1. 6-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 10.7x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Face Detection indentifies human subjects' faces in the frame and optimizes exposure
4. Dual shooting mode takes two pictures, with and without flash, for you to choose between
5. Powered by 4 AA-size batteries; stores images on xD Picture Cards

Editorial Review :

Face Detection is a new technology designed to significantly improve your picture taking by identifying human subjects' face in the frame in real time up to 10 faces. The S6000FD determines the optimal focus and exposure settings for the absolute best results possible in any shooting condition. Behind the Fuji Face Detection technology is a newly developed LSI chip combined with patented software to reach a new level of performance in digital photography. Also Fuji's Picture Stabilization technology utilizes the heightened sensitivity of the FinePix S6000FD at ISO3200 and high-speed shutter settings to prevent camera shake or freeze subject movement, keeping blur to a minimum. This easy to access feature lets the FinePix S6000FD choose the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed automatically for the highest quality digital pictures. The FinePix S6000FD features the second generation of Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology. Dual shot mode will take two pictures with one press of the S6000FD's shutter button. AVI video format with monaural sound (Motion JPEG) Shutter Speed - 30 to 1 / 4000 seconds Flash mode - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Self-timer - Approximately 10 / 2 seconds delay Shoot Modes Normal - Auto, Picture Stabilization, Scene Position, Macro, Movie, Continuous Preprogrammed Scene Modes - Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower Close-Up, Text System Requirements - IBM PC/AT compatible computer, CPU Pentium, 200MHz or higher, Window 98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, Me, XP Pro, Macintosh Power PC, Mac OS 10.3.9 to 10.4.6, 450MB of free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, RAM of 256MB or more Unit Dimensions - Width 5.2 x Height 3.8 x Depth 5.0 inch, 130.9mm x 97.5mm x 128.0mm Unit Weight - 600 grams / 21.2 oz

Customer Review :

Outstanding pre SLR Camera

First I like to thank all of the reviewers on the Amazon site. Why? Before I purchase any items, I check this site out first and it have save me from a lot of heart aches. The Fujifilm Finepix S600fd 6.3MP camera is the camera I was looking for. If you are moving up to an SLR but is fearful of all setting and buttons operation: It does not get any easier than this camera. It feels and look like a SLR camera except that the lens cannot be removed. I have taken a lot of great photos since owning this camera. I shall upload some of my photos soon. My favorite setting is Aperture Priority mode this setting works well for me by just setting the Aperture the camera automatically sets the shuttle speed. The auto mode setting has performed outstanding on each photo I have taken with my camera. The lad time between shots are quick, I have not had any problem whats so ever. The face detections setting work flawlessly each time. Just make sure everyone is looking toward the lens before taking the shot. I could go on and on about this camera but there are already enough info on this site to base an opinion to buy it. really there are many features about this camera I love: The Bracketing mode, RAW, sport mode, custom white balance and the AF-assist illuminator this setting works great on subjects in dimmly lit conditions.

Thank you Amazon.com for the great price and thank you to all the reviewers on this site back on Oct 4, 2007. For your honest and trueful opinions about this product.

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Excellent camera

I love Fuji cameras because of their ergonomic feel. The way the camera feels in your hands is important to your comfort level with it and its use. Fuji goes to the head of the class in this department. Plus, the camera takes great photos. I own this camera and the Fuji S9000 as well. Both are winners.

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GREAT FOR THE PRICE

GREAT FOR THE PRICE,a great starter camerer it will do most anything you want simple, keep the book around to look stuff up you will be hooked in no time.Got a great warrenty too I sent mine back they sent me a new one.I don't think you can beat it for the price and features.

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excellent camera and value

I've had the s6000fd a little over one year. I learned to love it as I learned how to use a digital camera. Both the good and bad reviews are right. I will agree with those saying that this camera is not for beginners. It can easily produce bad photos, especially in the easy preset and scene position modes. I thought auto was pretty good. This camera is no longer available and the only Fujifilm in the S class that might be comparable would be the s100fs but it costs about twice as much. If you want a Fujifilm, I guess you should probably try to get the s6000fd used, since it is an excellent camera and an excellent value.

The only other camera I considered buying was an Olympus, which also had good reviews in PC World and Consumer Reports. It supposedly was good at low light and landscape/nature shots which was important to me. One of these reviews and reviewers here said the s6000fd has noisy images which concerned me. The only comparison I had was my dad's old Canon s230 which does have great color and near perfect white balance in its auto setting, unlike the s6000fd. I first noticed greens and browns were significantly off on outdoor shots. Color correctness is as important to me as detail so I learned to set the custom white balance one or more times a day for outdoor light, regular incandescent, fluorescent and mixed lighting situations. It's a bit of a pain to take a picture of a white piece of paper every time you move into a different light situation but you can't fix it later with fancy white balance manual or auto edit controls. The camera white balance presets don't work either. White balance is automatically set to the flash when you use the flash. If the camera complains about overexposure when setting the custom white balance on a bright day, reduce the aperture width temporarily. The Canon and Olympus have a good reputation for quality landscapes, but the s6000fd has excellent detail and very good color. The ISO should be as low as possible, preferably 100, and I think I noticed, as others did, a slight washed out or lack of color, but that can easily be fixed, as others mentioned, by switching from standard to chrome on the camera, or increasing color saturation later in a good editor. Sharpness and contrast can also be added later in a good editor.

Another serious problem associated with the s6000fd is noise and graininess, especially in low light shots. I'm sure this as well as serious loss of color is caused by a high ISO setting. The anti-shake and natural preset modes boost ISO way up. Using the flash can also do it. Beware of most of the preset modes, which do a lot more harm than good. Learn the few you really need that work well. Auto seemed to work well, at least when there was enough light, and should be good enough until you learn the more manual modes. Aperture priority, shutter priority, and program mode let you fix ISO at 100, 200, or 400 if you are hurting for light. Above 800, even if the picture looks ok, you may get grain and noise once you start trying to edit.

A related problem of blurry pictures is a photography problem rather than a problem with this camera. In low light the shutter has to stay open longer to get enough light exposure. If the camera shakes or the object in the picture is moving too fast you get a motion or blurry picture. A real optical/mechanical stabilization in this camera would help. The LCD screen is good but not good enough to see the slight blur in your picture. Your pictures will be at risk if the camera is displaying 1/60 or 1/30 seconds shutter speed. You can take steps to widen the aperture or increase the ISO a little or steady your camera or yourself but you may want to just fix the shutter priority and try to increase the exposure later during editing. You better get used to low light conditions, especially if you avoid using the flash like I do. The camera has a "natural" preset mode, but it doesn't produce good pictures as others have said. When I paid attention to ISO and shutter speed my low light photos turned out beautiful.

Almost everything about the camera is a strength. It feels natural in your hands and doesn't feel too heavy or light. You will need to read the manual to make good use of it, though. The 10x zooms are beautiful and detailed. Super macro takes excellent shots at one inch away. Manual focus works well but you will need to turn off the check focus which pops up a magnifier center window disrupting your view with every adjustment. The shutter delay auto focus is slow and uncertain. I click the focus button in manual focus mode to focus the shot and then take the shot when I'm ready in an instant with the shutter button. I always leave exposure at 0 since it can easily be adjusted later in a good editor. Night mode is a real convenience and works very well on all night or very low light shots. Shutter speed will drop way down so you still have to worry about blur from camera shake. You will probably have to change the exposure in editing to get the correct darkness level, too. Portrait mode, face detection, and flash work well. The camera has continuous shooting which you will need for impossible to time shots like whales, dolphins, turtles. It doesn't work with RAW, though, so you better shoot under good photo conditions. FinePixViewer editor is good but doesn't let you change camera settings later and salvage partial over/under exposure photos like you can with RAW photos in Elements.

Some problems are:
I needed a broccoli rubber band to keep the battery door from opening spontaneously
Battery warning light comes on when only about five shots are left
Downloading pictures stopped working on Windows 2000 SP4, so you should have XP or higher (or Mac OSX if compatible with Elements 6)
Lens guard works well but can get into your picture so check after each shot
Infinity focus (for sunsets) is dubious since there are no stops at either end of manual focus

Photo tips:
buy enough 2 GB XD memory cards (150 RAW photos per card) for all your trip photos
buy a recharger and at least one extra set of rechargeable batteries
edit RAW with Adobe PhotoShop Elements ($45)
Lowe Pro TLZ mini bag fits camera perfectly
edit photos to be printed using heavy old CRT monitor (not LCD) or prints will look much darker
use Snapfish (highest quality by far) and get 4 x 5.3 prints of camera's native 3 x 4 ratio photos to avoid chopping
avoid taking waterfall shots except in early mornings, late afternoons, or on cloudy days



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simply an outstanding camera

Capable of shooting in raw.
Excellent image quality.

Gripes:
xD only, heavy & IS not very effective


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1. 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom with Picture Stabilization; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Face Detection optimizes focus/exposure for up to 10 faces; Blog Mode copies 640 x 480 version of image for easy upload
4. Wirelessly transfer images to IrSimple-equipped devices, including other digital cameras
5. Stores images on xD or SD memory cards (not included); powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)

Editorial Review :

The Finepix Z10fd Digital Camera features Face Detection of human faces in the frame, up to 10 faces and in real time for the absolute best results possible in any shooting conditions. The LSI chip behind Face Detection technology lets the FinePix Z10fd Digital Camera perform like never before, along with sophisticated, intelligent software algorithms that detect and correct red-eye. Picture Stabilization reduces camera shake, freezes subject movement and improves low light background detail. FinePix IrSimple infrared technology lets you transfer images to a friend's IrSimple equipped camera easily. The convenient and flexible capability of xD, SD and SD-HC slot gives you a wider variety of applications to choose the media that is right for you. The Z10fd features a Blog Mode that will automatically resize any image you've captured to a VGA 640x480 or 320x240 image size with the touch of a button, perfect for Blogs, Websites, Auctions or email with ease. Your original high-resolution image is saved and an additional VGA image file is created for use in web applications or email where smaller file sizes and faster load times are needed. Shutter speed - 3 seconds to 1/1000 second Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, Manual, Natural Light, Natural Light with Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Auction, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower Close-Up, Text, Picture Stabilization and Movie System Requirements - USB port, IBM PC/AT compatible computer, CPU Pentium, 200MHz or higher, Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, Me, XP SE, Pro, Power PC, Mac OS X 10.2.8 to 10.3.7, 128MB RAM or more, 400MB free space and CD-ROM drive Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.2 x Depth 0.7 (91.2x56.6?18.8mm) Weight - 120 grams

Customer Review :

Wow! I am amazed at the picture quality.

We purchased three of these cameras for our children (well young adults) all in different colors. The first thing to grab my attention was the ease of use the second was the quality of the picture this camera was producing. My Husband and I purchased a Sanyo several months prior to buying these and we were happy with it until we saw the quality of the pictures of this camera. One of the features I like the best is the slide on the front turns the camera on and off, in addition to that it protects the lens. Now if they could design a camera to protect both the LCD and the Lens that would be perfect. I really like this camera.

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Great camera, lousy battery-life!

I love the camera. The pictures are great but the battery didn't even last a full day of picture taking. The battery only lasted about 3 hrs or 150 pics. I ended up buying an extra battery to take on my vacation.

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Excellent

I took more than 1000 pictures and many movies and upload Youtube. It is very good and I love this camera.

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A good starter

Wonderful Crisp Pictures. My Girlfriend loves it. I would recommend this camera for its ease of use and its nice resolution value. A good camera for the casual photographer.

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Cam Fanatic

Hands down, one of the best cameras on the market. I use it almost everyday.
Great for just pictures with friends or family, or semi-professional photos.


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1. Display Screen: 2.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 150 Kilopixels a-Si (Amorphous Silicon); Effective Resolution: 7.24 Megapixels; Image Formats: JPEG
2. Video Formats: AVI Motion JPEG; Lens Type: Fujinon Zoom Lens: Focal Length: 6.3 - 18.9mm (35mm Equivalent: 38 - 114mm) ; Optical Zoom: 3x; Digital Zoom: 4.8x
3. Image Stabilization: Electronic; Focus Modes: Auto Focus - Center
4. Flash Modes: Auto Flash/Red-eye Reduction/Forced On/Off/Slow Sync/Auto Flash - with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction - with Forced Flash/Red-eye Reduction - with Slow Sync
5. Viewfinder Type: LCD ; Internal Memory: 54MB; Storage Media: 1 x xD-Picture Card Supported/1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card Supported

Editorial Review :

The FinePix Z10fd is a camera for teens and young adults who want something more individual than 'yet another silver camera'. The FinePix Z10fd is a slim, metal-bodied 7.2 megapixel digital camera that puts the fun back into photography. It's not just the design of the Z10fd that will appeal - the camera hosts in an impressive list of features designed to capture the imagination of the young across the world.Looks can be deceiving and this new camera from Fujifilm might be pretty, or even brash, but it has hidden depths too. Packed full of technological marvels that belie its diminutive size, the FinePix Z10fd promises fantastic photos, shot after shot. And its ultra-compact proportions mean it will fit into the most cramped of handbags or smallest of pockets, without ruining the lines of Saturday-night party clothes.The FinePix Z10fd has been designed specifically with users in their teens and twenties in mind. It boasts Fujifilm's acclaimed Face Detection technology, which will seek out faces in the darkness of a party to give perfectly focused and exposed pictures every time. An ISO 1600 option means pictures can be taken in the poor light of parties or gigs, with no need for flash, so preserving the atmosphere and producing much more flattering portraits.

Customer Review :

Great camera!

I love this camera! The days of out of focus pictures are gone - the picture stabilazation feature is great. So is the multiple face focus. So far I haven't found anything I dislike about this camera. Nice compact size with a view screen that is easy to see & use.

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1. 3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for sharp prints at 8 x 10 inches and beyond; software interpolation increases resolution to 6 megapixels
2. 3x optical plus 4.4x digital (13.2x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Included 16 MB Smartmedia card holds 12 images at default resolution
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Uses rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included)

Customer Review :

my second fuji - I'm hooked

After starting with a 1300 - I lucked out and found this camera on another web site - I got the camera AND the charger at an amazing price. It also came with an extra memory card. I love the size - the upright design takes a little getting used to - but I'm getting there. Photos are clear and crisp, the menu is easy to use and figure out. Options abound, and I just don't think I'll ever buy another brand of digital camera. Fuji gets high marks from me for several reasons. Most importantly - they use readily available smart cards - and they stay with them. I can use all my old accessories from my starter cam - the finepix 1300 - which saves a bundle in the long run. I am glad that the battery is lithium - I have heard that it lasts even longer than previous fuji batteries - and I bought a spare on ebay rather cheaply - as a backup. I've only had it a week and I can't say enough about it. I look forward to using it until it's time to upgrade to my third fuji.

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FinePix F601 vs FinePix 6800

... I owned a FinePix6800 for over two years, although I have sold the unit, and replaced it with a Canon PowerShot S400 for reasons of preference, not dissatisfaction. The 6800 served me well, and is now servicing a friend who bought it from me. Although I have never used the F601 but have saw it. The unit is slightly smaller than the 6800. Both cameras use the same SCCD which interpolates 3MP to 6MP, however the F601 probably has an improved version of this CCD. The problem with the interpolation is it does cause digital noise, especially on night shots with slower shutter speeds. This is due to the heat that the CCD generates, so mostly I shot in 3MP mode. The noise generated does not [ruin] the shot, but it is noticable. Shooting day time shots, the noise is less apparent if non-existant. As for the zoom feature, like all digital cameras, don't use digital zoom if possible, stick with optical as the shot tend to get grainey. Now if I understand correctly, and the other reviews are accurate, the F601 doesn't come with a docking cradle, the 6800 did. This is a convenience that is needed. Check on this before making the purchase. Other considerations would be with the F601 itself. The 6800 came with a Mini Movie Mode of 160 seconds, the F601 can only do 66 seconds. The 6800 came with a 2" LCD the F601 has a 1.5" perhaps this is to decrease power consumption, but why the shortened movie times?? I also noticed that the settings knob has been placed at an angle on top of the camera the 6800 has it placed on the upper front in a vertical position next to the shutter button. This allows for easier manipulation of the settings, but this may just be a preference of mine, as I can see the LCD at the same time. Before you buy, check both cameras out, and for those of you who are buying a digital for the first time, both the 6800 & F601 will take some getting used to due to the vertical design. Overall these are nice cameras, but in no way should they be considered pocket cameras, due to the weight of the units. Buy a nice padded case like the ones made by Lowepro or Tamrac Digital Series, and attach it to your belt or use the shoulder strap. One waist high drop on concrete, and you can say Aloha to your brand new camera.

PS The 4 star rating is due to reduction of the movie mode, and smaller LCD screen. If the unit doesn't come with a docking cradle out of the box it's a 3. I don't understand why less would be an improvement, except in costs. And because of the falling prices of digitals, I paid [dollar amount] for the 6800 in 2000, for [dollar amount] MSRP, you should get at least what I got in 2003 if not more!

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Pleasantly Surprised

As a professional photographer I don't rely on pocket cameras to do my more ambitious photography, but I do like to have a pocket camera handy with me all the time so I can take advantage of those photo opportunities that arise when I don't have my larger, heavier gear with me. For the past 5 years, I've been using a Fuji 6800Z to fill this role and I was generally pleased with it. There were a few drawbacks (noise in low light, lack of any manual functions, sometimes felt awkward in my hand, didn't like the menu system), but generally I'd say it surved my pocket camera needs well for five years before finally dying (camera function died). I kept using the camera's voice recording mode (Over 2 hours in wav files {1 hour max each} on 64mb card) for several more months before I decided it was time to replace the whole unit with a new pocket cam and possible new voice recorder.

I had decided I didn't want to spend more than $150 on a pocket camera and was QUITE surprised to stumble on the Fuji F601 in a national camera store near where I lived. Originally priced at $500 (and I've seen them on line for as much as $700), the camera I got had been marked down to $105, new in the original box. Once I'd determined that the body was metal and it shot 3 or more megapixels, I decided to go ahead, assuming the features would be similar to or less than what I'd had in the 6800 as that model had cost around $800 when I purchased it in 2001.

Well, when I got the camera home, I was VERY surprised to find that this unit had MORE features than my 6800, MOST of which were things I had sorely missed in the 6800. And the things that the 6800 had that the 601 doesn't were things I never used (file locking, etc.). Allow me to enumerate:

LENS - both have f8.3-24.9mm 3x zoom lens, but 601 allows use of 2.8 aperture throughout zoom range where 6800 didn't.
APERTURE - both 2.8 to 8.0, but see above.
ISO - 6800> 100,200,400 601> 160,200,400 (all sizes) 800,1600 (1 Megapixel only)
MENU - I prefer the 601's style menu a lot, but not all do.
OPERATING MODES - To the modes the 6800 had, the 601 adds Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Program. For creative photographers, this is a HUGE plus, giving us the ability to select the shutter speed, aperture size or both when our shooting goals demand it.
FOCUS - The 6800 had a fixed focus pointer while in some modes the 601's focus pointer can be moved.
BODY - Smaller, and yet, somehow, even with largish man's hands, this model is EASIER to hold than the 6800.
VOICE RECORDER - The 6800 allowed for long recordings of voice only with a max file size of 1 hour. The 601 removes this limit, allowing recording of the full capacity of the memory card in one file. More convenient for those of us who do a lot of this. Sound quality was about the same as the 6800, which, while not great, was more than adequate for my needs.

In all other respects, the 601 seems to be as good as or better than the 6800.

SHOOTING RESULTS - When I began taking pictures with it (3mp mode, I never both with the 6mp mode) I was pleasantly surprised to find that the 601 takes better pictures with less noise and truer colors. I'm delighted with the output from this camera. And for $105, I'm just AMAZED at what I have for such a small price.

USB CONNECTION - I didn't bother with the docking station as I'm very mobile and the docking station is just one more thing to lug around. I find the USB cable works fine with no problems whatsoever (physical or operational) on my Windows XP Pro laptop or my girlfriend's XP Home Edition desk top. I've read that some people had trouble with this and I'm not sure why. I can only think perhaps they forgot to install the drivers for the camera or the drivers got corrupted, as I had NO issues at all downloading images to either of our XP machines.

BATTERY - as with the 6800, the 601 comes with a Lithium Ion battery ... charges quickly and lasts long.

WRISTS STRAP - The strap on the 6800 was a rubberized thing that never felt quite big enough or quite right in my grip. The 601's strap is a sturdy fabric strap that feels better and fits my wrists size better.

I invite anyone who is considering purchasing this camera to e-mail me with questions as I just love it and would enjoy discussing it.



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Good camera, small memory

The camera was ok. It works well, althought the biggest memory you can purchase is 128 MB. The manufacturers discontinued making this kind of memory cards, and the cards are really expensive. If you are looking to buy a camera with smaller memory this camera would be perfect. It also works well as a webcam.

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How to reset

Hello ALL

Can any one guide me on how to reset the camera????

I have been using Finepix F601 Zoom serial number 2ML26749 around a year and have run into a problem. The Camera now doesnot power up anymore. The last working state before the problem occurred was as follows:

1. Connected the camera to the Picture Cradle .
2. Connected the cradle to Windows XP PC (Home edition) via USB
3. Powered on the Camera
4. Windows Task Manager prompts that a digitalk Camera is connected and display avaible options
5. Select Copy pictures from Camera to HDD
6. After Copying the pictures from the camera to HDD, We shut down the XP leaving the Camera Powered on and in "access via USB" State which was indicated by a USB icon on its display.

After the PC was shut down, the camera couldnot be powered off and hence leaving the only option to remove the camera from cradle and remove the battery manually from its compartment. Ever since I am unable to power the camera unit. I tried to replace the memory and battery but of not use.

Please email at rvinukonda@juniper.net

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Editorial Review :

The FinePix F40fd features stunning, slim-line design, 8.3 megapixel high-performance Fujifilm Super CCD sensor, 3x optical zoom lens and an easy-to-view 2.5-inch LCD monitor. The FinePix F40fd also features low-light performance of ISO 2000 at full resolution and Fujifilm's unique Intelligent Flash system, which enables users to capture natural looking images without the 'washed out' effect that can be the result of traditional on-camera flash.Fujifilm's hardware-based Face Detection technology captures up to ten faces in a frame in as little as 0.05 seconds, optimizing focus and exposure to take the best portrait shots. Face Detection sets imagination free to compose photos without the need to manually set the camera to get the best photo; a simple push of the shutter button is all that is required. In playback mode, Face Detection can be used to maintain faces as the key focus of a photo when cropping or zooming in.

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