Fujifilm FinePix S1800 / S1880

“ FinePix S Series bridge cameras have been popular across the world for many years, and the new line-up for 2010 doesn't disappoint.  Built around new x 15 and x 18 Fujinon lenses and Fujifilm's proprietary image processing, the new range delivers remarkably high quality results all the way from wide angle through to telephoto. With unique easy-grip styling, and their small, lightweight design, these models can be easily carried around with you, yet are sturdy enough to let you know that you're in charge of the technology . ”

- Fujifilm -

Impressive Fujinon Optics

This model boasts a 28mm wide-angle start to the zoom range and reach an impressive 504mm at telephoto (x 18).  From sweeping landscapes, interiors and large group shots to distant sports or wildlife action, this camera is ready for every photographic challenge thrown at them.

Dual Image Stabilisation

With a mechanically stabilised CCD sensor and high ISO sensitivity (to ISO6400) for anti-blur protection, the combination of these technologies reduces the blurring effect of both hand-shake and subject movement to provide sharp, clean and clear results even at the longest zoom settings or in the most challenging of lighting conditions.

High resolution LCD screen and Electronic Viewfinder

Providing you with the flexibility of framing your shots using the high quality electronic viewfinder or the large, bright 3.0-inch LCD screen, it offers high resolution image playback and a fast frame rate of 60 fps.

Let the camera do the hard work for you

Using Fujifilm's Scene Recognition Auto (SR Auto) the S series cameras are able to intelligently select the scene type and the shooting conditions present and will adjust the camera settings accordingly, optimising results and making it easy to take good pictures.

Advanced HD capabilities

The latest S models now capture HD videos and HD stills enabling you to play them back on any HD ready television* for the ultimate viewing experience.

*To connect to a HD ready TV with the S1800, you will need an optional accessory HD Player (HDP-L1) and cable.

Tracking AF

Now featuring Tracking Auto Focus, previously only on the S1500 model, this useful function allows you to track moving subjects by half-pressing the shutter button and ensures that when you take the shot you capture your subject in the centre of the frame and in perfect focus. No more frustrating missed shots!

Perfect Portraits

To further enhance the existing Face Detection system, Fujifilm have added two fun and valuable features: Smile & Shoot Mode can recognise the precise moment your subject smiles and releases the shutter only when this happens, ensuring that all your photos are happy ones. Blink Detection warns you if any of your subjects have blinked so that you can re-take the photo if necessary.

Advanced Features

Previously on the S2000HD, I nstant Zoom is a versatile feature which enables the user to keep their subject in shot at long distance by offering a wide viewing area around the frame and then cropping in to the subject once the photo is taken.

Zoom Bracketing is another useful function enables three shots to be taken at the single press of the button, at varying degrees of magnification (original, 1.4 x and 2.0 x). This enables instant editing on the camera to choose the ideal shot, rather than having to go back to a PC to facilitate a digital crop.

Panorama mode allows you to take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create an impressive continuous shot of a landscape or a group of friends.

Pre-programmed scene modes: This model features pre-programmed scene modes that offer a one-touch setting for almost any situation, including: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text.

Natural light with Flash Mode: This FinePix new S-series quickly shoots two images in rapid succession - one with the flash and one without - and saves both. This convenient function lets users perform a comparison at their convenience and select the most pleasing image.

Photographic control: this model features Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, and Manual mode with extensive metering and focus options for the more advanced user.

NEW Auto Picture Rotation: A useful new function that ensures your photos are always the right way around in playback. Whether you have taken a landscape or portrait image, you can enjoy your pictures whichever way around you are holding the camera, as the image will rotate in the screen to suit.

Micro Thumbnail: A playback feature that allows for viewing an index-style image on the LCD. The FinePix S1800 will show up to 100 images in micro form. The control buttons are used to select specific images.

Standard Features:

Number of effective pixels	12.2 million pixels
CCD sensor	1/ 2.3-inch CCD
Storage media	Internal memory (approx. 23MB) / SD memory card / SDHC memory card
File format	Still image: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2) / Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound / Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
Number of recorded pixels	L: 4,000 x 3,000 (4:3) / 4,000 x 2,664 (3:2) / 4,000 x 2,248 (16:9) M: 2,816 x 2,112 (4:3) / 2,816 x 1,864 (3:2) / 2,816 x 1,584 (16:9) S: 2,048 x 1,536 (4:3) / 2,048 x 1,360 (3:2) / 1,920 x 1,080 (16:9)
Lens	Fujinon 18x Optical zoom lens, F3.1 (Wide) - F5.6 (Telephoto)
Lens focal length	f=5.0-90.0mm, equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35 mm
Aperture	F3.1-F6.4(Wide), F5.6-F11(Telephoto) with ND filter
Digital zoom	Approx. 6.3x up to 113.4x with optical zoom
Focus distance (from lens surface)	Normal: Wide: Approx. 40cm(1.3ft)  to infinity, Telephoto: Approx. 2.5 m(8.2 ft) to infinity Macro: Wide: Approx. 5 cm-3m /0.2ft.--9.8ft.  Telephoto: Approx. 1.8m -3m /5.9ft.-9.8ft Super Macro: Approx. 2cm-100cm /0.1ft.-3.3ft.
Sensitivity	Auto / Equivalent to ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600/3200*/6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity)　3MP or lower (Number of recorded pixels)
Exposure control	TTL 256-zones metering, spot, multi
Exposure mode	Programmed AE,  Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual
Shooting  modes	SP: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Smile, Zoom Bracketing MODE DIAL: SR AUTO, AUTO, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP
Image Stabiliser	CCD-shift type
Shutter speed	(Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (All other modes) 8 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
Continuous shooting	TOP-3: up to 1.3 fps; max. 3 frames TOP-10: up to 3.3fps; max.10 frames; size (M) TOP-20: up to 8fps; max.20 frames; size (S) LAST-3: up to 1.3 fps; last 3 frames recorded LONG PERIOD: up to 1.3 fps; maximum number of frames varies with image size and available memory
Focus	Mode: Single AF, continuous AF Autofocus system: Contrast-detect TTL AF　AF assist illuminator available Focus-area selection: CENTER, MULTI, AREA, TRACKING
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. 10 sec.／2 sec. delay
Flash	Auto flash Effective range:(ISO AUTO) Normal: Wide: approx. 40 cm-8 m/1.3 ft.-26.2 ft., Telephoto: approx. 2.5 m-4.4 m/8.2 ft.-14.4 ft. Macro: Wide: approx. 30 cm-3 m/1 ft.-9.8 ft., Telephoto: approx.1.8 m-3 m/1 ft.-5.9 ft. Flash mode Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Off , Slow Synchro Red-eye removal ON: Auto with Red-eye removal, Forced Flash with Red-eye Removal, Off , Slow Sync with Red-eye Removal
Electronic Viewfinder	0.2-in., 200k-dot colour LCD viewfinder Approx. 99% (shooting), 100% (playback)
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, colour LCD monitor, Approx. 97% (shooting), 100% (playback)
Movie recording	1280x720 pixels  (30frames / sec.) / 640x480 pixels / 320x240 pixels (30 frames / sec.) with monaural sound
Photography  functions	Instant zoom, Intelligent Face Detection with red-eye removal, high-speed shooting, best framing, frame number memory, Silent mode, and histogram display
Playback  functions	Intelligent Face Detection, red-eye removal, micro thumbnail, multi-frame playback, sort-by-date, cropping, resize, slide show, image rotation, voice memo, histogram display, and exposure warning
Video output	NTSC/PAL selectable
HDMI output	No
Digital interface	USB 2.0 High-Speed
Power supply	4xAA type alkaline batteries (included) / 4xAA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (sold separately) 4xAA type lithium batteries (sold separately) / DC coupler CP-04 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)
Dimensions	110.2 (W) × 73.4 (H) × 81.4(D) mm / 4.3in.(W)×2.9in.(H)×3.2in.(D) (excluding accessories and attachments)
Weight	Approx. 337g / 11.9oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card) Approx. 432g / 15.2oz. (including accessories, battery and memory card)
Operating Humidity	80% or less (no condensation)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation	Alkaline batteries: Approx. 300frames Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx 500 frames Lithium batteries: Approx. 700 frames
Accessories included	4xAA type Alkaline batteries Shoulder strap Lens cap Lens cap cord USB cable A / V cable CD-ROM (FinePixViewer) CD-ROM (Owner's Manual)

 

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