FinePix A820 and A900 Entry-level Camera Deals

Fujifilm's new 8-MegaPixel FinePix A820 ($179.95) and 9-MegaPixel FinePix A900 ($199.95) are a good deal for first-time digital camera buyers who are looking for an affordable, easy-to-use digital camera. Both cameras have features that you might see on more advanced models, including Fujifilm's signature Super CCD sensor technology, a 4x Optical Zoom lens and feature ISO levels of up to ISO 800. The FinePix A820 and A900 also feature a "Picture Stabilization" mode in the dial setting which automatically chooses the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed for high quality digital pictures without blur and the noise.

A new icon-based Graphic User Interface (GUI) provides a brief explanation of settings on the LCD screen, and a mode dial provides easy access to shooting modes, including Auto, Picture Stabilization and Movie mode and allows 1-touch access to other pre-programmed scene modes. The FinePix A820 and A900 also feature a "xD/SD Media Compatible slot" that accepts Fujifilm's traditional xD-Picture Cards, as well as SecureDigital (SD) media cards.

Fujifilm's FinePix A820

Fujifilm's new A-Series models features:

• IrSimple™ Technology: Demonstrating Fujifilm's commitment to innovation, 'IrSimple™' enables mobile devices – like the FinePix A820 and A900 – to instantly and wirelessly, connect and transmit digital images to other IrSimple™ enabled devices such as other digital cameras, PDAs and photo kiosks. It provides a faster, more secure means to share pictures with family and friends.
 
• Fujinon lens: The FinePix A820 and A900 both feature a 4x optical zoom lens that was developed specifically for the A-Series by Fujinon, a Fujifilm sister company and leading provider of broadcast-grade television lenses and other high quality optical products across many consumer and industrial applications.
 
• Internal memory: When their xD-picture card or SD memory card (sold separately) is filled with images, users have extra internal storage space on each camera to capture additional pictures.
 
• Large LCD: 2.5-inch LCD display with anti-glare properties.
 
• Scene modes: A wide range of 16 pre-programmed scene modes provides top-quality photos in a range of shooting conditions.

Fujifilm's FinePix A900

The FinePix A820 and FinePix A900 will debut in May 2007 with retail prices of $179.95 and $199.95, respectively.