PICS - Fujifilm BIG JOB HD-3W Camera coming (to UK...)

20 June 2007 - Fujifilm is pleased to announce the launch of the
FinePix Big Job HD-3W – the first camera of its kind to be released
by Fujifilm in the UK. It is a heavy-duty and highly practical
digital camera designed to be used in the most challenging of
environments. Having withstood a drop test to 70cm and featuring a
rubber grip and big buttons, this waterproof, dust proof and
shockproof camera can endure what other cameras only dream of. The
FinePix Big Job HD-3W is perfect for the construction, engineering,
health and safety and manufacturing industries, or any environment
where it is likely to get knocked around.

The FinePix Big Job HD-3W features many improvements over its
predecessor resulting from customer feedback in Japan. The new model
combines a wide-angle 3x (28-84mm) optical zoom lens with a large,
scratch resistant 3” LCD screen so images can be viewed on the back
of the camera more clearly. The camera also features a 6 Megapixel
CCD sensor and ISO sensitivity of up to 1600, so detailed, low noise
images can be captured in low light levels, such as dark construction
sites, without the need for flash. However, for times when flash is
needed, the powerful built in strobe enables longer flash distance of
up to 10 meters. In addition, the layout of the big, easy-to-use
buttons allows the camera to be used whilst wearing gloves, ensuring
it will not be dropped at the most crucial moment.

In two world firsts for the FinePix range the Big Job HD-3W features
‘Detection of Manipulation’ and ‘CALS’ modes. The first highlights
any tampering that has occurred to images after the photo has been
taken. Using the FinePix viewer software on a computer, it is
possible to check whether the image has been processed or edited to
ensure the integrity of all images. The CALS mode takes photos at 1MP
– an ideal size for attaching and distributing via email. These unique
features, along with the Shot Date function, which records the time
and date that the photo was taken, make monitoring and reporting the
progress of work highly reliable and as simple as possible.

Adrian Clarke, Director of Photo Products at Fujifilm UK Ltd. said,
“Since digital cameras are electronic devices, they generally do not
take kindly to knocks, damp or dust. For many years, Fujifilm Tokyo
has been marketing a heavy-duty camera for the construction industry
with great success, so we decided to market this latest Big Job model
in the UK. It may have an unusual name, but it's perfect for heavy
industrial use, where high quality, no fuss pictures are required
without worrying about damage to the camera. There aren't many models
out there specifically designed for this kind of use, so we expect
demand to be strong.”

Big Job at a glance:

* Robust body with a rubber grip
* Big, easy-to-use buttons and menu systems
* Waterproof, dust proof and drop proof – tested to 70cm
* Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens (28-84mm wide angle)
* ISO 1600 light sensitivity at full resolution
* Powerful flash, up to 10 meters
* Detection of Manipulation mode
* CALS mode – images taken at 1MP for easy distribution via email
* Shot Date function
* Large 3” LCD screen with reinforced glass coating
* 6 Megapixel CCD sensor

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