Fuji announces waterproof Z-series digicam By
Michael R. Tomkins, The Imaging Resource
(Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 00:01 EST)
Next up in its pre-PMA announcements, Fujifilm has revealed a new FinePix Z-series digital camera that it describes as "Life Proof".
The new Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP has a newly designed body that's safe for use at depths of up to ten feet (three meters), and includes both a 3x optical zoom lens and a ten megapixel CCD image sensor. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers ISO sensitivity ranging up to a maximum of ISO 1,600 equivalent at full resolution. There's no optical viewfinder, with the Fuji FinePix Z33WP instead offering solely a 2.7" LCD display on which to frame and review images. Controls are largely automatic, as the Fuji Z33WP design focuses on simplicity and ease of use. As well as still images, the Fuji FinePix Z33 can capture videos with sound at VGA resolution or below. As with its closely related sibling the FinePix Z30, the Fuji Z33 has separate, dedicated shutter buttons for its still image and movie modes. The Fujifilm FinePix Z33 stores its images on SD cards or in 50MB of built-in memory. Power comes from the Fujifilm Z33's NP-45 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. Available from late March 2009 with pricing of about $200, the Fuji FinePix Z33WP will be available in black, pink or green finishes for US market customers. For more details, read our Fuji Z33 preview. Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | | General | Camera Type | Ultra Compact | Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Model Number | Z33WP | Dimensions | 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8" 92.0 x 59.6 x 20.6mm | Weight | 111.0 g 3.9 oz | Planned Price | $199.95 | Planned Availability | 2009 | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/2.3" CCD 10.00 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | Image Dimensions | 3648 x 2736 (10.0 megapixels) 3648 x 2432 (8.9 megapixels) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
| Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 2.7", 230,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Fujinon Zoom 3x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | No | Focal Length | 6.3 - 18.9mm (actual) 35 - 105mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | Wide: f/3.7 - f/8.0; Tele: f/4.2 - f/9.0 | Focusing System | Contrast Detection: Center, Multi | Focusing Range | Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 3.3" - 33" (8 cm - 80 cm) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Shutter Speed | 3 - 1/1000 second | Exposure Modes | Program, Manual | Metering Modes | TTL 256-zones metering | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash Range: Auto ISO: Wide angle: approx. 0.7m / 2.3 ft. to 3.9m / 12.7 ft.; Telephoto:, approx. 0.7m / 2.3 ft. to 3.4m / 11.1 ft.; Macro: approx. 30cm / 1.0 ft.to 80cm / 2.6 ft. | Creative | Scene Modes | Natural Light, Natural Light with Flash, Underwater, Auction, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text | Digital Zoom | Up to 5.7x | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | Movie Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) with audio | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, xD Picture Card, Built-in | File System | Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) | File Format | JPEG (EXIF v2.2) | Connectivity | Video | Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable | Computer | USB 2.0 High Speed | Power | Battery Type | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | Proprietary NP-45 | Product Bundle | Battery / Charger | 1 x Proprietary NP-45 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger | Flash Memory | 50.0MB Internal | Other | Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant | Yes | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Remote Control | No | More Photos | | | | | | |
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Original Source Press Release:
Fujifilm Launches Waterproof FinePix Z33WP For Active Families ‘Life-Proof’ FinePix Z33WP Captures Treasured Moments Anytime, Anywhere and in Any Conditions Valhalla, N.Y., February 17, 2009 – Expanding the popular Z-series digital cameras for young-at-heart, trend-savvy consumers, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. delivers flexible functionality and form to active and hip users with the launch of the FinePix Z33WP digital camera. Perfect for budding photographers who want to experience life to the fullest, the FinePix Z33WP enables users to capture those precious moments, regardless of the conditions and share them easily with their extended network of friends and family members. Life-Proof The 10-Megapixel FinePix Z33WP is available in three striking colors – green, pink and black – and is ready for any adventure including underwater activity up to approximately 10 feet (3M)! A 2.7”, 230,000 dots resolution LCD screen – the largest of any Z-series camera yet – and Fujinon 3x Optical Zoom lens allows for a clearer view of those not-to-be-missed moments on the beach, on the ski slopes, hiking in the mountains or boating at the lake. It’s also perfect for everyday activities in the rain, the pool or any other place you might think twice about taking a conventional digital camera. Intelligent Scene Recognition Adding ease to outdoor navigation, the FinePix Z33WP is equipped with a new SR Auto (Automatic Scene Recognition) mode that enables the camera to intelligently recognize six types of scenes automatically. For each picture taken in this mode, the Z33WP will optimize the ideal exposure, focus, white balance and ISO for the scene to ensure the best quality picture is captured with ease. In addition, Fujifilm’s Picture Stabilization is powered by high sensitivity for faster shutter and operational speeds to help reduce camera shake, keeping real life moments as true to form as possible. Easy Sharing The family-friendly Z33WPalso features Fujifilm’s handy Blog Mode which allows for easier sharing with friends and family members. The Blog mode automatically resizes a photo to a standard 640x480 pixels (VGA) or 320x240 pixels (QVGA) image size and enables 12 in-camera editing features such as Zooming, Miniature effect, Illustration and Painting, cutting the need for extra time with home editing. In addition to these innovations, the FinePix Z33WP is loaded with the following handy features: Face Detection Technology: Operating in tandem with automatic red-eye removal, the FinePix Z33WP identifies up to 10 human faces in a scene, and sets the correct focus and exposure, regardless of where subjects are located within the frame. Automatic Red Eye Removal accents the aforementioned features by lending an extra touch to that group shot. The Z33WP automatically checks for red eye and self-corrects it in each and every person in the photo, saving time on post-editing. Couple and Group Timer Modes: Working in conjunction with Face Detection technology, detects two faces in ‘Couple Timer Mode’ and up to four faces in ‘Group Timer Mode’ in a frame. One Touch MOVIE Button: Capture VGA quality movie clips at 30 frames per second with sound to capture all of those once-in-a-lifetime moments. Battery Life: The long-life rechargeable Li-ion battery (up to 200 shots) allows for extended use without worrying if the camera is going to last for the duration of the trip.
“With the success of the FinePix Z20fd for the Gen Y crowd, it is only a natural progression for Fujifilm to provide active, technology-savvy families with the unparalleled style and function that everyone demands in the 21st century,” said David Troy, marketing manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. “Today’s users not only want to experience everything life has to offer, but they also want their camera to be able to experience and capture it with them.” The FinePix Z33WP will debut in late March at a retail price of $199.95. For additional information or hi-res images, go to www.fujifilmusa.com/pma. About Fujifilm U.S.A., Inc. FUJIFILM U.S.A. Inc. is a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, providing digital and analog photographic Imaging Systems and Motion Picture Film products and services to consumers, professionals and businesses. For more information on Fujifilm U.S.A. products, customers can call 800-800-FUJI or visit www.fujifilmusa.com. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm U.S.A. via RSS, subscribe free at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss. About Fujifilm FUJIFILM Corporation (NASDAQ:FUJI) brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, photofinishing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 15 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2008, employs more than 70,000 people worldwide and in the year ended March 31, 2008, had global revenues of $24.7 billion. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmholdings.com. ### All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners. |
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