Other features that Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 sports are: Dual Image Stabilization, Tracking Auto Focus, full resolution ISO 100 to ISO 1600, slot for SD or SDHC memory cards, a beginner-oriented mode, called Automatic Scene Recognition that detects up to 15 known scenes and subjects as well as an Auto Dog / Cat Detection facility that recognizes up to 10 breeds of cats and dogs.

Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 is much more compact than other cameras with 10x optical zoom. The point-shoot FinePix JZ500 is dedicated to user friendliness and offers users creative flexibility. The Auto Focus and the 280mm telephoto lens give rise to a variety of Image Stabilization, which is also caused by the Anti-shake facility and ISO speed up to 3200. However, there will be a drop till 3 mps if ISO speed goes above 1600. It’s specifically crafted for the beginners as they just have to release the shutter button and rest is done by the camera itself. FinePix calls for the auto scene recognition mode and gets switched to landscape mode if you are not paying too much attention. The HD card reader helps the camera get connected to an HDTV.

The forte of FinePix is the lens, which can extend to as much as 4cm when you zoom it to 280mm telephoto. While at 28mm, the lens offers maximum aperture of f/3.3, it increases to f/5.6 at 280mm. There is also an activity LED and a flash unit integral to the camera.

The function of Face Recognition ensures that the subject is always at the centre of the photograph. And through the Picture Search Tool, you can easily organize and find your photos. It also comes featured with an AV out as well as an USB port.

Weighed just 22.7mm, the sleek camera is stylishly-crafted, and its engraved shell metal chassis prettifies double-coated lacquer. Besides jewellery-like finish, the double-coated varnish also protects the camera against knocks.

The Fujinon 10x zoom lens of the camera abets to offer high-resolution crisp images all along the focal range from 27mm wide-angle to 270mm telephoto. Its advanced sensor technology assists to fine-tune the sensor in keeping the scene to be shot.

Besides, the camera can also be switched to diverse modes, like; if strong light, switch to HR (High Resolution) mode, and if strong contrast light, switch to DR (Dynamic Range) mode and if there is low light, switch to SN (High Sensitivity and Low Noise) mode.

The FinePix F70EXR is built-in with a set of program modes, like the EXR Auto, which allows the camera to make out six different kinds of scenes, for example; Macro, Night, Landscape, Night Portrait and Backlit Portrait. The F70EXR lets it do comfortably while optimizing color balance, flash, focus, and exposure. The camera can also automatically switch the sensor to SN, HR or DR mode.

Its high contrast LCD lets users enjoy the viewing of those captured snapshots. Users can view the LCD at 160 degree angle regardless of bright light. Plus, smart flash, dual image stabilization, face detection and automatic red-eye removal are the additional features that make the camera a grand and worthwhile.

Price wise, the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is up for sale at Rs.17,999.

The FinePix S2000HD camera can capture stills at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and movie at a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It also has a cable and remote control.

With 15x optical zoom lens, the camera is capable of capturing interiors, landscapes, large group shots and also wildlife action and distant sports. Its dual stabilization mode, mech- anicallystabilized CCD sensor integrated with high ISO sensitivities boasts of reducing haziness because of subject movement photos and hand-shake.

The camera can also capture max-to-max 33 frames constantly (3MP mode). It is suitable to  click fast moving actions such as sports events, running kids or wildlife pictures.

With its Face Detection technology, it can also identify 10 faces in a frame and adjusts the exposure and focus accordingly. Plus its automatic red-eye removal attribute automatically correct the red-eye in an image at once. Plus, its Instant zoom feature allows wide viewing area around the frame to snap a far-off subject.

Measured 111.0mm (W) ×78.9mm (H) ×75.7mm (D), the FinePix S2000HD camera also has the Real Photo Technology, crafted from the ground up to take life-like photos.

The FinePix S2000HD comes with pre-programmed scene modes; about 55MB internal memory and programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual mode with focus options and infinite metering. It can also capture still movies in MPEG4, photos in JPEG, Monaural sound formats and audio in WAVE.

The FinePix S2000HD, with 5.7x digital zoom,  can also work at  1/4 sec to 1/1000sec (AUTO mode) or 4 sec to 1/1000 sec shutter speed.

Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD is priced at Rs. 13,999 with 3-years of warranty.