Tech Shares: Fuji FinePix F70EXR

Fuji's new FinePix F70 EXR is the worlds smallest camera to feature a 10x optical zoom .It also offers Fuji's new 10-Megapixel, Super CCD EXR imaging sensor, an their Real Photo Processor EXR. These features combine to give you high quality photos along with excellent performance.

Fuji's new Super CCD EXR imaging sensor uses a new pixel layout with larger pixels that lay closer together than on a standard sensor. This allows for the sensor to capture more light faster than ever before. The sensor is able to operate in 3 specific modes: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range, and High Sensitivity and Low Noise. EXR Auto mode chooses one of these modes and then combines it with the proper scene mode to create one of the best auto scene selection features on a camera yet.

The F70 EXR's processor allows it to not only to control the imaging sensor, but gives it the ability to take and combine multiple shots on the go. There is a pro-focus mode that simulates an out-of-focus backround by taking 3 images and combining them to give you the proper effect. Pro-Low Light mode combines 3 images to reduce the amount of noise in the image. It also allows you to take these images much faster than using a long, manual exposure. Finally there if a Film Simulation mode that captures 3 images that simulate Fuji's Provia (standard), Velvia (vivd) and Astia (soft) films.

Fuji FinePix F70 EXR Features:

    * 10-Megapixel, 1/2-inch Super CCD EXR imaging sensor
    * Real Photo Processor EXR
    * 10x optical zoom: 27-270mm   F3.3 (Wide) - F5.6 (Telephoto)
    * World's Smallest Body for 10x Optical Zoom
    * Auto and EXR Auto scene selections
    * Pro Low Light moe
    * Pro Focus Mode
    * High Dynamic Range ability
    * 2.7-inch, 230,000 LCD Screen
    * TTL 256-zones metering
    * CCD-Shift Image Stabilization
    * 640x480 and 320x240 movie recording
    * Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
    * USB 2.0
    * SD/SDHC compatible
    * Self-TImer
    * AF Assist Lamp
    * Continuous shooting up to 4.8fps

Included in the box:

    * Fuji FinePix F70 EXR Camera
    * Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
    * Battery Charger
    * Hand Strap
    * USB Cable
    * A/V Cable
    * CD-ROM

LCD monitor

2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 100% coverage

Continuous shooting

    * Top-3 (max. 1.8 frames/sec.)
    * Top-12, High speed (max. 4.8 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: "S" only)
    * Final-3 (max. 1.8 frames/sec.)
    * Final-12, High speed (max. 4.8 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: "S" only)

Focus
Auto focus (Multi, Center) / Continuous AF, AF assist illuminator available

Storage media
    * Internal memory (Approx. 47MB)
    * SD memory card
    * SDHC memory card *2

Flash
Auto flash
Effective range: (ISO 800)
    Wide: Approx. 30cm - 4.2m / 1ft. - 13.8ft.
    Telephoto: Approx. 90cm - 2.4m / 3ft. - 7.9ft.

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.