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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 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.
By admin, on August 3rd, 2010
By admin, on July 28th, 2010
PANASONIC INTRODUCES COMPANY’S FIRST HIGH DEFINITION POCKET-SIZED MOBILE VIDEO CAMERA THAT CAN DOUBLE AS A WEB CAM WHEN CONNECTED TO COMPUTER
Compact Panasonic HM-TA1 is the Ideal Video Camera for On-the-Go HD Video Shooting; Plus Software Allows Seamless Transition for Use as a Web Camera
SECAUCUS, NJ (July 27, 2010) – Panasonic today introduced the Panasonic HM-TA1, a new Full High Definition (HD), 1920 x 1080 pixels-capable mobile video camera with pocket-sized dimensions for ultimate portability and ideal for on-the-go shooting opportunities. With an easy-to-use design intended for intuitive operation, the TA1 features an integrated USB terminal and software that allows for easy PC connection and uploading videos to online sharing sites such as YouTube™ and Facebook®. The TA1 also supports the Apple© iFrame video format (960 x 540/30p), which is optimal for Mac® users to import quickly and maintain small file sizes. When using iMovie®, the iFrame video data in the video camera is the same format as the one that is used to edit.
Beyond its HD video-capturing capabilities, the TA1 can also double as a Web camera and microphone, working with IP-based video chat programs, such as Skype*, by simply connecting the video camera to a computer via an included USB port. Thanks to integrated software, using the TA1 with video chatting services is seamless – an easy way to enjoy face-to-face communication with long-distance family or friends.
“The new Panasonic TA1 is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, extremely easy and intuitive to use, and yet it is still powerful enough to shoot full-HD video and high-quality photos,” said Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Designed to integrate easily with popular online social networks to quickly share videos, the TA1 can also be used as a Web camera, allowing users to make video chat calls – making this extremely portable video camera a truly versatile gadget.”
Measuring a mere 2.09 inch (w) x 0.70 inch (d) x 4.09 inch (h), and weighing just 0.25lb (with battery and SD card), the Panasonic TA1 is a compact and lightweight HD mobile video camera that records high-quality videos and photos. Complete with a wrist strap, making it ideal for carrying, the TA1 is perfect for shooting spontaneous videos and snapping photos. With an easy-to-use design, the TA1’s single-function buttons include: Power, Play, Record, Still Photo, LED Light (on/off) and Delete. In addition, there is a center keypad for selecting additional settings.
The Panasonic TA1 can record still photos with up to eight Megapixels. This high-resolution capability helps ensure clear, vivid images with sharp details and all data records to an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card. The TA1 can also cut still images out of a video clip during editing. There is no need to connect any other device or to load the video into a PC for editing. To cut out and save a still image, simply press the Still Picture button when the desired image appears on the TA1’s 2.0” LCD monitor. A unique feature for mobile video cameras, the Panasonic TA1 includes a built-in LED light**, which comes in handy when shooting in dimly-lit situations, such as indoors.
The TA1 has an integrated USB terminal with pre-loaded software that allows recorded video clips and still images to be easily loaded into a PC, edited, and then uploaded to popular sharing websites. When the TA1 is connected to the PC’s USB slot, its built-in software, HD Writer PE 1.0, automatically launches, enabling one-touch loading of data into the PC for editing. The TA1 records MPEG-4 AVC file format (MP4), which offers excellent PC compatibility and is ideal for viewing clear, high-resolution images on a PC or distributing them over a network.
Other features of the Panasonic HM-TA1 include:
- E.I.S. (Electrical Image Stabilization) to minimize hand-shake issues.
- Digital zoom up to 4x, helping to expand the user’s shooting range.
- Color effects enabling creative shooting, including Sepia, Monochrome, and Soft Skin. Sepia mode adds warmth to the captured images; SoftSkin produces realistic skin tones; and Monochrome mode transforms the appearance to create a cool ambience.
- USB-capable charging by connected the TA1’s USB cord to a PC***, eliminating the need to carry a separate cord or charger.
The Panasonic HM-TA1 will be available in three different color options, purple, dark grey and red in August 2010 with a suggested retail price of $169.95.
*The use of a high-performance CPU is recommended for video conferencing with high-quality images.
** The LED light does not go on when operating as a Web camera.
*** Do not use any USB extension cord other than the supplied one (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cord.).
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
Mac, iMovie, iFrame are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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