FujiFilm S1 Super CCD Delivers Even Higher Image Quality, High-Speed Response, USB Interface

Images with clearer highlights and shadows

Wider dynamic range

Faithful color reproduction

Images with colors that look just like the subject

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY FROM SIMPLER OPERATIONS

Super CCD Delivers Even Higher Image Quality

Conventional 1/2 inch CCD

1/2 inch

CCD

APS film (H type)

135 film

Resolution was once widely held to be direct- ly proportional to the number of photodiodes on a CCD. We now know that the relation- ship is not so simple. There are many other factors that determine the image quality including a camera’s optic system and image processing. Our answer is the Super CCD designed to improve total quality of images.

high resolution along with other attributes that are just as crucial to image quality including high sensitivity, high S/N, a wide dynamic range, linear color gradation, accu- rate color reproduction, and high-speed responsiveness. By balancing all of these factors that have an impact on image quali- ty, we have created a camera that offers super-high resolution far exceeding all that have come before.

The FinePix S1 Pro employs a larger

3.4-megapixel, 23.3 ⋅ 15.6 mm sized Super CCD image sensor, newly developed for this camera. The combination of the enlarged pixel size through the use of octagonal- shaped photodiodes and the larger size of the Super CCD captures a great deal of light, resulting in superior image sensing capability and ultrahigh resolution image files with up tp

6.13million pixels (3,040 ⋅ 2,016 pixels). By taking full advantage of the new

Super CCD, the Fine Pix S1 Pro delivers professional image quality with high resolu- tion, linear tonality from highlights to shad- ows, well-balanced color reproduction, low noise even in shadows, and no blur caused by camera shake.

High-Speed Response

FinePix S1 Pro includes a special IC chip developed by Fujifilm. This chip, known as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), controls a wide variety of the cam- era’s features including image processing. Thanks to the chip’s onboard RISC-CPU, it can rapidly execute all of the features demanded by digital cameras.

This ASIC along with the built-in buffer memory allows FinePix S1 Pro to rapidly shoot images. Unlike other digital SLR cam- eras, it has a quick shot feature that allows shooting at 0.7 second intervals. It also pro- vides high-speed continuous shooting at

1.5 frames/second (for up to five frames).

Control over Shooting Settings

On the back of FinePix S1 Pro you will find an LCD monitor for checking the images you shot and a backlit LCD display for con- firming and changing camera settings.

• LCD monitor

The FinePix S1 Pro sports a 2-inch color LCD monitor that is easy to see even when outdoors. This monitor employs a

histogram (indicates the image’s bright- ness pattern, red range, blue range and green range) for checking the captured images before you decide to store them on to media. This enables on-the-spot confirmation of exposure, from highlights to shadows, and color range, both of which are hard to evaluate only from the image on the LCD monitor.

USB Interface

The front of FinePix S1 Pro sports a USB interface. This makes possible the high- speed transfer of large amounts of image data stored on the memory card to a PC. Using the dedicated software, you can even

control the camera setting and remote shooting from your PC. In addition to a DC power-input socket, this interface section also includes an Audio/Video port that can be connected with a TV on which you can check your images.

Dual Media Slots

In addition to a slot for the super-thin and compact SmartMedia™ storage cards, FinePix S1 Pro also offers a CompactFlash™ card type I/II (including IBM Microdrive™) slot. You can even have both types of media in their respective slots and select on which one you want to store each image you shoot.

The octagonal- shaped photodiodes of the Super CCD give a larger pixel size than con-

Highly detailed images

High resolution

Clear images with low noise

low-temperature polysilicon TFT that deliv- ers high-resolution images with 200,000 pixels, and it can be used to playback and check images as soon as you shoot them.

D o t M a t r i x L C D D i s p l a y E x a m p l e s

ventional CCDs, while the interwoven arrangement allows them to be more densely packed. The Super CCD is thus able to increase both horizon- tal and vertical resolution. By using unique signal processing that performs 12-bit A/D conversion, our Super CCD offers

High S/N

Linear tonality

Smooth image tones throughout

High sensitivity

Images with no noise, even in shadows, and no blurring due to camera shake

A Playback zoom function allows enlarge- ment of images for precise checking. The camera also provides a Multi-image Playback (4-frame and 9-frame) function for easily finding the shot you want on the LCD monitor as well as an Automatic Playback function that automatically plays back all the shots you have taken.

• Backlit dot matrix LCD

A backlit dot matrix LCD helps you check and change camera settings quickly. Using the function button, you can set seven modes of white balance and four steps of sensitivity (equivalent to ISO 320/400/800/ 1600) to fit the lighting conditions, four modes of image qualities, and three modes of pixel resolutions. And by switching the display, you can freely adjust settings to fit the state of your subject, shooting condi- tions, and the intended outcome. These additional settings include four types of color density, three levels of sharpness, three lev- els of contrast, and multiple exposure.

In addition to camera settings, the LCD also displays the date, remaining battery power, and the number of shots taken.

• Histogram indication

The LCD monitor can be used to display a

S t a r t U p

S e t U p 1

1. White balance

2. Sensitivity

3. Quality

4. Number of pixels

S e t U p 2

1. Color

2. Gradation

3. Sharpness

4. Multiple exposure

P r e v i e w

	1.	Recording
	2.	Cancel
	3.	Histogram
	4.	Color/Gray Scale
P l a y b a c k
	1.	Histogram
	2.	Delete
	3.	Protect
	4.	DPOF
O t h e r	Preview screen on/off
S e t t i n g s	Custom white balance
	Selection of TIFF RGB/YC mode

Selection of image storage media

Self timer

Auto power off

Frame no. memory setting

PC mode

Beep sound during operation

Language select (Japanese/English)

Date/Time

System reset

Hi mode (TIFF-RGB) 3,040 ⋅ 2,016 pixels, 1/750 sec, f/11.0, ISO 400 equivalent B a c k P a n e l I m a g e

Hi mode (TIFF-RGB) 3,040 ⋅ 2,016 pixels, 1/60 sec, f/11.0, ISO 320 equivalent