Fujifilm Finepix F40fd Digital Camera Announced

The new 8 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix F40fd is a successor to the 6 megapixel F20. As the "fd" nomenclature signifies, the F40fd also includes Fujifilm's facial detection technology that uses a dedicated processor to detect up to 10 faces in a picture efficiently. The camera also features a 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch, 230K pixel LCD. The F40fd will come available in March 2007 for $299.

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The sixth generation Super CCD-HR processor looks as if it will continue Fujifilm's reputation of providing low noise images at higher ISO settings. In this case, the F40fd will be able to shoot up to ISO 2000.

A "Dual Shot" mode takes two shots, in succession, one with the flash and one without. After the shot is taken, the images are displayed side by side for the photographer to choose which one to keep

The Picture Stabilization feature adjusts the sensitivity and shutter speed to counter-act blur caused by hand shake. The camera takes into account subject movement and low light conditions.

If you do need to use a flash, the F40fd also includes Fujifilm's i-Flash which can vary the flash intensity according to the scene conditions. It also utilizes the high ISO capability of the camera to provide shots that are not too washed out.

Additional Features:

• xD/SD slot that accepts both types of media
• New icon-based user interface with brief descriptions
• 14 scene modes
• Infrared image transfer capability
• Lithium-ion battery good for up to 300 shots
• Movie capture modes of 640x480 and 320x240 at 30 frames per second
• Exposure modes: program auto (no manual modes)
• White balance: auto, Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light), Custom
• Focus ranges: normal: 60cm to infinity; macro: 7-80cm (wide angle)
• Focus areas: center and multi
• Focus assist lamp
• Dimensions: 3.8”(W) × 2.3”(H) × 0.9” (D)