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Fujifilm's FinePix J38 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm USA Inc. Fuji announces FinePix J38
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(Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 00:01 EDT)

Announcing its latest J-series model, Fujifilm has today revealed the FinePix J38 digital camera.

The Fujifilm FinePix J38 has a 3x optical zoom lens and a twelve megapixel CCD image sensor, and offers sensitivity ranging as high as ISO 1,600 equivalent at full resolution. Images and movies are framed and reviewed on the Fujifilm J38's 2.7" LCD display, and stored on SD / SDHC cards or in 10MB of built-in memory. The Fuji J38 includes a contrast detection autofocus system with face detection, and offers shutter speeds from 8 to 1/1400 second.

Apertures in the Fujifilm FinePix J38 range from f/2.9 to f8.8 at wide angle, or f/5.2 to f/16.0 at telephoto. These are all controlled automatically, with the Fujifilm J38's sixteen scene modes catering to photographers wanting a modicum more control over their images. The Fuji J38 is also capable of recording videos with sound at resolutions of VGA or below. Power comes from the Fuji FinePix J38's NP-45A Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

Available from August 2009, the Fuji FinePix J38 will cost about $130. For more details, read our Fuji J38 preview.

Fujifilm FinePix J38
Fujifilm's FinePix J38 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm USA Inc. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera Type Ultra Compact
Manufacturer Fujifilm
Model Number J38
Dimensions 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8 in.
(92 x 56 x 20 mm)
Weight 4.6 oz
(130 g)
Planned Price $129.95
Planned Availability August 2009
Image Capture
Sensor Type 1/2.3" CCD
12.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions 4000 x 3000 (12.0 megapixels)
4000 x 2666 (10.7 megapixels)
2816 x 2122 (6.0 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
3.1 megapixels
2.8 megapixels
2.1 megapixels
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder No
LCD 2.7", 230,000 pixels
Lens
Lens Type Fujinon
3x optical zoom
Focal Length 5.7 - 17.1mm (actual)
32 - 96mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range f/2.9 - f/8.8 (wide); f/5.2 - f/16 (tele)
Focusing System Contrast-Detection
Focusing Range Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity)
Macro: 4.1" - 29" (10 cm - 70 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* max. 3MP)
Shutter Speed 8 - 1/1400 second
Exposure Modes Program
Metering Modes 256-zone multi
White Balance Image Sensor - Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light
Internal Flash Modes: Auto
Range: ISO Auto: Wide: Approx. 0.6m / 2ft to 3.5 m /11.5ft; Tele: Approx: 0.6m/2ft to 2.0m/6.6 ft
Creative
Scene Modes Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Baby, Anti-blur, Natural Light, Panorama
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, Built-in
File System FAT16, FAT32, 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-45A
Product Bundle
Software Fujifilm Software Suite CD-ROM
Battery / Charger 1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory 10.0MB Built-in memory
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant Yes
Internal Microphone Yes
Internal Speaker Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Control No
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Fujifilm's FinePix J38 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm USA Inc. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Original Source Press Release:

Fujifilm Expands J-Series Digital Camera Line For Budget Concious Consumers

New FinePix J38 Continues J-Series Momentum by Merging Style with the Latest Technologies at Value Price Point

Valhalla, NY, July 22, 2009 – FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. today announced the newest addition to its popular J-series line-up with the FinePix J38 digital camera.  With its sleek design and powerful features, the FinePix J38 is a great digital camera option for the consumer on a budget who doesn’t want to sacrifice great quality or style for a lower price.

At only 20 mm thick, the FinePix J38 is the perfect on-the-go camera fitting easily into a shirt pocket or hand bag.  Despite its size, the FinePix J38 black metal front body houses a 12-MegaPixel CCD, a 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens and a brilliant 2.7” high resolution LCD which displays images with sharpness and clarity.  The J38 also has new SR Auto, Face Detection with Auto Red Eye Correction and Panoramic Shooting Modes. 

Automatic Scene Recognition
The FinePix J38 features Fujifilm’s new SR Auto mode (Automatic Scene Recognition), which enables the cameras to intelligently recognize six types of scenes automatically.  For each picture taken in this mode, the camera will optimize the ideal exposure, focus, white balance and ISO, and engage Face Detection and Picture Stabilization as needed, for the scene to ensure the best quality picture is captured with ease.

Fujifilm’s FinePix J38 also offers the following value-adding features:

  • Face Detection Technology: Fujifilm’s renowned Face Detection Technology with Automatic Red Eye correction also comes standard on the FinePix J38.

  • Panoramic Shooting Mode:  Let’s you capture and combine up to three consecutive shots, creating one large panoramic shot.

  • Picture Stabilization: The FinePix J38has Fujifilm’s Picture Stabilization which ensures clear blur-free photos.

  • Scene modes:  Pre-programmed scene modes provide top-quality photos in a wide-range of shooting conditions.

  • Low Light Shooting:  Utilizes ISO settings of up to 3200 at 3MP, to capture stunning images even in low light.

  • Battery Life: Long-life rechargeable Li-ion battery for extended shot life.

“It’s important to offer an affordable digital camera without compromising performance or style,” said David Troy, marketing manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. “With an overwhelming consumer response to the initial J-series cameras, we wanted to give our customers even better features for the same low prices.”

The FinePix J38 will debut in late August 2009 with a retail price of $129.95.

For additional information or hi-res images, go to www.fujifilmusa.com.

About FUJIFILM
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.

FUJIFILM Corporation 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, 2009, had global revenues of $24 billion. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmholdings.com.

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