Overview

The Fujifilm Finepix S5100 is a 4 megapixel camera with a 10x optical zoom, that is both suitable for beginners and more serious photographers.

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Available Reviews

• Fujifilm FinePix S5100 review at Steve's Digicams
• Fujifilm FinePix S5100 review at dpreview
• Fuji FinePix S5100 review at imaging resource
• Fuji FinePix S5100 review at DCRP

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Features

10x optical zoom with a focal range of 37mm – 370mm (35mm equivalent)
Can act as both a point and shoot camera and set to full manual mode
High speed auto focus system
High speed continuous shooting

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Specifications

Resolution: 4.0 million pixels
Sensor: CCD Sensor 1/2.7-inch conventional CCD system
File formats: Still image: CCD-RAW, JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) Storage media: xD-Picture Card (16MB to 512MB)
Focal length: Equivalent to 37mm-370mm on a 35mm camera
Optical zoom: 10x
Focus: Auto focus /AF area focus/AF center focus/Manual focus
Focus range: Normal: 3.0ft to infinity (W), 6.6ft to infinity (T); Macro: 0.3ft. - 6.6ft. (W), 3.0ft. - 6.6ft (T)
Aperture: F2.8-F8 (Wide); F3.1-F9 (Tele) (10 steps in 1/3 EV increments)
Viewfinder: electronic viewfinder
Exposure control: Programmed AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual
Exposure Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (13 Steps in 1/3 EV increments at P/S/AM)
Sensitivity: Auto (equivalent to 64-200 320 depending on conditions)/64/100/200/400 P/S/A/M (equivalent to ISO 64/100/200/400)
Shutter speed: Auto/SP: ¼ sec. to 1/2000 sec.; SP (night scene mode only): 3 sec. - 1/1000 sec.; Manual: 15 sec. - 1/2000 sec.
White balance: Automatic, Manual (Custom, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light)
Flash: Auto flash; Effective range: 1.0ft - 1314.8ft (W)/2.6ft0ft. - 12.513.1 ft (T)
Screen: 1.5-inch LCD 115,000 pixels
Batteries: 4 AA alkaline batteries included
Dimensions: 4.4(W) x 3.2(H) x 3.1(D) inch
Weight: 11.9 oz. (excluding battery and media)
Shooting modes: Normal: auto, scene position (portrait, landscape, sports, night scene),
P/S/A/M
Continuous: top 3 (3 frames/sec.,
up to 3 frames), final 3 (3 frames/sec., up to 3 frames), long-period (max. 1.6 frames/sec., up to 40 frames)
Movie mode: 640 x 480 pixels./320 x 240 pixels(Up to media capacity, direct recording
to the media); 30 fps, AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound

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Press Release

VALHALLA, NY, July 28, 2004 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a pioneer in digital imaging technology, today announced the addition of two new digital cameras in the company’s esteemed S-series line. Both the FinePix S3100 and S5100 deliver powerful 4.0 megapixel resolution in appealing 35mm-styleform factors, and provide enhancements for improved viewfinder and LCD viewing in low-light situations - making it easy to capture brilliant images under any condition.

“The FinePix S3100 and S5100 offer long zoom power combined with ease of use and best-possible image quality,” said Susan Schaffer, Director, Consumer Products, Photo Imaging Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. “Fujifilm is proud to continue its digital imaging leadership with these solid performers.”

Top Features
The FinePix S3100 offers beginner digital photographers 4.0 million pixels of shooting power with a fully automatic point-and-shoot feature set. The camera also offers a 6x optical and 3.4x digital zoom to capture crisp, clear images of distant subjects, and captures QVGA video clips at a rate of 10 frames/second. This model will replace the popular FinePix S3000 in August.

The FinePix S5100 offers mid-level digital photographer 4.0 million pixels combined with both point-and-shoot simplicity as well as a more advanced manual feature set including continuous shooting, continuous auto-focus, shutter priority and aperture priority modes. This model offers a 10x optical and 3.6x digital zoom capability, the longest in Fujifilm’s consumer category. In addition, the FinePix S5100 can capture VGA video clips at a rate of 30 frames/second, with sound, and can capture RAW format files. This model will replace the company’s best-selling FinePix S5000 in October.

Both cameras offer a low-light viewfinder and LCD enhancement, making it easier to see the subject in dark conditions, and can be used with telephoto and wide-angle lenses. The FinePix S3100 and S5100 operate on four AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries, and use Fujifilm’s xD-Picture Card™ storage media, which can hold up to 532 4.0 megapixel (normal) images on a 512MB card.

Familiar SLR-Type Design
The FinePix S3100 and S5100 offer traditional 35mm styling, while pistol grips offer easy handling. The FinePix S3100 measures 3.9(W) x 3.0(H) x 2.7(D) inch and weighs 10.1 ounces without batteries and storage media; the FinePix S5100 measures 4.4(W) x 3.2(H) x 3.1(D) inches and weighs 11.9 ounces without batteries and storage media. Optional telephoto and wide-angle lens adapters increase the performance of both models.

Availability
The FinePix S3100 will be available in August 2004 and sell for approximately $349.99, while the FinePix S5100 will ship in October 2004 and sell for approximately $499.99. Both cameras will ship with a lens adapter ring, a 16MB xD-Picture Card™, FinePix Viewer, ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix, four AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, A/V cable, and a shoulder strap.

Great Prints
Fujifilm digital cameras offer consumers best-quality printed images made from home, at home and at the store. Both the FinePix S3100 and S5100 offer consumers PictBridge compatibility for fast and convenient at-home printing, without the use of a computer. Now, consumers can use Fujifilm’s inkjet paper in nearly any manufacturer’s inkjet printer to ensure long-lasting prints with bright colors. Consumers may visit www.digitalcameradeveloping.com to find a store near them - or near friends and family across the country - that offers in-store digital camera developing, and to order images from local retailers online.
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(source: Fujifilm)