Fujifilm FinePix
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The Fujifilm FinePix products are a line of digital camera
s produced by Fujifilm
. They include compact point and shoot models, bridge digital camera
s, and digital SLR
s. Many use Fujifilm's proprietary Super CCD
technology sensors and CMOS
sensors for high-end models.
Discountinue series
Digital camera
A digital camera is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor. It is the main device used in the field of digital photography...
s produced by Fujifilm
Fujifilm
is a multinational photography and imaging company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Fujifilm's principal activities are the development, production, sale and servicing of color photographic film, digital cameras, photofinishing equipment, color paper, photofinishing chemicals, medical imaging...
. They include compact point and shoot models, bridge digital camera
Bridge digital camera
Bridge cameras are cameras which fill the niche between the single-lens reflex cameras and the Point-and-shoot camera. They are often comparable in size and weight to the smallest Digital SLRs , but almost all digital bridge cameras lack an optical viewfinder system...
s, and digital SLR
Digital single-lens reflex camera
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras are digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera....
s. Many use Fujifilm's proprietary Super CCD
Super CCD
Super CCD is a proprietary charge-coupled device that has been developed by Fujifilm since 1999. The Super CCD uses octagonal, rather than rectangular, pixels...
technology sensors and CMOS
CMOS
Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor is a technology for constructing integrated circuits. CMOS technology is used in microprocessors, microcontrollers, static RAM, and other digital logic circuits...
sensors for high-end models.
Model series
Current series- A seriesFujifilm FinePix A-seriesThe Fujifilm FinePix A-series of digital cameras consists of the company's entry-level point and shoot models. The A-series was created in late 2001 and was expanded a few years later when Fujifilm transitioned to a fully alphanumeric system of naming their digital cameras.The first A-series models...
: Entry-level point and shoot models, introduced in 2001. - F seriesFujifilm FinePix F-seriesThe Fujifilm FinePix F-series is a line of compact digital cameras that was renowned for its good low-light performance in 2005, with relatively low image noise and natural colors even at high ISO settings...
: Compact models with exceptional low-light performance. - J seriesFujifilm FinePix J-seriesThe Fujifilm FinePix J-series of digital cameras consists of the later models of the company's entry-level point and shoot digital cameras. The J-series is a partial replacement range for the A-series range....
: Low cost, compact series introduced in 2008. - S seriesFujifilm FinePix S-seriesThe Fujifilm FinePix S-series of digital cameras consists of the company's DSLR system and bridge camera models.-Current models:Bridge camera: * Fujifilm Finepix S1600/S1770* Fujifilm Finepix S1800/S1880...
: Bridge digital cameraBridge digital cameraBridge cameras are cameras which fill the niche between the single-lens reflex cameras and the Point-and-shoot camera. They are often comparable in size and weight to the smallest Digital SLRs , but almost all digital bridge cameras lack an optical viewfinder system...
ultra-zoom series. HS seriesFinePix HS10The Fujifilm FinePix HS10 is an ultrazoom bridge camera from Fujifilm that was announced in February 2010. By Fujifilm the camera is also categorized as Fujifilm FinePix S Series.- Features :* Weight:...
: Bridge digital cameraBridge digital cameraBridge cameras are cameras which fill the niche between the single-lens reflex cameras and the Point-and-shoot camera. They are often comparable in size and weight to the smallest Digital SLRs , but almost all digital bridge cameras lack an optical viewfinder system...
ultra-zoom series with CMOS. (Fujifilm categorized HS Series also as S Series) - T series: Compact models with powerful zoom.
- Z seriesFujifilm FinePix Z-seriesThe Fujifilm FinePix z-series of digital cameras consists of the company's ultra-slim, stylish, and lightweight point-and-shoot digital cameras with some models being waterproof. All Z-series camera feature non-protruding folded optics design lenses and sliding lens covers excluding the Z33WP,...
: Ultra-compact, stylish series introduced in 2005 - Real 3D seriesFujifilm FinePix Real 3D seriesThe Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D cameras can take three-dimensional pictures using two lenses, and display them to the naked eye in 3D. They are manufactured by Fujifilm, under their FinePix brand.- Models :*Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 camera, launched in July 2009...
: Known also as W Series StereoscopicStereoscopyStereoscopy refers to a technique for creating or enhancing the illusion of depth in an image by presenting two offset images separately to the left and right eye of the viewer. Both of these 2-D offset images are then combined in the brain to give the perception of 3-D depth...
cameras introduced in 2009. - X series: Announced at Photokina 2010, the FinePix X100 has been 'developed without compromise' and promises to offer the 'absolute best in image quality' in a compact camera. Some reviewers have suggested that, while the camera takes excellent photos, it suffers from design flaws and a poor focus system.
- XP series: Waterproof camera.
Discountinue series
- E series: These includes the E500, E510, E550 from 2003 - 2004.
- S5 ProFinepix S5 ProThe FinePix S5 Pro is a digital single lens reflex camera introduced by Fujifilm on25 September 2006 and since discontinued. It replaces the previous FinePix S3 Pro and keeps the Nikon F mount compatibility, including DX size lenses. It is based on the Nikon D200 body, and benefits from its...
: Nikon F-mountNikon F-mountThe Nikon F-mount is a type of interchangeable lens mount developed by Nikon for its 35 mm SLR cameras. The F-mount was first introduced on the Nikon F camera in 1959, and features a three lug bayonet mount with a 44 mm throat and a flange to focal plane distance of 46.5 mm...
compatible digital SLRDigital single-lens reflex cameraMost digital single-lens reflex cameras are digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera....
. - V series: And a rare V10 in early 2006.
External links
- Official Fujifilm FinePix page - Showcase of available products
- Official FinePix X100 page - Showcase for the FinePix X100
- Fujifilm X100 - Sample Tests