Fuji FinePix F300EXR

Following in the footsteps of award-winning ‘F’ series models, the F200EXR, F70EXR and F80EXR, Fujifilm announces a new top-end 15x zoom model, the Fujifilm F300EXR. Today’s discerning photographers are looking for a camera with a high zoom range, yet compact and pocketable, with no compromises on picture quality. The Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR delivers on all those counts, and is destined to be the star performer in this year’s intense competition for the best ‘superzoom’ compact. The Fujinon brand name guarantees optical quality across the entire zoom range. Fujinon lenses are acclaimed by photographers, broadcasters and industrial users across the globe.

Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR with Hybrid Auto Focus system

One of the disadvantages of longer zoom compacts is relatively slow auto focusing. Typical compacts rely on Contrast Detection, which works by fixing the focus by searching for contrast differentials. Some expensive cameras, including many DSLRs, use two focusing systems in tandem to improve the time taken to auto focus. Phase Detection AF works by dividing the incoming light into pairs of images and calculating the phase difference to find if the object is in front focus or back focus position. Contrast AF is generally better in low-lit scenes, while Phase Detection AF is extremely responsive in good light. Having both systems on one camera like the Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR is perfect.

Improved AF for Fujifilm FinePix F300 EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR uses both Contrast AF and Phase Detection AF to offer auto focus speeds as good as, or sometimes better than expensive DSLRs. To achieve the incredible AF speed of 0.158 seconds, Fujifilm engineers placed pairs of phase detection sensors on the EXR sensor, which work exactly like external sensors on DSLRs. The Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR automatically selects the optimum focus system, by measuring the amount of light or contrast in the scene. The benefit for the photographer is immediate and obvious: an almost instantaneous capture of the subject in the viewfinder, with no missed shots or subjects half out-of-frame.

Fujifilm F300EXR with Super CCD EXR sensor

Introduced last year with the FinePix F200EXR, this radical new approach to sensor technology has been met with rave reviews and numerous awards from international industry organisations such as EISA and TIPA. The Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR sports the latest 12 megapixel version of the EXR sensor, offering even higher resolution than its predecessor whilst still offering class-leading dynamic range and low noise/high sensitivity options. Modeled on the human eye, the EXR sensor`s unique design means that the user can switch the behavior of the sensor according to the scene to the photographed. When the light is strong and even, the camera can be switched to HR (High Resolution) mode to ensure every small detail is recorded. When light is strong but contrasty, the sensor can switch to DR (Wide Dynamic Range) mode to get the optimal balance between highlight and shadows. Lastly, in low light the sensor will switch to SN (High Sensitivity and Low Noise) mode, to ensure clean noise-free pictures even in the darkest conditions.

Features :

• 12 megapixel, 1/2-inch Super CCD EXR second generation sensor

• Full EXR modes, with EXR auto

• 15x Fujinon lens, 24mm - 360 mm equivalent

• New Hybrid Auto-Focus System (Contrast AF and Phase Detection AF)

• New accurate zoom control with low noise

•Full HD Photo and 720p HD Video

•3.0”, high contrast (1:1200), 460k dot LCD with Wide View Filter

• CCD Shift Image Stabilisation System using new Gyro Sensor

•Super Intelligent Flash

•Compact size, only 103.5 (w), 59.2 (h) and 32.55 (w)mm

•Ergonomic grip, with slanted mode dial

• Photobook Assist and Star Rating System

• P/A/S/M Exposure Control

• Face Detection, Face Recognition, Pro Focus Mode

• Motion Panorama 360˚

Specification:

Number of effective pixels 12.0 million pixels

CCD sensor 1/2-inch Super CCD EXR

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)

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

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)

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.

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

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

Auto bracketing -

Focus

mode

Single AF / Continuous AF

type

TTL contrast AF / Phase detection AF

AF frame selection

Center, Multi, Tracking

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.

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 (1280x720 : HD), 24frames/sec.

640 (640x480 : VGA), 30frames/sec.

with monaural sound

* * Zoom function can be used during movie recording.

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

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