Fujifilm FinePix S602 launched

Fujifilm launches FinePix 602

30th January - 2002
By Ian Burley

The chunky-looking FinePix 602 Zoom looks like it means business. Like the FinePix 6900 that it is based on, this is an SLR-style digicam that uses a camcorder-style 180,000 pixel electronic viewfinder.

The 6x zoom has an 35mm film camera equivalent zooming range of 35-210mm. Fujifilm says the autofocus system has been considerably improved. The new third-generation 3.1 (native) SuperCCD chip used provides an extended ISO range and better low light performance. Continuous shooting can be exploited at up to 5 frames per second. Mimicking the Olympus E-10/E-20, now both SmartMedia and Compact Flash (including Type II and Microdrive cards) are supported.

New features include:

New 3rd Generation Super CCD sensor and advanced LSI algorithm (3.1 million effective pixels) producing 6.03 million recorded pixels (2,832 x 2,128)

High ISO values (up to 1600)*

New high-resolution electronic viewfinder with dioptre adjustment

Fastest autofocus in class

Dual media slots for SmartMedia and Compactflash type II (IBM Microdrive compatible)

New 1cm Super Macro setting

Higher quality VGA movie capture at 30 frames per second with sound

New design two-tone magnesium alloy body for better handling and easier access to controls

High-speed shooting at up to 5 frames per second

Multi, spot and average metering patterns

Powerful built-in flash