Fujifilm Adds The Microdrive To Its Line Of Digital Imaging Accessories

PHOTOPLUS EXPO EAST 2000, NEW YORK, NY, November 2, 2000 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today announced the addition of a Fujifilm-branded 1GB Microdrive removable storage device to its existing line of digital imaging accessories.

The Microdrive can be used with Fujifilm's new FinePix S1 Pro, the first digital SLR to incorporate Fujifilm's new Super CCD sensor. Capable of recording images at three, high resolution settings (3040 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 and 1440 x 960) and in three different file formats (TIFF-RBG, TIFF-YC and JPEG), the S1 Pro offers two built-in storage options: Fujifilm's traditional SmartMedia system and CompactFlash Type II, which is compatible with the Microdrive.

With low cost-per-megabyte in a convenient small form, the Microdrive provides high-capacity data storage for various portable electronic devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players and personal digital assistants. The Microdrive can also be paired with a PC card adapter and various USB readers for use with desktop and laptop computers.

Now available, the 1GB Fujifilm-branded Microdrive is available at traditional Fujifilm accessory outlets for a suggested list price of .

For more information on Fujifilm's Microdrive and other digital imaging accessories, please visit Fujifilm at PhotoPlus Expo East 2000 Booth #1401, the company's Web site at www.fujifilm.com or call 1-800-378-FUJI.