FujiFilm Intro New F-Series FinePix F60fd 12MP Point And Shoot Digital Camera

FujiFilm have just announced the impending release of a new model in their award-winning F-Series of compact digital cameras in the form of the FinePix F60fd which, apart from boasting a not unimpressive 12 megapixel SuperCCD sensor, comes with a F2.8-5.1 3X optical zoom lens with 640×480 video capture capabilities, a large 3” TFT display and a NP-50 lithium-ion battery offering a purported 230 shots based on a full charge.

One of the most notable features of the FinePix F60fd is undoubtedly its new Scene Recognition mode that, according to FujiFilm’s press release, ‘detects a scene without the need of pre-selecting the mode on the camera’ thus allowing the F60fd to automatically switch between scene modes such as Portrait, Night, Landscape, and Macro without user intervention based on what the camera believes if the best mode for the current shot - a great feature for those with an aversion to pressing buttons for those that simply want to get a shot without having to overly think about setting the camera up for the specific conditions.

FujiFilm FinePix F60fd Key Features:

• Face Detection 3.0 with Automatic Red Eye Removal: Fujifilm’s proprietary Face Detection 3.0 detects up to 10 human faces in a scene in as little as 0.036 seconds, fast enough to detect a subject in motion, and automatically corrects focus and exposure. The FinePix F60fd is able to identify faces at more extreme camera angles than before, and can register faces with up to 90º movement in either direction for profiles, and up to 360º, yielding perfect portraits even if the subject is tilted or upside down. After a shot is captured, each detected face is instantly checked for red eye; if it is found, it is corrected automatically, saving the time-consuming process of fixing it later.
• Dual Image Stabilization: Fujifilm’s Dual Image Stabilization mode combines a mechanically stabilized CCD sensor with high ISO sensitivities for total anti-blur protection.
• High Speed Continuous Shooting: With the ability to capture 5 frames per second for up to 12 continuous frames (3MP), the FinePix F60fd is fast enough to keep up with the action so you always get the shot you want.
• 13 Pre-programmed Scene Modes: The FinePix F60fd features 13 pre-programmed scene modes that offer a one-touch setting for almost any situation, including: Portrait Enhancer, Sport and Sunset to name a few.
• Great Low Light Shooting: The FinePix F60fd can utilize ISO settings of up to 1600 at full resolution, 3200 at 6MP and 6400 at 3MP to capturing stunning images even in low light. And with Fujifilm’s proprietary RP Processor II with Dual Noise Reduction, even low light images are sharp, clear and in true natural color.
• Li-ion Rechargeable Battery: The long-life rechargeable Li-ion battery offers extended shot life so you can keep up with the action without worry.
• xD / SD / SD-HC Compatible slot: The FinePix F60fd offers single-slot compatibility to accept not only Fujifilm’s traditional xD-Picture Cards but also Secure Digital (SD) and SD-High Capacity/SD-HC cards too.

FujiFilm’s FinePix F60fd is set to become available from September (’08) and will set you back just shy of $300.

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