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Fujifilm Face Detection
Dennis Hissink : July 13th 2006 - 03:00 CET
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 Fujifilm Face Detection : The advanced Fujifilm Face Detection Technology system built into the new Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd digital camera is based on the Image Intelligence technology found in Fujifilm's Frontier Digital Lab Systems, used by photofinishers to produce large volumes of top-quality photo prints. Face Detection is a selectable option the camera user can turn on whenever human subjects are the focal point of a picture. Once Face Detection is activated, it automatically identifies faces in the scene and prioritizes them in as little as 0.05 seconds. It simultaneously displays a green rectangle around the top-priority face, and a white one around other faces before the picture is taken.
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 Face detection - Real Photo Technology
The Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd is able to focus more precisely on the main subjects and execute the best possible exposure. The end result is sharper, more natural looking people pictures. Since Face Detection is an integral part of Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology system, it also is linked to Fujifilm's i-Flash intelligent flash system. Fujifilm's Face Detection Technology also helps in delivering the most flattering exposure of the main subject by basing the exposure on the priority faces. No more dark, underexposed faces just because the main light happens to be behind the subjects or the background is too light or too dark.
Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd - LSI and Focus
Fujifilm's Face Detection Technology is distinguished by its advanced structural design. There is an LSI (large-scale integrated circuit) embedded within the Fujifilm S6500fd for the sole purpose of running the Face Detection Technology. This hardware-based set-up provides several advantages over a separate, peripheral program within the camera, most notably the ability to quickly identify up to 10 faces simultaneously. Even if the subject is off to one side, the Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd, with Face Detection Technology activated, will automatically focus on the person rather than trees in the background or objects in the foreground that may happen to fall in the center of the frame. Since the system is capable of evaluating and scoring up to 10 faces at once, it will automatically provide the best possible focus.
Advanced Face Detection and i-Flash
What happens when flash is needed? The sophisticated i-Flash system built into Fujifilm's FinePix S6500fd works together with Face Detection Technology to deliver more accurate flash exposures too. First, the Face Detection system identifies the priority subject and calculates its distance from the camera. Then it hands off the automatic flash exposure decision to the i-Flash system, which adjusts the power output accordingly. Result: Fewer occurrences of washed-out faces of people positioned close to the camera or underexposed pictures of subjects farther away.
Fujifilm Face detection technology - Pictures quality and Super CCD
Face Detection is just the latest addition to Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology. This integrated system includes Fujifilm's 6th generation Super CCD sensor, the state-of-the-art Fujifilm RP II image processor, Fujinon lenses optimized for outstanding performance in capturing digital images, Picture Stabilization that combines higher light sensitivities with faster shutter speeds to reduce blur, and the i-Flash system.
About Fujifilm
In 1934, Fujifilm began with the production of the first cinema films in Japan. Since then, through consistent research and development, the company has developed into one of the world's largest suppliers in the information and communication industry. Today, the success of the company is essentially based on three core areas: recording, processing and reproduction of pictures. Round 75,600 people work worldwide in the name of Fujifilm with the claim of being complete suppliers for all areas of modern picture communication.
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