Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

Following a long line of famous Super CCD sensors in cameras like the FinePix F10 and FinePix F31fd, the FinePix F200EXR is designed by Fujifilm to be the perfect camera for the photographic enthusiast. Primed to be the class-leading compact of 2009, the FinePix F200EXR utilises brand new, ground-breaking technology to create an unprecedented level of image quality from a consumer level compact.

The world's most versatile photographic sensor

Faced with a market driven by the demand for higher pixel counts, yet conscious that high concentrations of pixels on small sensors can produce diminishing quality returns, Fujifilm engineers had a radical rethink about sensor technology.  Why not make a sensor that can flex its behaviour according to the scene to be photographed?  Why not give full resolution when bright light allows, but use the pixels in a different way when the light is not ideal?  The FinePix F200EXR offers 3 switchable modes in one sensor:

In EXR Mode , the photographer can choose which sensor setting is preferable for the subject to be photographed by choosing High Resolution Priority (HR) to maximise resolution, High ISO and Low Noise Priority (SN) for high quality low-light work or D-Range Priority (DR) for the best detail with contrasty subjects.

Perfect Pictures - Automatically

The FinePix F60fd was the first digital camera to introduce SR AUTO (Scene Recognition AUTO), allowing photographers to let the camera determine the settings to ensure correct exposure, colour reproduction and lighting.

The FinePix F200 EXR takes the next technological step by combining Scene recognition technology with EXR technology by automatically and intelligently choosing the correct Super CCD EXR Priority in conjunction with a range of other controls (image quality, exposure, focus, white balance etc).  Now, the photographer can let the camera choose the best sensor mode by using the revolutionary EXR AUTO mode, which is the most efficient mechanism yet invented to quickly optimise the camera's settings to allow the photographer to concentrate on capturing the perfect shot. 

EXR Auto offers six modes to choose from:  Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlit Portrait, Night, and Night Portrait.  As an example, when taking close subject, FinePix F200EXR will intelligently choose Macro mode by recognizing the scene.  Then the sensor will switch to the best EXR mode that is suitable for the scene.  Intelligently switching into one of High Resolution Priority (HR), High ISO and Low Noise Priority(S/N), and D-Range Priority (DR) to capture the best possible shot.

The FinePix F200EXR also retains Fujifilm's improved exposure modes.  New “Super intelligent flash” can control technology that even lets you take flash assisted macro shots without flash washout. Enables to capture subjects and background in bright, clear a natural detail over the full flash range including ultra close-ups. Other popular exposure modes such as Natural Light and with Flash (giving the user a choice of flash ‘on' or flash ‘off' shots) or Natural Light , is featured to capture great candid portraits when powerful flash might be intrusive.

Like all great compacts, the FinePix F200EXR lets the photographer decide the best shooting mode.  On AUTO , the camera deploys 12 million pixels and operates like other standard high-class compacts.  On MANUAL , the aperture and shutter speed can be chosen independently, while PROGRAM mode offers a choice of Program AE and Aperture Priority AE.

Don't Leave Without Your Favourite Film

Photographic versatility is stretched yet further with the addition of five Film Simulation modes. Producing beautiful images is something which is in the very DNA of Fujifilm, and Fujifilm engineers are determined to leverage the considerable strengths gained through years of perfecting film to making the best sensor possible.  Introduced to compacts for the very first time, the FinePix F200EXR offers Velvia/ Vivid mode for rich and luscious landscapes, Provia/ Standard mode for excellent, sharp, standard photography, ASTIA/Soft mode for fine, smooth tonality, Black and White for dramatic monochromes and Sepia for a warm-toned period look are also featured. 

Great on TV Also

Images captured by the FinePix F200EXR look breathtaking when displayed on an HDTV.  With standard HD cameras, HD-out means pictures can de displayed in the correct aspect ratio in excellent resolution.  But with the FinePix F200EXR, noise and grain in the shadows is hardly noticeable while highlights, so often poor with conventional cameras, can be seen in excellent detail.  And colour, sometimes washed out and insipid, looks bold and dramatic, especially when Film Simulation modes are used.

The Full Package

The FinePix F200EXR is fitted with the same sharp lens that made its predecessor such a winner. With its precision optics and massive 5x zoom range, from wide 28mm to long telephoto of 140 mm, the optic delivers sharp, crisp pictures to the sensor every time.  And with CCD shift image stabilisation combined with high sensitivity, shots will be blur-free time after time, even in the most difficult of conditions. The FinePix F200EXR can shoot up to super high sensitivity ISO 12800.

Finally, to help with quick focusing, the FinePix F200EXR is fitted with Fujifilm's Face Detection 3.0, which is regarded to be one of the most accurate and speedy on the market.  Faces can be ‘found' instantly and accurately at any angle.

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Model	FinePix F200EXR
Number of effective pixels*1	12.0 million pixels
CCD sensor	1/1.6-in. Super CCD EXR
Storage media	Internal memory (Approx. 48MB) xD-Picture card TM (16MB - 2GB) SD memory card SDHC memory card*2
File format	Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2*3) Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
Number of recorded pixels	Still image: L: 4:3 4,000 x 3,000 / L: 3:2 4,000 x 2,664 / L: 16:9 4,000 x 2,248 M: 4:3 2,816 x 2,112 / M: 3:2 2,816 x 1,864 / M: 16:9 2,816 x 1,584 S: 4:3 2,048 x 1,536 / S: 3:2 2,048 x 1,360 / S: 16:9 1,920 x 1,080
Lens	Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens, F3.3 (Wide) - F5.1 (Telephoto)
Lens focal length	f=6.4 - 32.0mm, equivalent to 28 - 140mm on a 35mm camera
Digital zoom	Approx. 4.4x
Aperture	Wide: F3.3 / F9.0, Telephoto: F5.1 / F14.0
Focus distance (from lens surface)	Normal Wide: Approx. 45cm / 1.5ft. to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 80cm / 2.6ft. to infinity Macro Wide: Approx. 5cm - 80cm / 0.2ft. - 2.6ft. Telephoto: Approx. 50cm - 1m / 1.6ft. - 3.3ft.
Sensitivity	Auto / Auto(3200) / Auto(1600) / Auto(800) / Auto(400) / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity) * Number of recorded pixels: ISO6400: “M” or “S”, ISO12800: “S”only
Exposure control	TTL 256-zones metering
Exposure mode	Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual
Shooting modes	Mode dial: Auto, EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP, P, M, Movie SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Museum, Party, Flower, Text
Image Stabilization	CCD-shift type
Shutter speed	(Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/1500 sec., (All other modes) 8 sec. to 1/1500 sec.
Continuous shooting	Top-3 (max. 1.4 frames/sec.) Top-12, High speed (max. 5 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: “S” only) Final-3 (max. 1.4 frames/sec.) FInal-12, High speed (max. 5 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: “S” only) Long-period
Focus	Auto focus (Area, Multi, Centre) / Continuous AF, AF assist illuminator available
White balance	Automatic scene recognition Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light, Underwater lighting Custom
Self-timer	Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay
Flash	Auto flash Effective range (ISO AUTO): Normal: Wide: Approx. 60cm - 4.3m / 2.0ft. - 14.1ft. Telephoto: Approx. 60cm - 2.8m / 2.0ft. - 9.2ft. Macro: Approx. 30cm - 80cm / 1.0ft. - 2.6ft. Flash modes Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 100% coverage
Movie recording	640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound * Zoom function cannot be used during movie recording.
Photography functions	EXR mode (EXR AUTO, RESOLUTION PRIORITY, HIGH ISO&LOW NOSIE POIORITY, D-RANGE POIORITY), Film Simulation, Face Detection (with Auto red-eye removal), Power management, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory
Playback functions	Face Detection (with Red-eye removal), Slideshow, Trimming, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Image rotate, Resize, Voice memo
Video output	NTSC / PAL selectable
HD output	Analog component/HDC-1 component video cable for digital camera
Digital interface	USB 2.0 High-speed
Power supply	NP-50 Li-ion battery (included) / CP-50 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)
Dimensions	97.7(W) x 58.9(H) x 23.4(D)mm / 3.8(W) x 2.3(H) x 0.9(D)in. (excluding accessories and attachments)
Weight	Approx. 175g/6.2oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card)

• *1 Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image.
• *2 Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
• *3 Exif 2.2 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains
  
   

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