Fujifilm FinePix F10 Review

In February 2005 Fujifilm announced the 6.3 megapixel FinePix F10, a camera with several unique claims to fame. For one thing it is the first of a new generation of Fuji cameras built around a new Super CCD HR sensor that doesn't use any interpolation to produce its 6 million output pixels (previous generations have produced images with double the amount of effective pixels on the sensor). Then there's the ISO 80-1600 sensitivity range, which comes thanks to a newly-developed 'Real Photo Processor' - as does the class-leading 500 shot-per-charge battery life and very fast operation (with a claimed 0.01 second shutter lag). Other features of note include a 2.5-inch screen, 3x optical zoom and VGA, 30 fps movie mode, but this is essentially a 'point-and-shoot' camera with little in the way of real manual control.
- Newly-developed 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR sensor with 6.3 million effective pixels
- 3x optical zoom lens (36mm - 108mm equiv.)
- 2.5-inch LCD
- Wide range of ISO settings (80/100/200/400/800/1600)
- VGA movie recording at 30 fps with sound
- Fast start-up and operation
FujiFilm FinePix F10 key specifications
Street price |
US: $325
UK: £260 |
Body Material |
Metal |
Sensor |
1/1.7" Super CCD HR
6.3 million effective pixels |
Image sizes |
2848 x 2136
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
|
Movie clips |
Standard mode:
640 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps
320 x 240 pixels @ 30 fps
Motion JPEG (.avi)
With monaural sound (.wav)
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Lens |
Fujinon 36 - 108 mm equiv. (3x optical zoom)
F2.8 - F5.0 |
Focus |
TTL 64-zone metering
• Multi
• Spot
Average
|
Focus range |
Normal: 60 cm - infinity
Macro: 7.5 cm to 80 cm |
Shutter speed |
3 - 1/2000 sec
3 - 15 sec avail in night mode |
Aperture |
F 2.8 - F 8 - wideangle
F 5.0 - F8.0 - telephoto |
Shooting mode |
Auto
Program
Natural light
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Night
AE compensation -2.0EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3EV steps
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Color Modes |
B&W
Chrome
Standard |
Sensitivity |
Auto
ISO 80
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600 |
White balance |
Auto
Fine
Shade
Fluorescent Light (daylight)
Fluorescent Light (cool white)
Fluorescent Light (warm white)
Incandescent Light
Custom
|
Continuous |
2.2 fps up to 3 frames (top 3 or final 3)
0.9 fps up to 40 frames (6MP N) |
Flash |
Built-in pop-up flash
Modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, On/Off, Slow Synch, Red-eye reduction + Slow Synch
Range: (wide) 6.5 m, (tele) 4 m, (macro) 80cm |
Storage |
xD-Picture Card
16MB included |
LCD monitor |
2.5" TFT
115,000 pixels |
Connectivity |
USB
A/V out
DC-IN |
Power |
Lithium ion (NP-120)
Battery and charger included*
In-camera charging |
In the box* |
Lithium ion NP-120 rechargeable battery
AC power adapter
AV cable
Strap
16MB xD-Picture Card
USB cable
Terminal adapter
CD-ROM
Owner manual
|
Other features |
• Calendar view
• Voice memos
• DPOF, Exif Print
• Autofocus Illuminator
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Weight (inc batt) |
200 g (7.1 oz) |
Dimensions |
92 x 58 x 27 mm (3.6 x 2.3 x 1.1 in) |
* Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area
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May 9, 2005
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Feb 8, 2005
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May 7, 2008
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Apr 28, 2008
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