FujiFilm FINEPIX A204 User manual

High-quality images with 2.0 million effective pixels
3✕optical zoom lens (equivalent 38–114mm on a 35mm camera)
Compact, stylish design
Accepts new xD-Picture Card for image storage
Movie recording capability
User-friendly menus on the built-in LCD monitor
Automatic exposure control, auto focus and auto white balance
World leading energy-saving technology (long life even on
two AA batteries)
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Discover Pure Digital Excitement:
The FinePix A204
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Specifications
Number of effective pixels* 2.0 million pixels
CCD sensor 1/2.7-inch square pixel CCD with RGB filter
(Number of total pixels: 2.11 million pixels)
Image file size 1600 ×1200/1280 ×960/640 ×480 pixels
File format Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2**)/Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Design rule for Camera File system compliant/DPOF-compatible
Storage media xD-Picture Card (16MB to 128MB)
Number of images/recording time
Modes Still image Movie
Image quality mode displayed 2M (Fine) 2M (Normal) 1M 0.3M 320 160
Number of recorded pixels
1600 ×1200 1280 ×960 640 ×480 320 ×240 160 ×120
DPC-16 (16MB) 25 39 49 122 Approx. 94 sec. Approx. 5.0 min.
DPC-32 (32MB) 50 79 99 247 Approx. 191 sec. Approx. 10.1 min.
DPC-64 (64MB) 101 159 198 497 Approx. 6.4 min. Approx. 20.2 min.
DPC-128 (128MB) 204 319 398 997 Approx. 12.9 min. Approx. 40.6 min.
Data size and number of available shots will vary slightly depending on the type of subject.
Lens Fujinon optical 3✕zoom lens, equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm on a
35 mm camera
Focus distance Normal: Approx. 80 cm/2.6 ft. to infinity
Macro: Approx. 10 to 80 cm/3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.
Aperture F3.5/F8.7
Exposure control 64-zone TTL metering, Programmed AE (Exposure compensation in
manual mode)
Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/2 to 1/1,000 sec. (combined with mechanical shutter)
White balance Automatic
Manual [Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light
(Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light ]
Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor
Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash,
Slow Syncro
Effective range : 0.2 – 3.0 m/7.9 in. – 9.8 ft.
LCD monitor 1.5-inch D-TFD (55,000 pixels)
Interface USB
Power source 2×AA alkaline/Ni-MH batteries or AC power adapter (optional)
Dimensions 100.4 (W) ×65.0 (H) ×51.7 mm(D)/4.0 (W) ×2.6 (H) ×2.0 (D) in.
Weight Approx. 185 g/6.5 oz (excluding batteries and media)
Other Functions
Digital zoom 2.5✕(640 ×480 mode), 1.25✕(1280 ×960 mode)
Movie recording 320 ×240 pixels, 10frames/sec, up to 20sec, without sound
160 ×120 pixels, 10frames/sec, up to 80sec, without sound
Playback Single Frame (with max. 10✕Playback Zoom)/9 Multi-frame
Internet-conferencing Webcam function with “PictureHello”
Others POWER SAVE mode, Self-timer, DPOF
Accessories included • 16MB xD-Picture Card
• 2 AA-size alkaline batteries
• Hand strap
• USB cable
• CD-ROM:
USB Driver, FinePixViewer, DP Editor,
Apple Quick Time 5.0,
ImageMixer VCD for FinePix
Optional accessories XD-Picture Card (DPC-16, DPC-32, DPC-64 and DPC-128),
Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1, PC Card Adapter DPC-AD,
AC Power Adaptor AC-3V, Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH
(Charged in approx. 2 hours, with Euro type or UK type plug),
Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF (2×AA-type Ni-MH)
Great image quality
Thanks to its 2.0 million effective pixels and quality
Fujinon optics, the FinePix A204 delivers sharp detail
and lifelike color.
xD-Picture Card – a new
standard storage media
The FinePix A204 is designed
around the xD-Picture Card,
the new standard in ultra-
compact digital storage media.
The introduction of compatible
USB card reader and PC/
CompactFlash™ card adapters
means effortless PC data-transfer
and other versatile advantages.
Quick, easy operation
The camera comes with two AA
alkaline batteries and a 16MB
xD-Picture Card, so you can
start taking pictures right away.
Simply slide open the lens
cover to turn on the power. The
camera is immediately ready to
shoot – just press the shutter
button and start enjoying digital
photography.
Versatile 3✕optical zoom lens
The touch of a finger zooms you from
wide angle (equivalent to 38mm on a
35mm camera) to telephoto (114mm
equivalent). Add the digital zoom function
and you have up to 7.5✕* magnification.
* In 640 ×480-pixel mode
Movie recording func-
tions
Use the FinePix A204’s movie
recording feature to make your
own mini-videos up to 80 sec-
onds long.*
* 160 ×120-pixel mode, no sound
HotPerformanceandCoolDesigninOneEasy-to-UseDigitalCamera
Pocket-sized design
Weighing 185g (without batteries) and measuring
only 100.4 ×65.0 ×51.7mm, the FinePix A204 is a
perfect fit whether in your pocket or your hands.
Windows XP Compatible
The FinePix A204 and included
USB driver software are certifi-
cated as “Designed for
Microsoft®Windows®XP”. Both
are also fully functional with
Windows 98SE/2000/ME and
the Mac OS.
Long battery life
With its low-power design, the FinePix A204
lets you take up to 250 shots* on a single
pair of AA alkaline batteries.
* With the LCD turned off and using the flash half of the time
DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A204
* Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input
light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected
in the final output data of the still image.
** Exif 2.2 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains
a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
26-30, NISHIAZABU 2-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 106-8620, JAPAN
xD-Picture Card and all other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Ref. No. EB-215E(SK·02·08·DT·MW) Printed in Japan © 2002 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
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