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Zoom: 14.3x
Megapixels: 11.1
Price Type: Mid-Range
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The FinePix S100FS provides an all-in-one solution for photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers seeking the manual controls and functionality of a Digital SLR, without the hassle and expense of additional lenses and other accessories.

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-inch 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 percent, typically exclusive to the highest-end DSLR cameras, and film simulation modes that only Fujifilm can provide.

One-of-a-kind lens design for a one-of-a-kind camera

This design allows the ultra-high precision Fujinon lens to achieve maximum resolution at all focal lengths of 28mm-400mm equivalent and aperture stop settings. Because of the composite body and lens structure, there is no penetration of dirt and dust onto the CCD of a bright F 2.8 (wide angle) or F5.3 (telephoto)

A feature set borrowed from the S5 Pro

Fujifilm’s engineers have incorporated some of the FinePix S5 Pro’s features that have been most appreciated by professional photographers, including film simulation modes and settings that expand the camera’s dynamic range. The FinePix S100FS has an extended dynamic range (100, 200, 400 percent ) that is similar to that of negative film, thanks to the newly developed 2/3-inch, 11.1-megapixel SuperCCD VIII “HR” and the new RP Processor III. This camera prevents overexposure and underexposure, regardless of whether the subject is a landscape or a portrait, and Fujifilm’s unique Film Simulation modes (FS) allow photographers to select the ideal “film” mode for the scene with a choice of four modes that optimize for portraiture, low-contrast (soft), vibrant colors (Velvia), or general use (Provia). Only Fujifilm has developed its camera technology from its photographic heritage in film which uniquely gives subtle changes in tone and color reproduction to provide the photographer the widest technical range for the best creative expression possible

Face Detection 2.0 with Automatic Red Eye Removal

Fujifilm’s proprietary Face Detection 2.0, featuring Automatic Red Eye Removal, debuted on the award-winning FinePix F50fd. This one-touch, selectable mode enables cameras such as the FinePix S100FS to detect up to 10 human faces in a scene, correcting focus, exposure and white balance automatically as fast as 0.05 seconds to ensure that photos of human faces are clear and properly exposed, no matter where subjects are located within the frame. Fujifilm’s Face Detection 2.0 has an advantage over the other face detection systems currently on the market because it can identify faces at extreme angles — even in full profile. The system allows for up to a 90-degree movement in either direction for profiles and up to 135 degrees for leaning or lying down in either direction, for a total range of 270 degrees.

The Automatic Red-Eye Removal feature works in conjunction with Fujifilm’s Face Detection 2.0, automatically correcting red-eye directly after the shot is taken and then saving both the original image and the corrected file. The user can then perform a side-by-side picture comparison in playback mode and select the most pleasing image.

Dual Image Stabilization

The FinePix S100FS features Fujifilm’s Dual Image Stabilization technology to ensure clean, sharp and blur-free images, even in low-light conditions. This combines image stabilization through a mechanically stabilized “floating” lens element to reduce blur from the photographer’s hand-shake, with Fujifilm’s Picture Stabilization Technology, to reduce blur caused by subject movement, for the ultimate in stabilization technology.

Multi-bracketing function

The S100FS has three bracketing functions useful for high-level photography: Film Simulation Bracketing, Dynamic Range Bracketing and AE Bracketing.

High-speed shooting

Reliable high-speed performance is possible through Fujifilm’s newly developed Super CCD VIII “HR” and the new image processor RP (Real Photo) III Processor. At 3-megapixels, a maximum of 50 continuous shots at 7 frames/second is possible. In addition, 14 scene settings and customer settings can be selected, as can four auto-focus modes offer convenient high-speed, high-precision shooting and focusing for a diverse range of conditions.

Image Formats

Capture images in both JPEG and RAW format.

Movie Mode

Movie mode with sound at 30 frames per second in VGA quality, and zoom capable with manual zoom ring while in movie mode.

xD/SD/SDHC-compatible slot

The FinePix S100FS features an xD/SD-compatible slot, which accepts not only Fujifilm’s traditional xD-Picture Cards but also Secure Digital (SD) and SD-High Capacity/SDHC cards too.

2.5-inch tiltable LCD The FinePix s100FS features a tilting 2.5-inch LCD that makes it easy to frame shots from a variety of shooting positions.

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Manufacturer Claims

The Extended Dynamic Range

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.

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.

14 Scene Settings and Custom Settings

There is a choice of 14 different scene settings (SP1, SP2) optimized for each subject type. It is possible to precisely set optimal settings for the shutter speed, exposure and the white balance for each subject type. SP1 has four sets of scene settings specifically for nature photography. You can store your own photograph settings for film simulation, Dynamic Range, etc., you want for nature photos in the custom modes (C1, C2). You can quickly select the settings at any time.

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Detailed Specifications

Street price

• US: $750
• UK: £400

Body Material

• Plastic

Sensor

• 2/3″ Super Type CCD
• 11.1 million effective pixels

Image sizes

• 3840 x 2880
• 4032 x 2688 (3:2)
• 2816 x 2112
• 2048 x 1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480

Movie clips

• 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
• AVI Motion JPEG with WAVE monaural audio

Lens

• 28 - 400 mm (35 mm equiv)
• F2.8 - F5.3
• 14.3x optical zoom

Focus

• TTL contrast-type autofocus
• Single / Continuous AF
• Manual focus
• Center / Moveable area / Multi

Focus distance

• Normal: 50 cm (wide) / 2.5 m (tele) - Infinity
• Macro: 10 cm (wide) / 90 cm (tele) - 3.0m
• Super macro (28mm equiv. only) 1 cm - 1.0 m

Metering

• TTL 256-zone metering
• Multi-area
• Average
• Spot

Shutter speed

• 30-1/4000 sec (extremes depending on exposure mode)

Aperture

• F2.8-F8 (wide)
• F5.3-F8 (tele)

Shooting mode

• Auto
• Program
• Aperture Priority
• Shutter Priority
• Manual
• Film simulation bracketing
• Movie
• 2 custom modes
• Scene modes

Scene modes

• Nature
• Nature soft
• Nature vivid
• Flowers
• Portrait
• Portrait soft
• Baby mode
• Portrait enhancer
• Night
• Sunset
• Snow
• Beach
• Sport
• Fireworks

Sensitivity

• Auto
• Auto (Max ISO 400)
• Auto (Max ISO 800)
• Auto (Max ISO 1600)
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200
• ISO 6400 (up to 6MP)
• ISO 10000 (up to 3MP)

White Balance

• Auto
• Fine
• Shade
• Fluorescent (daylight)
• Fluorescent (warm white)
• Fluorescent (cool white)
• Incandescent
• Custom

Image parameters

• Film simulation modes: Provia, Velvia, Soft, Portrait
• Color, Tone and Sharpness controls
• Dynamic range expansion

Continuous

• 3 fps, max 7 JPEG, 3 RAW (Top-3 or Final-3)
• 7 fps, 50 shots at 3MP
• 1 fps until card is full

Flash

• Built-in pop-up
• Range (Auto ISO): 7.2 m (w), 3.8 m (t)
• Modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, all with Red-eye reduction option.

Storage

• 25 MB internal memory
• SD/SDHC memory card (not included)
• xD-Picture Card (not included)

Viewfinder

• 0.2″ electronic viewfinder (EVF)
• 200,000 pixels (each pixel shows R,G and B consecutively)
• Approx.100% coverage

LCD monitor

• 2.5″ TFT LCD
• 230,000 dots
• Approx. 100% coverage

Connectivity

• USB 2.0 High speed
• A/V out (NTSC/PAL switchable)

Power

• NP-140 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
• Charger included

Other features

• DPOF
• PictBridge
• Index view
• Histogram
• 2 and 10 sec self-timer
• Hardware-based Face Detection AF/AE

Optional accessories

• Leather case
• Compact AC Power Adapter AC-84V
• RR-80 Remote Release cable

Weight (no batt)

• 968 g (34 oz) inc memory card and batteries, 918g without.

Dimensions

• 133 x 94 x 150 mm (5.3 x 3.7 x 5.9 in)