Fuji FinePix F70EXR - slimline super-zoom

Advantages: Features, Low-light capability
Disadvantages: A little confusing to master and a little too expensive

...The Fuji FinePix F70EXR is billed by the manufacturer as the slimmest 10x zoom camera on the market and, at less than 23mm in depth, it is certainly very easy and convenient to carry around. The zoom is great for magnification, being the equivalent of 27-270mm in 35mm terms, but I found it to be a little fuzzy at the long end. There is also a 4x digital zoom for anyone who wants it. The FinePix F-series cameras are renowned for their low-light (high ISO) capabilities and the F70EXR should be no exception, sharing as it does the 1/2 inch sensor of the F200EXR but with 2 million fewer pixels crammed onto it. Also the EXR technology is great for combating noise on higher ISO shots. Obviously the F70EXR is small, compact and lightweight and, in general, feels great to hold, with all the controls being conveniently placed ? apart from...

rabidbadger 14.09.2009 · Read review
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Fuji FinePix S1500. Descendant of the S1000fd

Advantages: Huge zoom, Focus Tracking, Easy to use
Disadvantages: Bulky, A little slow, AA batteries are a bit inconvenient

...The Fuji FinePix S1500 is the latest incarnation of the very successful FinePix S1000fd. It is very SLR-like in appearance and the added bulk of the battery-holder/grip does give it an assured feeling in your hands. Of course, this can be a disadvantage, and if you want a camera that you can just slip in-and-out of your pocket, then maybe a slimmer compact should be considered. The 12x optical zoom is excellent and it equates to 33-396mm in 35mm terms - and if this isn't enough, there is a 5.7x digital zoom feature too. The menus are friendly and easy to navigate, and there are helpful explanatory prompts that appear on thew LCD screen when the mode-dial setting is changed. There are 14 preset scenes to choose from, each setting the camera to its optimum settings for the given scenario, but on top of this, the camera can be used...

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Fujifilm's FinePix 6800 Zoom

Advantages: Portable, solid, and takes great photos.
Disadvantages: Small lense produces barrelling. Red eye.

...of these is 'macro'. With this setting you can take excellent close-ups. It has a 3x optical zoom which is useful though not as powerful as some cameras these days. Also it has a built in flash that pops up on top. This can lead to red-eye because of its location and so finding software like Adobe Photoshop or Paintshop Pro that can deal with devlish red eyes is a must. The build quality is exceptional as it has a solid case which looks like steel and the comforting legend, 'Design by F A Porsche' printed on the lense shutter! This camera sits in a cradle when not in use which performs the highly useful dual functions of making the connection between the camera and computer as well as charging the battery. Experience has told me that a spare battery is a wise investment but only when you use flash and do a lot of persusing...

FlameDruid 08.09.2004 · Read review
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Fujifilm Strike Again

Advantages: The camera is brilliant, everything I wanted and didn't get with my vivitar camera
Disadvantages: I wanted a red one :D That's it really. A few problems with the scene modes but nothing too bad

...> Fujifilm and then get the pictures that way. I do think however in time that I will use this software however, especially if it allows me to upload my other Fujifilm and use the software as well. 10/10 (Very easy due to the software they give you) Good Points Everything about this camera is good, the LCD screen is very big and the brilliant 10.2 mega pixels, allows you to create some stunning images. The digital zoom is 5.7 x, which makes it quite a bit less compared to my other Fujifilm which had a 18 x Optical Zoom, it is a fantastic camera though, no doubt about that, however if you want to take amazing pictures far away then you might have to go for the bigger model. It is so easy to use this camera is, as I wrote under Ease Of Use, my mum who is terrible with cameras, found the camera very easy to use, you get some very...

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Fuji FinePix 4900 Zoom - Great Camera!

Advantages: excellent colours and sharpness
Disadvantages: Really need a fast charger and spare battery

...Why write a review of an outdated model you may ask. I realize that newer models have now superseded this camera but the reason for this review is that there should still be plenty of second user 4900 Zoom cameras to be found. Having been used to Canon AE1, an excellent quality SLR camera, and having stupidly sold it to go digital, I found myself really missing the quality I had been used to. My first digital camera was, in fact, a Fuji FinePix. It was one of their very early models and although it was then considered to be one of the better quality models it obviously could not begin to compare to my SLR Canon. After a year or so of very disappointing photos I eventually bought my 4900 Zoom from eBay and I was the second user. It cost me £300 a couple of years ago, although I expect you could get one for even less now...

mobabs 02.11.2004 · Read review
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Fuji Finepix S602 Zoom Digital Camera

Advantages: Picture Quality, Feature Rich, Easy to Use, Versatile
Disadvantages: Eats standard batteries, No charger or extras included

...I have been using the Fuji Finepix for about 2 years now having taken thousands of photos during that time so the following is based on substantial experience of using this camera. When purchased this camera was supplied with nothing more than the camera, some standard batteries, a 16mb memory card, a strap, lens cover and manual as well as leads to connect to a pc and some software for the PC. As most people tend to do I immediately set up the camera and took some photos. On standard settings the 16mb memory card held about 15 photos. Not much use. Fortunately I had a 64mb card thrown in by the store so I was able to take another 40 or so but still not many. For this reason if you buy this camera I would suggest you also buy a 1gb compact flash card which will work in the slot designed for microdrives. I can fit over 600...

DragonflyWales 07.09.2006 · Read review
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Fuji FinePix J250. A lot of camera for a little money

Advantages: Ease of use, Feature-packed, Cheap
Disadvantages: A little slow, Limited manual usability

...For a relatively inexpensive camera, the Fuji FinePix J250 has some surprising features stowed away in that little casing, such as digital/sensor shift Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Scene Recognition and a whopping great 3? LCD screen. The 5x optical zoom gives a focal range of 5.1 ? 25.5mm, or 28 ? 140mm in 35mm equivalent terms, which is great for a wide range of situations, and there is Continuous Shooting, albeit it at a lowly rate of 1.4fps. It is not as small and compact as some of the small compacts on the market but at 92mm (3.6in) x 58mm (2.3in) x 23mm (0.9in), it will slip into your pocket with the same ease as a cigarette packet, and it weighs in at 151g (5.3oz). The appearance is sleek and smart, sporting a round-shouldered, brushed-metal casing. I haven?t seen it in any other colour than black but the black...

rabidbadger 02.09.2009 · Read review
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Fuji FinePix F200EXR - The Party Animal's camera

Advantages: Low-light capability, Auto-focus is brilliant
Disadvantages: Awkward menus, Slow start-up

...actually changing the aperture size (but don't quote me on that). In any case, the maximum values for the zoom lens are f3.3 - f5.1 Exposure Compensation is available at +/-2EV The optical zoom is controlled by a bezel around the shutter button and is stepped - which feels a little weird - but there are 14 steps so there is plenty of control and the range is impressive, equating to 28-140mm in SLR terms. Oh, and there is a 4.4x digital zoom too. Video is recorded in 640x480 pixels or 320x240 pixels at 30fps AVI and is limited to around 2GB (around half an hour at 640x240. As with most cameras, zoom cannot be activated whilst video recording is in progress. Autofocus is excellent and, even in low light, there aren't many situations where it fails to focus - thanks in no small part to the brilliant Auto-focus assist light. Auto...

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FUJIFILM FINEPIX IS MIGHT FINEEE

Advantages: EXCELLENT PHOTOS AND CHEAP
Disadvantages: NOTHING

...• I bought the Fujifilm FinePix J110W for £99.99 It is available in Matt Black. ~~ Specifications ~~ 10.0 million pixels • CCD sensor 1/2.3-inch CCD • Storage media Internal memory (Approx. 24MB) SD memory card / SDHC memory card • File format Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2 ) Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG ) (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) • Lens Fujinon 5x Optical zoom lens, F 3.3 (Wide) - F5.1 (Telephoto) • Lens focal length f=5.1 - 25.5mm, equivalent to 28 - 140mm on a 35mm camera • Focus distance Normal: Wide Angle: Approx. 60cm / 2.0 ft. to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 1.2m / 3.9 ft. to infinity Macro: Wide angle: Approx. 5cm - 80cm / 2.0 in. - 2.6ft. Telephoto: Approx. 80cm - 1.5 m / 2.6ft. - 4.9ft • Shutter speed (Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1...

Sarahhhx 24.11.2008 · Read review
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Fuji FinePix S3000 Zoom

Advantages: Great features for the professional or the novice
Disadvantages: Not as compact as most digital cameras

...The Fuji FinePix S3000 Zoom is a very stylish and affordable update of the FinePix S304 Zoom. The main difference between the two models is a video-out connection for immediate playback of images via your TV screen. The Fuji FinePix S3000 Zoom has a 3 megapixel sensor, like most other digital cameras at the entry-level end of the market, but it stands out from the crowd due to its 6x optical zoom, which is equivalent to 38?228mm on a 35mm camera. The Fuji FinePix S3000 Zoom has significantly fallen in price since its launch in August 2003 and can now be purchased for under £200 indeed its now on sale at dixons for under £130. But is it the right budget digicam for you? The FinePix S3000 Zoom has a 3.34 megapixel CCD that delivers 3.24 million recorded pixels. There are 4 image sizes available (2,048 x 1,536, 1,600 x 1,200, 1,280 x...

johnny760 17.08.2004 · Read review
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