Fujifilm joins the style cam scene with F401 | |||
By Ian Burley | |||
Again, like most of its style contemporaries, the F401 has a 2 megapixel sensor chip, though Fujifilm would point out that this sensor is a third generation SuperCCD type and the camera can be set to output images of 4 megapixels. There has been no sacrifice in the lens department and a 3X optical unit is supplemented by a 3.6X digital zoom. Unlike some of its competitors, the F401 is supplied as standard with a data transfer and recharging docking cradle.
If you are won over, you will have to wait for August before you can buy a F401, maybe just in time for your summer holiday. The price tag should be under £400.
Below is the official Fujifilm press release:Your new favourite style icon: Fujifilm announces the FinePix F401 Zoom Digital Camera Release date: 30th May 2002
Fujifilm today announced the latest addition to its award-winning FinePix digital camera range with the introduction of the FinePix F401 Zoom. The new camera combines seductive metal styling, featuring space-age blue indicator lights, powerful 3rd Generation Super CCD technology and easy to use features. These include a 3x optical zoom neatly stored within its slimline casing, while a USB docking cradle allows for fast automatic picture transfer and battery recharge. There's even the option to shoot movie clips with sound. As a result the FinePix F401 Zoom offers an impressive combination of style, image quality and features. Features at a glance
Boasting results as impressive as its looks, the secret of the new FinePix F401 Zoom’s outstanding image quality lies in its new 3G Super CCD sensor with its unique sensor design and powerful processing. With a Super EBC 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera) and 2.1 million effective pixels, the FinePix F401 Zoom is capable of delivering superbly detailed noise-free 4.0 million recorded pixel images. The 3G Super CCD sensor enables a class leading sensitivity range up to ISO1600*– making it ideal for capturing atmospheric low-light shots without the aid of flash or for freezing fast moving subjects. Thanks to newly developed Noise Reduction Technology, noise will never significantly effect photos, even at the highest sensitivity setting. To overcome the photographer’s bugbear of shutter lag, the FinePix F401 Zoom introduces a new Cycle Shot feature, which ensures you never miss a shot by saving a series of frames before you press the shutter. Style icon in the making Compact enough to slip in a shirt pocket or handbag, the FinePix F401 Zoom’s unique sliding cover with eye-catching cool blue lights (see picture) and on-screen menu system makes operation a pleasure. Finished in stylish, high-grade metal, measuring a mere 3.3x2.7x1.1 inches and weighing in at under 200g including battery, the Fujifilm F401 Zoom is the ideal 'take anywhere' camera. Fast automatic picture transfer A new design USB docking station allows automatic transfer of images to a PC or Mac whilst simultaneously recharging the camera's Lithium-ion battery. Once the PictureCradleTM is attached to your computer's USB port, transferring images is simply a matter of popping the camera into the dock as the software launches automatically, copying your pictures to your hard drive. Multimedia mogul The FinePix F401 Zoom not only delivers sharp colourful pictures but some attention-grabbing multimedia features, including a movie mode that allows up to 45 minutes’ worth of movie clips with sound to be recorded on a 128MB SmartMedia card. The FinePix F401 Zoom can also record audio, boasting a 30-second voice caption feature. The camera can also be utilised as a USB PC webcam for video conferencing. Complete out of the box solution The FinePix F401 Zoom comes with everything you need to get started shooting, transferring and managing your photos once they are on the computer. The kit includes rechargeable battery, USB PictureCradleTM, 16MB SmartMediaTM card, shoulder strap and software CD (including FinePix Viewer and VideoImpressionTM for video editing). Prints from Pixels Digital camera owners can now get real photographic prints from their images- without even needing a PC. A wide selection of High Street photographic retailers offer Fujifilm FDi print services in-store, allowing users to view, improve and select their images via an easy-to-use touch screen. The prints are produced using true photographic paper, delivering superb results that are guaranteed to last. Availability The FinePix F401 will be available from August, with an estimated price of under £400 including VAT. Camera kit contents are subject to confirmation nearer the availability date. * At 1,280 x 960 mode only Ends
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A movie clip mode, with sound is featured and up to 45 minutes of movies can be squeezed into a 128MB memory card. Once more, Fujifilm has remained faithful to the ageing SmartMedia card standard. 
Ultra compact FinePix F401 Zoom offers unrivalled combination of stylish design and 3G Super CCD technology for stunning photo quality.
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