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Fujifilm A800

Nic Rossmüller
PMA 2008 Report
Friday 2nd, March 2007
Posted by: Nic Rossmüller

Fujifilm is pleased to announce the debut of a new entry-level compact digital camera, the Fujifilm FinePix A800 digital camera in the overseas market, realizing even higher performance in our high quality ‘A‘ series range. For the first time in Fujifilm’s A-series the new Fujifilm A800 features the unique Super CCD and RP (Real Photo) Processor, for delivery of sharp images with minimal noise. The Fujifilm FinePix A800 features 8.3 Megapixels and incorporates light sensitivities up to ISO800 at full resolution for 'natural light' photos and less blur images. The new Fujifilm FinePix A800 digital compact camera will appeal to first time buyers looking for outstanding performance at an affordable price.

Fujifilm A800

Fujifilm A800 camera - Flash photo
The FinePix A800 features Fujifilm’s “Intelligent Flash” technology, which measures the size and position of the subject and sets flash power output and exposure level accordingly. Intelligent Flash delivers natural looking images without the ‘washed out’ effect that can be the result of traditional on-camera flash. The Fujifilm FinePix A800 digital compact photo camera features 14 scene position modes. Prices will be made available near the sales date off March 2007.

FinePix A800 photo camera - Operation and Stabilization
For the Fujifilm A800, several shooting modes will help users to take the best pictures in every situation. For example, 'Baby mode' reproduces skin tones accurately and “Picture Stabilization mode” enables the camera to enhance its shutter speed for with less blur photos. The Fujifilm FinePix A800 features a newly designed mode dial, enabling users to quickly select scene position modes with their thumb.

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Fujifilm A800 compact camera - LCD and Flash memory
Ease of use is key to the design of the Fujifilm A800, with a simple button layout that makes the cameras ideal for first time users. Framing photographs is made easy with a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with an anti-reflective coating to prevent glare when shooting in daylight. The Fujifilm A800 camera is powered by two AA-size batteries, which are readily available around the world. In a first for Fujifilm’s compact digital camera range, the Fujifilm FinePix A800 features a xD/SD compatible slot which accepts Fujifilm’s traditional xD-Picture Cards, but also Secure Digital (SD) cards.

Fujifilm FinePix A800 features
• 6.3 Megapixel high-performance Super CCD
• 3x optical zoom
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor
• Selectable sensitivity up to ISO800
• 10MB internal memory permits shooting without a media card
• Power source: 2x AA alkaline (included)/ 2x AA NiMH or AC Power Adapter AC-3VX
• QVGA movie capture of 30 fps without sound
• 8 selectable mode dial positions with 14 selectable scene positions
• xD/SD compatible slot for both xD-picture card and Secure Digital (SD) card
• No SDHC support

FinePix A800 accessories
• 2 AA-size Alkaline batteries
• Hand Strap
• Video cable
• USB cable(mini-B
• CD-ROM with FinePix Viewer (for Mac) / FinePix Viewer S (for Windows)

Fujifilm FinePix A800 compact camera - Optional Accessories
• xD-Picture Card: M/H 256MB, M/H 512MB, M/H 1GB, M/H 2GB
• PC Card Adapter DPC-AD
• CompactFlash card Adapter DPC-CF
• AC Power Adapter AC-3VX
• Soft case SC-FXA03/SC-FXA04
• Waterproof case WP-FXA800

About Fujifilm
Fujifilm is a global leader in imaging technology, products and services including digital cameras, photofinishing, digital storage and recording media, consumer and professional film, motion picture film, professional video, printing systems, medical imaging, office technology, flat panel displays and graphic arts. The company employs more than 73,000 people worldwide, with 178 subsidiaries stretching across four continents. Uniquely placed to be a market leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm develops and manufactures its own sensors, lenses and processing technology. In addition to its production plants and R&D operations in Japan, the company has key manufacturing facilities in Europe and the USA for core products such as colour film, colour paper, single use cameras and CTP printing plates, and has further factories in Brazil and China.

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