Fuji announce rough and tough 230HD

What, a new camera? Yeah, it's been a while. Today Fuji Japan announced its waterproof and dustproof "Big Job" DS-230HD, with a 1.5 megapixel CCD and 28mm fixed lens, this camera is obviously aimed at the construction industry. It'll be release in Japan in February 2000 at 99,800 YEN (US$890).

Brief specifications of Fuji DS-230HD

• 1/2" 1.5 megapixel CCD (1280 x 1024)
• 28mm lens (35mm conversion)
• Apertures: F2.6 or F7.2 (switchable)
• Shutter speed range: 1/4s - 1/2000s
• ISO 125 equiv.
• 1.8" LCD
• Shooting distances: 50cm, Macro 10cm - 50cm
• Storage: SmartMedia (up to 64MB)
• Size: 127 x 53 x 80 mm
• Weight: 425g (inc. batteries)