6.3 megapixel CCD

Sep 29, 2005 08:10 GMT  ·  By

Fujifilm unveiled the new FinePix F11 Zoom, the upgrade of the FinePix F10 Zoom.

The new device incorporates a 6.3 megapixel CCD and sensitivities ranging from 80-1600 thanks to Fujifilm's 'Real Photo Processor' technology.

This gives startlingly clean images, whether composing shots in bright sunshine, in low light or indoors without flash (although for such a camera, pushing the ISO beyond 400 will surely have unwanted effects).

The refined Super CCD sensor features the octagonal photodiodes pioneered by Fujifilm, which receive light more efficiently than traditional photodiode patterns.

The camera also features a higher resolution 2.5" LCD screen, featuring a resolution of 153,000 pixels.

According to the press release, the camera's battery delivers around 500 shots on a single battery charge.

FinePix F11 Zoom features at a glance:

A (aperture priority AE) and S (shutter priority AE) modes High resolution (153,000 pixel) 2.5-inch LCD monitor for optimum clarity and detail Super CCD sensor delivering 6.3 million effective pixels 3x optical zoom lens (F2.8 - F 5.0), equivalent to 36-108mm on a 35mm camera 500-shot battery life Class-leading sensitivity setting of ISO 1600 for photography in low light conditions with low noise (ISO 800 for clear movie shooting in low light) Low sensitivity of ISO 80 for ultra-high quality photography in bright conditions Improved macro mode for subjects as close as 5cm 3:2 image format option Quick response times (0.01 second shutter lag and 1.3 second start-up) VGA movie capture of 30 frames per second with sound xD-Picture Card providing large storage capacity, lower power consumption and fast write speeds (16MB to 1GB capacities currently available) PictBridge compatible for direct printing without a PC

The FinePix F11 Zoom will be available from UK retailers in November 2005. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch.