm A100 it’s as easy as pushing a button. Maximum results, minimum effort.

The A100 features a 2.7” LCD screen.

In addition to stills, you can also create your own movies with sound. The A100’s QVGA Movie Mode enable users to create their own 30 frames per second video clips in camera.

The A100 features 20MB of internal memory, which is a great back-up storage option, so users can continue to shoot and save pictures even when the media card is full. What’s more, the camera’s low power consumption (operating on two standard AA batteries) means users will never miss out on capturing the action.

Again Fujifilm have produced a camera that delivers three key features; excellent image quality, simple operation and enviable good looks, with a price tag that will put a smile on your face and money left in your wallet.

Features at a glance
• 10 Megapixels
• 3x zoom and 5.7 digital zoom – total zoom range of 17.1
• Face Detection technology with automatic red-eye removal
• ISO 1600 sensitivity
• Picture Stabilisation mode
• Movie Mode with sound
• Powered by two AA batteries
• 14 scene modes
• 2.7” LCD screen
• 21.7mm thin

Availability & pricing
The A100 will be available from end of February. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of the launch.

Specifications

Number of effective pixels*1
10.0 million pixels

CCD sensor
1/ 2.3-inch CCD

Storage media
  * Internal memory (Approx.20MB)
  * SD memory card
  * SDHC memory card*2

File format
Still image:JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2*3)
Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG ) with sound
(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)

Number of recorded pixels
Still image: 3,648 x 2,736(10M) / 3,648 x 2,432 (3:2 format) / 2,592 x 1,944 / 2,048 x 1,536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 X 480

Lens
Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, F3.1 (Wide) - F5.6 (Telephoto)

Lens focal length
f=6.3 - 18.9mm, equivalent to 35.5 - 106.5mm on a 35mm camera

Digital zoom
Approx. 5.7x

Aperture
Wide: F3.1 / F7.8, Telephoto: F5.6 / F14.1

Focus distance (from lens surface)
Normal: Wide: Approx. 40cm/1.3ft. to infinity.
Telephoto: Approx. 40cm/1.3ft. to infinity

Macro: Wide: Approx. 10cm - 80cm / 3.9in. - 2.6ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 40cm - 80cm / 1.3ft. - 2.6ft.

Sensitivity
Auto / Equivalent to ISO100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / (Standard Output Sensitivity)

Exposure control
TTL 256-zones metering

Exposure mode
Programmed AE

Shooting modes
Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Baby, Anti-blur, Natural Light, Movie

Shutter speed
(Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/2000sec., (All other modes) 8sec. to 1/2000sec.

Continuous shooting
Top-3 (max. 1 frames/sec.)

Focus
Auto focus (Centre)

White balance
Automatic scene recognition
Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light

Self-timer
Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay

Flash
Auto flash
Effective range (ISO AUTO):
Normal:
Wide: Approx. 50cm - 3.5m / 1.6ft. - 10.5ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 50cm - 2.0m / 1.6ft. - 5.9ft.
Macro:
Approx. 30cm - 80cm / 1.0ft. - 2.6ft.

Flash modes:
Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro.
Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro

LCD monitor
2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 96% coverage

Movie recording
640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound

Photography functions
Face Detection (with Auto red-eye removal), Framing guideline, Frame No. memory

Playback functions
Face Detection (with Red-eye removal), Slideshow, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Image rotate, Trimming

Video output
NTSC / PAL selectable

Digital interface
USB 2.0 High-speed

Power supply*4
2x AA type alkaline batteries (included), 2x AA type Ni-MH batteries (sold separately)

Dimensions
91.5(W) x 60.5(H) x 21.7(D)mm / 3.6(W) x 2.4(H) x 0.85(D)in. (excluding accessories and attachments)

Weight
Approx. 124g/4.3oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card)

  * *1 Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image.
  * *2 Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
  * *3 Exif 2.2 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
  * *4 Manganese dry, nickel-cadium and lithium AA batteries cannnot be used with this product.

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