While we're not too fond of the megapixel war pushing consumer point-and-shoots to ridiculous resolutions, we certainly don't mind the recent trend of little cams getting
big lenses, and Fuji could be next. Rumors and pictures of the F70 EXR have been spreading on all manners of forums and internets, promising a new half-inch, 10 megapixel sensor backing a 27 - 270mm lens, all packaged in a rather svelte looking exterior (another glimpse below). Mechanical image stabilization is said to be on offer, but rumored VGA video capture will be a disappointment if true. Also being discussed is the S200fs, a supposed follow-up to the "why won't this lens come off" not quite an SLR
S100FS from last year. That's all we know about that one, and while both are said to be available in September, we'd wait for some official word from Fuji before making any pre-orders at neighborhood camera shops.
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posted Jul 21st 2009 8:23AM
SEXY want ONE
I alwaus liked teh Fuji comppacts, but I have now switched to the LX3, mostly because of the lens speed. If Fuji put a fast lens, with their new sensor tech, I think it would be a winning combination, but why put a slow lens and then try to make up for it with a special sensor (like the F200's sensor)?
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If the title picture is correct, the lens is f3-3.5, which is OK but not great. This camera sounds great, too bad it won't be out until September though. I need a new P&S camera by mid-August! The Casio H10 has similar specs and should come out soon, but the image quality from the initial samples I've seen is not stellar.
Nice lens flare.
beautiful
For some reason, Fuji doesn't like putting decent video in its point and shoots. Yeah, maybe it doesn't matter to certain people, but at least something comparable to what the competitor's would be doing great. That's a feature likely to push people to a Canon or Panny when comparing features. It takes great pics which is most important, but I wish they'd add some decent, stabilized video.
Why are there still no cams with built-in GPS? I thought this will be the big trend in 2009?
It costs a lot and it's worthless to most people.
It actually doesnt cost a lot, but enugh to make it uncompettiteve. Used to be about 10$ to add a gps for a product and it's even less these days.
But as so few people want gps in camera that 10$ cut's into profits too mutch.
If it's worthless it'll always cost a lot.
I hope that it will have HD recording and an orientation sensor!
Can you put more in it than a 2G Xd?
FujiFilm cameras have had SD card compatibility since around the spring of '07 (I believe one of their first to do so was the F40fd). :)
Not having HD video in an enthusiast digital point-and-shoot is inexcusable in this day and age.
What point + shoots actually include GPS geotagging? I'm not arguing your point (I'd just like to know what's out there so far)...
The only one I can think of off the top of my head is the Nikon Coolpix P6000
Sorry, replied to the wrong comment... ^^;
It's me or this is a F200 EXR with a smaller (1/2 instead of 1/1.6) sensor and a 10X zoom?
Then no good for me, I'll rather have a big sensor than a big zoom. It helps a lot on low-light conditions.
If that's true this camera is, again, not for me.
After 2 Fujis (F20 and F100fd) I finally want one with HD video, Panasonics have had that for over 2 years for crying out loud!
If that was my only camera I could live withut video as IQ would be most important but these small take-anywhere can really use video capability and the TZ7 shows how good they can do it.
As far as I know, Fujifilm doesn't have a chance in capturing the consumer market. They are not known to produce pro cameras like Canon, which is trusted by pro photographers worldwide, due to their excellent dedication to optics (Canon's legendary "L" lenses which stands for luxury is a prime example). I bet you that this camera has high noise levels than the Canon SX200 IS and optics that do not provide excellent corner to corner sharpness. I have a 5D Mark II (in Canon's professional SLR line) and I can attest that it is an engineering marvel, and the technologies that went into it were brought down to the SX200 IS. Even my uncle who is a pro wedding and sports photographer favorite camera is a Canon.
1. Fuji's F200EXR (using the same technology as this F70) has better high dynamic range and low light/high ISO results than any of Canon's point and shoots. But, if you're talking about capturing the market, yes, Canon has more advertising money.
2. The Fuji F70 has a 1/2" sensor, whereas the Canon SX200 only has a 1/2.6". When paired with Fuji's EXR technology, it will certainly produce lower noise levels.
3. Canon's dedication to their "L series" lenses is far from remarkable. Their 24-70mm 2.8 pales in comparison to Nikon's (and even Sigma's new one) in terms of sharpness and is long due for an update. Their 14mm 2.8 lens still vignettes and is soft in the corners and apparently, it was just updated!
4. Fuji's S5 is used by many professional wedding and portrait photographers, as it can capture a wider dynamic range than any of Canon's dSLR's past and present.
5. The 5D Mk II is _not_ in Canon's professional SLR line. The 1D series are Canon's professional cameras.
6. What does your "pro photographer" uncle have to do with the success of a Fuji compact camera?
Lack of HD video STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN!
True That - will buy ZS3 instead...