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Fujifilm FinePix A600 Digital Camera Introduction

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Fujifilm FinePix A600 Digital Camera Introduction

The FinePix A600 Zoom: entry level moves up a level

The FinePix A600 Zoom, elegant, simple, but highly competent.

Fujifilm today announces the launch of the FinePix A600 Zoom, the next step forwards for Fujifilm's highly successful 'A' series entry-level cameras. The FinePix A600 Zoom, designed in an attractive two-tone metallic finish, incorporates many features normally only found in higher end models. With an impressive 6.3 million pixels, featuring Fujifilm's proprietary Super CCD, along with an extra-large 2.4-inch LCD monitor, the FinePix A600 Zoom is a delight for all those new to digital photography.

Available for the first time in an entry-level 'A' series FinePix camera, the sophisticated Super CCD sensor means that image quality is the best possible standard, allowing the FinePix A600 Zoom to take shots that look more realistic, and more traditionally photographic. Skin tones look like skin, colors are more vibrant, and intricate landscapes appear sharper and more detailed.

Simplicity in design is the central theme of this model, the casing has few buttons, freeing the user from spending hours 'getting to know' the camera. The large 2.4inch LCD monitor also allows users to frame shots perfectly without the use of a viewfinder.

In addition, the FinePix A600 Zoom has approx.12 megabytes of internal memory built-in, making it possible to record up to seven frames without a media card. The FinePix A600 Zoom is also capable of capturing 10 movie frames per second with monaural sound.

Will Rolls, Fujifilm's UK Marketing Manager for Digital Imaging commented: 'The Fujifilm FinePix A600 Zoom does something a bit special in the entry level category. It incorporates our sought-after Super CCD technology, as well as great functionality. Entry-level consumers deserve products that give them the freedom to take shots simply without compromising on image quality, so the FinePix A600 Zoom fits the bill perfectly and then some…'

Fujifilm FinePix A600 Zoom features at a glance:

  • 6.3 megapixel Super CCD sensor
  • 3x optical zoom
  • Large 2.4 inch LCD monitor for easy framing and playback
  • Automatic ISO setting up to ISO400 with low noise
  • Approx.12MB of internal memory
  • Captures 10 movie frames per second
  • Four selectable scene positions (portrait, landscape, sport and night scene)

    Availability & pricing
    The FinePix A600 Zoom will be available from UK retailers in June 2006. Pricing and stockists will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch.

    © 2006, Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd. Specifications are subject to change.

    Fujifilm FinePix A600 Zoom
    Specifications and features


    Number of effective pixels 6.3 million pixels
    CCD sensor 1 / 1.7 inch Super CCD HR
    Number of recorded pixels Still image : 2848x2136( 6M ) / 3024 x 2016 ( 3:2 ) 2,048 X 1,536 ( 3M ) / 1600 X 1200 ( 2M ) / 640 X 480 ( 03M )
    File formats Still image : DCF-compliant (Compressed Exif Ver 2.2 JPEG ), *Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible, Movie : AVI (Motion JPEG ), Audio: WAVE format, Monoaural sound
    Storage media Internal memory (approx. 12MB), and xD-Picture Card™ (capacities currently up to 1GB – available to buy separately)
    Number of images / recording time Please refer to below chart
    Lens Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens
    Lens focal length Equivalent to 36 - 108mm on a 35mm camera
    Focus Auto focus
    Focus distance Normal: Approx. 50cm to infinity
    Macro: Approx. 10cm to 80cm
    Shutter speed 2 to 1/1,600 sec. (exposure mode dependant)
    Aperture F2.8 to F5.2
    Sensitivity Auto / equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 (depending on conditions)
    Exposure control Program AE
    White balance Automatic, Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light)
    LCD monitor 2.4 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3; 112,000 pixels Amorphous silicon TFT, Approx. 91% coverage
    Flash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
    Self-timer Approx. 2 / 10 sec.
    Video out NTSC / PAL selectable
    Printing PictBridge, DPOF and Exif Print 2.2 compatible
    Digital input/output USB 2.0
    Video output NTSC/PAL selectable
    Power source Two AA type alkaline batteries (included), two AA NiMH batteries or Fujifilm AC-3VX AC adapter (optional)
    Dimensions 93.0(W)x60.0(H)x30.1(D)mm / 3.7(W)x2.4(H)x1.2(D)in.
    Weight approx. 145g (not including accessories)
    Camera Functions
    Digital zoom 6.3x
    Shooting modes Program AE, 64-zone TTL metering
    Movie recording Movie Recording: 320 x 240 pixels ( 10 frames/sec.), 160 x 120 pixels ( 10 frames/sec.) with monaural sound. Zoom cannot be used during movie recording.
    Playback Trimming, Automatic Playback, Multi-Frame Playback, Voice Memo
    Accessories included
    • 2 x AA-type alkaline batteries
    • Wrist strap
    • Video cable
    • USB cable (mini-B)
    • Owner's manual
    • CD-ROM
      • FinePixViewer
      • USB driver
    Optional accessories
    • xD-Picture Card™: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB capacities currently available
    • AC-3V power adaptor
    • Rechargeable AA-type NiMH battery
    • Worldwide travel charger with 4 x 1800mAh NiMH batteries
    • Overnight charger with 4 x 1800mAh Ni-MH batteries
    • PC card adaptor (DPC-AD)
    • CompactFlash™ Card Adaptor (DPC-CF)
    • DCR2-161 multi-format card reader/USB 2.0 hub
    • DCR2-xD memory card reader for xD-Picture Card™
    • World Adaptor
    • Soft casecard reader for xD-Picture Card™
    • World Adaptor
    • Soft case

    Number of images / recording time on xD-Picture Card™ :

    Mode Still image
    Image quality mode displayed 6M Fine 6M Normal 3:2 Format 3M 2M 0.3M
    Number of recorded pixels 2848x2136 2848x2136 3024x2016 2048x1536 1600x1200 640x480
    Internal memory (approx. 12MB) 3 7 7 15 19 93
    16MB 5 10 10 19 25 122
    32MB 10 20 20 40 50 247
    64MB 21 42 42 81 101 497
    128MB 42 84 84 162 204 997
    256MB 85 169 169 325 409 1,997
    512MB 170 339 339 651 818 3,993
    1GB (M1GB) 341 680 680 1,305 1,639 7,995
    Mode / Quality Movie
    320 x 240 160 x 120
    Frame rate (fps) 10fps 10fps
    Internal memory
    (approx. 12MB)
    Approx. 71 sec. Approx. 220 sec.
    16MB Approx. 94 sec. Approx. 4.8 min.
    32MB Approx. 189 sec. Approx. 9.7 min.
    64MB Approx. 6.4min. Approx. 19.5 min.
    128MB Approx. 12.7min. Approx. 39 min.
    256MB Approx. 25.5min. Approx. 78.2 min.
    512MB Approx. 51min. Approx. 156.3 min.
    1GB (M1GB) Approx. 102.1min. Approx. 313 min.
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