Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd

Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd

FinePix S6500fd zoom

Manufacturer
Fujifilm
SKU
N078790A
15-09-2006
Face detection technology
Have you ever cursed your camera for focusing on something completely irrelevant when you are taking pictures of your nearest and dearest? This is because a conventional camera has no idea of what you are taking a picture of – it can't tell the difference between a vase of flowers and your Aunt Betty. Fujifilm has developed a proprietary face detection technology that automatically recognises faces in the frame, ensuring that the camera knows to focus on the people, and also to ensure that they are exposed properly. What makes this system so impressive is its speed – it reacts to movement almost as quickly as the human eye, and locks on to faces in a mere 0.04 seconds. Using a special processor-based algorithm that recognises the combination of two eyes and a mouth, the S6500fd can detect faces even when held in the vertical portrait orientation. Not only does the system look impressive as it effortlessly tracks faces on the live LCD, but it also gives you the most important thing of all – perfect pictures.

Super CCD vi with real photo technology: ISO 3200!
This camera's sensor and processor combination has already made waves in the photographic industry. Leading photo website dpreview.com commented: "Fuji has managed, with this sensor and processor combination, closer than ever before to 'SLR-like' output from a compact camera". Rather than focus on increasing the number of pixels, the emphasis with the S6500fd has been placed on improving image detail, tonal quality and reducing noise. What is more, the breakthrough sensitivity setting of ISO 3200 means that you will not be putting your camera back in its bag when the light levels drop. Never mind the pixels. Feel the picture quality.

Fujinon 28-300MM lens
Unlike interchangeable lenses, this one's fixed to the camera for ever. And that is a good thing – not only will the interior of the camera be protected from dust and the elements, but you also have an incredible zoom range at your disposal. Fujinon optics have an enviable reputation within the photography industry for their clarity and quality, and the lens on the S6500fd lives up to the name. The 13 elements include one hybrid aspherical element, one glass moulded aspherical element, as well as ED glass. Furthermore, photography enthusiasts will like the manual twist barrel zoom control, as well as the manual focusing ring, both giving pinpoint control.

2.5" LCD monitor
The back of the camera is dominated by a large 2.5-inch LCD screen with incredible 235,000 pixel resolution. This enables you to see every detail element in your picture, but also is roomy enough for the camera to be able to display large, legible shooting information.

Fast responses
People that use the S6500fd will not miss many shots. There is no agonising wait as a motor extends the lens (it is already in position), and the autofocus locks on to subjects with a speed that will make you think twice as to whether this really is not a DSLR. With its use of manual zoom ring, dials and buttons for important functions, the S6500fd is designed for photographers who do not want their camera to get in the way of their photography.

Movie mode
Anyone who doesn't think that much of movie modes on digital cameras has not tried this one. Not only does it offer the top-level 30 fps VGA benchmark, but you can also use the zoom lens during recording, which is a special enhancement of this feature. With the massive onboard media storage, the S6500fd offers extended movie potential, and is a valuable backup to the camera's still image capability.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
Avi
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
AUTO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Weight 
600g
Data compression
JPEG
Focal length range (f-f) 
6.2 - 66.7 mm
Bundled software 
- FinePixViewer RAW File converter included).<br />- ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix.<br />- RAW FILE CONVERTER LE.<br />
Camera shutter speed 
30 - 1/4000s
Compatible memory cards 
xd
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Red-eye reduction
Focus
Single-AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus, One-touch AF, AF system, AF frame selection
Internal memory 
10 MB
Light exposure control
256-zone TTL metering Multi, Spot, Average
Megapixel 
6.3 MP
Optical zoom 
10.7x
Sensor type 
CCD

Power

Battery type 
AA
Number of batteries supported 
4

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
235000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.35 cm (2.5")

Lens system

Digital zoom 
2x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28 - 300 mm

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/43.2 mm (1/1.7")
Still image resolution(s) 
2, 848x2, 136 / 3, 024 x 2, 016(3:2 format) / 2, 048 X 1, 536 / 1, 600x1, 200 / 640 X 480 pixels

Weight & dimensions

Width 
13.09 cm
Depth 
12.8 cm
Height 
9.75 cm

Other features

Lens system 
Fujinon
Light exposure type
Programmed AE(When using P mode: Program shift is enable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure

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