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By admin, on August 6th, 2010

Major Features
Fujinon 18x & Wide 28mm Zoom Lens
14 Megapixels – With Vivid Colors and Clarity
High Sensitivity + CCD Shift Image Stabilization
High Sensitivity (max. ISO6400)
Movie Shooting: Capture high resolution images in 16:9 format (1,280 x 720 pixels).
Full Specification
Model name |
FinePix S2800HD / S2900HD |
Number of effective pixels *1 |
14.0 million pixels |
CCD sensor |
1/2.3-inch CCD |
Storage media |
- Internal memory (Approx. 23MB)
- SD memory card
- SDHC memory card *2
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File format |
- still image
- JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3) *3
- movie
- AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound
- sound
- WAVE format, Monaural sound
(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
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Number of recorded pixels |
Still image:
L : (4:3) 4288 x 3216 / (3:2) 4288 x 2864 / (16:9) 4288 x 2416
M : (4:3) 3072 x 2304 / (3:2) 3072 x 2048 / (16:9) 3072 x 1728
S : (4:3) 2048 x 1536 / (3:2) 2048 x 1360 / (16:9) 1920 x 1080 |
Lens |
- name
- Fujinon 18x Optical zoom lens
- focal length
- f=5.0 – 90.0 mm, equivalent to 28 – 504mm on a 35 mm camera
- full-aperture
- F3.1(Wide) / F5.6(Telephoto)
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Digital zoom |
Approx. 6.7x |
Aperture |
F3.1 / F6.4(Wide), F5.6 / F11(Telephoto) |
Focus distance
(from lens surface) |
- Normal
-
- Wide : Approx. 40cm / 1.3ft. to infinity
- Telephoto : Approx. 2.5m / 8.2ft. to infinity
- Macro
-
- Wide: Approx. 5cm – 3.0m / 2.0in. – 9.8ft.
- Telephoto: Approx. 1.8m – 3.0m /5.9ft. – 9.8ft
- Super Macro
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- Approx. 2cm – 100cm /0.8in.- 3.3ft.
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Sensitivity |
Auto / Auto(400) / Auto(800) / Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity)
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Exposure control |
TTL 256-zones metering;Spot, Multi, Average |
Exposure mode |
Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Apeture Priority AE, Manual |
Shooting modes |
- SP
- Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Zoom Bracketing, Smile, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text
- MODE DIAL
- SR AUTO, AUTO, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP
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Image stabilizer |
CCD-shift type |
Face detection |
Yes |
Exporsure compensation |
-2.0EV – +2.0EV 1/3EV step |
Shutter speed |
(Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/2000sec., (All other modes) 8sec. to 1/2000sec. with mechanical shutter |
Continuous shooting |
TOP-3 : up to 1.2fps; max. 3frames
TOP-10 : up to 3.3fps; max. 10frames; size (M)
TOP-20 : up to 8fps; max. 20frames; size (S)
LAST-3 : up to 1.2fps; last 3frames recorded
LONG PERIOD : up to 1.2fps; maximum number of frames varies with image size and available memory |
Auto Bracketing |
AE bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV,±1EV) |
Focus |
Mode : Single AF, continuous AF
Type : TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available
AF frame selection : Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
White balance |
Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light1 (Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light3 (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
Self-timer |
Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. Delay |
Flash |
Auto flash
Effective range : (ISO AUTO)
- Normal
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- Wide : Approx. 40cm – 8.0m / 1.3ft. – 26.2ft.
- Telephoto : Approx. 2.5m – 4.4m / 8.2ft. – 14.4 ft.
- Macro
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- Wide : Approx. 30cm – 3.0m / 1ft. – 9.8ft.
- Telephoto : Approx. 1.8m – 3.0m / 5.9ft. – 9.8ft.
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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. |
Hot shoe |
– |
Electronic Viewfinder |
0.2-in., 200k-dot color LCD viewfinder Approx. 97% (shooting), 100% (playback) |
LCD monitor |
3.0-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, color LCD monitor, Approx. 97% (shooting), 100% (playback) |
Movie recording |
1280 (1280×720 : HD) / 640 (640×480 : VGA) / 320 (320×240 : QVGA), 30frames/sec.
with monaural sound
- * Zoom function can be used during movie recording.
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Shooting functions |
Instant zoom, Face Detection with red-eye removal, Framing guideline, blink detection, frame No. memory, histogram display, motion panorama, |
Playback functions |
Face Detection, red-eye removal, multi-frame playback with micro thumbnail, cropping, resize, slide show, image rotation, voice memo, histogram display, exposure warning Photobook Assist, image search, favorites |
Other functions |
PictBridge, Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, 31 Languages, Time difference, Silent mode, FinePix color, battery dischage, auto image rotation playback |
Terminal |
- Video output
- NTSC / PAL selectable
- Digital interface
- USB 2.0 High-Speed
- HD output
- HDMI Mini connector
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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) x 73.4(H) x 81.4(D) mm / 4.3(W) x 2.9(H) x 3.2(D) in. (excluding accessories and attachments) |
Weight |
Approx. 341g / 12.0oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)
Approx. 437g / 15.4oz. (including accessories, batteries and memory card) |
Operating Temperature |
0°C – 40°C |
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. 500frames
Lithium batteries : Approx. 700frames |
Accessories included |
AA type Alkaline batteries(x4)
Shoulder strap
Lens cap and Lens cap cord
USB-A/V cable
CD-ROM
Basic Manual |
- *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 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
By admin, on August 6th, 2010
By admin, on August 5th, 2010
By admin, on August 3rd, 2010

Main Features
15X Zoom
Optimal image quality through Fujifilm’s unrelenting supportive functions with Fujinon Lens.
12 Megapixel CCD EXR and HD
The integration of Super CCD EXR sensor with high definition and Super Intelligent Flash promises outstanding results in your photography.
ISO 12800
Motion Panorama 360
Motion Panorama has been extended to 360 in degrees enabling the opportunity to capture the scene around you in a single photo. More shooting options for you with pro-class functions.
See Sample Images
Model Name |
FinePix F300EXR / F305EXR |
Number of effective pixels *1 |
12.0 million pixels |
CCD sensor |
1/2-inch Super CCD EXR |
Storage media |
- Internal memory (Approx. 40MB)
- SD memory card / SDHC memory card *2
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File format |
- still image
- JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 *3)
- movie
- AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound
- sound
- WAVE format, Monaural sound
(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
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Number of recorded pixels |
Still image:
L : (4:3) 4000 x 3000 / (3:2) 4000 x 2664 / (16:9) 4000 x 2248
M : (4:3) 2816 x 2112 / (3:2) 2816 x 1864 / (16:9) 2816 x 1584
S : (4:3)2048 x 1536 / (3:2) 2048 x 1360 / (16:9) 1920 x 1080
<Motion Panorama 360>
360° Vertical 7680 x 1080 Horizontal 7680 x 720
240° Vertical 5120 x 1080 Horizontal 5120 x 720
120° Vertical 2560 x 1080 Horizontal 2560 x 720 |
Lens |
- name
- Fujinon 15x optical zoom lens
- focal length
- f=4.4 – 66mm, equivalent to 24-360mm on a 35mm camera
- full-aperture
- F3.5(Wide) / F5.3(Telephoto)
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Digital zoom |
L, M : Maximum approx 4x
S : Maximum approx 4.4x |
Aperture |
F3.5 / F7.1 / F10.0(Wide), F5.3 / F11.0 / F16.0(Telephoto) |
Focus distance
(from lens surface) |
- Normal
-
- Wide : Approx. 45cm / 1.5ft. to infinity
- Telephoto : Approx. 2.5m / 8.2ft. to infinity
- Macro
-
- Wide : Approx. 5cm – 3.0m / 2.0in.- 9.8ft.
- Telephoto : Approx. 1.2m – 3.0m / 3.9ft. – 9.8ft.
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Sensitivity |
Auto / Auto(400) / Auto(800) / Auto(1600) / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800* (Standard Output Sensitivity)
- * ISO3200 : M mode or lower, ISO6400, ISO12800 : S mode
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Exposure control |
TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average |
Exposure mode |
Programmed AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual |
Shooting modes |
Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash,Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Party, Flower, Text, Dog, Cat |
Image stabilizer |
CCD-shift type |
Face detection |
Yes |
Exporsure compensation |
-2.0EV-+2.0EV 1/3EV step |
Shutter speed |
Auto : 1/4sec. to 1/2000sec.
All modes : 8sec. to 1/2000sec. with mechanical shutter |
Continuous shooting |
- TOP 5
- approx. 1.5frame/sec. max. 5frames
- TOP 23
- approx. 4.5frame/sec. max. 23frames *
- FINAL 5
- approx. 1.5frame/sec. max. 5frames
- FINAL 23
- approx. 4.5frame/sec. max. 23frames *
- * Image size S only, ISO 200 – 3200
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Auto bracketing |
– |
Focus |
- mode
- Single AF / Continuous AF
- type
- TTL contrast AF / Phase detection AF
- AF frame selection
- Center, Multi, Tracking
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White balance |
Auto, Custum, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater |
Self-timer |
10sec. / 2sec. delay / Auto-shutter(dog, cat) / Auto release |
Flash |
Auto flash(super i-flash)
Effective range: ( ISO 800)
- Normal
-
- Wide : Approx. 15cm – 3.2m / 0.5ft. – 10.5ft.
- Telephoto : Approx. 90cm – 1.9m / 3.0ft. – 6.2ft.
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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. |
Hot shoe |
– |
Electronic Viewfinder |
– |
LCD monitor |
3.0-inch, TFT Color LCD monitor, Approx. 460,000dots,(approx. 100% coverage) |
Movie recording |
1280 (1280×720 : HD), 24frames/sec.
640 (640×480 : VGA), 30frames/sec.
with monaural sound
- * Zoom function can be used during movie recording.
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Shooting functions |
EXR mode (Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority), Face recognition, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Film simulation, Dog / Cat detection,Power management, Framing guidline, Frame number memory, Advanced mode (Motion panorama360, Pro focus, Pro low light) |
Playback functions |
Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Image search,Crop, Resize, Image rotate, Slide show, Multi-frame playback (with Microthumbnail), Autorotate playback, Voice memo Favorites, Photobook assist |
Other functions |
PictBridge, Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, 31 Languages, Time difference, Silent mode |
Terminal |
- Video output
- NTSC/PAL selectable
- Digital interface
- USB 2.0 High-Speed
- HD output
- HDMI MICRO connector
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Power supply |
NP-50 Li-ion battery (included) / CP-50with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately) |
Dimensions |
103.5(W) x 59.2(H) x 32.6(D) mm /
4.1(W) x 2.3(H) x 1.3(D) in.
(Minimum thickness : 22.9mm / 0.9in.) |
Weight |
Approx. 195g / 6.9oz. (excluding battery and memory card)
Approx. 215g / 7.6oz. (including battery and memory card) |
Operating Temperature |
0°C – +40°C / +32°F – +104°F |
Operating Humidity |
80% or less(no condensation) |
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation |
Approx. 250frames |
Accessories included |
Li-ion battery NP-50
Battery charger BC-45W
Hand strap
A/V cable for the FinePix F300EXR
USB cable for the FinePix F300EXR
CD-ROM |
Optional accessories |
Li-ion battery NP-50
Battery charger BC-45W
DC coupler CP-50
AC power adapter AC-5VX
HD player HDP-L1 |
- *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 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
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