Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

The FinePix S100FS is equipped with a 14.3x Fujinon manual zoom lens, Fujifilm's 8th generation Super CCD sensor with 11 MegaPixels, RP III processor, 2.5" tiltable LCD and ISO capabilities of up to ISO 6400 at 6 MegaPixels and an incredible ISO 10,000 at 3 MegaPixels. Photographers will appreciate the ease of use afforded by Dual Image Stabilization which combines optical image and picture stabilization, and Fujifilm's acclaimed Face Detection 2.0 Technology with Automatic Red Eye Removal, while enjoying a wide dynamic range of 100-400% typically exclusive to the highest-end D-SLR cameras, and film simulation modes that only Fujifilm can provide.

Tonal Expression of The Extended Dynamic Range Depicts Excitement

The great attractiveness of the FinePix S100FS is the extended Dynamic Range. Dynamic Range for digital cameras means the expression domain between bright areas and dark areas. In nature photography, there are many subjects with great difference between brightness and darkness, such as a bright sky against the dark sea. Such variation is difficult to express without an extended Dynamic Range. A narrow range causes over exposure or under exposure. The FinePix S100FS is the first digital camera with a closed-unit design to have an extended Dynamic Range (100%, 200%, 400%) similar to that of negative film, thanks to the newly developed 2/3-inch 11.1 megapixel Super CCD VIII "HR" and the new image processor "RP (Real Photo ) ProcessorIII". This camera prevents over exposure and under exposure, regardless of whether the subject is a landscape or a portrait. Take the beautiful photos you desire, from shots with clear modulation to those deep, fine photos. This is a function that nature photographers, who really need tonal expression more than anybody, simply cannot afford to miss.

Film Simulation Mode, Bracketing Function

The FinePix S100FS incorporates new functions, which are so useful for taking photos of nature. One of these new functions is the Film Simulation Mode. Film Simulation Mode allows you to take photos as if you are selecting the most appropriate type of film for each scene. The S100FS reproduces the color tones of Velvia, PROVIA, which are immensely popular FUJIFILM color reversal films. Together with the bracketing function, just one press of the shutter simultaneously creates images based on the three types of film, allowing you to select and produce images matching your intention and your mood. Only FUJIFILM, with our knowledge of everything there is to know about film, could possibly develop this unique function.

Newly Developed Fujinon Lens

The FinePix S100FS is a super-zoom digital camera, which incorporates a newly developed Fujinon lens optimized for nature photography. Rich, expressive capacity produces high resolution, making the most of the large 2/3-inch, 11.1 megapixel, Super CCD .

The FinePix S100FS incorporates a high-magnification 14.3x zoom lens which covers a broad zoom range from a wide angle of 28mm to long telephoto of 400mm and Super Macro for shots as close as 1cm from the subject (wide angle end). Manual zoom allows freedom of zooming and precise framing.

This 28mm - 400mm zoom lens with a 10 group and 13 element structure, exclusively designed for the FinePix S100FS, uses a non-spherical surface lens and an anomalous dispersion lens. The non-spherical surface lens suppresses distortion and the curved surface is ideal for efficient focusing of light onto one point, so it realizes high optical performance with a small number of elements. In addition, the anomalous dispersion lens compensates for chromatic aberration well and reduces color drift and mixing on contours - a common problem with telephoto lenses. The lens demonstrates high resolving power and excellent depiction over the entire zoom range. The lens produces clear images by suppressing reflected light inside the lens barrel and by thoroughly eliminating ghost images and flare, which is made possible through multiple coatings.

The lens and CCD were designed as one unit during the development of the FinePix S100FS. This design allows the ultrahigh precision Fujinon lens to achieve maximum resolution at all focal lengths of the long zoom of 28mm - 400mm. You can use the whole of your concentration on taking photos without having to think about changing lenses, unlike single-lens reflex cameras.

The lens-shift type image stabilization mechanism in the FinePix S100FS automatically detects vibration of the camera body by a sensor in the camera. This mechanism was devised with new compensation technology and makes the optical compensation function operate precisely according to the degree of vibration to refract light in the direction to compensate for the vibration. The mechanism produces a compensation effect equivalent to about three f stops.*

The FinePix S100FS does away with troublesome maintenance thanks to the composite body and lens structure, because there is no need to change lenses, so there is no penetration of dirt and dust onto the CCD . You will always take photos with a clean CCD .

* Measured by FUJIFILM

Newly Developed CCD and New Processor for Inspiring Image Quality

The FinePix S100FS is a superzoom digital camera with composite lens for nature photography. The CCD , image processor, the lens to take in the light, etc., of the FinePix S100FS were all optimally designed under a new concept. The CCD sensor, the core unit of the FinePix S100FS, is a newly developed Super CCD VIII "HR". The light receptor area is expanded because of the large 2/3-inch CCD with about 11.1 million effective pixels. FUJIFILM's unique octagonal shape helps to maintain high pixel numbers and enhance the light collection efficiency and light capture efficiency per pixel. The CCD materializes high resolution and high sensitivity with low noise and creates high resolving power which thoroughly expresses the details of subjects and has rich tonal expression with an extended Dynamic Range.

The FinePix S100FS's CCD has succeeded in reducing noise even further. The CCD reduces the effect of noise by raising the amplification factor of electric signals before output from the CCD by improving the amplifier which converts the electric charge created by the photodiode into electric signals. It becomes possible to transfer signals with a high S/N ratio which contributes to high-quality images for digital conversion.

The RP (Real Photo) Processor was developed through deepening FUJIFILM's original image processing technology. The further improved RP (Real Photo) Processor III is incorporated in the FinePix S100FS. The processor is able to read at high speed by using parallel processing achieved by combining the new dual channel output system developed for the 2 /3-inch Super CCD VIII "HR" with the 14-bit dual A / D conver ter for both rich tonality and high-speed reading. The unique double noise reduction system separates noise with great accuracy from the image signals input and meticulously eliminates noise. This makes it possible to create clear images with extremely low noise for ISO 3200 ultrahigh sensitivity photographs with full pixels (11.1 megapixels ) . ISO 10000 ultrahigh sensitivity wi th 3 maga recorded pixels is also an option. This processor created from FUJIFILM's sophisticated image processing technology, enables the creation of images with smooth tonal expression while maintaining high resolution and extended Dynamic Range.

Advanced High-speed Continuous Shooting

Natural light and colors change at every moment. You want to take photos of these decisive moments quickly. To respond to this need, the FinePix S100FS provides continuous shooting of 3 frames/second at the full 11.1 megapixels. (JPEG: up to 7 frames, CCD -RAW: up to 3 frames) At 3 megapixels, a maximum of 50 continuous shots at 7 frames/second high speed is possible. Reliable high-speed performance is supported by the newly developed Super CCD VIII "HR" and the new image processing technology "RP (Real Photo) Processor III". Stress-less high-speed playback is possible of images after taking photos, at about 10 frames/second.

Newly Designed Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

The FinePix S100FS incorporates a newly developed electronic viewfinder so you can take photos in the same way as using the optical viewfinder of a single-lens reflex camera. Response, color development, color reproduction, etc., are significantly improved by the field sequential drive in the liquid crystal system, which strongly assists checking of color tones and focusing of the image you are photographing. The 0.2-inch viewfinder display with approximately 200,000 dots is highly accurate, and dots on the display are less visible. Now it is a lot easier to see diverse photo information in the viewfinder. The viewfinder, set just above the lens barrel, facilitates easy holding of the camera and accurate framing of the subject with excellent vision.

90° Upwards and 45° Downwards, Multi-angle Shooting Possible. 230,000 dots High-precision Color LCD

One of the great charms of nature photography is communication with nature. In addition to the newly developed electronic viewfinder, the FinePix S100FS has a 2.5-inch 230,000 dots high-precision LCD which can be freely moved 90° upwards and 45° downwards. A wide-angle monitor with coverage of about 100% offers you flexible shooting positions from low angles to high angles. With this monitor it is easy to check the focusing and the color tone of the photos you have taken and to see menu displays.

More features

High-speed, High-precision AF modes to Respond to Diverse Photography Conditions
The FinePix S100FS has four AF modes of single AF, continuous AF, manual focus and one-push AF (for manual focus), to respond to diverse photography conditions and intentions. All modes offer high-speed, high-precision focusing. You can focus accurately with your targeted framing. The FinePix S100FS can focus on subjects in low light.
1/4,000 second high-shutter speed. Bulb exposure possible
You can set shutter speeds of between 1/4,000 second and 30 seconds. Shutter time lag is less than 0.01 seconds. It is possible to take photos of diverse expression with combinations of ISO sensitivity, which has a broad range of setting choices, and multiple apertures of between F2.8 - F11 at 1/3EV steps. Using the manual exposure setting, bulb exposure of up to 30 seconds is possible.
Raw mode Enables Image Adjustment without Deterioration
You can obtain the original data output by the newly developed Super CCD VIII "HR" in RAW mode and make adjustments to the data images without any loss in quality to produce the photos you intend.(RAW processing is possible with the included software.)
30 frames/second, Substantial Video Recording Function
The FinePix S100FS has a full-frame video recording function with audio at 30 frames per second which outputs a flowing movement. Manual zooming during recording is possible, and the AF and AE functions keep moving subjects in focus with optimal exposure.
Face Detection System with Enlarged Detection Area
The FinePix S100FS incorporates a Face Detection system which automatically detects faces and sets optimal focusing and brightness for faces. The Face Detection area is significantly expanded for this system, which is effective for taking high-quality portraits.
Lens Hood Allows Filter Adjustment in Position
The FinePix S100FS lens hood is specially designed as an accessory for a digital camera for nature photography. There is a square window in the lower part of the lens hood to allow adjustments of lens filters such as polarizing filters, that vibrantly modify scenery photos, without removing the hood.

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Sensor • 2/3-inch Super CCD HR
• 11.1 million effective pixels

Image sizes • 3,840 x 2,880
• 4,032 x 2,688 (3:2 format)
• 2,048 x 1,536
• 1,600 x 1,200
• 640 x 480

Movie clips • 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. with mono sound
• AVI (Motion JPEG )
• With Electronic Image Stabilization
*Zoom function cannot be used during movie recording

File formats • JPEG
• Uncompressed CCD-RAW (RAF format)

Lens • Fujinon 14.3 X Optical zoom lens , F2.8 (W) - F5.3 (T)
• 28-400mm equiv.

Image stabilization Lens-shift

Conversion lenses No

Digital zoom Approx. 2.0x

Focus • Auto Focus (single and continuous)
• Manual Focus
• One-push AF

AF area modes • Cente
• Area
• Multi
• Face Detection AF/AE

AF assist lamp Yes

Focus distance • Normal:
Wide angle :Approx. 50cm/1.6 ft to infinity
Telephoto :Approx. 2.5 m/8.2 ft to infinity
• Macro:
Wide angle :Approx. 10cm/0.3 ft to 3m/9.8ft
Telephoto: Approx. 0.9m/3.0 ft to 3.0m/9.8f
• Super Macro: Approx. 1cm /0.4 in. to 1m /3.3 ft.

Metering TTL 256-zones metering

ISO sensitivity • Auto
• Auto (1600)
• Auto (800)
• Auto (400)
• ISO 64
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200*
• ISO 6400*
• ISO 10,000*

( **ISO 6400: 6MP or lower, ISO10000: 3MP or lower (number of recorded pixels)

Exposure compensation Yes

Exposure bracketing ±1/3 EV, ±2/3 EV, ±1EV

Shuttter speed • AUTO mode: 1/4 sec to 1/4000 sec
• All other mode: 30 sec. to 1/2000 sec
• Bulb (up to 30 sec)

Aperture • F 2.8 -F 11 (W), F 5.3 -F 11 (T)
• max 13 steps in 1/3 EV increment

Modes • Programmed AE
• Aperture Priority AE
• Shutter Priority AE
• Manual
• Scene

Shooting modes • Mode dial: Auto, FSB, SP1, SP2, C1, C2, P, A, S, M, Movie
• SP1: Nature, Nature-soft, Nature-Vivid, Flower
• SP2: Portrait, Portrait-soft, Baby, Portrait Enhancer, Night, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Sport, Fireworks
• FSB: Film simulation Bracketing, C1/C2: Custom setting position

White balance Automatic scene recognition Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom

White balance fine tune No

Self timer Approx. 10 sec./ 2 sec. delay

Continuous shooting • Top-7: ( max3 frames/sec), (CCD-RAW: Top-3)
• High speed Top-50: (max 7 frames/sec, 3M pixels)
• Last-7: ( max3 frames/sec), (CCD-RAW: Last-3)
• Long-period: ( max.1.1 frames/sec))

Image parameters N/a

Flash • Built-in pop-up flash
• Effective range: (ISO AUTO):
Wide angle: Approx. 0.6m / 2.0 ft. to 4.3m / 14 ft.
Telephoto: Approx. 0.6m / 2.0 ft. to 2.8m / 9.2 ft.
Macro: Approx. 0.3m / 1.0 ft. to 0.8m / 2.6 ft.
• Flash modes : Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON: Auto, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro

Viewfinder • Electronic Viewfinder
• details tba

LCD monitor • 2.5-inch
• approx.230,000 dots
• Amorphous silicon TFT colour LCD monitor (WV type)
• approx. 100% coverage

Connectivity • USB 2.0 High Speed
• AV
• AC power
• IrSimple(TM)

Print compliance • DPOF

Storage • Internal memory (Approx. 25 MB)
• xD-Picture cardTM (16MB-2GB)
• SD memory card / SDHC memory card

Power • NP-140 Li-ion battery(included)
• AC power adapter AC-84V (sold separately)

Weight (no batt) Approx 918g/32.4 oz

Dimensions 133.4(W)×93.6(H)×150.4(D) mm / 5.3(W)× 3.7(H)× 5.9(D) in