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 Oct 11th, 2007
(Oct 12th, 2007)
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Very good compact camera .
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None as of yet .
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Yes
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The name is A800, meaning 8 mega (meaning Million) pixels. The maker, Fujifilm, they have been in the business for a lot of years. They have a web site especially for digital cameras, look on here:-
http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/ The list of spec is quite impressive, including a new type of "Mode dial" this is a good feature for quickly selecting modes.
These cameras really are a doddle to use, and if you can handle a simple instamatic, then you will have no trouble with this one. I would recommend them for anyone, experienced or not.
If you have not seen these digital cameras, then you will not be familiar with the LCD display. You will soon get the hang of it, it is simply a screen which acts as both a viewfinder, and a display for all the info you need to see. You no longer have to remember which setting the thingummy jig is on, it is displayed in front of your very eyes in the form of a simple to read icon. This screen is only two & a half inches across but this is perdectly adequate (How big is a viewfinder?). Plus, you will not get glare in this as it has an anti-reflective coating so as to prevent glare when shooting in bright light. If you require the info about the lens, then you should understand that it has an optical zoom (3 x) and a focal range, equivalent to 36mm-108mm, compared with conventional 35mm film. There is also the option of a 6.9x digital zoom.
Memory - The memory to use is contained in an XD (extreme digital) or SD (secure digital) card, the camera actually accepts both! In addition to this, and this is clever, if you find this full, it simply goes onto the camera's own internal memory, so you need never miss a shot while changing cards. As for the sizes of the cards, do not worry about this nowadays, as these cards will store plemty of pics. They are also available everywhere, and they weigh almost nothing, so you will not have to pay a lot in postage.(bear this in mind).
I am comparing this with my last camera, the A200. This is far more modern, and has all you will ever need. The only optional extras you are ever likely to buy are cards, and perhaps lenses.
I would just like to express the importance of a decent bag or case,you will need somewhere to keep all your extras, lenses, cards, batteries, mini tripod etc. It must be comfortable, as you may find it around your waist or shoulders all day long. I would also suggest insurance, if it does get lost, stolen, or even just broken, at least you will be able to say "Oh well, never mind, it is insured" which must be a nice feeling.
I must say I do like this camera, mainly because it is so logical, and also comfortable to hold, light, and gives very good results. In my opinion the batteries last longer than previous cameras, however this is just my own point of view, and I can't actually prove this. I will now very simply explain the use of a PC to download, store, and or print your pics. All you do is download all or some of your pics to your PC, then print, send, or just store as you wish. The other option of course, is to simply to go into your local Max Speilman, and for a modest fee, choose from the screen which pics you like, then print there & then, simple, and you do not even need to own a PC! Yes, there are some people out there who are not as sad as us!
Happy Snapping.
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27.10.2007 08:04
Excellent review there! Chris :)
22.10.2007 16:31
very helpful good review.
15.10.2007 09:19
Thanks to these really versitile compact cameras everyone's a photographer these days. A nice simply written review here telling the prospective purchaser just what they need to know. Richard.