Fujifilm announces a new “All-Round Tough” camera with High Speed continuous shooting and Full HD movie for 2013

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The FinePix XP60 is the latest addition to Fujifilm's XP range of rugged cameras. Built to withstand the rough and tumble of family life, and building on the success of the XP50, the XP60 offers improved image quality along with a 5x optical zoom and the ability to perform even if it's been dropped, frozen, covered in dust or taken for a swim.

The FinePix XP60 is characterized by high-speed processing, the CMOS sensor empowers continuous shooting at up to 10 frames/sec* (max. 10 frames) or ultra-high-speed continuous shooting at up to 60 frames/sec* (max. 70 frames**) with a dedicated "Burst mode button" which let you instantly switch into continuous shooting mode. Together with Full HD movie, these functions are optimal for moving object like children playing around!

So it offers the ideal solution: a robust camera that takes good quality pictures in some of the most testing circumstances, and offers four different "family-proof" levels of protection. It will deliver crisp, quality images whether you are on land or on the seashore.

1. Irresistible resistibility

Waterproof*** - The XP60 shoots stills and records videos underwater, up to a depth of 6 metres, with crystal clear quality. There's even a double seal over the battery chamber for increased protection.

Shockproof*** - You don't need to worry about letting children take hold of the XP60, it can withstand the shock of being dropped from heights of 1.5 metres.

Sandproof*** - Getting sand inside the camera is not an issue due to the thoroughly sealed access ports, protecting both the lens and the sensor and ensuring optimum quality images.

Freezeproof - If summertime fun on the beach or poolside doesn't appeal, then the XP60 can capture pictures of a winter wonderland up to temperatures of a teeth-chattering -10°C.

2. Superior image quality

At the very core of the XP60 is the camera's 1/2.3-inch 16 million pixels CMOS sensor. With ISO sensitivity up to 6400*4 and CMOS Shift Image Stabilisation, image capture is handled with ease ensuring that sharp, clear pictures are produced, even in challenging low-light conditions. Details in shadow and in bright light can sometimes be lost on cameras with less powerful sensors, but the XP60's CMOS sensor ensures that more beautiful pictures are captured in the dark scene.

3. Get closer to the action

The indomitable XP60 features an internal 5x optical FUJINON zoom lens (28-140mm*5), which means that you can zoom right up to the action, even underwater. Blur free pictures are achieved through the CMOS Shift Image Stabilisation which corrects the effects of any slight shake of the hand when depressing the shutter. The technology continues to impress with the added application of Intelligent Digital Zoom. The XP60 combines its 5x optical zoom with Intelligent Digital Zoom which results in double the zoom range (10x) whilst offering optimum image processing to counteract the degradation that has traditionally occurred when digital zooms are used.

4. A high speed shooter

5. Made for movie makers

6. Seeing is believing

7. Transform your photographs with in-camera "Advanced Filter"

You can really get creative by applying the "Advanced Filter" that feature on the XP60. These add artistic effects to your photos which you can preview on the LCD before you take your shot.

Pop Color - Emphasize contrast and color saturation.

Toy Camera - Create shaded borders as if you were taking a photo on a toy camera.

Miniature - Add top and bottom blur for a diorama or miniature effect.

Partial Color - Retain one selected original color and change the rest of the photo to black and white. Colors can be selected from red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple for dramatic effect.

High Key - Enhance brightness and reduce contrast to lighten tonal reproduction.

Soft Focus (NEW) - Create a look that is evenly soft throughout the whole image.

Cross screen (NEW) - Create starbursts around bright objects.

8. Advanced features

The XP60 features a number of advanced features allowing greater creative flexibility. High speed multi-frame processing lets you record two shot or more at different exposures and then combine them to achieve High Dynamic Range (HDR) shots with natural contrast that preserves details in the highlights and shadows. Motion Panorama 360 lets you create a 360° panoramic shot just by selecting the mode & pressing the shutter button and spinning round in a circle. This is simple to use and the effect is superb, particularly for landscape shots. Individual shutter 3D lets you create fun images with a 3D effect by combining two shots taken from slightly different angles.

9. Handsome looks and wide appeal

The XP60 is a well-designed rugged camera with an excellent core specification that will withstand the wear and tear of members of the family of all ages getting their hands on it. Its stylish body is compact enough to keep it in your pocket and it's available in a range of exciting colours: Yellow, Blue, Red, Green and Black.

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