Fujifilm Brings Face Detection to the Compact Digital Camera Category with the FinePix F31fd; Camera also Boasts 3200 ISO, i-Flash and Picture Stabilization.VALHALLA Valhalla or Walhalla (both: vălhäl`ə, –hăl`ə), in Norse mythology, Odin's hall for slain heroes. This martial paradise was one of the most beautiful halls of Asgard. , N.Y. -- Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is proud to unveil the FinePix F31fd, the first pocketable digital camera from Fujifilm to feature the company's new Face Detection Technology. Fujifilm's Face Detection Technology debuted on the SLR-styled FinePix S6000fd. It has a tremendous impact on the quality of "people pictures" by ensuring that cameras like the FinePix F31fd will automatically focus on and expose for faces, rather than details that lead to less-than-desirable photographs. Identifying up to 10 faces in a frame, Face Detection Technology ensures photos of friends and family are crisp, clear and properly exposed for a natural feel. It has an advantage over the few other face detection systems currently on the market as the technology is built-in to the camera's processor, enabling the FinePix F31fd to identify faces and optimize optimize - optimisation settings within a scant scant adj. scant·er, scant·est 1. Barely sufficient: paid scant attention to the lecture. 2. Falling short of a specific measure: a scant cup of sugar. 0.05 seconds. With the FinePix F31fd, which is similar in style to the FinePix F30, Fujifilm adds Face Detection to the many significant breakthrough features in the award winning and critically-acclaimed FinePix F30 - unprecedented light sensitivities up to ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 3200 at full resolution, Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization Stabilization The action undertakes a country when it buys and sells its own currency to protect its exchange value. Actions registered competitive traders undertake by on the NYSE to meet the exchange requirement that 75% of their traded be stabilizing, meaning that sell orders , the 'i-Flash' system, and best-in-class 580-shot battery life. Add a 3x optical zoom Changing the focal length of a camera by adjusting the physical zoom lens. All zoom lenses in film cameras and digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are optical zoom. Digital point-and-shoot cameras as well as consumer and prosumer video camcorders have optical zoom, but they also lens from Fujinon, a 6-MegaPixel Super CCD A type of CCD sensor from Fujifilm that is used in its digital cameras. Super CCD uses a honeycomb structure of octagon-shaped light sensors (photodiodes) at 45 degree angles rather than 90 degrees. HR sensor A device that measures or detects a real-world condition, such as motion, heat or light and converts the condition into an analog or digital representation. An optical sensor detects the intensity or brightness of light, or the intensity of red, green and blue for color systems. , and a 2.5 inch LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. screen with glare-reducing coatings and the FinePix F31fd is an ideal companion for consumers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a first-class upgrade to their current digital cameras. Face Detection Technology Fujifilm's Face Detection Technology was originally developed for the company's photofinishing pho·to·fin·ish·ing n. The act or business of developing camera films and printing photographs for customers. pho division where it has been improving the quality of photos produced at retail photo centers nationwide by Fujifilm's Frontier Digital Lab Systems. Fujifilm's Research & Development team adapted the technology for use within digital cameras, where it is now a genuinely useful tool for making subjects look their best. A selectable option, Fujifilm's Face Detection Technology identifies faces by triangulating a subject's eyes and mouth using an algorithm algorithm (ăl`gərĭth'əm) or algorism (–rĭz'əm) [for Al-Khowarizmi], a clearly defined procedure for obtaining the solution to a general type of problem, often numerical. to optimize focus and exposure. It simultaneously displays a green rectangle around the primary subject, while white squares identify up to nine other subjects. Movement tracking keeps the camera 'locked on' to its subjects until they move out of the picture. The technology works regardless of the subject's position in the frame, and is not confused by eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. . In Playback Playback could mean:
Low Light Photography and Picture Stabilization Fujifilm has identified low light photography as one of the true benchmarks of a digital camera's performance, as many images are taken when light is limited. Limited light requires the use of a flash, however, a flash can leave subjects looking 'washed out' and background detail almost non-existent. Higher light sensitivities make flash-free photography possible with available light, balancing foreground foreground - (Unix) On a time-sharing system, a task executing in foreground is one able to accept input from and return output to the user in contrast to one running in the background. and background exposure and contributing to a natural look and feel. Higher light sensitivities also enable the camera to shoot with faster shutter speeds In a still camera, the length of time that the shutter is open, exposing the film (analog) or CCD or CMOS sensor (digital) to light for a single image. In a camcorder, the shutter speed is the frame speed; for example, 24, 30 or 60 frames per second (fps). See exposure and shutter lag. , which lessen less·en v. less·ened, less·en·ing, less·ens v.tr. 1. To make less; reduce. 2. Archaic To make little of; belittle. v.intr. To become less; decrease. the likelihood of blurry blur v. blurred, blur·ring, blurs v.tr. 1. To make indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance; obscure. 2. To smear or stain; smudge. 3. pictures caused by a moving subject or the shake of an unsteady hand. To make it easy for consumers to achieve blur-free results, the FinePix F31fd features a helpful "Picture Stabilization" mode dial setting. This easy-to-identify, automatic setting lets the FinePix F31fd choose the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed, producing the highest quality digital pictures without blur blur (blur) indistinctness, clouding, or fogging. spectacle blur the indistinct vision with spectacles occurring after removal of contact lenses, especially non–gas-permeable lenses; it is and the noise often associated with high sensitivity photographs. i-Flash For those occasions when flash is required, Fujifilm's intelligent 'i-Flash' system sets flash power output to achieve natural foreground illumination illumination, in art illumination, in art, decoration of manuscripts and books with colored, gilded pictures, often referred to as miniatures (see miniature painting); historiated and decorated initials; and ornamental border designs. with balanced background exposure. Fujifilm's i-Flash system is more advanced than similar flash systems because it can detect more accurately the subtle lighting differences within a scene, and then light the subject accordingly with a wider range of flash intensities. Together, the Face Detection and i-Flash technologies produce photographs with prominent subjects exhibiting pleasing, natural tones. "Fujifilm set the benchmark for digital camera performance earlier this year with the introduction of the FinePix F30, a model that helped consumers take better pictures through innovative technology breakthroughs and best-in-class performance," remarked David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "With the addition of Face Detection Technology to an already outstanding camera package, the FinePix F31fd will turn just about any picture-taker into a top-notch photographer." The FinePix F31fd has a number of useful features that make it easy to snap outstanding photos: -- "Natural Light & with Flash" Dual Shot Mode: In this mode the FinePix F31fd 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 F31fd produced the most pleasing photo with flash, or without. -- "Natural Light" shooting mode: This mode preserves scene mood and enhances background detail by shooting with faster shutter speeds at higher light sensitivities (if necessary) with a suppressed sup·press tr.v. sup·pressed, sup·press·ing, sup·press·es 1. To put an end to forcibly; subdue. 2. To curtail or prohibit the activities of. 3. flash. -- Fast Operation: The camera's fast response times, 0.01 second shutter lag In a digital camera, the delay between pressing the button to take a picture and its actual completion (image recorded onto the sensor). Shutter lag, which can be up to a second or more, is mostly found on low-end, point-and-shoot cameras with slower electronics. and 1.5 second start-up Start-up The earliest stage of a new business venture. time, ensure it will catch all the action and spell the end for missed photo opportunities. -- LCD: The FinePix F31fd features a large 2.5 inch, 230,000 pixel LCD screen coated with Fujifilm's proprietary CV film. This minimizes glare and reflection so that images can be viewed from any angle and even in sunny conditions, when glare would usually be a problem. In addition, the screen's brightness adjusts automatically, depending on the amount of light available, to further enhance ease of viewing. -- Better Movie Quality: Movie capture for the FinePix F31fd is enhanced by noise reduction, making it possible to capture clear, sharp moving images even at high ISO sensitivity speeds. It is also capable of VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. movie capture at 30 frames per second with sound. -- Special scene modes: The FinePix F31fd has 15 scene positions including beach, snow and fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to for optimum photography, no matter what the event. -- Manual settings: Includes shutter (1) An opaque window that is moved in one direction to let light in and in another to close off the light. In fixed-lens cameras, one shutter often suffices for aperture and speed. and aperture priority Aperture priority, often abbreviated Av or A on a camera dial, is a setting on some cameras that allows the user to choose an aperture while the camera selects a shutter speed to match. The camera will ensure proper exposure. , for more user control. The FinePix F31fd will be available in December at a retail cost of $399. About Fujifilm Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and delivers technology solutions to meet the imaging and information needs of retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers. As a global leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm pioneered the development of digital medical systems, and today is the leader in digital minilab systems. The company was ranked number 18 for U.S. patents granted during 2005, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and in the year ending March 31, 2006, had global revenues of $22.8 billion. In the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Fujifilm is a leader in delivering high quality, easy-to-use imaging and information solutions in the following categories: Digital Imaging Systems, Film and Imaging Systems, Recording/Storage Media, Motion Picture Film, Graphic Arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. and Printing Systems and Medical Imaging and Diagnostics (1) Software routines that test hardware components (memory, keyboard, disks, etc.). Diagnostics are often stored in ROM chips and activated on startup. (2) Error messages in a programmer's source code that refer to statements or syntax that the compiler or assembler Systems. 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FinePix F31fd Digital Camera - Specifications *
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Number of 6.3 million pixels
effective
pixels
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CCD sensor 1/ 1.7-inch Super CCD HR
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Number of Still image: 2,848 x 2,136 (6.1m) / 3,024 x 2,016 (3:2
recorded format) / 2,048 x 1,536 /1,600 x 1,200 / 640 X 480
pixels pixels
Movie: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.), 320 x 240
pixels (30 frames/sec.)
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Storage media Internal memory (approx. 26MB) /xD-Picture Card (16MB -
2 GB)
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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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Lens Fujinon 3.0x Optical zoom lens , F2.8 - F5.0
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Lens focal 8.0 - 24.0mm (36-108mm on a 35mm camera)
length
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Focus Auto Focus (Single, Continuous)
(Center, Multi)
AF assist illuminator available
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Focus Normal : Approx. 2.0 ft. to Infinity
distance Macro: Wide Angle: Approx. 2.0 in. to 2.6 ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.
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Recording Still Image Movie
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with (256 xD 6MP(F) 6MP(N) 3:2 3MP 2MP 0.3MP 640x480 320x240
Picture Card --------------------------------------------------------
(not 85 169 169 325 409 1,997 Approx. Approx
included) 3.4 min. 7.2 min.
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Shutter speed 15 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (depend on Shooting mode), 15
sec.(long exposure mode)
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Aperture F2.8 - F8, 10 steps in 1/3 EV increments
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Sensitivity Auto / Equivalent to 100/200/400/800/1600/3200
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Exposure 256-zones TTL metering(Multi/Spot/Average)
control
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Exposure mode Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE
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White balance Automatic scene recognition
Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight),
Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool
White), Incandescent light), Custom
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LCD monitor 2.5 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3, Amorphous silicon TFT,
Approx 230,000 pixels, Coverage Approx. 100%
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Flash Auto flash
Effective range: (ISO AUTO): Wide-angle: approx. 2.0 -
21.3 ft
Telephoto: approx. 2.0 - 11.5 ft
Macro: approx. 1.0 ft - 2.6 ft
Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro.
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Self-timer Approx. 10 sec./2 sec. delay
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Video output NTSC / PAL selectable
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Digital USB High-speed
input/output
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Power supply NP-95 Rechargeable Battery, AC Power Adapter AC-5VC
(included)
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Dimensions 3.6(W)x 2.2(H)x 1.1(D) in. (excluding accessories and
attachments)
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Weight Approx. 5.5 oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and
xD-Picture Card)
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Camera
functions
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Digital zoom 6.20x
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Shooting Normal : Auto, Picture Stabilization, Scene Position,
modes Macro, Movie, Burst/Continuous,
SP: Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash
Position: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks,
Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Museum, Party, Flower
Close-Up, Text
Continuous: 1.Top-3 (max.2.2 frames/sec., up to 3
frames)
2.Final-3 (max.2.2 frames/sec., up to 3
frames)
3.Long-period (max.0.7frame/sec. Up to
memory card size)
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Movie 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
recording 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
With monaural sound, AVI format (Motion JPEG)
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Voice Memo Up to 30 sec. WAV format
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Color modes B&W/Chrome/Standard
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Photography Face Detection, High-speed shooting, Best framing,
functions Frame No. memory
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Playback Face Detection, IR Communication (IR simple(TM)), Single
functions frame, 9 Multi-frame, Sorting by date, Image rotate,
Voice Memo, Trimming, Automatic playback
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Accessories Li-ion battery NP-95
included AC Power Adapter AC-5VC
Hand Strap
USB cable for the FinePix F31fd
A / V cable for the FinePix F31fd
CD-ROM
FinePixViewer
ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix
Owner's Manual
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Optional xD-Picture Card: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
accessories PC Card Adapter DPC-AD
CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC-CF
AC Power Adapter AC-5VX
Battery Charger BC-65S
Soft Case SC-FXF30
Waterproof Housing WP-FXF30
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* With Fujifilm's commitment to constant improvement, the company
reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
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