Fujifilm Finepix F50fd Digital Camera

With Dual Image Stabilization, Hyper Face Detection 2.0
Technology and ISO Levels Of Up To 6400

Combining a 12-MegaPixel, 7th Generation Super CCD with a 3.0x optical zoom and a 2.7” high-resolution 230,000 pixel wide angle view LCD, the FinePix F50fd is a compact powerhouse. that incorporates all the features users have come to expect from Fujifilm’s more advanced digital cameras.

With the addition of Dual Image Stabilization, Hyper Face Detection 2.0 Technology with Automatic Red Eye Removal function, and ISO settings of up to ISO 6400, the FinePix F50fd takes compact digital cameras to the next level, arming users with a host of new features and enabling them to take pictures never before possible.

Hyper Face Detection 2.0 – The Next Generation

Fujifilm’s proprietary Face Detection Technology also gets an upgrade in the FinePix F50fd with the arrival of Hyper Face Detection 2.0, featuring an Extended Face Detection Range PLUS Automatic Red Eye Removal.

As with the original version of Face Detection, it can detect up to 10 human faces in a scene in as little as 0.05 seconds - correcting focus, exposure, and white balance automatically, regardless of where subjects are located within the frame.

Hyper Face Detection 2.0 adds to this technology by being able to identify faces at almost any angle – an industry first! No longer does the FinePix F50fd need a head-on shot to identify a face. It can now detect faces looking up, down, sideways or even lying down!

Additional improvements in Face Detection 2.0 include a new Automatic Red-Eye Removal feature that automatically corrects red-eye directly as the shot is taken or in playback and then saves both the original and the corrected image file.

Dual Image Stabilization

To offer the best of both worlds, the FinePix F50fd uses ‘Dual Image Stabilization’, a brand new combination of CCD Shift Stabilization and Fujifilm’s Picture Stabilization Technology which utilizes a combination of higher ISO levels and faster shutter speeds. This ‘Dual Image Stabilization’ protects against camera shake and subject movement for blur-free pictures. As a result, an increase in clarity and sharpness is achieved, even in low light conditions or when shooting moving subjects.

Not much light? Not a Problem!

All too often, digital photographers run into problems when taking pictures in low-light or dimly-lit situations and have to rely on the flash which can lead to over-exposed and washed-out shots. The FinePix F50fd builds on the great strides previous Fujifilm F-Series have made with low light photography and 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 7th generation FinePix Super CCD-HR chip and the RP Processor II, the Finepix F50fd can utilize ISO settings of up to ISO1600 at full resolution and an amazing ISO 6400 at reduced resolution1, capturing stunning images even in low light while preserving the natural color and clarity of the shot.

In addition to these advancements, the FinePix F50fd possesses a number of other impressive features:

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Portrait Enhancer Mode: Shoot professional-looking portraits, by using Face Detection and the Portrait Enhancer mode to minimize fine lines and small skin blemishes for smooth, natural looking portraits.

Dual Shot Mode: In this selectable mode, the FinePix F50fd quickly shoots two images in rapid succession -- one with the flash and one without – and saves both. This convenient function lets the user perform a comparison at their convenience and select the most pleasing image.

Intelligent Flash: Intelligent Flash (i-Flash) detects subtle lighting differences within a scene and then varies the flash intensity accordingly. It also leverages the high sensitivity of the FinePix F50fd to enable the camera to use less flash, resulting in an image that displays pleasing, natural tones without a “washed-out” effect. And with an automatic pop-up flash, it’s always ready when you need it.

Full Manual Photographic Control (PSAM): Gives the user total control with manual adjustment options (PSAM( for settings on the camera (resolution, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc), and is desirable by the photo enthusiasts/advanced photographers.

GUI Micro Thumbnail: A new playback feature that allows the user to view and select from up to 100 images at a time in micro form for easy sharing.

IrSimpleTM: Infrared communication via IrSimpleTM technology for fast, easy wireless image sharing to any compatible Fujifilm digital camera or other device.

Special Scene and Blog Modes: The FinePix F50fd has 16 pre-programmed scenes, including a special underwater scene mode for use with a special underwater casing. In the Blog mode, the FinePix F50fd copies and automatically reduces the size of copied images for easy posting to a blog, Web page or as an attachment to email for easy sharing with friends and family while maintaining the original file.

On-Screen Help: Briefly explains each of the 8 shooting modes, 14 scene modes and 5 flash modes.

xD / SD / SD-HC Compatible slot: The FinePix F50fd features a “xD/SD Compatible slot” which accepts not only Fujifilm’s traditional xD-Picture Cards but also Secure Digital (SD) and SD-High Capacity/SD-HC cards

“Fujifilm continues to push the technology envelope with the latest in a long line of award winning F-Series digital cameras,” said Greg Poole, VP, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM Canada Inc. “With the introduction of Dual Image Stabilization, Hyper Face Detection 2.0 and even higher ISO levels, the FinePix F50fd provides users with a powerful compact digital camera that makes it easier than ever for any level photographer to get professional looking photographs.” A photo enthusiast himself, Mr. Poole adds ”I know which Finepix will be in my pocket this fall!”

The FinePix F50fd will debut in September 2007 at a retail price of $349.99 Canadian.

ISO levels of 6400 are available at 3MP, or lower, resolution; ISO levels of 3200 are attainable at 6MP, or lower; and ISO levels of 1600 are attainable at full resolution.

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