Fujifilm unveils Finepix S1800: 18x super-zoom digital compact camera at Rs. 14,999

Fujifilm India,the wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Japan, which is
one of the world’s largest photographic solutions companies, has
reportedly introduced the Finepix S1800 - 18x super zoom camera, at a
very affordable price.
Mr. Kenichi Tanaka, Managing Director, Fujifilm India, has reportedly
stated, “The feature rich S1800 which comes up with 18x optical zoom is
a perfect camera for any shutterbug. Holding, looking and feeling like DSLR ,the S1800 offers full manual photographic control for the more
experienced user and an Automatic Scene Recognition mode for beginners.
With a very competitive price tag this camera is sure to get a wide and
serious attention.”
FinePix S1800 is claimed to ship with a mechanically stabilized CCD
sensor and high ISO sensitivity (ISO 6400) for anti-blur protection, to
reduce the blurring effect of both hand-shake and subject movement to
provide sharp, crisp and clear images even at the longest zoom settings
or in the adverse lighting conditions. Adopting Fujifilm’s Scene
Recognition Auto (SR Auto), the FinePix S1800 is designed to
intelligently select the scene type and adjust to the ambient shooting
conditions. The camera settings are optimized accordingly to achieve the
best possible results.
In addition, it is said to incorporate an adaptable Instant Zoom
feature which enables the users to keep their subject in focus at long
distances, by offering a wide viewing area around the viewfinder and
then cropping in to the subject once the photo is taken. Zoom Bracketing
is another useful function that enables three shots to be taken at the
single shutter click, at varying degrees of magnification (original,
1.4x and 2.0x). This enables instant editing on the camera to choose the
ideal shot, rather than having to go back to a PC to facilitate a
digital crop.
This camera also claims to feature a Tracking Auto Focus function.
This function is said to enable you to track moving subjects by
half-pressing the shutter button and ensure that when you capture your
subject in the centre of the frame and in perfect focus, leaving no room
for frustrating missed shots! To further enhance the existing face
detection system, Fujifilm has reportedly added two new and valuable
features: Smile & Shoot Mode which can recognize the precise moment
your subject smiles and releases the shutter only when this happens,
ensuring that all your photos are happy ones. Blink Detection warns you
if any of your subjects have blinked so that you can re-take the photo
if necessary.
The New Auto Picture Rotation function is meant to ensure your photos
are always inclined the right way around in playback. Irrespective of a
landscape or portrait image, you are invited to enjoy your pictures
whichever way around you are holding the camera, as the image will
rotate in the screen to suit. In addition, the Micro Thumbnail – a
playback feature that allows for viewing an index-style image on the
LCD. The FinePix S1800 is designed to show up to 100 images in micro
form. The control buttons are purportedly used to select specific
images.
Panorama mode allows you to take a series of pictures and then stitch
them together to create an impressive continuous shot of a landscape or
a group of friends. This new model reportedly features pre-programmed
scene modes that offer a one-touch setting for almost any situation,
including: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow,
Beach, Party, Flower, and Text. The new S1800 quickly shoots two images
in rapid succession – one with the flash and one without – and saves
both. This convenient function lets users perform a comparison at their
convenience and select the most pleasing image. It is also said to
feature Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, and Manual mode with
extensive metering and focus options for the more advanced user.