Taking Aim At the Prosumer Digital Camera Market, Fujifilm Unveils the FinePix 4900 ZOOM.Business & Technology Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com ELMSFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 1, 2000 Distinctive Redesign, Advanced Features, Mark New Direction For 900 Series Cameras Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is taking its 900 series digital cameras in a new design direction with today's introduction of the FinePix 4900 ZOOM, a camera that delivers a host of advanced photographic features and controls to the serious photo enthusiast. Radically different from traditional Fujifilm digital models in terms of style, the FinePix 4900 ZOOM will appeal to the prosumer (PROfessional conSUMER) A person who is very knowledgeable about a subject and likes to purchase high-quality equipment. For example, many digital cameras fall into the prosumer category. market on a number of levels when it becomes available in September: -- Its new, cylindrical design offers the handling-flexibility shutterbugs demand, as two strategically placed shutter-release buttons make it easy to shoot either horizontally or vertically. -- In addition to working as a traditional point-and-shoot camera, the FinePix 4900 ZOOM can be operated manually, empowering the user to adjust shutter speeds, select aperture (13 steps) and control camera focus as well as white balance. -- The FinePix 4900 ZOOM has a fast, 6X Super EBC EBC Exhaled Breath Condensate EBC Executive Briefing Center EBC European Brewery Convention EBC Eastern Book Company EBC Early Breast Cancer EBC European Brain Council EBC Electronic Birth Certificate EBC Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Fujinon aspherical a·spher·ic also a·spher·i·cal adj. Varying slightly from sphericity and having only slight aberration, as a lens. Adj. 1. zoom lens (f/2.8 - f/11) with a focal length Focal length A measure of the collecting or diverging power of a lens or an optical system. Focal length, usually designated f ′ equivalent to a 35-210mm on a 35mm camera, along with one of the fastest frame rates in its class at 1.03-1.36 seconds. -- The camera uses a 2.4 million-sensor 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. with 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. sensitivities of 125/200/400/800, along with an improved signal-to-noise ratio The ratio of the power or volume (amplitude) of a signal to the amount of unwanted interference (the noise) that has mixed in with it. Measured in decibels, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR or S/N) measures the clarity of the signal in a circuit or a wired or wireless transmission channel. and a wider dynamic range than comparable conventional CCDs. -- Additional features include a built-in, miniature LCD through-the-lens viewfinder The preview window on a camera that is used to frame, focus and take the picture. On analog cameras, the viewfinder is an eye-sized window that must be pressed against the face. Point-and-shoot digital cameras use small LCD screens that are viewed several inches from the eyes. , a two-inch LCD playback monitor, an optional lens-mounting ring for use with 55mm filters or 28mm wide-angle lenses and AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) A Windows multimedia video format from Microsoft. It interleaves standard waveform audio and digital video frames (bitmaps) to provide reduced animation at 15 fps at 160x120x8 resolution. Audio is 11,025Hz, 8-bit samples. video capture/playback mode with sound. "With its new design and functionality, the FinePix 4900 ZOOM represents a significant addition to Fujifilm's line of digital cameras, building upon the legacy started by the MX-2900," said Darin Pepple, Product Manager, Consumer Digital Products, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "By taking the most popular aspects of the MX-2900 and adding a number of new features such as Super CCD, the FinePix 4900 ZOOM should garner a lot of attention among photo enthusiasts." For ease of use and accurate exposure in typical shooting situations, the FinePix 4900 ZOOM offers five programmed exposure modes: auto, portrait, scenic, night scene and full manual. For total user control, the camera has 64-zone TTL (1) (Time To Live) A parameter in a network packet that sets a time limit to its validity. In order to prevent an IP packet from propagating endlessly through the network, the value in the TTL field is reduced by each router. metering with three modes - multi, center or spot - along with programmed auto-exposure and exposure compensation for accurate exposure under the most challenging of lighting situations. Shutter speeds of the FinePix 4900 ZOOM range from 1/4 to 1/2000 of a second in auto mode, and 1/2000 to three seconds in manual mode. The camera's pop-up flash, which is effective to a distance of 13 feet, provides five modes: automatic, red-eye reduction, flash-on-demand, flash cancel and slow synch flash for motion effects. A hot shoe A hot shoe is a mounting point on the top of a camera to attach a flash unit. The hot shoe is shaped somewhat like an inverted, squared-off 'U' of metal. The matching adapter on the bottom of the flash unit slides in from the back of the camera and is sometimes secured by a mount is also available for more advanced flash systems. The FinePix 4900 ZOOM records JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images at three compression levels (fine, normal and basic) and TIFF images in two modes (RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). and YC). Depending on the image compression Noun 1. image compression - the compression of graphics for storage or transmission compression - encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required selected, users can record 8, 18 or up to 45 images, respectively, on its 16MB SmartMedia(TM) card at the 2,400 x 1,800 resolution. If additional storage space is required, users have the option of recording images at 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480 resolutions. Fujifilm's Super CCD uses fewer sensors than conventional CCDs and captures more color image A (digital) color image is a digital image that includes color information for each pixel. For visually acceptable results, it is necessary (and almost sufficient) to provide three samples (color channels data for better pictures. In addition, a new PxGA processing technology makes use of all available Super CCD color data to process image files with a greater range of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color and detail than conventional CCDs with equal sensor counts. With dimensions of 4.3" W x 3.1" H x 3.7"D, the FinePix 4900 ZOOM weighs in at 14.1 ounces. An included NP-80 Lithium-ion battery Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. They are currently one of the most popular types of battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy-to-weight ratios, no can be recharged inside the camera with a bundled AC 5V adapter or other charger. Also included in the package is Adobe PhotoDeluxe PhotoDeluxe was a consumer oriented image editing software line published by Adobe Systems until July 8, 2002. At that time it was replaced by Adobe's newly launched consumer oriented image editing software, Photoshop Elements. (R) 4.0 Home Edition image editing software. Suggested "street" price for FinePix 4900 ZOOM will be under $1000. For more information on the Fujifilm FinePix 4900 ZOOM and other Fujifilm digital imaging products, please visit the company's Web site at www.fujifilm.com or call at 1-800-800-FUJI. About Fujifilm Digital Imaging As the first manufacturer to offer a digital camera with removable storage media and the developer of the new Super CCD sensor, Fujifilm is a recognized digital imaging innovator. With a breadth of line that includes products for image capture, storage and output, Fujifilm offers a host of end-to-end imaging solutions, letting the user evolve from picture-taker to picture maker within minutes. What sets Fujifilm digital imaging products apart is the technology that goes into each and every product. Fujifilm is one of only a handful of marketers that both designs and manufactures the key capture elements of a digital camera -- the lens, CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. and image processing mechanisms. This total control ensures strict adherence to design specifications. Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, a leading manufacturer of imaging and information products. SmartMedia(TM) is a trademark of Toshiba, Corp. Adobe(R) and Adobe PhotoDeluxe(R) are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Fujifilm FinePix 4900 ZOOM Digital Camera - Specifications
Sensor Type 1/1.7-inch, 36-bit Super CCD,
2.4 million octagonal sensors
Image File Resolution File Output: 4.3 million pixels
Lens 6x Super EBC Fujinon zoom lens,
F2.8/F11.0 (wide-angle) - F4.5/F10.8
(telephoto) (Aspherical Glass)
Focal Length Equivalent to 35-210mm on a 35mm camera
Zoom/Telephoto 6x Optical, + 3.75x Digital
Macro Mode Yes
Focus Range Automatic/Manual, 30cm/11.8in. to
infinity
Sensitivity (ISD) Equivalent to ISO 125/200/400/800
Shutter Speed Automatic (1/4 to 1/2000 sec.),
Manual (1/2000 to 3 sec.)
Image Processing Fujifilm LSI with A/D 12-bit converter
(CCD Signal Processor uses PxGA
technology)
Storage Media SmartMedia(TM)Cards (3.3V, 2-64MB)
Number of Images Fine Normal Basic
(16MB SmartMedia(TM)) 8 16 45
File Format JPEG (Exif) with 3 compression levels
(1/5, 1/11, 1/27)
White Balance Advanced Auto/Manual plus 6 Modes
Flash Effective Range: 13ft. (Max.)
Exposure Modes Program AE, Manual EV Control, Aperture
Priority, Shutter Priority
Exposure Meter Auto 64 Point TTL (Multi, Centerweighted
or Spot)
LCD Monitor 2-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT
(110,000 pixels)
Frame Numbering Renew/Continue
Interface USB, PC Card, Floppy Disk Adapter, USB
Card reader
Video and Audio Output Yes
DPOF Compliant Yes
Power source NP-80 Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery, 5
Volt AC power adapter (optional)
Auto Power Off Disable Yes
Dimensions 4.3 (W) x 3.1 (H) x 3.7 (D) in.
Weight 14.1oz (without battery)
Sharpness Control Hard, Soft, Normal
Playback Modes Auto Playback, 9-up, Zoom, Resize, DPOF,
15x zoom
Burst Rate 1.03 sec/Frame max 5 frames
Motion Picture and Sound 10 Frames/Sec. For 80 Sec. -
AVI with 16 MB memory
Dynamic Range 36-Bit Record/24-Bit Output
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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