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Fujifilm FinePix A500, 5.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical 5.2x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera

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With a 5.1 million pixel effective resolution using the exclusive Super CCD-HR and 3x optical zoom lens, the Fuji FinePix A400 Digital Camera is an impressive, yet affordable, choice for anyone moving on from a no-frills, compact film camera to take their first steps into digital photography.

• 5.1 Megapixel Super CCD-HR: The FinePix A500 incorporates Fujifilm's innovative Super CCD sensor, featuring an octagonal pixel design that allows you to capture highlights and shadow detail in every picture you take. Utilizing this sophisticated imaging sensor, you get exceptional image quality, accurate details, smooth, attractive skin tones and true to life colors from this camera.

• 3x Fujinon Zoom Lens: Bring your subject closer and clearer with high quality Fujinon lens technology - the A500 features a 3.0x Optical Zoom with a focal range equivalent of 38mm - 114mm compared to 35mm film. For additional range, the FinePix A500 has a 5.2x Digital Zoom to get a Total Zoom range of 15.6x.

• Built-In Memory: The FinePix A500 makes it possible for you to get that picture even if you forget or fill up your xD-Picture Card. With internal memory built into the A500, now you will never have to miss that special shot. Think of it as your internal insurance policy for photo opportunities.

• Full Function - Easy Operation: The A500 is technology made easy. Designed with ease-of-use as a priority, the controls of the camera have been designed for simple, one-handed operation. With an optical viewfinder and 1.8" LCD even the first time digital camera user will get incredible shots from the beginning.

• Ready Out of the Box: Everything you need to get started is here - including two AA alkaline batteries and a USB (mini-B) cable for easy computer connectivity. Simply put your batteries in, power up the camera, set the date and time and you're ready to start taking pictures. It couldn't be easier.

• USB 2.0 Interface: With the fast USB 2.0 interface, you'll be able to transfer your images and video clips to your computer quickly - saving time and battery power.

• PictBridge Compatible: When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer - without using a PC.

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

Flash
Performance
Memory & Power
Input/Output

Display
Physical

Camera Type: Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 1/2.5" 5.3 Megapixel Super CCD-HR

Effective Resolution: 5.1 Million Pixels

Color Depth: 24-Bit RGB

Color Modes: Full Color

Image File Formats: JPEG (Fine, Normal)
Exif 2.2, DPOF & DCF compliant

Recorded Resolution: 5M (2592 x 1944)
3:2 (2592 x 1728)
3M (2048 X 1536)
2M (1600 x 1200)

0.3M (640 x 480)

Video Recording: AVI Motion JPEG
320 x 240 pixels @ 10 fps (up to 60 seconds clip)
160 x 120 pixels @ 10 fps (up to 240 seconds clip)

Audio Recording: No

Optics

Lens Type: Fujinon zoom lens

Optical Zoom: 3x

Lens Focal Length: 6.4mm - 19.2mm (38mm - 114mm equivalent)

Digital Zoom: 5.2x

Minimum Focus Distance: 3.9" (10cm)

Maximum Aperture: f/3.3

Optical Image Stabilization: No

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount: No

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL contrast type AF (Center)

Focus Modes: Auto

Focus Range: Normal: 24.0" (61cm) - Infinity
Macro: 3.9" (10cm) - 31.2" (79.3cm)

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO (100-400)

Shutter Type: Not Specified

Shutter Speed: 2 - 1/1500 seconds (exposure mode dependant)

Aperture Range: f/3.3 - f/8.5

Exposure Metering: TTL 64-zones metering

Exposure Modes: Program AE, Exposure Compensation (+/-2EV in 1/3 EV increments)

White Balance Modes: Automatic, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light

Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro)

Effective Flash Range: Normal: 2.0' - 10.2' Wide
Macro: 1.0' - 2.6'

External Flash Connection: No

External Flash Control: Not Applicable

Performance

Start-Up Time: 2.8 seconds

Shutter Lag: 0.1 seconds (with AF/AE locked)

Time Between Shots: 0.3 seconds

Burst Capability: 0.3 fps continuous

Self Timer: 2 seconds & 10 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: Yes

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: 16MB (12MB available)

Compatible Memory Cards: xD-Picture Card (up to 1GB)

Recording Capacity

Includes 12MB of Available Built-in Memory

Still Image Capacity

	Fine	Normal
5M	4	9
3:2	-	10
3M	-	15
2M	-	19
0.3M	-	93

Video Capacity

Video Mode	Record Time
320 x 240	71 seconds
160 x 120	220 seconds

Battery Type: 2x AA Batteries (alkaline, NiMH)

Power Adapter: AC-3VX AC Adapter (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 (full speed)

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge)

Remote Control: No

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL)

Web-Cam Capable: No

System & Software Requirements

Windows System

200 MHz Pentium Processor (800 MHz Pentium III for Windows XP)
Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, XP
256MB RAM (128MB for XP)
450MB Hard Drive Space (600MB available during operation)
Factory installed USB port
CD-ROM Drive
800 x 600 pixels or better Display with 16-bit color or better
Internet connection to use FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function

Macintosh System

PowerPC G3, G4, iMac, iBook
Mac OS X (10.2.8 - 10.3.9)
256MB RAM (256MB or better recommended)
400MB Hard Drive Space (600MB available during operation)
Factory installed USB port
CD-ROM Drive
800 x 600 pixels or better Display with 16-bit color or better
Internet connection to use FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function

Display

Viewfinder: Real Image Optical Viewfinder

LCD Display: 1.8" Low-temperature Poly-silicon TFT color LCD (77,000 pixels) with Clear View Filter

Language Options: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese

Playback Options: Automatic Playback, Single frame, Zoom (up to 4x), Multi-frame, Video Playback, Trimming, Image erase, World Time

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 2.4" x 3.7" x 1.1" (60 x 93mm x 28mm)

Weight: 4.4oz. (125g) without batteries

What's in the Box

Fujifilm FinePix A500, 5.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical 5.2x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera

2x AA Alkaline Batteries

USB Cable

Video Cable

Hand Strap

Software CD-ROM (FinePix Viewer)

User Guide

1-Year U.S.A. Limited Warranty

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