Fujifilm FinePix J50 Announced

Fujifilm have announced the new Fujifilm Finepix J50 - it is part of a new budget range of Fuji cameras - and looks like an evolution of the F480 - it features a 5x optical zoom lens, an 8 megapixel sensor, a 2.7" screen, ISO upto 800, digital image stabilisation, and the same disappointing 320x240 video mode. The camera will be available in silver or black from March:

"The FinePix J50 takes things a step further, adding a high resolution 2.7", 230K pixel LCD and a powerful Fujinon 5x optical zoom that provides a 37mm - 185mm equivalent focal length range. Despite the larger zoom and screen the FinePix J50's compact design is remarkably svelte, at only 23mm thick."