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FinePix 6900 Zoom

Fujifilm FinePix 6900 Zoom Review

By Movable Type Admin

Full review posted 6/22/01

Introduction & Physical Views

Click to take a QuickTime VR tour of the Fujifilm FinePix 6900 Zoom

Click on the 6900 Zoom to take a QuickTime VR tour

The FinePix 6900 Zoom builds on the ease-of-use and distinctive styling of Fujifilm's popular FinePix 4900 Zoom and inherits advanced functions from the FinePix S1 Pro. The FinePix 6900 Zoom features Fujifilm's second generation 3.3 million-sensor Super CCD that generates a 6-megapixel picture file. The Super CCD, along with Fujifilm's High Definition Color processing technology and 6X Super EBC Fujinon lens, helps the FinePix 6900 Zoom set a new standard in color and overall picture quality for the serious photo enthusiast.

With the ability to generate image files of up to six million pixels (2832 x 2128 resolution in TIFF-RGB format) for enlargements and photo editing software manipulation, the FinePix 6900 Zoom also offers the following features:

Large-diameter 6x optical zoom (35-210mm 35mm equivalent)
Two zoom controls, one on lens and another on the back
Manual focus via ring and on-screen magnification
Shutter speed priority (3 to 1/1000 sec)
Aperture priority (F2.8 to F11 in 13 steps)
Full Manual control of both shutter and aperture
Scene Position modes as well as Auto and Program AE
Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps)
TTL viewing via color electronic viewfinder
Two-inch color LCD playback monitor
Burst rate of 0.2 sec/frame for up to five frames
Captures up to 160 seconds of AVI video w/out sound
Adjustable ISO sensitivity of 100/200/400
Builtin popup multi-mode intelligent flash
Stylish magnesium alloy, gunmetal black body
SmartMedia image storage, compatible with 128MB cards
Rechargeable lithium battery pack and AC adapter included
Compact dimensions of 4.3"W x 3.1"H x 3.7"D

To further enhance the digital photography experience, Fujifilm provides consumers with an easy entrance to the Internet imaging world with the company's newly designed FinePixViewer software program, which comes bundled with the FinePix 6900 Zoom and other FinePix digital cameras. At the click of a few buttons, the FinePixViewer lets users view their pictures and links them directly to the World Wide Web for answers to frequently asked questions, picture-taking tips, support utilities, updated drivers and the receipt of periodic and pertinent promotional announcements from Fujifilm.

Along with Fujifilm's FinePixViewer, other bundled software programs include DP Editor, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® 4.0 Home Edition and ActiveShare™.

The FinePix 6900 Zoom will be available with a suggested list price of $999.

Physical Views

Here's the FinePix 6900 Zoom in the hand, much smaller than most imagine.

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FinePix 6900 Zoom Specifications

Imaging Device	3.3-million pixel Fujifilm 1/1.7" SuperCCD
Still Image Resolution	2832 x 2128 (interpolated) 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image Compression	JPEG (EXIF 2.1) Fine, Normal or Basic quality. TIFF uncompressed in 2832 x 2128 only.
Zoom Lens	Super EBC Fujinon 6x optical 35-210 mm (35mm equivalent) Maximum Aperture F2.8 - F3.1
Digital Zoom	1.4x to 4.4x (depending on image size) 2x for Movie Recording
Recording Modes	Still images, AVI movies w/out sound
Focus System	TTL Contrast detection AF type
Focus Range	1.6 ft - Infinity (Normal Wide) 3.0 ft - Infinity (Normal Tele) 0.3 ft - 2.6 ft (Macro) 8 in. - Infinity - stepless (Manual w/ring)
Viewfinder	0.55-inch color LCD (with 110,000 pixels)
LCD	2.0-inch color TFT (with 130,000 pixels)
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Flourescent 1/2/3, Tungsten, Manual preset 1 and 2
Shutter Speeds	3 - 1/2000 sec (Auto & SP) 3 - 1/1000 sec (P-S-A-M)
Exposure Modes	Fully Automatic Program AE Shutter speed priority (3 - 1/1000 sec) Aperture priority (F2.8 - F11) Full Manual AE Bracketing (3 frames with 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0EV steps)
ISO rating	100, 200, 400
Built-in Flash	Pop-up Type Range: 1 ft - 11.8 ft (Wide) 3 ft - 10.5 ft (Tele)
Flash Modes	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Red-Eye Reduction
Exposure Compensation	-2 to +2 in 0.3EV steps
Exposure Metering	TTL 64-zone Multi-point, Center-weighted average, Spot
Burst Mode	0.2sec/frame up to 5 images at full resolution
Movie Mode	QuickTime Motion JPEG, 320x240 @ 10fps up to 160 seconds, no audio.
Self-timer	2 or 10 sec
Video out	Depends on region (PAL or NTSC)
Storage Media	SmartMedia (up to 128 MB) 16 MB SmartMedia card included
I/O Connectivity	USB, Video Out
Battery	Proprietary NP-80 Lithium 3.7 V, 1100mAh camera is supplied with charger/AC supply
Weight	18.9 ounces (incl. battery)
Dimensions (W/H/D)	4.3 x 3.1 x 3.7 inches

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