FINEPIX S1 PRO DIGITAL CAMERA

FUJIFILM'S FINEPIX S1 PRO DIGITAL CAMERA PRODUCES 6.1 MILLION-PIXEL IMAGE FILE WITH NEW SUPER CCD PMA 2000, LAS VEGAS, NV, February 3, 2000 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. today sets a new standard in professional digital photography with the North American debut of the new Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Digital Camera, the first SLR-type digital camera incorporating Fujifilm's new Super CCD image sensor technology. The first of a new breed of professional digital cameras from Fujifilm, the FinePix S1 Pro has a 1.1 inch Super CCD sensor that delivers an ultra-high resolution image file with 6.1 million pixels (3040 x 2016). It uses a Nikon F lens mount and has continuous shooting of approximately 1.5 frames/second up to five frames, adjustable ISO equivalents of 320/400/800/1600, a shutter speed of 30 to 1/2000 second and compatibility with SmartMediaTM (up to 64MB), CompactFlashTM (Card Type II) and the IBM microdriveTM. The unprecedented image resolution of the FinePix S1 Pro is the result of Fujifilm's proprietary Super CCD technology. Recognizing a glass ceiling in the conventional charge-coupled device (CCD) design, Fujifilm developed a new, radically different CCD with larger, octagonal-shaped photodiodes situated on 45-degree angles. This pattern increases sensitivity, improves signal-to-noise ratio and offers a much wider dynamic range, all attributes that result in sharper, more colorful digital images. "Like other professional SLR-type digital cameras, the FinePix S1 Pro has a host of image capture features and controls," said Tom Cuffari, Vice President, Sales, Digital Imaging Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "But the one thing that makes the FinePix S1 Pro stand out among the rest is its printable image quality which, if you ask any photographer, is the most important aspect of the camera." As mentioned, the FinePix S1 Pro has a variety of controls, including four shooting modes (single frame, continuous, preview and multiple exposure), five exposure modes (general-purpose program, auto-multi program, shutter-priority auto mode, aperture-priority auto mode and manual exposure control) and five variable program modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sport and night scene). In addition, there are eight modes for white balance (auto, fine, shade, incandescent light, custom and three for fluorescent light.) The FinePix S1 Pro can record images at three resolutions (3040 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 and 1440 x 960) and in three file formats (TIFF-RBG, TIFF-YC and JPEG). There are three compression modes (fine, normal and basic) within the JPEG file format and captured images can be viewed on the camera's 2-inch liquid crystal display. The USB-compatible FinePix S1 Pro has dimensions of 5.8" (W) x 4.9" (H) x 3.1" (D) and weighs 29 ounces. Packaged along with the camera are a CD-ROM with camera-shooting software, USB and video cables, a 16MB SmartMedia storage card and four AA alkaline batteries for the image-handling system and two Lithium batteries for controlling the camera system. Fujifilm's FinePix S1 Pro will be available first half of 2000 at a manufacturer's suggested retail price under $4,000. For more information on the Fujifilm's Super CCD and other Fujifilm digital imaging products, please visit Fujifilm at PMA booth #D101, the company's Web site at www.fujifilm.com or call 1-800-378-3854. About Fujifilm Digital Imaging As the first manufacturer to offer a digital camera with removable storage media and the developer of the new Super CCD sensor, Fujifilm is a recognized digital imaging innovator. With a breadth of line that includes products for image capture, storage and output, Fujifilm offers a host of end-to-end imaging solutions, letting the user evolve from picture-taker to picture maker within minutes. What sets Fujifilm digital imaging products apart is the technology that goes into each and every product. Fujifilm is one of only a handful of marketers that both designs and manufactures the key capture elements of a digital camera -- the lens, CCD and image processing mechanisms. This total control ensures strict adherence to design specifications. SmartMediaTM is a trademark of Toshiba, Corp. CompactFlashTM is a trademark of SanDisk, Corp. microdriveTM is a trademark of International Business Machines. AdobeR and Adobe PhotoDeluxe® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro -- Specifications

Type of Camera	Interchangeable-Lens SLR-type digital camera
CCD sensor	23.3mm x 15.6mm Super CCD
Image File Size	3040 x 2016 (6.1 million pixels), 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960 pixels
Sensitivity	Equivalent to 320/400/800/1600
File format	TIFF-RGB,TIFF-YC, JPEG (supports Exif ver 2.1 )* Design rule for Camera File system-compliant/ DPOF-compatible
Storage Media	Slot No.1 : SmartMedia Cards(3.3V, 2MB to 64MB/3.3V) Slot No.2 : Compact Flash Card type II
Number of images (3,040 X 2,016 pixels)	Mode	TIFF-RGB	TIFF-YC	JPEG (Fine)	JPEG(Normal)	JPEG(Basic)
	MG-64S	3	5	26	53	101
Lens mount	Nikon F mount
Usable Lenses	AF Nikkor and AI-P-type Nikkor lenses (IX-Nikkors cannot be used)
Picture angle	Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm[135] format equivalent
View finder	Fixed-eye level penta-prism high-eye-point type Frame coverage: Approx. 90%
Shooting modes	Single frame shooting Continuous shooting: Approx. 1.5 frames/sec. up to 5 frames Preview mode Multiple exposure
Exposure Modes	General Purpose Program Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) Shutter-priority Auto mode Aperture-priority Auto mode Manual Exposure Control mode 5 Variable-program mode (portrait, landscape, close-up, sport, night scene)
Exposure metering	1. 3D Matrix : with D-type AF Nikkor 2. 6 segment Matrix : with non-D-type AF Nikkor or AI-P-Nikkor lenses 3. Center-weighed : in Manual exposure mode or with Auto Exposure Lock
Exposure compensation	3 EV range in 1/3 EV increments
Autofocus detection system	TTL phase detection Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)
White Balance	Auto/Fine /Shade(fine weather)/Incandescent light/3 modes for Fluorescent light/Custom setting
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed	30 to 1/2000 sec
Remote release	Mechanical remote terminal
Built-in flash	Guide No.15 (ISO 100m),effective for 28mm lens frame coverage TTL -BL flash operations :Normal / slow-synchro / red-eye reduction / red-eye reduction with slow-synchro
Accessory shoe	Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact, ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for Posi-Mount system provided
Playback Function	One frame, thumbnails in four segments, thumbnails in nine segments, playback zoom, histogram indication, standard chart
LCD monitor	2-inch, low-temperature, poly-silicon TFT (approx. 200,000 pixels)
Self timer	2 sec (quick mode) and 10 sec.
Video Output	NTSC (USA/Canada model) or PAL (European model)
Digital interface	USB
Power source	1. 4 AA type batteries: Alkaline, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries can be used. (Manganese batteries cannot be used.) or AC power adapter for image-handling system 2. 2 Lithium batteries type CR123A for controlling camera system
Dimensions	5.8" (W) x 4.9" (H) x 3.1" (D)
Weight	Approx. 29oz (without batteries and lens)