Fujifilm Australia has released the FinePix S2000HD, a compact, lightweight 10-megapixel camera with a 15x optical zoom lens that includes HD movie recording and HD output.

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August 25, 2008: Fujifilm Australia has released the FinePix S2000HD, a compact, lightweight 10-megapixel camera with a 15x optical zoom lens that includes HD movie recording and HD output.
The first Fujifilm camera to offer full compatibility with high definition television (HDTV) for both still photographs and movies, the S2000HD can record high resolution movies at 1280 x 720 pixels and wide screen stills at 1920 x 1080 pixels in 16:9 format. Its zoom lens range is equivalent to 27.6-414mmin 35mm format. Dual image stabilisation combines a mechanically stabilised CCD sensor with high ISO sensitivities (ISO 1600 at full resolution, and up to ISO 6400 at 5MP).
Other features include continuous shooting at up to 13.5 frames per second, to a maximum of 33 frames in 3MP mode and an enhanced playback mode that lets users search for specific files by sorting images according to how they were shot (still, continuous and movie). Built-in Face Detection Technology can identify up to10 faces in a frame before adjusting the focus and exposure and an automatic red-eye removal feature checks each detected face for red-eye and routinely corrects it.
The FinePix S2000HD also includes Instant Zoom which allows you to keep the subject in shot at long distance by offering a wide viewing area around the frame. Zoom Bracketing enables three shots to be captured at once with varying magnification, to allow instant on-camera editing. In Dual Shot Mode, the camera shoots two images in rapid succession – one with flash and one without – then saves both so users select the preferred image.
Photographic control options including Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual mode with extensive metering and focus options for the more advanced user. Thirteen pre-programmed scene modes are also included, along with a high resolution LCD and electronic viewfinder, micro thumbnail function and SD/SDHC slot. The camera is powered by four AA batteries. The FinePix S2000HD has an RRP of $399 and comes with Shoulder Strap; Lens Cap; Lens Cap cord; USB and A/V cables; CD-Rom; FinePix Viewer; CD-ROM (Owner’s manual); Basic manual. For more information, visit www.fujifilm.com.au.