Fuji F300EXR, Z800EXR-Touch

Posted on July 26, 2010

 More interesting cameras from Fujifilm, the F300EXR and Z800EXR-Touch, both using the new Super CCD EXR II sensor. This new sensor now features faster autofocusing functions.

Offering a range of zoom capabilities and High Definition (HD) image and video capture, the new FinePix cameras also offer improved technologies including 360° Panoramic Shooting Mode and Web Easy Upload tool (Z800EXR-Touch) for quick and easy photo sharing on social networking sites.

Following in the footsteps of the ‘F’ series models – the F70EXR and F80EXR – the compact F300EXR features a 15x wide-angle zoom Fujinon lens and two new focusing systems to improve autofocus time. The 15x zoom offers a versatile 24-360 mm range (equivalent) while Contrast AF and Phase Detection AF systems allow the user to achieve a faster autofocus speed. The F300EXR offers the same three EXR Priority modes (Wide Dynamic Range up to 800 percent, High Sensitivity and High Resolution) as other EXR models and EXR Auto mode takes the guesswork out of setting the camera by doing everything for you.

New features on this model include 360° Panoramic Shooting Function and Baby Detection (I’m sure there’s a joke here, but I’ll leave well enough alone). 360° Panoramic Shooting Function lets the user capture wide panoramic shots by simply holding the shutter once and panning around. The camera can capture vertical or horizontal panoramic shots with an extended panning range. For those tricky shots with babies or children with little patience to sit still, the F300EXR incorporates new Baby Detection mode to automatically fire the camera as soon as the subject looks into the lens.

The camera also offers Image Stabilization (CCD-Shift), Face Recognition and Pet Detection Technology that allows the user to register common photographed human or pet faces, and gives full creative control with PSAM Shooting mode.

Other benefits include: 12-megapixel EXR II sensor, a 3-inch LCD and 720p HD image and video capture.

The F300EXR will be available in black, in September, for a suggested retail price of $349.99.

The Z800EXR-Touch is a touch screen digital camera with the EXR II sensor that automatically adjusts to all lighting and scene conditions with fast autofocusing functions. The camera features a Touch & Shoot 3.5 inch Touch Screen display panel with “HD-like” 460k pixel resolution. With this responsive screen, the user can also select the area of a shot to focus on with a simple tap of a finger and the camera will automatically focus and take the picture.

It also includes Fujifilm’s Facebook/YouTube Easy Upload tool allowing the user to mark photos for online posting right on the camera. When the camera connects to a PC with MyFinePix Studio software, all marked photos or videos upload directly at the press of a button. The camera also features 360° Panoramic Shooting Function that creates a 360° shot by  holding the shutter and panning the camera.

The Z800EXR-Touch offers 1080p HD Video, a Fujinon 5x zoom lens, 12-megapixel resolution and Dual Image Stabilization – in a slim design.

Users can also rate their favourite photos with a star ranking system directly on the camera, for easy identification and sharing. Other features include Face Recognition technology with Pet Detection and Intelligent Scene Recognition.

The Z800 EXR-Touch is also coming in September, in black or red, for a suggested retail price of $229.99.