Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd to replace S700

[David Rasnake]

With a 12x optical zoom, the Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd is billed by the manufacturer as the world's smallest digital camera with this kind of zoom range.

Replacing the popular FinePix S700, the 10 megapixel S1000fd covers an impressive 35mm-equivalent span of 33-396mm.

With a hi-res 2.7-inch screen, ISO sensitivity up to 1600 at full-resolution, and full manual control, the S1000fd has many of the specs advanced amateur shooters seek out. Notably absent, however, are both Fuji's highly regard Super CCD sensor and any kind of optical/mechanical image stabilization.

Key soft features include a face detection system that automatically removes red-eye during immediate post-capture processing, panorama mode, and an array of scene preset options.

Even with a less dominant spec sheet than some models in this class, at $249, the S1000fd may still find a strong fan base looking for an affordable, full-featured digicam. The S1000fd debuts in-stores this April.

Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd specifications:

Sensor	10.0 megapixel, 1/2.3" CCD
Zoom	12x (33-396mm) Fujinon zoom, f/2.8-5.0
LCD/Viewfinder	2.7", 230K-pixel TFT LCD
Sensitivity	ISO 64-3200
Shutter Speed	8-1/2000 seconds
Shooting Modes	Auto, Picture Stabilization, Natural Light, Panorama, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene, Movie
Scene Presets	Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Picture Stabilization
White Balance Settings	Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Custom
Metering Modes	Not Specified
Focus Modes	Center AF, Multi AF, Area AF, Continuous AF, Manual, Macro, Super Macro
Drive Modes	Normal, Top 3, Top 6, Top 15, Final 3, Continuous
Flash Modes	Auto, Forced On, Slow Synchro, Forced Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Syncrho with Red-Eye Reduction
Self Timer Settings	10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off
Memory Formats	xD-Picture Card, SD, SDHC
Internal Memory	24 MB
File Formats	JPEG, AVI, WAV
Max. Image Size	3648x2736
Max. Video Size	640x480, 30 fps
Zoom During Video	No
Battery	4 AA batteries
Connections	USB 2.0, AV output, DC input
Additional Features	Face Detection, Panorama Shooting, High Speed Shooting