Fujifilm FinePix S1

Last updated: Monday, February 10th, 2014

Fujifilm FinePix S1 is world’s first super-zoom camera with a compact weather-resistant body. This camera features a 16.4 Mp 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor with Fujinon 50x Optical Zoom Lens that offer zoom range of 24-1200mm (35mm Equivalent). While on the behind camera there is a 3.0″ 920k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor and 0.2″ 920k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder. The camera is able to record Full HD 1080p Video at 60 fps and supported by 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization, Time Lapse & 10 fps Continuous Shooting, including Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity. In addition, the Dust and Weather-Resistant Body Design promises to handle rain, snow, and minor splashes without a problem. This camera will be available on March with price of $499.00.

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Specifications

Imaging

Pixels
+ Actual: 16.8 Megapixel
+ Effective: 16.4 Megapixel

Sensor 1/2.3″ CMOS

File Formats
+ Still Images: JPEG, RAW
+ Movies: H.264, MOV
+ Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)

Max Resolution 4608 x 3456

Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Image Stabilization Optical

Optics

Lens
+ 13 elements in 11 groups
+ 2 Aspheric, 4 ED
+ EFL: 4.3-215 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-1200 mm)
+ Aperture: f/2.8 (W) – 5.6 (T) to f/11

Zoom
+ Optical: 50x
+ Intelligent Zoom: 2x

Focus Range
+ Wide: 1.31′ (40 cm) – Infinity
+ Telephoto: 4.92′ (1.5 m) – Infinity
+ Wide Macro: 1.97″ (5 cm) – 9.84′ (3 m)
+ Tele Macro: 4.27′ (1.3 m) – 16.40′ (5 m)
+ Super-Macro: 0.39″ (1 cm) – 3.28′ (1 m)

Exposure System

ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-12800

Shutter
+ Type: Mechanical
+ Speed: 30 – 1/2000 sec
+ Type: Mechanical
+ Speed: 1/4 – 1/2000 sec in Auto Mode

Exposure Metering Average, Multi, Spot, TTL 256-zones

Exposure Modes
+ Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
+ Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

Shooting Modes Beach, Fireworks, Flower, Landscape, Night, Night (Tripod), Party/Indoor, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Text

White Balance Modes Automatic Scene Recognition, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade

Burst Rate
+ Up to 10 fps at 16.4 MP for up to 9 frames
+ Up to 5 fps at 16.4 MP for up to 9 frames
+ Up to 3 fps at 16.4 MP for up to 9 frames

Self Timer 10 Sec, 2 Sec

Interval Recording Yes

Remote Control RR-90 (Optional)

Flash

Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Suppressed Flash, Suppressed Flash/Red-eye Reduction

Built-in Flash Yes

Maximum Effective Flash Range
+ Wide: 1.48 – 26.25′ (0.45 – 8 m)
+ Telephoto: 11.48 – 13.12′ (3.5 – 4 m)
+ Macro: 0.98 – 9.84′ (0.3 – 3 m)
+ Macro: 6.56 – 13.12′ (2 – 4 m)

External Flash Connection Hot Shoe

Storage

Built-in Memory 37MB

Memory Card Type SD, SDHC, SDXC

Recording

Video Recording Yes, NTSC

Resolution
+ 1920 x 1080: 60 fps
+ 1280 x 720: 60 fps
+ 340 x 480: 30 fps

Video

Video Clip Length Up to 24 Min

Audio Recording Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type Electronic

Viewfinder Coverage 97%

Screen 3.0″ LCD Rear Screen Swivel (920,000 pixels)

Screen Coverage 97%

Connectivity

Connectivity HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0

Wi-Fi Yes, 802.11b/g/n built-in

Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating
32 to 1004°F (0 to 540°C)
Humidity: 10 – 80%

Battery

Type: 1x NP-85 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.7VDC, 1700mAh

AC Power Adapter AC-5VT (Included)

Weight & Measure

Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.3″ / 133.1 x 90.9 x 110.3 mm

Weight 1.50 lb / 680 g with battery and memory card

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