FujiFilm M603 manual 640 ⋅ 480-pixel mode, 1280 ⋅ 960-pixel mode

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High-Performance Digital Photography

E 2✕ optical zoom + 4.4✕ digital zoom

The FinePix M603 fea- tures a fast, responsive Super EBC Fujinon zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 38- 76mm on a 35mm camera. This profes-

sional-quality, high-precision optic boasts extremely low chromatic aberration and multi- layer coating. Smooth digital zooming of up to 4.4✕* helps bring the action right in front of your eyes. Combined with the 2✕ optical zoom, the FinePix M603 can effectively magnify

Fine mode, 2832 ⋅ 2128 pixels, 1/170 sec, f/4.0, ISO 200 equivalent

images up to approximately 8.8✕* – equivalent to a 334mm lens in the 35mm format.

* In 640 ⋅ 480-pixel mode

ESuper intelligent camera controls

Intelligent automation of focusing, exposure, and white

balance makes the FinePix M603 a snap to use. The Intelligent High-Precision Auto Focus sys- tem assures quicker and more accurate focusing. The sophisticated Programmed Auto Exposure mode automatically sets exposure using a precise 64-zone TTL metering system. And the advanced Super Intelligent Auto White Balance system accurately determines light conditions for beauti- fully natural color reproduction. If you prefer more hands-on control, the FinePix M603 also offers manual white balance (six modes), sensi- tivity settings (ISO 160, 200, 400, 800 and 1600), and exposure compensation (13 levels in 0.3 EV steps).

EHigh-speed continuous shooting

Even in its still-camera mode, the FinePix M603 provides high-speed “Top-4 frame” Continuous

Shooting for capturing quick sequences up to 4 frames at 0.2 seconds intervals. Depending on your needs, you can choose “Final 4-frame” Continuous Shooting (5 frames/second just before shutter button is released, up to 4 frames), or 1280 ⋅ 960-pixel Long-period Continuous Shooting (1.8 frames/second for up to 40 frames).

ExD-Picture Card support

The FinePix M603 is designed around the xD-

Picture Card, the new stan- dard in ultra-compact digital storage media. With the introduction of the compatible USB card reader and PC/

CompactFlash™ card adapters, xD-Picture Cards can be swapped freely among a wide variety of digital cameras, comput- ers, and other devices.

EDual media slots

Convenient dual media slots accept both xD- Picture Cards and Microdrives™, letting you concentrate on photos or movies requiring large memory capacity, without worrying about stor-

age space. You can even insert both types of media and then select which one you want to use as you shoot.

EConvenient Voice Memo

A handy voice memo function lets you record up to 30 seconds of audio at any time. Recordings are saved in the WAV format, and can then be attached to any image file.

ELong-life battery

The included NP-60 rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows you to take up to about 130

shots, using the flash 50% of the time. For extended movie recording, the newly designed high-capacityNP-120 battery pack is available as an option.

EEasy connection to PC and TV

The USB port and bundled FinePixViewer soft- ware make it easy to download image files, movie clips, and audio files to your PC for viewing or monitoring. Or use the included video cable to connect your FinePix M603 to any TV, for big-screen enjoyment of your still images and movie clips. And the stylish PictureCradle, available as an option, makes it

Fine mode, 2832 ⋅ 2128 pixels, 1/58 sec, f/3.2, ISO 200 equivalent

even easier to transfer files to your PC.

EWindows XP compatible

The FinePix M603 and included USB driver software are certified as “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP”. They are also fully functional with Windows 98SE/2000/ME and the Mac OS.

High-Quality Digital Photos >>>>>>>>>>>

The new digital imaging tool that offers the best of two worlds

pixels) movie recording at 30 frames/second, including sound.

EVersatile playback features

Captured movie clip images are smooth and

3rd-Generation Super CCD

At the heart of the FinePix M603 lies Fujifilm’s unique 1/1.7-inch 3rd-Generation Super CCD sensor. Employing 3.1 million effective pixels, this sensor delivers an ultra-high-

quality 2832 ⋅ 2128 (6.03 million) recording pixels for class- leading sensitivity, rich tonality, high signal/noise ratio, and natural color reproduction. A newly developed LSI image- processing algorithm further contributes to superb image quality, whether shooting still photographs or VGA movies.

Ultra-high ISO 1600 maximum sensitivity

While Fujifilm’s Super CCDs have always achieved higher

CCD system goes even further. It incorporates innovative Noise Reduction and Pixel Data Coupling Technologies to offer ultra- high ISO sensitivity. The FinePix M603 allows you to select any sensitivity from ISO-equivalent 160 to an ultra-high ISO 800* and 1600*, ideal for freezing fast action or for non-flash available- light shooting.

* In 1280 ⋅ 960-pixel mode

Camera fitted with monitor hood and handgrip.

EAdvanced “Motion Photo” VGA- sized full-frame movie recording

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In addition to its outstanding still photography capabilities, the FinePix M603 offers the most advanced “Motion Photo” VGA-size full-frame movie recording and playback capabilities of any digital camera to date. Fujifilm’s world-class breakthrough in horizontal/vertical Pixel Mixing Technology, made possible by the 3rd- Generation Super CCD’s unique interwoven pixel arrangement, enables VGA-size (640 ⋅ 480

Other video options include VGA-size movie recording at 15 frames/second or QVGA- size (320 ⋅ 240 pixels) movie recording at 15 frames/second. Using a 1GB Microdrive™, the camera can record approximately 15 minutes of 640 ⋅ 480-pixel video at 30 frames/second, or approximately 30 minutes at 15 frames/second.

The FinePix M603 offers full zoom func- tions and continuous autofocus on moving sub- jects during recording, giving you the same kind of freedom and creative control as you’d enjoy with a DV camcorder.

Pixel Mixing Technology

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The Super CCD combines data of each two vertical pixels into single data, and then similarly combines data of each two horizontal pixels into single data.

This near-instantaneous processing allows reading of most pixel infor- mation, resulting in higher frame rates and high-quality VGA-sized movies with enhanced brightness in the captured movie images.

highly detailed, and recorded in the Motion JPEG (AVI) format, so that you can also enjoy viewing each frame as a high-quality still image. Adding to the convenience are a variety of playback modes. “Repeat Play”, for exam- ple, allows looped playback of any part of a movie clip. “Quick Playback” enables high- speed playback of up to 60✕ the normal play- back speed. “Zoom Play” lets you zoom in on any part of the movie frame, while “Easy Edit” allows you to delete unwanted scenes and insert new material.

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EMovie editing and DVD authoring

video CDs. The commercially available “ImageMixer DVD” (DVD writing software) converts movie files to MPEG files, and then writes them onto DVD-R disks*. You’ll enjoy building a library of your own movies – and DVD videos make a great gift for family

or friends.

* PC internal or external DVD-R drive required.

E2.5-inch large LCD monitor and convenient handgrip

The oversize 2.5-inch LCD monitor boasts 118,000 pixels for high-reso- lution viewing during both shoot- ing and playback. Included with the FinePix M603 is a detach- able monitor hood that increas-

es screen visibility in daylight as well as protecting the monitor. Also provided is a removable handgrip for com- fortable, secure camera holding.

sensitivity than conventional CCDs, the 3rd-Generation Super

ISO 1600 (1/6.5 sec., f/3.2) ISO 1600 (1/6.5 sec., f/3.2)

High-Performance Digital Movie Recording

The included Image Mixer software lets you edit your movies on your PC and easily produce

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Simulated LCD display image

Sample images in this brochure were taken with the FinePix M603. (Excepting product shots)