Fujifilm FinePix S5200/S5600 Zoom

Fujifilm has launched the FinePix 5200 (in the US) Zoom, a 5.1 megapixel mini-SLR stype camera with a 10x optical zoom and anti-blur mode. This camera has "Real Photo Technology" and an ISO 64-1600 sensitivity range. The camera also has a Highlight Warning function to alert users about overexposed areas of an image on playback, and records 30 frame per second VGA movie clips. The camera will be available this fall.

Powerful zoom camera improves on successful Fujifilm formula with Anti-Blur Mode and lightning fast response times

Fujifilm today announces the launch of the FinePix S5600 Zoom, the third generation of its powerful, mini SLR-style digital cameras with long zoom lens. Packed with features, including 10x optical zoom and Anti-Blur Mode, the FinePix S5600 Zoom is an impressive reworking of its popular predecessors.

Beneath its robust body lie the sensor enhancements that make the FinePix S5600 Zoom punch above its weight. Boasting a new 5th Generation five megapixel Super CCD HR sensor and Fujifilm’s new Real Photo Technology, the FinePix S5600 Zoom has the power to capture large images with incredible clarity and detail in a range of lighting conditions.

Complete with an unrivalled sensitivity range from ISO 64 to ISO 1600, the camera makes it possible to achieve crisp photographs with minimal noise, even in very low light conditions. The Anti-Blur Mode, which exploits the camera’s exceptional ISO capabilities, reduces blurring caused by movement of the user, as well as movement blur caused by the subject, making it much more effective than image stabilisation technology alone.

The camera's impressive 10x optical zoom has a fixed lens housing and covers all settings from wide to telephoto. It’s ideal for amateurs and photography enthusiasts alike who want optical power but don’t want to compromise with a heavyweight or bulky camera body. The fixed lens housing also ensures a lightning-fast start-up time and removes the risk of getting dust particles inside the lens or camera body.

The FinePix S5600 Zoom features a high-speed start up time of just 1.1 seconds and shutter lag has been minimised to 0.01 seconds. This, combined with a new automatic pop-up flash, means that you’ll never miss out on the action.

Moreover, the camera offers 30fps movie capability with monaural sound, making it the perfect choice for those wanting to create high quality home movies without the need to carry a camcorder.

FinePix S5600 Zoom features at a glance:
• 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor
• 5.1 million effective pixels
• 10x optical zoom
• Real Photo Technology and ISO 64 – 1600 sensitivity range
• Anti-Blur Mode to minimise blurring from photographer and subject
• Highlight Warning function to alert users to overexposed areas of an image (in playback)
• High quality video recording at VGA and 30fps
• Rapid start-up time of 1.1 seconds and shutter lag of 0.01 seconds
• Automatic pop-up flash
• JPEG and RAW file format
• Versatile manual functions including manual focus and exposure

Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Photo Products, commented, "We feel we've made just the right adjustments with the S5600 Zoom to build upon the huge success of its predecessors without compromising a winning formula. Real Photo Technology is helping to produce unrivalled images in all lighting conditions. We're confident that users will see for themselves that we continue to raise the bar in sensor development."