Fujifilm FinePix S7000 Zoom - 6 mp sensor
Jul 28, 2003 at 22:04:29 GMT
Fujifilm has today announced the FinePix S7000 Zoom, a successor to the popular S602 Zoom digital camera. The S7000 has the same six times optical zoom lens but a new six megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor (which produces a huge twelve megapixel image). Primary improvements over the S602 Zoom are a doubling of resolution, the addition of the CCD-RAW file format, new 'Color modes', an xD slot instead of SmartMedia (the S7000 still retains a CF slot), USB 2.0 and improved resolution EVF and LCD. Suggested list price is $799. Full specifications plus a side-by-side comparison with the S602 Zoom inside.
Press Release:
FinePix S7000 Zoom: the beauty is in the detail
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Fujifilm launches first Super CCD HR digital camera with 12 million pixel image output
Fujifilm today announced the FinePix S7000 Zoom, and with it the most heavyweight imaging capability ever seen in a 'prosumer' camera. Building on the success and with all the features of the FinePix S602 Zoom - including full manual control and 6x optical zoom - the FinePix S7000 Zoom's Super CCD HR sensor produces an exceptional 6 million effective pixel (12 million recorded pixel) output.
Even before Fujifilm's Super CCD signal processing technology takes control of the image, photographs taken with this camera will possess a class-leading 6 million pixels. After the Super CCD HR has processed the file, the image output is an impressive 12 million pixels - allowing the user to enlarge to 10" x 15", representing gallery-size print dimensions.
This camera offers a serious digital alternative to a film SLR. A compact and ergonomic tool for professional photographers, the FinePix S7000 Zoom also represents an irresistible package for the ambitiously minded newcomer to digital photography. If you have a talent for photography, the last thing you need is to be constrained by your camera.
The FinePix S7000 Zoom's manual modes enable you to exert creative control over aperture, focusing shutter speed and flash. This, combined with the Super EBC 6x optical Fujinon lens, means that even the most ambitious images can become a reality. If you stop at nothing in pursuit of quality, the FinePix S7000 Zoom's RAW mode stores images exactly as they were recorded, pixel by pixel, every time.
Fujifilm's Super CCD HR technology also delivers the renowned Fujifilm colour reproduction, and the sensitive octagonal diodes ensure that images are awash with accurate detail, even in low-light situations.
The FinePix S7000 Zoom offers everything the serious user wants, with
a cable release socket, external flash and truly outstanding Super EBC
optics.
The camera also boasts VGA digital movie mode, recording at 30 frames
per second (fps), with sound. An added bonus is the dual card slot, enabling
the use of both xD-Picture Card™ and CompactFlash™/IBM Microdrive™
cards, a combination of formats that will soon be capable of carrying
several gigabytes of memory.
FinePix S7000 Zoom: features at a glance
- Compact, SLR-style body shape to give you features and performance without the bulk
- Fourth Generation Super CCD HR sensor with 6.3 million effective pixels, delivering 12 million recorded pixels
- 230,000 electronic viewfinder pixels, for accurate image viewing
- RAW file format
- Super EBC 6x optical Fujinon zoom lens equivalent to 35-210mm on a 35mm camera
- Dual card format: xD-Picture Card™ and CompactFlash™, for added flexibility
- Full manual control
- USB 2.0 socket, allowing rapid transfer of images from camera to PC
- VGA movie recording (30 fps) with sound, providing ultra-smooth movie recording
- High sensitivity settings (up to ISO 800) to allow photography in a wide range of situations, including low light without flash
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Consumer Products, commented, "The tried and trusted design of the FinePix S602 Zoom is reflected in the S7000 Zoom, with the additional benefit of awe-inspiring detail capabilities. Zooming in to check the level of detail captured will be more satisfying with this digital camera - you just keep zooming in and it just keeps giving you more."
Pricing and availability
The FinePix S7000 Zoom will be available in October 2003 at a price that
will be finalised closer to the retail launch.
Fujifilm FinePix S7000 Zoom vs. S602 Zoom (spec. differences)
 FinePix S7000 Zoom |
 FinePix S602 Zoom |
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| Sensor | SuperCCD IV HR | SuperCCD III |
| Effective pixels | 6.3 million | 3.3 million |
| Image sizes |
4048 x 3040 (12 MP) |
2832 x 2128 (6 MP) 2048 x 1536 (3 MP) 1280 x 960 (1 MP) 640 x 480 (VGA) |
| Image formats | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) CCD-RAW |
JPEG TIFF |
| Sensitivity (auto) | ISO 160 - 800 | Unknown |
| Sensitivity (manual) | ISO 160, 200, 400 ISO 800 (1 MP / 2 MP / 3 MP only) |
ISO 160, 200, 400 ISO 800, 1600 (1 MP only) |
| Digital zoom | 3 MP: 2x 2 MP: 2.5x 1 MP: 3.2x |
3 MP: 1.4x 2 MP: 2.2x 1 MP: 4.4x |
| Apertures | F2.8 - F8.0 (10 steps) | F2.8 - F11 (13 steps) |
| Electronic viewfinder | 0.44" 235,000 pixel LCD | 0.44" 180,000 pixel LCD |
| LCD Monitor | 1.8" 118,000 pixel TFT LCD | 1.8" 110,000 pixel TFT LCD |
| Continuous | 3.3 fps, first 5 frames 2 fps, last 5 frames 1 fps, 40 frames * * 1 MP / 2 MP / 3 MP only |
5 fps, first 5 frames 5 fps, last 5 frames 1.8 fps, 40 frames * * 1 MP only |
| Color modes | Standard Chrome B & W |
None |
| Flash range | Wide: 0.3 - 8.5 m (11.8
in - 27.9 ft) Tele: 0.9 - 7.9 m (3.0 ft - 32.2 ft) |
Wide: 0.2 - 4.7 m (7.8
in - 15.4 ft) Tele: 0.2 - 3.0 m (7.8 in - 9.8 ft) |
| USB interface | USB 2.0 | USB 1.1 |
| Video out | NTSC / PAL selectable | Varied by region |
| Storage | Slot 1: xD-Picture
Card Slot 2: Compact Flash Type I/II |
Slot 1: SmartMedia Slot 2: Compact Flash Type I/II |
| Supplied Fujifilm software |
FinePix Viewer Image Mixer VCD2 for FinePix RAW File Converter LE |
FinePix Viewer DP Editor |
Fujifilm FinePix S7000 Zoom Specifications
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| Body Material | Plastic (metal lens barrel) |
| Sensor | 1/1.7" Fujifilm SuperCCD IV HR |
| Effective pixels | 6.3 megapixels |
| Image sizes | • 4048 x 3040 (12 MP) • 2848 x 2136 (6 MP) • 2016 x 1512 (3 MP) • 1600 x 1200 (2 MP) • 1280 x 960 (1 MP) |
| Image formats | • JPEG (EXIF 2.2) • CCD-RAW |
| Quality Levels | • 12 MP: JPEG Fine, JPEG Normal • 6 MP: JPEG Normal • 3 MP: JPEG Normal • 2 MP: JPEG Normal • 1 MP: JPEG Normal |
| Movie clips | • 640 x 480, 30 fps with audio,
Motion JPEG (AVI), limited only by storage • 320 x 240, 30 fps with audio, Motion JPEG (AVI), limited only by storage |
| Sensitivity equiv. | • Auto (ISO 160 - 800) • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 (at 3, 2 or 1 MP only) |
| Lens | Fujinon Super EBC 6x zoom |
| Lens Thread | 55 mm (with optional adapter) |
| Zoom wide (W) | 35 mm |
| Zoom tele (T) | 210 mm (6 x) |
| Lens Aperture | F2.8 - F3.1 |
| Digital zoom | • 6 MP - not available • 3 MP - up to 1.4x • 1 MP - up to 2.2x • VGA - up to 4.4x |
| Auto Focus | "Twin AF": Passive External AF sensor & CCD AF (TTL) |
| Auto Focus types | • Normal AF • Area AF (49 selectable AF points - 7x7 grid) |
| AF Illumination lamp | No |
| Manual Focus | Via focus-by-wire ring on lens barrel |
| Normal focus range | • 50 cm - Infinity (35 - 135
mm zoom) • 90 cm - Infinity (135 - 210 mm zoom) |
| Macro focus range | • Normal macro: 10 cm - 80
cm (3.9 - 31.5 in) (zoom range limited) • Super macro: 1 cm - 20 cm (0.4 - 7.9 in) (zoom locked at wide angle) |
| Min shutter | • Auto: 1/4 sec • A/S priority: 3 sec • Manual: 15 sec |
| Max shutter | • Auto: 1/2000 sec • A/S priority: 1/1000 sec • Manual: 1/10000 sec |
| Metering |
• Multi 64-division |
| Exposure adjustment | -2EV to +2EV in 1/3EV steps |
| Auto bracketing | • 3 images • 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 EV steps |
| Aperture priority |
F2.8, 3.2, 3.6, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.0, 8.0 |
| Shutter priority | 3, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 1/1.3, 1/1.6, 1/2, 1/2.5, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/650, 1/800, 1/1000 sec |
| Full manual | Yes, any combination of aperture
and shutter speed above plus the following shutter speeds: • Slow: 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4 sec • Fast: 1/1300, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/5000, 1/6000, 1/8000, 1/10000 sec |
| White Balance | • Auto • Manual preset 1 • Manual preset 2 • Fine • Shade • Fluorescent: Daylight bulb • Fluorescent: Warm White bulb • Fluorescent: Cool White bulb • Incandescent |
| Color modes | • Normal • Chrome • B&W |
| Continuous | • 3.3 fps, 5 frames • 2 fps, last 5 frames (up to 25 frames) • 1 fps, 40 frames (1280 x 960) |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, pop-up |
| Flash Range |
• Wide: 0.3 - 8.5 m (11.8 in - 27.9 ft) |
| Flash modes |
• Auto |
| External flash | Yes, hot-shoe |
| Tripod mount | Yes, metal |
| Self-timer | Yes, 2 or 10 sec delay |
| Remote control | No |
| Time-lapse recording | No |
| Video out | Yes, selectable NTSC / PAL |
| Storage media | • Slot 1: xD-Picture Card • Slot 2: Compact Flash Type I or Type II (IBM Microdrive compatible) |
| Storage included | 16 MB xD-Picture Card |
| Viewfinder | TTL EVF, LCD 0.44" (235,000 pixels) |
| LCD | 1.8" TFT (118,000 pixels) |
| Playback zoom | Yes, up to 18x, scrollable |
| Operating system | Proprietary |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Battery | • 4 x AA type batteries (NiMH
recommended) • AC power adapter AC-5VHS (option) |
| Battery charger | No |
| Weight (no battery) | 500 g (1.1 lb) |
| Weight (inc. battery) | 597 g (1.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 82 x 97 mm (4.8 x 3.2 x 3.8 in) |