Fuji FinePix F200EXR - The Party Animal's camera

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

...Much has been made in recent years if the quality of low-light/high ISO images produced by the Fuji FinePix F30 and F31d cameras - and rightly so. By not trying to cram more and more pixels onto their sensor, Fuji have been able to concentrate on getting better performance out of the ones that are already there and the 6mp cameras certainly make the most of the available light. This tradition has been upheld with the development of the EXR sensor and the release of the F200EXR - a serious compact camera, with a serious price tag of around £330 (RRP). It is basically an old Fuji FinePix F100fd with the new EXR sensor. It is a different colour but there aren't many other differences on the surface. What is EXR Technology? If I could answer that, I'd be considerably richer than I am! As I understand it, it is all to do with the way...

rabidbadger 31.08.2009 · 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...

rabidbadger 31.08.2009 · Read review
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FujiFilm FinePix Camera

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: None

...I love this camera! I was bought it as a present from a photography obsessed relative and he wouldn't buy me rubbish. The package: digital FinePix camera Z10fd, Li-on battery NP-45, battery charger, handy strap, USB cable, A/V cable, CD-ROM and manual. Technical part: works on windows Vista, XP home, XP Pro, 2000 Pro. 7.2 mega pixals, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 incg LCD screen Handy extras (not supplied) - XD picture memory card and carry case. Memory card is deffinately recommended so you can take more pictures and a carry case would be nice although I don't use one as it's small and light enough to fit in the pocket of my handbag. Not being a camera person and never really using one before I found this easy to set up and install on my PC. The menus are easy to navigate and there is a more than ample choice of shooting modes...

Xaney 03.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd

Fuji Finepix Z10fd Camera - Pink

Advantages: Amazing durability, reliable, good value for money
Disadvantages: Probably not appropriate for advanced photographers

...I have owned this camera for over a year and am still using it! The cameras I used before purchasing this one were all of quite poor durability (although i never used a case which probably didn't help) - they all broke within months. This neat little pink camera, however, has been knocked around my bag many times without a camera case and still works perfectly! The price is very reasonable - at full price, it is orginially around £130, although I bought it on Amazon for under £100, which is great value for money. The camera has a wide variety of settings, including, portrait, nighttime and anti-blur. There is also movie mode feature and voice recording features available. Other handy features include face recognition, a variety of flash settings and display options such as black and white and framing. The camera comes in several...

tracy112 07.07.2009 · 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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FUJIFILM FINEPIX S5700, THE CAMERA FOR ME! :)

Advantages: EVERY ADVANTAGE FOR THE MORE SERIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER, SO MANY FEATURES.
Disadvantages: NOT INTENDED FOR YOUR POCKET. >OF COURSE NOT!<

...Fujifilm Finepix S5700. This is a very fine digital camera at MY price! The moment I set eyes on this one, I was really very impressed. The features on this model are unbelievable. Just look at the specification to see what I mean. It is an easy camera to use. In Auto mode, simply great and for the experienced photographer the manual mode is excellent. I love this camera so much that I would buy two of them!! It handles well, all the important buttons are well sited, to me this is very important. I say that this is a good buy for someone wanting that bit more, or in this case, a lot more, to have the ownership of a Pro camera is a dream come true. Yes it is larger than a pocket digital camera and does not fit in your pocket easily. How many true photographers carry pocket sized Digital cameras? Well I used to do that...

Hi-Spec-Tek 30.04.2008 · Read review
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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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Fujifilm F480 Camera

Advantages: A great all round stylish camera
Disadvantages: Not for tehcno-phobes!

...I upgraded my digital camera to a Fujifilm Finepix F480 a few months ago after finally parting company with my loyal, reliable previous digital camera which I had owned for 4 years. I was reluctant to swap to a new camera as I knew that over the last few years, technology had advanced and although I wanted a camera which gave me the opportunity to take the highest quality pictures, I also wanted the camera itself to still be simple to use. ~The camera itself~ The Finepix F480 is modern in design in my opinion. It comes in silver or black and is light to hold and compact in size so fits well in the handbag without taking up too much space - a must for us ladies!! It is an 8.2 mega pixel camera and has a sleek and stylish design. For such a compact camera I was impressed with the screen size on the reverse of the camera...

bexx0907 26.09.2009 · Read review
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Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd..excellent camera!

Advantages: Great compact design, high quality photographs
Disadvantages: None!

...This is without a doubt the best camera I have owned. I have the pink model, a beautifully designed camera available in a wide range of gorgeous colours. Camera can easily fit into any bag it is so compact and light. Pictures turn out excellent quality. Camera itself is veryyyy easy to use as are its functions including face detection and red-eye remover. Battery life of the camera is also very long, despite the battery not taking long to charge! Camera is very durable and will withstand accidental droppages and is included with a protective carry case and a wrist strap. This camera would be particularly appropriate for teenagers and young adults and it is incredibly stylish. All in all, an absolutely fantastic digital camera, I would recommend it without a minutes hesitation....

Breakfast_AtTiffanys 21.02.2009 · Read review
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Fuji Finepix A403 - nice holiday camera

Advantages: nice looking, simple to use, fun camera
Disadvantages: poor macro, limied features, no tv out socket

...I bought this camera about six months ago, as a camera I could carry about without having to heave around loads of heavy camera equipment on the off chance of getting a picture, on a casual basis. Its a pretty limited camera, but for a point and shoot it performs very well. It has the fuji superccd which interpolates the image from 2mp up to 4mp and the picture quality is impressive when you consider the size of the tiny fujinon lens f=36 on a 35mm camera. There is a lot of debate about wether this superccd is genuine or not, personally I think there is a discernable difference, and though not true 4mp resolution, good quality photos can be achieved. There is a macro function but be warned if you go any closer than 10cm you will get horrible distortion. Not successful as a close up camera by any means, in fact rather disappointing as...

jouk04 19.02.2004 · Read review
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