Product Description

The FinePix F10 Zoom is characterized by incredibly clean images, due to its refined Super CCD sensor and 'Real Photo Processor'. These two components are the outcome of thousands of hours of research by Fujifilm's imaging technicians, and reflect the company's desire to set, rather than chase, image quality benchmarks. The newly designed 6.3 megapixel Super CCD sensor features Fujifilm's trademark octagonal photodiodes, which act as more efficient light receptors than traditional CCD structures.The new Real Photo Processor provides an unprecedented sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 1600, all achievable at full resolution. This means that immaculately pure images are captured, even in low light situations, such as social events, whilst minimizing camera shake and subject movement. Furthermore, the Real Photo Processor enables users to photograph without flash, thereby ensuring more natural-looking results, and extending the already considerable battery life.The camera's ability is further underlined by some impressive speed statistics. Improving on the quickfire FinePix F810 Zoom, the F10 Zoom doubles the screen refresh rate to an amazing 60 frames per second, whilst still having time to achieve continual autofocus. And with a shutter time lag of just 0.01 seconds, 1.1 seconds between frames for consecutive shots and just 1.3 seconds needed for start-up, this is a camera with truly rapid reactions.The FinePix F10 Zoom accommodates a generous 2.5-inch high definition LCD monitor, which features an automatic brightness adjustment function, allowing users to amend the brightness of the monitor for enhanced visibility in low light. This feature can also be adjusted manually, while a quick view window allows the user to check three previous shots on the LCD screen in addition to the live image.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24002 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Fuji
• Model: Finepix F10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 6.00" w x 8.00" l, .44 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 6.3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom; large 2.5-inch LCD display
• Maximum sensitivity of ISO 1600; super-fast start-up (1.3 seconds), shooting interval (1.2 seconds), and shutter time lag (.01 seconds)
• Powered by a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included); 500 pictures per single full battery charge
• Stores images on xD-Picture Cards (16MB card included)

From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer Do you really get the images you want? The Fujifilm FinePix F10 6.3 MP digital camera is loaded with features to ensure that you do, including 3x optical zoom, Real Photo (RP) Processor technology, a 2.5-inch LCD display, and a wide variety of exposure options.

Real Photo Technology
The superb optics of the Fujinon lens collect light and precisely form the image on the 5th-generation Super CCD HR, which works in tandem with our newly developed RP (Real Photo) Processor to perform highly sophisticated processing of the image data at ultra-high speed. The result is an incredible degree of sensitivity with very low noise. Even at the maximum pixel resolution with the highest sensitivity, the resulting photos are vividly natural and beautiful. Fujifilm Real Photo Technology is making it possible to take the photos as never before.

Innovative RP (Real Photo) Processor

• All the advanced signal processing know-how of the acclaimed FinePix S3 Pro packed in the IC chip for uncompromising image quality in a compact digital camera.
• Two cycles of sophisticated noise reduction processing for high-quality images even at high ISO settings
• Ultra-fast processing for "no-wait" operation, imperceptible shutter time lag and shorter shot intervals
• Energy-efficient signal processing for longer battery life and more shots per charge
• New contour correction processing for clearer contrast with more natural resolution

ISO 1600 + 6.3 Megapixels
Boasting a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1600, the new Super CCD HR combines with the noise suppression of the new RP Processor to fully exploit the high image quality and resolution of 6.1 million recorded pixels.

• Easily take beautiful photos indoors, outdoors even at twilight and under other low-light conditions without loss of definition or nuance.
• New built-in Anti-blur program takes advantage of super-high sensitivity and faster shutter speed to automatically suppress blurring from "camera shake" or movement by the subject under dim light conditions.

The Fujifilm F10's large 2.5-inch LCD features manual brightness adjustment and more.

2.5-Inch LCD Monitor
The extra-large 2.5-inch LCD monitor provides a spacious approximately 115,000-pixel canvas to compose your photo, check settings, and playback the beautiful results. Sensing ambient light, the Auto Gain function automatically adjusts LCD brightness, or you can manually tune brightness with the Low Light View button for optimum viewing indoors or outdoors. Plus a host of new shooting functions including the Post Shot Assist Window that lets you take the next photo while seeing the playback of previous shots, are supported by a totally new Shooting/Playback interface for more intuitive operation. Even when the camera is switched off, you can view your previous shots just by pressing the Playback button.

Approximately 500 Shots Per Charge
Enjoy as many as 500 shots without a recharge thanks to energy-efficient engineering and the high-power battery. On one full charge, take hundreds of photos at a holiday or business trip destination, free from battery worries.

.01-Second Shutter Response
The responsive FinePix F10 is ready when you are!

• Super-fast start-up time of only 1.3 seconds
• Shooting interval of 1.2 seconds
• Shutter release time lag of minimum 0.01 seconds

3x Optical Zoom
Quick and responsive, the Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens empowers you with a focal length equivalent to a 36-108mm lens on a 35mm camera. Capture the full flavor of the scene with wide angle or zoom in for a tight close-up. Combined with the 6.2x digital zoom, you can take advantage of a total zoom ratio of 18.5x!

Smart and Speedy AF
AF Assist Illuminator
Enjoy enhanced AF ( Auto Focus ) accuracy when shooting under low-light conditions. And in darker scenes, the improved AF Assist Illuminator automatically projects a patterned beam of light further than ever to assist the autofocus and bring subjects as far as 4.0m away into sharp, clear focus.

High-Speed Shooting Mode
With built-in improved High Speed Shooting mode, there are no more lost photo opportunities. With this mode, the time required for AF is approximately half of normal AF mode.

Versatile Exposure Options
F10's range and versatility of functions give you the freedom to explore the wonderful world of photography.

• Automatic setting for easy point and shoot.
• White balance, exposure compensation, photometry, AF mode
• Video record/playback (plus audio) maximum 29.3 minutes at 320 x 240 pixels, or maximum 14.9 minutes at 640 x 480 pixels
• Scene Position (SP)

Easy Connection to Your PC
The included FinePixViewer software makes it a snap to download image files and movie clips to your computer while recharging the camera battery.

FinePix Photo Mode
The convenient F button gives you one-touch access to your frequently used settings including quality mode, sensitivity, and FinePix Color mode (Standard, Chrome, and B and W).

Other features:

• PictBridge compatible
• Ultra-sophisticated auto white balance
• Multi-Language display (supports seven languages)
• Rechargeable battery and AC power adapter included

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Customer Reviews

Big Step in the Right Direction
Finally this camera repreents a major move for Fuji. After years of trying to hype up interest in their cameras with SuperCCD claims of 12 MPs etc But falling completely short with excess noise, Fuji has come out with a decent camera this time. This camera compares very well to the 7MP cameras like the Canon SD500 and the Sony P200 and in some cases even better results than the Nikon Coolpix 7900, Sony 150. I think its closest competitor is the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 which although priced slightly higher than the Fuji has some really compelling features.

Here are the PROS

1) It has a nice sturdy metal body, although not as sleek as and thicker than the Canon SD line.

2) Low noise although has purple fringing on some pictures.

3) Low light: Actually usable ISO 1600 setting. In some cases this eliminates the need for the the image stablization.

4) Very good battery life. Fuji says 500 pictures per charge...really good for this small camera.

5) Priced very well. Blows away pricing as compared to the 7 MP cameras which it compares to very well. For example the Canon SD500 is about $175 higher or about 50% MORE than the Fuji F10 with rebate. It is up to you to justify whether the SD500 takes 50% better pictures than the Fuji. I dont think so. In the SD500' defense it does look and feel better than the Fuji and uses the cheap SD cards.

6) Finally a good movie mode (at 640 x 480 and very crisp 30 fps)


Here are the CONS

1) Uses those pesky xD cards which are harder to find, more expensive and smaller capacities than the SD cards.

2) No optical viewfinder. This will come back to haunt you in bright sunlight when the LCD gets completely washed out.

3) Really stupid design flaw of the use of the dock/adapter for any of the ports, including USB, A/V out, or Power. You just have to remember to carry the dock/adaptor with you at all times.

4) Hard to use menu system. Canon and Sony totally blow away this camera is ease of use menu system

5) Slim to None manual controls but you are buying this camera for its point and shoot capabilities and not manual controls.. right !!

fantastic low noise and high ISO
this camera is plain simply awesome. when i finally ran out of battery, i realized i had been using the thing for a FULL WEEK without recharging. the battery life is amazing. and so is the speed. the camera is on with zero delay, it focuses instantaneously, there's virtually no shutter lag. the menus need some getting used to if you come from other brands, but ultimately they're well laid out. the image quality is excellent. iso 80 thru 200 images are virtually noise free. the camera allows you to push the sensitivity all the way up to iso 1600. this means, no flash for interior shots, evening outdoor shots where flash wouldn't reach far enough anyway, all with no shake and very low noise. there is plain simply no other compact digicam out there that can do that. others give up at iso 400, the f10 easily goes up to 800. iso 1600 pix are a bit noisy, but still usable.

the only thing the camera is lacking is more manual controls. if you want shutter or aperture priority, you'll have to seek elsewhere. however, there is exposure correction and manual white balance controls.

this camera is a milestone. it's worth the money.

Surpasses my expectations
I've just replaced my Sony DSC-W1 camera with the Fuji F10. All that time, I thought my Sony delivered good picture quality; well, compared to the Fuji it is nowhere close.
Based on dcresource and dpreview Web Sites, I decided to purchase that Fuji F10. The pictures it takes are simply truly amazing: colors, accuracy, full of life. For the first time ever, people are actually saying "wow, this picture of me with your baby is great, could you e-mail it to me?". The flash is so powerful, that I'd recommend turning down the ISO (you can actually switch to post-shot mode and take the same pic three times and compare them live). Movies are great (compatible with Windows and Mac, even iMovie). The so-called 'terminal' (very tiny connection box used for A/V, USB and charge) is not annoying, though a cradle would have been better.
The menu navigations are clumsier than Sony, Canon or Casio, but you'll get used to it in a matter of minutes.
My only wishes would be a way to adjust the shuter speed so that going up in ISO does not brighten the subject so much, a live histogram, and a cradle.