Fujifilm FinePix Z30

TrustedReviews have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z30 [ Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with 10MP resolution (on a 1/2.3-in. CCD image sensor), 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Face Detection (includes Red-Eye removal, Couple Timer, Group Timer), Blog Mode, Scene Recognition Auto mode, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

Fujifilm introduces the FinePix Z30 Digital Camera: Including a 3x Optical Zoom Lens, Face Detection Technology, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Web Capabilities

Cool and colourful digital camera for web surfers

Fujifilm FinePix Z30

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 17, 2009 – Fujifilm is excited to introduce the FinePix Z30 digital camera – the ultimate accessory you should never leave home without. If you want a camera that can keep up with a busy social life, and compliments your wardrobe, then the FinePix Z30 is your perfect fit.

Combining fashion with technology, and designed with today’s internet-savvy, style conscious generation in mind, the FinePix Z30 makes photography fun. In-camera Movie editing and Blog (web) Mode for easy upload of photos to social networking sites, makes the FinePix Z30 the essential party camera. Together with 10 Megapixels, a Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, Picture Stabilization, High sensitivity up to ISO 1600, Face Detection technology with Auto red eye removal and Intelligent Scene Recognition (SR Auto), the FinePix Z30 will deliver photos that will be perfect to share. All this fun technology is packed in to a very fashionable and compact camera that will demand attention wherever it goes.

Fujifilm FinePix Z30

Blog mode with 12 “In-Camera” editing functions
There’s no fun in taking pictures if you can’t edit or share them with your friends. For users wanting to share their creative output with a wider audience, the FinePix Z30WP has a new Blog mode with 12 “In-Camera” editing functions. You can easily change the size, color and contrast and use special effects like illustration, painting, or zooming to create cool looking photos that you can quickly and easily upload onto Facebook or other social networking sites. Additionally, In-Camera Movie Editing allows you to shoot multiple videos and then piece them together into a 60 second movie clip. Simply pick the start and end points and you’ve created your own movie. Now that’s creative.

Stylish and Colorful
Having evolved from Fujifilm’s best selling FinePix Z20fd, the FinePix Z30 debuts with a brand new original look. The cool colour scheme, featuring a metallic sliding lens cover with diamond studded “bling” detail, will guarantee to make an impression with your friends. The only decision is what color you want – Pink, Purple, White or Orange.

Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Back View

Quality Features
With High Sensitivity and Low Noise up to ISO 1600, the Z30 lets you capture subjects under low-light conditions to produce extraordinary quality pictures with minimal noise and grain. Picture Stabilization also increases the shutter speed and sensitivity automatically to ensure blur-free pictures.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (SR Auto)
Most compact digital cameras feature scene modes where the user selects the scene they are photographing before they take the shot. The FinePix Z30 is equipped with Intelligent Scene Recognition (SR Auto) technology which cleverly detects a scene automatically without the need to pre-select the mode on the camera. Having identified the most commonly photographed subjects, Fujifilm has developed technology to automatically identify and recognize different scenes – Portrait, Landscape, Night, Macro, Backlit Portrait, Night Portrait. Once the scene has been detected, the camera will optimize the settings automatically to capture stunning photos everytime.

Couple timer and Group timer
The FinePix Z30 features two NEW self-timer modes: Couple Timer and Group Timer. Working in combination with Face Detection technology, the Couple/Group timer automatically activates the shutter button after the camera has detected faces in a frame. The Couple Timer mode cleverly detects two faces in a frame and automatically release the shutter button as the two faces come closer together. It can be set at various distances, whether they are standing side by side, or cheek-to-cheek. The Group Timer mode can detect up to four faces in a frame and automatically sets the timer to take the shot and will only fire when all faces are fully in the frame, so there’s no danger of anyone being chopped out!

In addition, users can find and select their favorite shot using Microthumbnail View, which displays up to 100 thumb images on the 2.7″ High Resolution LCD screen.

The FinePix Z30 is expected to be available to Canadian consumers in April 2009 at a suggested retail price of CAD $199.99. The camera will be available in Pink, Purple, White and Orange with a 2 Year Canadian Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Features at a glance:

• 10 Megapixels
• Fujinon 3x Optical Zoom lens
• 2.7″ High Resolution LCD Screen
• Blog mode with 12 “In-Camera” editing functions
• Slim, stylish and colourful
• Picture Stabilization
• High Sensitivity up to ISO 1600
• Intelligent Scene Recognition (SR Auto)
• Face Detection with Auto red-eye removal
• In Camera Movie editing
• Accepts SD/SDHC Memory Cards
• 2 Year Canadian Manufacturer’s Warranty
• About FUJIFILM Canada Inc.
  
  FUJIFILM Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation of Tokyo, one of the world’s leading imaging and information companies. FUJIFILM Canada is based in Mississauga, Ontario, with regional offices in Montreal and Vancouver. A leader in the development of technologies that provide the back bone for state-of-the-art Imaging, Graphic Arts, Photofinishing and Recording Media products, FUJIFILM Canada stands proud as a proven solutions-provider. For more information, visit www.fujifilm.ca.

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FUJIFILM’S ‘GENERATION Z’ STYLE-CAM GETS A FACELIFT

With its Striking Shape and New Scenic Technology, the Third-Generation Fine-Pix Z30 is Ideal for the On-the-Go Consumer

Fujifilm FinePix Z30

Valhalla, NY, February 17, 2009 – FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. today announced the launch of the FinePix Z30, the third installment of its Z-series ultra-glam cameras designed specifically for ‘Generation Z,’ the younger, tech-savvy, fashion-conscious consumer. With its new chic chassis form factor, the FinePix Z30 is even sleeker than its predecessors, the Z10 and Z20. The Z30 also includes an innovative SR Auto (Automatic Scene Recognition) feature that enables the camera to recognize subjects, scenes and faces automatically resulting in great pictures every time.

Fujifilm FinePix Z30

Fashion Meets Technology

Boasting a high resolution 2.7” LCD screen, this 10 Megapixel camera is available in three hot colors – pink, orange and black – and has a Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens. The FinePix Z30 is also designed for ultra-portability making this the ideal camera for the fashionista on-the-go.

Like its predecessor the Fujifilm Z20, the Fujifilm Z30 can Face it, Blog it and Roll it. Users can Face It with Fujifilm’s innovative Face Detection Technology with Automatic Red Eye Removal for capturing the ultimate group shots; Blog it with the innovative Blog Mode, making it effortless for social-media-savvy users to post pictures and videos to personal profile pages, blogs and video sharing websites or simply to e-mail to friends; and Roll it with the Successive Movie mode that allows users to create 60 second movie clips.

Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Back View

Automatic Scene Recognition
SR Auto (Automatic Scene Recognition) enables the FinePix Z30 to intelligently recognize six types of scenes automatically. For each picture taken in this mode, the Z30 will optimize the ideal exposure, focus, white balance and ISO for the scene to ensure the best quality picture is captured with ease.

The FinePix Z30 is also packed with the following features:

• Natural Light& with Flash Mode: In this mode, the FinePix Z30 quickly shoots two images in succession — one with and one without the flash — saving both. This convenient function lets the user perform an on-the-spot picture comparison and decide whether the FinePix Z30fd produced the most pleasing photo with flash, or without.
• Successive Movie Mode: In-camera editing allows for the creation of a 60-second movie clip, even when shooting in two or more scenes is desired. Start and restart multiple times to build a 60-second compilation, and edit the start and end points.
• Dual Shutter Releases: One button for still capture, one for movie record, for ease of use.
• Special Scene Modes: The FinePix Z30fd has 13 scene positions including Fireworks, Beach and Snow, offering a one-touch setting for almost any situation.
• SD / SD-HC Compatible slot: A single media slot that accepts SD/SD-HC media cards.
• Battery Life: Long-life rechargeable Li-ion battery.

“Recognizing that our younger customers are always looking for sleek designs and the most updated technology, we are continuing to advance the Z-series camera line each year to meet these demands,” said David Troy, marketing manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. “This year we have given the line an attractive new look and added the new Automatic Scene Recognition to assure that our users always get the best quality photos.”

The FinePix Z30 will debut in March at a retail price of US $179.95.

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.

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