Fujifilm FinePix A500

...entry level digital camera from Fujifilm was a clear winner for me in my research into a good quality point and shoot stills camera. After owning the Fujifilm A200s (see my reviews) I decided it was time to upgrade as my needs, as well as my skills had advanced. The 2 mega pixels of the A200 was no longer sufficient to print good quality images, was considerably bulky and could no longer really be considered a "compact camera". The A500 was the answer ...
...me to print large scale, as well as offering both a 1.8 LCD, a 3 times optical zoom and a range of scene modes. However, unlike previous beginner models it also offers a degree of manual control such as settings for film sensitivity (ISO), white balance and exposure compensation - this was key to my search. The included internal memory of 12 mega bytes allows the user to take pictures out of the box however it is strongly recommend that you buy at ...

Ross-Murray 23.06.2006 (26.06.2006) · Read full review
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...shops I plumped for the FUJIFILM FINEPIX A500. It has to be said I bought this mainly due to the price; I got it for £51.99 at Jessops (for my tiny student budget that seemed perfect!) Added to this I bought the accompanying printer which was in an offer, so the camera price seemed much more attractive. Though the camera is small but perfectly formed it took me a while to decide whether I actually liked it or not, lets just say it takes a VERY long ...
...perfect size, just over 8cm diameter, and a good shape for a handbag. It is a clear winner for any beginner, as I had never used a digital camera before but found this simple to understand. It has to be said that it comes with one of the thickest manuals I have ever seen- not that you need to read it because the workings of the camera are pretty self explanatory. So, starting from the beginning, what do you actually get with the camera? Included ...

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...the chance to buy the Fujifilm FinePix A500 digital camera for £49.99 with the added assurance that if I wasn’t completely satisfied I could return it immediately for a refund I would have been a fool not be rip the customer service advisers hand off, which I actually did. I wasn’t in the market for a new camera and was just browsing but this opportunity just seemed too good to be missed. What is my brief conclusion after using it for some months ...
...It was a steal and if I had to replace it now I would happily pay in excess of £100 for the same model it is that good. Despite not being the best looking model on the market the FinePix A500 shouts out functionality rather style being both compact in size (dimensions and specifications can be located at the end of this review), lightweight even with the batteries in place and so easy to use that a trained chimp could install the software, use the ...

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I am extremely pleased with my Fujifilm digital camera. It is easy to use and downloading the pictures on to the computer is simple too. The quality of the pictures is very good. Because it is small and compact, I usually have it with me whenever I go out - thus am able to snap those special moments that previously always happened when I didn't have a camera with me. ...

Janbooth9 20.07.2007
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I purchased my fujifilm finepix A500 (5.1 megapixels) from asda early 2007 i wanted a good camera for a small price id just given birth to my youngest daughter and wanted quality pictures for the album and to put on my pc, i paid £69.99 it was on sale at the time and it did not include a memory card. here are a few of the features it includes: 12 Mb internal memory LCD monitor / viewer AV output movie capture 2 x AA batteries strap USB cable ...
...~~~~ there are 2 types of xD-picture card: standard type and type M(containing M in the model number, such as DPC-M1-GB) Finepix A400 / Finepix A500 / Finepix A510are compatible with type M, however they may not be compatible on the device used (image memory card reader, etc)~~~~ this camera is very easy to use: Load the batteries (AA) Load the XD card turn it on set the time and date (if required you do have the option of date and time on ...

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If you want a basic and simple point and shoot digital camera then this is an ideal choice. The picture quality is very good. It is small and light and can fit into your pocket. Ideal for travelling and nights out. Takes 2 AA batteries so you do not have to worry too much about recharging as you can just buy batteries in the shops if you run out. This neat little camera uses XD memory cards. There are the usual various shooting modes such as portrait, ...
...if you are feeling a bit more experimental. There is also a handy self timer to get yourself in the shot. The A500 also has a record movie mode to capture those special moments. Just make sure you have sufficient memory space as this uses up more memory. Uploading your pictures is very simple, just plug into your pc's USB socket. ...

derek.koh 14.07.2007 · Read full review
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this is the first digital camera i have owned and i am very pleased with it. I wanted a camera that would take decent photographs without being too expensive and this camera has proved perfect as it was within my price range and the quality of prints has been excellent. The menu is easy to move around, there is an 'automatic' function, which takes care of the exposure, flash etc for you. Then there are other functions which allow you to take photos ...
...as thr flash and exposure can also be adjusted manually. The instruction booklet that comes with this camera is very clear and has helped me improve my photography. With a memory card you can print pictures from this camera in a photo shop even if you do not have access to a PC. For those with PC access, the software that comes with the camera is also very easy to use. The camera allows you to take short video clips as well which can be saved on ...

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This is quite probably one of the best innovations I have ever bought! This is a small, lightweight, very-easy to use camera with fabulous picture quality and brilliant value for money (around £100). I initially bought this as I needed a new camera and with my baby's impending birth I needed something that took great quality pictures and was small enough to fit into my already full-to-bursting hospital bag! The camera holds hundreds of pictures and ...
...Plus, with the amount of times I've dropped it and kicked it along the floor by accident I'm amazed it's actually lasted this long! If you need something that is easy enough for an idiot like me to figure out how to use then this is a must buy! ...

SebastiansMommy 28.01.2008 · Read full review
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This camera has a modern design and is very easy to use. I have found that many batteries do not last very long at all in this camera. I have tried many - te best I can find is Duracell m3. These seem to last for a longer period time. The picture quality is very good. There are not a lot of extra features on this camera i.e. you cannot add borders to photos or extra items to spice up a photo! This camera takes xD cards instead of the ever so cheap ...

emz382382 16.06.2007 · Read full review
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Recaived this for christmas, first one wold not work, in that you would switch it on, but the lens appeared to get stuck while it was coming out of the cassing. Sent back to the shop (Argos) and replaced for the exact same model. The replacment worked fine first time. Battery took a while to charge up, but after then it only takes about 30min, takes good photos out doors but indoors where it is dark they tend to come out with a 'salt and pepper' ...
...bit on the cheap side but it does the job. Not much in the way of settings for taking landscape photos, but as a point and shoot camera its not to bad. Bought a spare battery and a 512 xd card for this from ebuyer. The included internal memory 12meg is not large enough to accomedate many pictures at a resolution of 5.1mp. The optical zoom on unit is 3* with a further 4* digital zoom, however. The image quality can be reduced from 5.1 mega pixels ...

emilne82 12.07.2006 (13.07.2006) · Read full review
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This camera is amazing. It has all the regular features you would expect from a high quality camera such as this, and it is light, small and amazing to use. When I first go this camera I was surprised how light it was. It looks great with its cute small frame and sleek curves and it still takes the same quality pictures as my friends much larger, heavier camera that was so much more expensive. You will be amazed at the things this camera can do! ...
...can get the hang of it easily. It is an awesome top of the range camera, it is not expensive, but you get so many features with it. I would recommend this camera to everyone - it takes stunning pictures and is a joy to use. I would never be without it! ...

dreamergal 30.09.2007 · Read full review
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Bought this camera from Argos on sale at around £80 back in the summer of 2006. Been a good camera & picture quality is good. This camera has a few good features & if you are looking for a cheap no fuss camera then this one is a good but. Never had any problems with it & I use it all the time. One of the bad points is it did not come with a memory card but as luck would have it jessops were selling the 1 meg card half price so I purchased the card ...

carrie1971 06.06.2007 · Read full review
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Bought this as a replacement for a broken Vivitar which was still in warranty but Argos couldn't get repaired so I chose to replace with this. Great little camera, easy to use, a good range of features, good menu system, and good clear photos. It feels solid and well made, my lens failed to come out once when I turned it on, but this just after it had been dropped! After turning it on and of the lens came out and has not got stuck again. I've used ...

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