Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Description: The Fujifilm FinePix S100fs is an 11.1-megapixel, prosumer camera.Compared to other prosumer digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $565.

Pros: Has a 14.3x optical zoom, which is considerably more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has an 11.1-megapixel resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.This camera also offers control over numerous exposure modes including bulb, manual, program, shutter-priority, and aperture-priority mode.This unit supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.

Cons: Has a 5.9 in thickness.

Suitability: Built for serious photographers who want a lot of control over their shots.This model has a hot shoe terminal which allows you to attach an external flash to accommodate poor lighting conditions.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Fujifilm
• Part Number: 15781764

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 5.2 in
• Depth 5.9 in
• Height 3.7 in
• Weight 2 lbs

• Main Features

• Resolution 11.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type Super CCD VIII HR
• Effective Sensor Resolution 11,100,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 6400 (3Mpix), ISO 10000 (3Mpix)
• Digital Zoom 2 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Baby, Snow, Beach, Flower, Nature, Sunset, Fireworks, Night mode, Nature soft, Sports mode, Vivid nature, Portrait mode, Portrait soft, Portrait enhancer
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
• Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
• Exposure Metering Zones 256
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Fine, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Digital Video Format AVI, MJPEG
• Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 226 sec - With 256MB card, AVI - 320 x 240 - 444 sec - With 256MB card

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 25 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage RAW 3840 x 2880 : 11 - With 256MB card, Fine JPEG 3840 x 2880 : 46 - With 256MB card, Normal JPEG 3840 x 2880 : 93 - With 256MB card, JPEG 4032 x 2688 : 94 - With 256MB card, JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 171 - With 256MB card, JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 313 - With 256MB card, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 389 - With 256MB card, JPEG 640 x 480 : 1597 - With 256MB card

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 24 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 7.1 mm - 101.5 mm - F/2.8-5.3
• Focal Length 7.1 mm - 101.5 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 400 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 1-300cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.3
• Optical Zoom 14.3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 10 group(s) / 13 element(s)
• Features Aspherical lens, AD (anomalous dispersion) glass

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Flash Terminal Hot shoe
• Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Face detection, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, Camera orientation detection

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Electronic
• Viewfinder Color Support Color
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.2 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 200,000 pixels

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Folding
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card, 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software FinePix Viewer, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Lens cap, Lens hood, Shoulder strap
• Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Fujifilm NP-140
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Fujifilm

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.fujifilm.com/
• Address: 555 Taxter Rd.
  Elmsford, NY 10523, , .
• Phone: 800/659-3854