June 26, 2000 -- At DigitalFocus 2000, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. showcased the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Digital Camera, the first professional SLR to utilize Fujifilm’s new Super CCD technology. Super CCD, which gathers more image information than conventional CCDs of the same sensor count, delivers an increased signal-to-noise ratio, greater sensitivity and a wider dynamic range for clear, sharp and colorful pictures.

Suitable for a wide range of professional photographic tasks, thanks to its adjustable ISO equivalents of 320, 400, 800 and 1600, shutter speeds of 30 to 1/2000 second and continuous shooting of approximately 1.5 frames/second up to five frames, the FinePix S1 Pro has a Nikon F lens mount. This makes the FinePix S1 Pro compatible with most Nikon series lenses, giving photographers the option of using their existing optics with the FinePix S1 Pro.

Plus, the FinePix S1 Pro offers a variety of image capture controls. These include 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.)

"For professional photographers, the FinePix S1 Pro is a great gateway into digital imaging, having most of the features and controls professionals want in a digital camera while producing the quality pictures they expect from Fujifilm," explained Jennifer Davalos, Product Manager, Professional Digital Products, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. “And with its lens compatibility, there’s no need for a photographer to invest in a new set of optics. This makes is easy for the professional to put down his or her film camera and shoot digital with the FinePix S1 Pro.”

The FinePix S1 Pro has a 1.1-inch Super CCD with 3.4 million sensors. It 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. In addition, the camera provides users with a number of removable storage options including SmartMedia™ (up to 64MB), CompactFlash™ (Card Type II) and the IBM microdrive™.

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.

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.

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, a leading manufacturer of imaging and information products.

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