Fujifilm Announces 8 New Cameras at CES

The new Fujifilm  X100S. (Source: Fujifilm.)

Featured are the X100S, a high-speed successor to the X100, which boasts a high-quality Fujinon 23mm f/2 lens. This camera features a new  16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II  sensor and  EXR Processor II, which claim to increase resolution by approx. 25%  and reduce noise by more than 30%. The new camera claims a  start-up time of only approx. 0.5 seconds, a  shot-to-shot interval of 0.5 seconds and a  shutter time lag of only 0.01 seconds.

The new camera also claims to offer the world’s first  “Digital Split Image” feature, which displays dual images on the left and right to be lined up for manual focusing. This enables accurate focusing, especially when working with an open aperture or macro shooting. A  Focus Peak Highlight function highlights high contrast areas for more precise fine tuning of focusing. Users can also switch between optical and electronic viewfinders. The Optical Viewfinder (OVF) enables users to see the subject as they do with the naked eye and is handy when time lag is an issue. The Electronic viewfinder (EVF) enables users to check focus, exposure, white balance and depth of field while composing shots.

Fujifilm’s new X20 premium compact camera, shown in the silver and black versions. (Source: Fujifilm.)
Also new to the X-series is the X20 premium compact camera, which inherits the high-precision lens and refined design of the X10 and boasts a  new Advanced Optical Viewfinder. The new camera sports a 12-megapixel 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II  sensor without an optical low pass filter plus an  EXR Processor II. The sensor has built-in Phase Detection pixels for  high-speed AF in as little as 0.06 seconds. A  Focus Peak Highlight  feature aids precise manual focusing.

The S8200, the entry-level model in Fujifilm’s new super-zoom line-up. (Source: Fujifilm.)
Fujifilm has also unveiled a number of super-zoom cameras. The new S8200 range features 4 models, all incorporating fast apertures of f/2.9 to f/6.5, plus powerful OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation, Lens shift type). Each features a different Fujinon long zoom lens from 40x optical (S8200) to 46x optical (S8500). They all support 1080i movie capture at 60fps with stereo sound  plus slow-motion capture at 480fps.

Rear view of the FinePix SL1000, showing the adjustable monitor screen. (Source: Fujifilm.)
The new  FinePix SL1000 features a 50x zoom lens that can focus from 1 cm to infinity, which is augmented by an ‘Intelligent Digital Zoom’ function that effectively doubles the set focal length.  Equipped with a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor. this camera supports sensitivities up to ISO 12800 and boasts AF speeds as fast as 0.2 seconds, a start-up time of 0.9 seconds and continuous shooting mode that reaches 10fps at full resolution (max. 9 frames).

The  FinePix T550 in purple. (Source: Fujifilm.)

Fujifilm’s new T-series cameras, the T500 and T550,  provide a 12x zoom lens and 16-megapixel CCD sensor in a slim and stylish body that comes in black, grey, purple, red and white. The T500 has a 2.7-inch LCD screen while the T550 has a 3.0-inch LCD screen. These models support a top sensitivity of ISO 3200 and 720p movie recording. The battery is charged in the camera via USB cable.

Fujifilm’s ‘All-Round Tough’ camera, the FinePix XP60. (Source: Fujifilm.)

Fujifilm has also announced a new ‘All-Round Tough’ camera, the FinePix XP60, which is waterproof to 6 metres and can withstand drops of up to 1.5 metres and temperatures   down to -10 °C.   Featuring a 1/2.3-inch 16 million pixels CMOS sensor, the FinePix XP60 offers high-speed processing, the CMOS sensor empowers continuous shooting at up to 10 frames/sec.  (max. 10 frames) or ultra-high-speed continuous shooting at up to 60 frames/sec.  (max. 70 frames) with a dedicated ‘Burst mode button’ for instant switching into continuous shooting mode.  The camera’s 5x optical zoom lens  (28-140mm equiv.) is supported by sensor-shift stabilisation.

Details of the new cameras can be found at http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n130107.html.