Press release issued by Fujifilm UK:
Five megapixel power in a pocketable, ultra-cool body
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Fujifilm today announced the launch of its new FinePix Z1 Zoom, a super-slim compact digital camera that boasts 5.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and a mammoth 2.5 inch LCD monitor, inside an aluminium body barely bigger than a credit card.
The FinePix Z1 Zoom showcases a variety of Fujifilm's inventive construction techniques that help the camera achieve its sleek, seamless casing and miniature dimensions. The zoom lens has a special refractive, non-extending design that delivers 3x optical reach without any visible movement on the Z1 Zoom’s flat exterior.
The pocket-sized FinePix Z1 Zoom houses a fifth generation version of Fujifilm's Super CCD HR sensor, delivering superb images even in low light conditions, making it the ideal pocket companion for concerts or nights out. Its five megapixel processing power and low noise ISO 64-800 sensitivity range also means that large reprints can be developed without loss of image clarity or detail.
With its ergonomic, single-shell casing available in various colours, the FinePix Z1 Zoom promises to appeal to those with an eye for beautiful design. Simply slide back the front panel, and the camera lights up with Fujifilm's logo in crisp, white light. More importantly, the camera is powered up and ready for action in a super-fast 0.6 seconds.
Despite its diminutive build, the FinePix Z1 Zoom sports a huge 2.5 inch LCD screen that is the largest in the Fujifilm range, making it ideal for viewing and editing images while out and about. Importantly for this type of 'take-everywhere' camera, the glass screen is also specially toughened, which makes it more than a match for the harsh environment of the pocket or handbag.
Remarkably for a camera of these dimensions, the FinePix Z1 Zoom also includes a TV-quality movie function, capable of capturing 30 frames per second, VGA video with sound. Furthermore, the large LCD screen makes it easy to view movies and share the action without needing to use a TV screen.
FinePix Z1 Zoom features at a glance:
• Super CCD HR sensor delivering 5.1 million effective pixels
• New non-extending refractive optical zoom lens with 3x optical zoom
• Unique aluminium shell design body with sliding power-on function
• 2.5 inch LCD screen with reinforced, scratch-resistant glass
• Sensitivity range of ISO 64-800 for low-noise photography in all conditions
• TV-quality VGA movie recording of 30 frames per second with sound
• PictBridge™ compatible for direct printing without a PC
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm’s Director of Photo Products, said, "The FinePix Z1 Zoom is a design rarity that will satisfy those with a penchant for style. Yet it’s also equipped with enough photographic versatility and quality to satisfy off-duty enthusiast photographers. This is the supermodel of digital cameras!"
Availability & pricing
The FinePix Z1 Zoom will be available from UK retailers in June 2005. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch.*
Specifications and features
| Specifications | FinePix Z1 Zoom
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| Effective pixels | 5.1 million effective pixels
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| CCD sensor | 1/2.5 inch Super CCD HR
Number of total pixels: 5.22 million pixels
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| Number of recorded pixels | Still image:
4:3 ratio: 2,592 x 1,944 (5.04 million) / 2,048 x 1, 536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels
3:2 ratio: 2,736 x 1,824
Movie:
640 x 480 / 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second with sound
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| Storage media | xD-Picture Card™
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| File format | Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2)
Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG)
(Design Rule for Camera File System compliant / DPOF compatible)
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| Number of images / recording time | See chart below
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| Lens | 3.0x refractive optical compact non-extending zoom lens, F3.5 – F4.2
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| Lens focal length | Equivalent to 36 - 108mm on a 35mm camera
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| Focus | Auto focus
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| Focus distance | Normal: approx. 60cm to infinity
Macro: approx. 8cm (W) / approx. 45cm (T)
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| Shutter speed | 3 to 1/1,000 sec. depending on shooting mode (to be confirmed nearer to product launch date)
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| Aperture | F3.5 - F4.2
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| Sensitivity | Auto: Auto /equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
SP: equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
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| Exposure control | 64-zone TTL metering
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| Exposure modes | Programmed AE, 5 pre-programmed scene types (SP) Natural Light, Sports, Night Scene, Portrait, Landscape
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| White balance | Automatic
Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent Light (Daylight), Fluorescent Light (Warm White) Fluorescent Light (Cool White), Incandescent Light
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| LCD monitor | 2.5” TFT with reinforced glass (approx. 115,000 pixels)
approx. 100% coverage
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| Flash | Auto
Effective range:
Wide angle approx. 0.3m – 3.0m
Telephoto approx. 0.6m – 2.3m
Flash Mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro., Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro.
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| Self-timer | Approx 2 / 10 sec.
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| Video output | NTSC / PAL selectable
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| Digital interface | USB 2.0 (High Speed)
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| Camera terminals | USB 1.1 and 2.0 (High Speed) compatible interface, 5 volt power-input socket, video out (NTSC / PAL)
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| Power source | NP-40 Li-on rechargeable battery, NP-40 charger/cradle (included) or AC-5V power adaptor (included)
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| Dimensions | 90.0 (W) x 55 (H) x 18.6 (D) mm
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| Weight | 130g (excluding batteries and media)
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| Camera functions |
FinePix Z1 Zoom
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| Digital zoom | 5.7x
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| LCD brightness | Auto brightness-up function with low light viewfinder button
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| Shooting modes | Auto, Programmed Scene Position (SP), Manual, Macro, Movie (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Scene, Natural Light)
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| Colour modes | B&W / Chrome / Standard
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| Voice memo | Up to 30 sec. WAV format
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| Playback | Single frame, 9 multi-frame (with max. 4.5 playback zoom)
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| PictBridge | Compatible
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| Accessories included | • 16MB xD-Picture Card™
• PictureCradle CP-FXZ1
• Li-ion battery: NP-40
• AC power adaptor: AC-5VW
• Hand strap
• USB cable (Mini-B type)
• AV cable for the FinePix Z1
• Owner’s manual
• CD-ROM containing:
- FinePix Viewer
- ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix
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| Optional accessories | • xD-Picture Card™: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB capacities currently available
• Li-ion rechargeable battery: NP-40
• Battery charger: BC-65
• AC power adaptor (AC-5VH/5VHS/5VX)
• PC card adaptor (DPC-AD)
• CompactFlash™ Card Adaptor (DPC-CF)
• USB Pen Drive/xD-Picture Card™ Reader (DPC-UD1)
• Soft case
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Number of images / recording time on xD-Picture Card™ :
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Image quality mode displayed | 5.0mp (Fine) | 5.0mp (Normal) | 4.7mp
(3:2 format) | 3.0mp | 2.0mp | 0.3mp
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| Number of recorded pixels | 2,592 x 1,944 | 2,592 x 1,944 | 2,736 x 1,724 | 2,048 x 1,536 | 1,600 x 1,200 | 640 x 480
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| File format | JPEG Fine | JPEG Normal | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG
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| 16MB | 6 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 122
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| 32MB | 12 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 247
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| 64MB | 25 | 50 | 51 | 81 | 101 | 497
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| 128MB | 51 | 102 | 103 | 162 | 204 | 997
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| 256MB | 102 | 204 | 207 | 325 | 409 | 1,997
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| 512MB | 205 | 409 | 414 | 651 | 818 | 3,993
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| Mode / Quality | Movie |
640 x 480 | 320 x 240
| | Frame rate (fps) | VGA 30fps | VGA 30fps
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| 16MB | Approx. 13 sec. | Approx. 26 sec.
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| 32MB | Approx. 27 sec. | Approx. 54 sec.
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| 64MB | Approx. 55 sec. | Approx. 109 sec.
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| 128MB | Approx. 111 sec. | Approx. 219 sec.
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| 256MB | Approx. 223 sec | Approx. 7.3 min.
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| 512MB | Approx. 7.4 min. | Approx. 14.6 min.
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© 2005, Fujifilm. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
