FujiFilm's new FinePix F10 is a 6.3-megapixel camera that includes the new "Real Photo Technology," an attempt by FujiFilm to mitigate some of the pixel noise one gets when using a higher ISO setting. The upshot of that is that pictures can be taken in lower natural light conditions without a flash, which almost always makes for a more attractive picture of your girlfriend (she might even let you put it on the internet). The back of the F10 has a fairly large 2.5-inch LCD screen—handy, since FujiFilm has decided to ditch the optical viewfinder in these new high-end models (I wear glasses and won't miss it, but I'm sure there are still a few holdouts). New low-power consumption will allow around a couple hundred shots even with the LCD on.

Expect the F10 in April for around $500.

More pictures and specs after the jump.

Effective 6.3 MegaPixel
5th Generation Super CCD HR
3x optical zoom
Large, bright 2.5-inch LCD
Real Photo Technology for low noise at ISOs as high as 800 in Auto and 1600 in Natural Light mode; fast shutter speeds prevent blur in low light scenes
500 pictures per single full battery charge
1.3 second boot-up time; shutter lag down to 1/100th second after AE/AF locked; High-Speed Shooting mode provides quicker auto exposure and auto focus for even faster operation
Dimensions 92 x 58.2 x 27.3mm

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