The Fujifilm BigJob HD-3W, a 6MP CCD digital camera, built with a ruggedized waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof all-weather body built for the construction and engineering industry, was initially made available only for the Japanese domestic market before it was introduced to Europe in 2007. The camera, a rather plain and boxy brickbat, comes with a shutter speed range from 2 to 1/2000 second, a 3x wide-angle Fujinon 4.7-14.1 (28-84mm equivalent) lens, a 3-inch LCD with reinforced glass coating, hot shoe, a powerful built-in flash, and ISO 1600 capability is powered by 2x AA batteries.
The Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W is highly usable by both the casual user and the outgoing outdoorsman. The operation of the autoexposure camera is made simple with easy access buttons, mode dial, and menu systems that are accessible even for users with gloves. Exposure modes can be configured for Auto (the BigJob HD-3W does not have PASM modes), Manual (where you can manually adjust the ISO and Exposure Compensation), Scene Position (with selection for Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, and Text), and Movie.
The Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W is also accredited with two worlds first, the CALS mode which records images at 1MP for attaching and easy distribution via email, and Detection Manipulation, a feature that highlights tampering to pictures after the photo has been taken (via viewer software check). The camera is also programmed with a Shot Date function, making the camera functionally useful for monitoring and reporting work progress, insurance, and forensic applications. CCD images captured with the camera are, of course, par excellence.