FinePix E550 Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Fujifilm Part number: 43860102
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- Bottom Line:
- The flagship model in Fujifilm's new E-series line of digital cameras features a 6-megapixel sensor; a bright, 2-inch LCD screen; and fast response times.
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CNET editors' review
FinePix E550 Digital Camera price range: $95.95
- Reviewed by: David English
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 12/09/2004
- Released on: 08/15/2004
The good: Fast and responsive; large LCD screen; photos display relatively low noise at high ISO settings.
The bad: Buttons too shallow; port cover not tethered; artifacts in photos.
The bottom line: The flagship model in Fujifilm's new E-series line of digital cameras features a 6-megapixel sensor; a bright, 2-inch LCD screen; and fast response times.
User reviews
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Very good Camera, BUT...
by RawDogg on May 4, 2005
Pros: Ultra Fast Start up - 6 and 12 Mega Pixel shots
Cons: No Super Macro like the E510
Summary: This is my 7th Fuji Digital Camera. As you can see I like Fuji. I've owned the following Fuji FinePix Digital Cameras:
1. 2800Zoom: Rating 9.0
2. 3800Zoom: ...Summary: This is my 7th Fuji Digital Camera. As you can see I like Fuji. I've owned the following Fuji FinePix Digital Cameras:
1. 2800Zoom: Rating 9.0
2. 3800Zoom: Rating 7.0
3. A205: Rating 3.0
4. E510: Rating 8.0
5. S5000: Rating 8.0
6. S7000: Rating 9.0 (Still own it)
7. E550: 8.5 (Still own it)
I sold the E510 for the E550. The only thing I miss is the Super Macro Mode. This camera super fast between shot and it has an Ultra Fast startup time which is about 1 second which is truly amazing. So if you need to get a shot off quick you can do it with the E550. The Photo Quality is very good like my S7000. I have more control with my S7000 but I bought the E550 to carry with me where ever I go, and for the 6 / 12 mega pixel capability and the outstanding 640x480 video quality.
This is perfect for Birthday parties, Quick shot & Family gatherings or where ever a bulking camera like the S7000 would get in the way. It?s very fast, very easy to use and very good picture quality. The flash isn?t the best for distant shots but no camera with a pop-up flash is. Not even my S7000, it has a pop-up and hot shoe for external flash.
Bottom line you?ll be thrilled with it. After all the Fuji cameras I?ve been through, I?m very happy with the Fuji FinePix E550.23 out of 23 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Zoom Error kills this camera
by cgathm on April 1, 2005
Pros: Nice LCD, Great video resolution, fast shutter
Cons: Lens won't retract, No Auto flash, xD card
Summary: I owned this camera for 4 months and enjoyed using it when it worked, but it did have some drawbacks. At times the lens wouldn't retract & originally I ...
Summary: I owned this camera for 4 months and enjoyed using it when it worked, but it did have some drawbacks. At times the lens wouldn't retract & originally I thought it was due to low battery power (with battery replacement, the lens would then retract). But after 4 months, I got a "Zoom Error" and the lens wouldn't retract at all until I tried powering up & down a few times. The flash has to be opened manually, so if you forget, you might miss a shot. The xD card is expensive (the one that comes with the camera is only 16mb-terrible for a 6 MP camera with video) and is still not very common, so it's incompatible with many systems. It has a macro feature, but the image tends to be distorted. On the up side, it's reasonably priced, has great shutter speed, nice LCD, takes sharp pictures and has good video resolution. Unfortunately, the lens problem nixes this camera for me.
13 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Photos, Great Features
by jason101other on June 10, 2005
Pros: It is very easy to take great shots with this camera. Excellent picture quality, lots of features, well-rounded.
Cons: I don't find any cons to this camera, except maybe that it is not super compact.
Summary: This camera is outstanding, and I can't really imagine another point and shoot camera being much better. I like the look, the feel, the functions and the picture quality ...
Summary: This camera is outstanding, and I can't really imagine another point and shoot camera being much better. I like the look, the feel, the functions and the picture quality on this camera. I don't think it's worth paying the extra money for the powershot sd400 or sd500, when this camera provides all that I want in a digital camera.
10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good camera, but NOT perfect.
by lito on April 19, 2005
Pros: inexpensive, easy to use, fast, and produces quality results
Cons: Plastic caseing, flash, XD Memory
Summary: This is a great camera to own, but be aware it has it's shortcomings. My biggest disappointment w/ this camera is the flash, it probably has something to do ...
Summary: This is a great camera to own, but be aware it has it's shortcomings. My biggest disappointment w/ this camera is the flash, it probably has something to do with the camera only using 2 AA batteries (not enough juice), but sometimes flash does not fire when it should even w/ fully charged batteries. Other then that produces exceptional images, fast operation and saving time. If I had to do it all over again, I would buy Canon S60 or its smaller brother A95. Either way FinePix E550 is not a bad camera, especially considering the price. I paid 300 w/ extra memory card and various accessories.
10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good photo and video quaility but questionable zoom and customer service
by yl0003 on July 13, 2005
Pros: Very good photo and video quaility.
Cons: Zoom error and easily broken.
Summary: I purchased this camera in April, 2005, and did enjoy the high quaility of photo and video. However, the camera was broken within one month. The zoom was stuck and ...
Summary: I purchased this camera in April, 2005, and did enjoy the high quaility of photo and video. However, the camera was broken within one month. The zoom was stuck and it showed zoom error on the screen. I think this is the common issue for Fujifilm products because my previous Fujifilm camera, A303, had the same problem. Since my camera was broken within one month, it is still under manufacturer warranty. So I shipped the camera back to the manufacturer for repair in May. Since then, I have tried to call them 5 times, and the only answer is they received the camera and wait for repair. It is ridiculour that my camrea is sitting there for two months and hasn't been fixed. They should definitely improve the customer service.
8 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Camera
by Deathbringer on May 24, 2005
Pros: You can use filters. Awesome pictures...to much to list
Cons: xD memory cards
Summary: The small video file they did on this camera is a laugh. They don?t even touch on the really cool aspects of this camera. First is the fact you ...
Summary: The small video file they did on this camera is a laugh. They don?t even touch on the really cool aspects of this camera. First is the fact you can use filters with this camera. Buy the Fuji add on filter nose and you can put any type of filter you want on this. This small portable camera has every manual professional feature I can think of. You can control all aspects of the picture with shutter speed, exposure ect. Coupled with the fact you can put filters on makes this camera awesome. I was thinking about getting a D70 Nikon but this camera does everything I will ever need.
Artifacts? What am I a friggin archeologist or something? What are these artifacts people keep talking about in the pictures? I haven?t seen any. Is it possible someone got a pre-release camera and wrote a review that everyone copied? I have taken over 100 pictures and have not seen on ?artifact?. Im still waiting for the lost Ark to pop up in one of the pictures I take.
The one bad thing? xD memory cards. It begs the question why?8 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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love all the options
by Ram41 on April 7, 2005
Pros: I was able to capture shots with this unit that I would never try to get with my other camera.
Cons: working with the flash eats up batteries fast.
Summary: After several readings of the hand book I was able to use most of the advanced features. I found it great to be able to jump from auto to manual ...
Summary: After several readings of the hand book I was able to use most of the advanced features. I found it great to be able to jump from auto to manual features forcing the camera to do as I wanted. Five flash options, five means of focusing and three light metering systems are a lot of mix and match options. Auto bracketing when not certain of the shot, allowed me to bring home some photos my other camera would have missed.
I brought the 512mb xD-card and can shoot all day, maybe all weekend without concern.
love this camera !7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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So good I'm buying another as a gift
Pros: My first digital camera, so keep that in mind. Incredible range of settings, but basic features are easy to select. Everything from full auto to full manual. Very fast recovery time between shots -others with more experience than me comment favorably o
Cons: AC power adapter that plugs into camera is an extra cost option. I was disappointed in FujiFilm support - battery charging instructions for batteries in and out of camera were confusing and they did not answer my e-mail inquery. (Still not sure if I can
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I recommend if I can get a zoom that works
Pros: I recommend if I can get a zoom that works. It is fast, sharp, light. The camara has great features. I have had a blast with it, until the zoom error appears.
Cons: I got this camara for christmas and am having to return it for the second time. I keep getting a zoom error. The zoom gets stuck and doesn't allow you take any pics. All you can do is return it. It is a camara malfunction. 2 times in a week isn't goo
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Big bang for the buck.
Pros: Picture quality, battery life, and the versitilty.
Cons: terminal cover. cards are expensive but probably worth the extra money to save battery life.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fujifilm
- Part number: 43860102
- Description: The FinePix E550 provides versatility and excellence in photography. Designed for all levels of use - features include: 6.3 million effective pixel Super CCD HR, 4x Optical Zoom and large 2 inch LCD monitor.
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
- Width 4.1 in
- Depth 1.4 in
- Height 2.5 in
- Weight 6.4 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 6.3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super CCD HR
- Total Pixels 6,630,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,300,000 pixels
- Interpolated Image Resolution 12,305,920 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/1.7 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 320, ISO 400, ISO 640, ISO 800
- Analog Video Format NTSC, PAL
- Digital Zoom 6.3 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Night scene, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- Special Effects Chrome, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 3 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Metering Zones 64
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Fine, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 18 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 320 x 240 - 26 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - XD-Picture Card
- Supported Flash Memory XD-Picture Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media None
- Image Storage RAW 1 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 4048 x 3040 : 3 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 4048 x 3040 : 6 - With 16MB card, JPEG 2848 x 2136 : 10 - With 16MB card, JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 19 - With 16MB card, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 25 - With 16MB card, JPEG 640 x 480 : 122 - With 16MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 2 ft - 15 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 7.2 mm - 28.8 mm - F/2.8
- Focal Length 7.2 mm - 28.8 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32.5 - 130 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 23.6 in
- Macro Focus Range 8-90cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8
- Optical Zoom 4 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Features Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, PictBridge support, RGB primary color filter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Field Coverage 77%
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 154,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x XD-Picture Card
Software
- Software FinePix Viewer, ImageMixer VCD2, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 9.2.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.6 - 10.3.3
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
- System Requirements Details Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME - Pentium - 64 MB - 450 MB, Windows XP - Pentium III - 128 MB - 450 MB, MacOS 9.2.2 or later - PowerPC G3 - 64 MB - 400 MB, MacOS X 10.x - PowerPC G3 - 192 MB - 200 MB
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Hand strap, Docking station insert
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Manufacturer: Fujifilm
Specs: Compact, 4.1 megapixels, 3.2 x, 2 in LCD display, 16 MB - XD-Picture Card
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Manufacturer: Fujifilm
Specs: Compact, 5.2 megapixels, 3.2 x, 2 in LCD display, 16 MB - XD-Picture Card
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Manufacturer: Fujifilm
Specs: 6.3 megapixels, 4 x, 2 in LCD display, 16 MB - XD-Picture Card
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Fujifilm
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- Website: http://www.fujifilm.com/
- Address:
555 Taxter Rd.
Elmsford, NY 10523 - Phone: 800/659-3854
