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Top Fujifilm Finepix F40fd Camera Reviews
DCResource wrote a review on the
Fujifilm Finepix F40fd and said: "Photo quality is really
where the FinePix F40fd struts its stuff. The camera takes
sharp, well-exposed photos with accurate colors, and very little
noise -- even at ISO 800. The lack of noise comes with a price
though, as you're getting strong noise reduction in exchange for
it. The artifacts caused by NR smudge away detail (especially in
things like grass, trees, and fur), giving photos at higher ISOs
a fuzzy look."
DigiCamReview wrote a review on the
Fujifilm Finepix F40fd and said: "The FujiFilm F40fd is well
worth considering - there are few digital cameras that offer so
many options, so much quality, in such a small package. However,
it's a shame the camera doesn't feature the manual modes seen on
the F30 / F31fd."
Fujifilm Finepix F40fd News Release Summary:
8MP Super CCD, ISO Equivalency Speeds Up To 2000 and Face
Detection Technology
CES 2007, Las Vegas , January 4, 2007 - Digital photographers
will take great shots in any conditions with the versatile,
eight MegaPixel FinePix F40fd digital camera with Face Detection
Technology by Fujifilm, introduced today by FUJIFILM U.S.A.,
Inc.
Combining unequalled performance and ease of use, the Finepix
F40fd is a compact, highly portable and stylish digital camera.
It's packed with features that make it easy for new
photographers to get great pictures, and experienced digital
camera buffs will love the advanced photographic capabilities
that result in exceptional performance. These include Face
Detection Technology by Fujifilm, a hardware based system
using Fujifilm's proprietary dedicated LSI chip, which can
detect up to 10 human faces in a scene in as little as 5/100's
of a second, and Dual Shot Mode, a convenient function
that takes two shots in rapid succession, one with flash and one
without, letting the user decide on the best picture.
Face Forward Life doesn’t give too many second chances,
and a group photo can be tough to capture. Now, the FinePix
F40fd features Face Detection Technology by Fujifilm that makes
it easy. It sets the correct focus and exposure automatically,
regardless of where subjects are located within the frame. Face
Detection Technology can even perform flawlessly in difficult
focusing and lighting conditions, such as off-center subject
faces, low light situations, and even backlit conditions.
Fujifilm's Face Detection Technology also enhances playback
functions with the ability to zoom in on each detected face
automatically. Now users can check to make sure everyone's eyes
were open and they’re smiling, crop images for the perfect
portrait and perform a variety of other functions to make
sharing more fun.
Low light? No Problem!
Frequently, pictures taken in evening environments, birthday
parties or any dim-lit situation can create problems for some
digital cameras. The FinePix F40fd allows users to effortlessly
capture the moment as their eye sees it, with tremendous clarity
and low noise, using Fujifilm's Real Photo technology. Thanks to
the 6th generation FinePix Super CCD-HR chip and the RP
processor, the Finepix F40fd can utilize ISO settings of up to
2000, capturing stunning images even in low light while
preserving the natural color and clarity of the shot.
To make it easy for consumers to achieve blur-free results, the
FinePix F40fd also features Fujifilm's " Picture
Stabilization" mode. Not only does Picture Stabilization
reduce the "blur" effect from the photographer's hand-shake, it
also adjusts for subject movement, and compensates for low light
shooting, making it a comprehensive solution to prevent blurry
photos. This easy-to-identify, automatic setting lets the
FinePix F40fd choose the correct light sensitivity and shutter
speed for the highest quality digital pictures, with sharp,
clean and clear results.
Natural Color and Contrast, even with a Flash
At times using a flash may be necessary to help secure adequate
lighting and image quality. This is when the FinePix F40fd's
Intelligent-Flash system, or "i-Flash" comes into play. i-Flash
detects subtle lighting differences within a scene, and then
varies the flash intensity accordingly. It also leverages the
high sensitivity of Finepix cameras to enable the camera to use
less flash, preventing that "blasted with light" effect that so
many digital camera flashes leave you with. The result is
pleasing, natural tones with no flash "wash-out".
In addition to these advantages, the FinePix F40fd possesses a
number of other impressive features:
1. "xD/SD Compatible slot": In a first for Fujifilm,
the FinePix F40fd features a "xD/SD Compatible slot" which
accepts not only Fujifilm's traditional xD-Picture Cards but
also Secure Digital (SD) cards.
2. New icon-based Graphic User Interface (GUI): For
a more colorful and engaging experience, the FinePix F40fd
features a new GUI display. In addition to a new brighter, more
colorful icon driven menu, the new GUI offers the user a more
intuitive interface by displaying a simple explanation of the
desired setting or mode on the LCD display when switching modes,
scene positions or control settings.
3. Special Scene Modes: The FinePix F40fd has 14
pre-programmed scenes, offering a one-touch setting for almost
any situation.
4. IR-Simple: Infrared communication via IR-simple
technology for fast, easy wireless image transfer to a
compatible device.
5. Battery Life: Long-life rechargeable Li-ion
battery (up to 300 shots).
6. Fujinon Lens: 3.0x optical zoom lens.
7. Single slot compatibility with both xD-Picture
Card and SD storage media
8. Large LCD: 2.5 wide-view LCD with 230,000 pixel
VGA resolution, and Fujifilm's new Wide View Filter for improved
viewing under difficult lighting conditions.
"By combining a high ISO setting, a eight MegaPixel Super CCD
and great new features like Face Detection Technology, the
FinePix F40fd is the perfect all-in-one digicam model for those
looking for a first class digital camera," said David Troy,
Senior Product Manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic
Imaging Division, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc.
The FinePix F40fd will debut in March 2007 at a retail price of
$299.
About Fujifilm
Fujifilm brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products
to a broad spectrum of industries including medical, life
sciences, consumer electronic, chemical, graphic arts,
information systems, photography and office products based on
its vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin
film coating technologies. The company provides products and
services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science,
technology and industry, as well as to improved health and
environmental protection. It is the global leader in digital
minilabs; Computed Radiography systems; ink dyes, pigments and
UV inks for inkjet printers and materials used in the production
of flat panel displays. It was ranked number 18 for U.S. patents
granted in 2005, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and
in the year ended March 31, 2006, had global revenues of $22.8
billion.
FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc., Valhalla, NY, is a U.S. marketing
subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, providing
digital and analog photographic Imaging Systems,
Recording/Storage Media and Motion Picture Film products and
services to consumers, professionals and businesses.
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