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Date: Oct 08, 2009 |
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Photoxels Editor's Choice 2009 - Compact Ultra Zoom
Category: Beginner Amateur
The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is Fujifilm's first compact long zoom, the world's slimmest 10x optical zoom and, at only 23mm (0.9 in.) thick, it is easily carried in a trousers or coat pocket. It features 10MP resolution on a 1/2 in. Super CCD EXR image sensor which allows you to optimize the image capture according to the scene: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range or High Sensitivity & Low Noise.
"Resolution Priority" uses the full 10 megapixel resolution to capture the scene in fine detail. For scenes with an extreme range between the brightest and darkest areas, "D-range Priority" simultaneously captures and combines two images to produce a single 6MP image with Wide Dynamic Range up to 800% so as to reveal detail in shadows and eliminate highlight burntout in bright areas. In dark scenes, "High ISO & Low Noise Priority" uses Fujifilm's pixel binning technology to capture a 6MP image with exceptionally low noise.
Set the camera to "EXR Auto" and the camera automatically recognizes the scene (selects the appropriate Scene Mode) and switches to the correct sensor mode. For more manual control, select Aperture-Priority mode or Manual mode.
Film Simulation Mode simulates the distinctive look of 5 different film types: PROVIA (Standard), Velvia (Vivid), ASTIA (Soft), Black & White, and Sepia. Besides the standard AE Bracketing, the Fujifilm F70EXR also has Film Simulation Bracketing and Dynamic Range Bracketing.
A 10x wide-angle optical zoom (27-270mm equiv.) is perfect for capturing wide landscapes and large group shots as well as long telephoto shots. CCD-shift Image Stabilization helps reduce blur at the long focal lengths. LCD is 2.7-in. (230K dots) with wide-viewing angle. Movie recording is 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames/sec
with monaural sound.
With the new Multi Frame feature, you just press the shutter once and the camera automatically takes a rapid series of exposures, analyzes them, and then aligns them to produce a single frame. Two new shooting modes take advantage of this new feature:
- Pro Focus Mode - the camera takes one picture focused on your main subject (typically a portrait), then a number of pictures at different focus points to produce an out-of-focus background.
- Pro Low-Light Mode - the camera automatically takes a series of four high-sensitivity & low-noise exposures and then combines them into an image with less noise than the single exposures.
Super Intelligent Flash lets you take macro shots with the ideal balance of flash output and sensitivity. Integrated in the Auto mode, this next-generation flash system captures both the subject and background in bright, clear details over the full flash range, including ultra close-ups.
If you thought the compact long zoom digital cameras were too big and heavy to carry, the Fujifilm F70EXR packs a 10x wide-angle ultra zoom in a slim and pocketable body, perfect for travel and as a carry-anywhere digital camera. Now equipped with EXR Technology for low-light capability.
With a Two-year Canadian Manufacturer’s Warranty.
| Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR |
Technical Specifications |
 US | CA | UK |
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| Image Sensor |
10.0 million effective pixels *1, 1/2-inch Super CCD EXR |
| Storage media |
Internal memory (Approx. 47MB), SD/SDHC memory card |
| RAW |
n/a |
| Lens |
Fujinon 10x optical zoom lens
f=5.0 - 50.0mm (27 - 270mm equiv.)
F3.3 / F6.4 (W) - F5.6 / F11.0 (T) |
| Image Stabilization |
CCD-shift type |
| Exposure mode |
Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual |
| Shooting modes |
Mode dial:
Auto, EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP, P, M, Movie
SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Pro Focus, Pro Low-light |
| Continuous shooting |
1.8 fps (3 frames) |
| Exposure control |
TTL 256-zones metering |
| Shutter speed |
(Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/2000sec., M: 8sec. to 1/2000sec. |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
| White balance |
Automatic scene recognition
Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light
Custom |
| Viewfinder |
n/a |
| LCD monitor |
2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 100% coverage |
| Movie recording |
640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps.,
with monaural sound |
| Power supply |
NP-50 Li-ion battery (included)
CP-50 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately) |
Supplied Accessories
(may differ by country or area) |
NP-50 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery, BC-45W Battery Charger, USB and A/V cables, Hand Strap, Owner's Manual, FinePix Software CD |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
99.3 x 58.9 x 22.7 mm /
3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9 in.
(excluding accessories and attachments) |
| Weight |
Approx. 180g / 6.3oz.
(excluding accessories, battery and memory card) |
| MSRP |
US $279.95 / CAD $299.99 / UK |
*1 Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image
Related Links:
- Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Press Release [ US | CA | UK ]
- Sample Images
- Watch a video presentation of the F70EXR
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| Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR |
Technical Specifications |
| US | CA | UK |
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| Model |
FinePix F70EXR / F75EXR |
| Effective Pixels *1 |
10.0 million pixels |
| Image Sensor |
1/2-inch Super CCD EXR |
| Storage media |
Internal memory (Approx. 47MB)
SD memory card / SDHC memory card*2 |
| File format |
- Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2 *3)
- Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG ) with sound
- Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound
(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) |
| Number of recorded pixels |
Still image: 3,616 x 2,712 (10M) / 3,616 x 2,400 (3:2 format) / 3,616 x 2,048 (16:9 format) / 2,592 x 1,944 / 2,592 x 1,728 (3:2 format) / 2,592 x 1,440 (16:9 format) / 2,048 x 1,536 / 2,048 x 1,360 (3:2 format) / 1,920 x 1,080 (16:9 format) pixels |
| Lens |
Fujinon 10x optical zoom lens, F3.3 (Wide) - F5.6 (Telephoto) |
| Lens focal length |
f=5.0 - 50.0mm, equivalent to 27 - 270mm on a 35mm camera |
| Digital zoom |
Approx. 4.0x |
| Aperture |
Wide: F3.3 / F6.4, Telephoto: F5.6 / F11.0 |
| Focus distance (from lens surface) |
Normal:
Wide: Approx. 45cm / 1.5ft. to infinity
Telephoto: Approx. 2m / 6.6ft. to infinity
Macro:
Wide: Approx. 5cm - 2.5m / 2in. - 8.2ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 90cm - 2.5m / 3ft. - 8.2ft.
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| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
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| Exposure control |
TTL 256-zones metering |
| Exposure mode |
Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual |
| Shooting modes |
Mode dial:
Auto, EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP, P, M, Movie
SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Pro Focus, Pro Low-light |
| Image Stabilization |
CCD-shift type |
| Shutter speed |
Night scene mode: 1/8s to 1/1000s
Night Tripod scene mode: 3s to 1/1000s
Fireworks scene mode: 4s to 1/2s
Manual mode: 8s to 1/2000s
Other modes: 1/4s to 1/2000s
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| Continuous shooting |
Top-3, (max. 1.8 frames/sec.)
Top-12, High speed (max. 4.8 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: “S” only)
Final-3, (max. 1.8 frames/sec.)
Final-12, High speed (max. 4.8 frames/sec. , number of recorded pixels: “S” only) |
| Focus |
Auto focus (Multi, Center) / Continuous AF, AF assist illuminator available |
| White balance |
Automatic scene recognition
Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light
Custom |
| Self-timer |
Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay |
| Flash |
Auto flash
Effective range: (ISO 800):
- Wide: Approx. 30cm - 4.2m / 1ft. - 13.8ft.
- Telephoto: Approx. 90cm - 2.4m / 3ft. - 7.9ft.
Flash modes:
- Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
- Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. |
| Viewfinder |
n/a |
| LCD monitor |
2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 100% coverage |
| Movie recording |
640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound |
| Photography functions |
EXR mode (EXR AUTO, RESOLUTION PRIORITY, HIGH ISO & LOW NOISE PRIORITY, D-RANGE PRIORITY), Film Simulation, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Power management, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Silent mode |
| Playback functions |
Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Trimming, Resize, Image rotate, Slideshow, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Voice memo |
| Video output |
NTSC / PAL selectable |
| Digital interface |
USB 2.0 High-speed |
| Power supply |
NP-50 Li-ion battery (included)
CP-50 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately) |
Supplied Accessories
(may differ by country or area) |
- NP-50 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
- BC-45W Battery Charger
- USB and A/V cables
- Hand Strap
- Owner's Manual
- FinePix Software CD |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
99.3 x 58.9 x 22.7 mm /
3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9 in.
(excluding accessories and attachments) |
| Weight |
Approx. 180g / 6.3oz.
(excluding accessories, battery and memory card) |
*1 Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image
*2 Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
*3 Exif 2.2 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
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