Fujifilm FinePix JX250

“ The FinePix JX250 employs a 14-Megapixel CCD, a 2.7” High-Resolution LCD and a Fujinon 5x wide angle (28mm-140mm) optical zoom lens. ”

- Fujifilm -

New Look

One of more obvious advances in the new JX and JV cameras is the aesthetics; the shell has been upgraded to a high-quality metal body and its soft, curved edges give it a sophisticated look. Available in Black, Silver and Pink, the elegant and stylish FinePix JV & JX cameras will produce high quality images yet are very easy to use.

Razor sharp Fujinon Zoom lens

The new range is divided in to two categories:

JX models (JX200/250) feature a high-quality Fujinon 5x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle lens, plus there's Digital Image Stabilisation to ensure image blurring is kept to a minimum. JV models (JV100/150) have 3x Fujinon optics (37-111mm equivalent).

High Specification

FinePix JX250 boasts high resolution 14 megapixel sensors.

By matching a high resolution sensor and top quality Fujinon optics, Fujifilm have ensured that the camera will deliveres sharp and clear images, perfect to enlarge on screen or in print without compromising the image quality.

In addition, with high sensitivity settings (to ISO 1600 at full resolution and ISO 3200 with 3MP), you will be guaranteed crisp, detailed, low noise images even when shooting in challenging low-light conditions.

High Definition

With HD image and video capture the new JX and JV cameras will produce stunning, detailed images that can be enjoyed in glorious High Definition on any HD ready television**.

** To connect to an HD-ready TV, you will need an optional accessory HD Player (HDP-L1)

Let the camera do the hard work for you

Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO) intelligently detects the scene type you are shooting and optimises the camera's focus, exposure and white balance, so whether you're photographing flowers or a holiday landscape, you will get flawless photos at the press of a button.

NEW Portrait Functions

Photos are all too often spoilt by people blinking or grimacing. Smile & shoot Mode works with Fujifilm's highly-acclaimed Face Detection technology to detect smiles on faces: it will not take a picture until it detects a smile, so you're guaranteed happy shots every time.

Another new feature is Blink Detection warns you if you have captured an image with people blinking, so you can re-shoot if necessary.

NEW Targeting AF

Previously featured on the S1500 camera, the JV and JX series feature Targeting AF which is perfect for when you need to take a picture of a moving subject and can't keep your subject in the frame. Just switch Targeting AF on and it will track your subject and ensure that you achieve a crisp picture with your subject in the centre of the frame in perfect focus.

Additional features

For extra versatility try Panoramic Shooting Mode which allows you to stitch three photos together to create a stunning panoramic image.

And, for those occasions when stills just don't do a moment justice, the JX and JV cameras feature HD Movie Mode with sound which lets you record those precious memories and relive them time and time again.

Image retrieval

Fujifilm has created a new Picture Search tool which allows you to find photos quickly and easily. You can search by whichever Scene mode the photo was taken, e.g. all portrait pictures or macro images. A time saving device which means that you will no longer have to waste time searching through all your photos to find the one you are looking for.

Key features:

Ultra stylish metal body - only 18.5mm thick
Fujinon optical zoom lens
2.7" LCD screen
720p HD image and video capture
NEW Targeting AF
Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO)
Panoramic Shooting Mode
Face Detection technology
NEW Blink Detection
NEW Smile & Shoot mode
ISO sensitivity to 1600 at full resolution and ISO 3200 with 3MP.
Li-ion rechargeable battery

Model

FinePix JX250

Number of effective pixels*1

14.0 megapixels

CCD sensor

1/2.3-inch CCD

Storage media

Internal memory (Approx. 24MB)

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: 4,288 x 3,216 (14M, 4:3 format) / 4,288 x 2,864 (12M, 3:2 format) / 4,288 x 2,416 (10M, 16:9 format) / 3,072 x 2,304 (7M, 4:3 format) / 2,048 x 1,536 (3M, 4:3 format) / 1,920 x 1,080 (2M, 16:9 format) / 1,600 x 1,200 (2M, 4:3 format) / 640 x 480 (0.3M, 4:3 format)

Lens

Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens, F3.6 (Wide) - F5.9 (Telephoto)

Lens focal length

f=5.0 - 25.0mm, equivalent to 28 - 140mm on a 35mm camera

Digital zoom

Approx. 6.7x (up to 33.5x when combined with optical zoom)

Aperture

Wide: F3.6 / F8.0, Telephoto: F5.9 / F13.0 with ND filter

Focus distance
(from lens surface)

Normal:

Wide: Approx. 45cm / 1.5ft. to infinity

Telephoto: Approx. 80cm / 2.6ft. to infinity

Macro:

Wide: Approx. 10cm - 80cm / 3.9in. - 2.6ft.

Telephoto: Approx. 60cm - 100cm / 2.0ft. - 3.3ft.

Sensitivity

Auto / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* (Standard Output Sensitivity)
*3M pixels or lower

Exposure control

TTL 256-zones metering

Exposure mode

Programmed AE

Shooting modes

Mode Dial:

SR AUTO, AUTO, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP1, SP2, Movie, P

SP:

Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text

Image stabilizer

Digital Image Stabilization

Shutter speed

(Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/1400sec.
(All other modes) 8sec. to 1/1400sec.

Continuous shooting

Top-3 (Up to 1.2fps; max. 3 frames)

Focus

Auto focus (Center) / Tracking AF

White balance

Automatic scene recognition

Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom

Self-timer

Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay

Flash

Auto flash

Effective range (ISO AUTO):

Normal:

Wide: Approx. 40cm - 3.0m / 1.3ft. - 9.8ft.

Telephoto: Approx. 80cm - 2.0m / 2.6ft. - 6.6ft.

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

2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 96%

Movie recording

1,280 x 720 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound

Photography functions

SR AUTO, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Silent mode

Playback functions

Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Crop, Resize, Image rotate, Slideshow, Multi-frame playback (with Micro thumbnail), Sorting by date, Voice memo, Picture search, Blink Detection

Video output

NTSC / PAL selectable

Digital interface

USB 2.0 High-speed

Power supply

NP-45A Li-ion battery (included)

Dimensions

93.0 (W) x 55.0 (H) x 22.9 (D) mm / 3.7 (W) x 2.2 (H) x 0.9 (D) in. (excluding accessories and attachments)

Weight

Approx. 113g / 4.0oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)