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Fuji CES 2012 Press Conference – LiveBlog

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Fuji X-Series Press Event at CES 2012

This will be a live blog feed – with the newest updates at the bottom.  (Hit the ‘Refresh’ button for updates.)

10:51AM PT – The Fuji press conference at CES kicks off in a little over an hour.  We’re expecting to see the Fuji X-Pro1 officially unveiled there.  I’m heading to the press conference now.

I’ll have the latest news from the event soon, so keep watching.  It kicks off at 12PM PT / 3PM ET.

UPDATES BELOW (Newest stuff at the bottom.  And, now there’s a full video at the bottom of the post.) [Read more…]

Fuji X-S1, New X-Series Superzoom

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Fuji X-S1

Fuji X-S1

The Fuji X-S1 is a new ultrazoom model that takes a place next to the Fuji X10 and Fuji X100 in the premium X-series line.

The Fuji X-S1 features a 12MP EXR CMOS sensor that is a larger 2/3″ format.  The X-S1 features a manual 26x zoom lens (24-624mm equivalent) at f/2.8-5.6 and 2x enhanced digital zoom, which Fuji claims offers expanded reach with minimal quality loss.

The Fuji X-S1 captures full resolution images at 7 fps and will record 1080p HD video.

The X-S1 should be available later this month at $799.95.  Check availability at Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji FinePix T350 and T400

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Fuji T400

Fuji T400

The Fuji T350 and T400 are the latest addition to Fujifilm’s T-series Travel compact cameras, announced just prior to CES 2012.

The T350 and T400 offer 10x zoom lenses (28-280mm equivalent), 720p HD video capture and sensor-shift image stabilization.  The T400 features a 16MP CCD image sensor, while the T350 packs a 14MP CCD image sensor.

The Fuji T400 should be available in March at a retail price of $149.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Fuji T350 should be available in March at a retail price of $129.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji T350

Fuji T350

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji SL300, S4500 and S4200 Superzooms

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Fuji SL300

Fuji SL300

The Fuji SL300, S4500 and S4200 are a trio of new long-zoom cameras announced just prior to CES 2012.

The SL300 features a rubberized body, 14MP CCD image sensor and 30x zoom lens with a 24-720mm equivalent range.  It offers power zooming with zoom buttons near the shutter release and on the lens barrel.  The SL300 should be available in March for $299.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji S4500

Fuji S4500

The S4500 and S4200 feature 30x and 24x zoom lenses, respectively.  Both models offer a 14MP CCD image sensor, 720p, image stabilization and are powered by AA batteries.

The S4500 should be available in March for $259.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The S4200 should also be available in March for $229.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji S4200

Fuji S4200

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji FinePix F770EXR, F750EXR and F660EXR

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Fuji F770EXR

Fuji F770EXR

Just prior to CES 2012, Fuji has announced its Spring 2012 line of EXR-compact cameras – the F770EXR, F750EXR and F660EXR.

Both the F770EXR and F750EXR feature a 16MP CMOS image sensor and 20x zoom lens (25-500mm equivalent).  Additionally, these models can capture full resolution images at a rate of 8 fps.  The F770EXR offers RAW image capture and GPS functionality, while the F750EXR does not.  The F770EXR and F750EXR should be available in March.

Fuji F750EXR

Fuji F750EXR

The F770EXR retails for $379.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The F750EXR retails for $349.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji F660EXR

Fuji F660EXR

In addition to the F770EXR and F750EXR, the F660EXR rounds out the EXR-compact line with the same 16MP CMOS image sensor; however, it sports a 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) and 11 fps image capture at reduced-resolution. The F660EXR should be available in February at a retail price of $279.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

All of the above new EXR-compact models capture 1080p HD video.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji FinePix JZ250 and JZ100

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Fuji JZ250

Fuji JZ250

The Fuji JZ250 and JZ100 are among 19 new point and shoot cameras announced by Fujifilm just prior to CES 2012.

The JZ250 and JZ100 fall under Fuji’s standard compact line and are set for March 2012 availability.  Both cameras sport an 8x zoom lens (25-200mm equivalent), offer 720p HD video capture and are powered by Li-ion rechargeable batteries.  The JZ250 has a 16MP CCD image sensor and the JZ100 offers a 14MP CCD sensor.

The JZ250 retails for $149.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The JZ100 retails for $129.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji JZ100

Fuji JZ100

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji HS30EXR and HS25EXR Superzoom Cameras

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Fuji HS30EXR

Fuji HS30EXR

Fuji continues the popular HS-line of cameras with the Fuji HS30EXR and HS25EXR prior to CES 2012.

The HS30EXR now serves as the flagship HS camera, replacing the HS20, while the HS25EXR steps in as a secondary model in the HS-line.

The HS30EXR features a 16MP CMOS sensor and 30x optical zoom.  Priced at $499.95, the HS30EXR should be available in March.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji HS25EXR

Fuji HS25EXR

The HS25EXR offers the same 16MP CMOS image sensor and 30x optical zoom.  However, the HS25EXR is powered by AA batteries and does not allow users to capture RAW image files like the HS30EXR.  The HS25EXR retails for $399.95 and should be available in March.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji FinePix JX580, JX500 and AX550

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Fuji JX580 JX500 AX550

Fujifilm has announced three new budget cameras (amid a total of 19 in its Spring 2012 lineup) just prior to CES 2012.  The value series refresh features the JX580, JX500 and AX550, which are priced at $119.95, $99.95 and $89.95, respectively.

Just a quick hit on the specs now…

Both JX models offer rechargeable Li-ion batteries, while the AX550 is powered by AA batteries.  All three models offer a 5x zoom (26-130mm equivalent) lens and 720p HD video capture.  The JX580 and AX550 have a 16MP CCD sensor, while the JX500 has a 14MP sensor.

The JX580 should be available in February for $119.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The JX500 should be available in February for $99.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The AX500 should be available in March for $89.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]