Fujifilm Announces New Universal Cradle System for FinePix A-Series Digital Cameras

Universal Cradle Provides Quick Downloads, Easy Recharging and PC-Cam Modes for Entry-Level Cameras


Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today announced its first universal cradle system, the CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle, which is compatible with Fujifilm's new line of FinePix A-series digital cameras. The cradle facilitates easy image downloads, power recharging, PC-Cam mode and also acts as a video platform when connected to a television set.

"We know that consumers want an easy start-to-finish digital imaging experience. By combining the functionality of a cradle that supports entry-level line with the imaging power of our point-and-shoot digital cameras, we can assure a facilitated shoot-store-print-share experience," said Eric Thorng, Senior Marketing Manager, Photo Imaging Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc.

The optional universal Picture Cradle is customized for each camera through the use of adapters that come with each of the compatible cameras - the FinePix A205, A210 and A310. The universal CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle allows users to quickly download images through USB port connections, making it easy to store and share digital images electronically. The cradle's smart power system offers a two-hour recharge time for the FinePix A-series optional NH-10 Ni-MH battery pack. The cradle recognizes alkaline batteries, and shuts off the recharger mode, protecting the camera and safeguarding the consumer.

In addition, the cradle may be used in PC-Cam conferencing mode, and can be connected to other FinePix users through the FinePix Viewer 4.0 software package included with all new Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras.

Fujifilm FinePix A-series digital cameras capture AVI Motion JPEG movie clips that can be replayed for friends and family when using the CP-FXA10's Picture Cradle's video out port. By connecting to a television set, the movies can be enjoyed on a full screen, and easily recorded with a VCR.

The universal CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle comes bundled with a USB cable, NH-10 Ni-MH battery and an AC-3VW AC Power Adapter. The cradle will be available for purchase in August 2003 at the suggested list price of $74.95.

(Editors Note: Detailed Specifications and High Resolution Images Are Available upon Request or Can Be Accessed via the Fujifilm USA Press Center at www.Fujifilm.Com.)

About Fujifilm

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Tokyo (FUJIY), a leading global manufacturer in three business segments, including Imaging Solutions, Information Solutions and Document Solutions. Recognized for its technological innovation and high quality, Fujifilm offers a complete portfolio of imaging, information and document products, services and e-solutions to retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers.

The complete Fujifilm product portfolio in the U.S.A. includes: professional and consumer film and cameras; digital imaging products, including cameras and printers for commercial and consumer use; digital minilabs and kiosks; photographic paper and photofinishing supplies; professional motion picture film; high-capacity floppy disks, CDs and DVDs, tape cartridges and other data storage media; videotape and audiocassettes; professional and consumer optical discs; microfilm and other micrographic products; and graphic arts film, conventional and digital printing plates, analog and digital color proofing systems, drum and flatbed scanners, imagesetters and computer-to-plate systems. Fujicolor Processing, Inc., a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., provides wholesale photofinishing through a network of laboratories across the country. Fujifilm e-Systems is a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., that develops workflow solutions to support the company's photofinishing labs and consumer photographic businesses, including online imaging services such as Fujifilm.net. Enovation Graphic Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is the largest U.S. distributor of equipment, consumables and technical services for the graphic communications industry.

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