Fujifilm FinePix F60fd
Manufacturer: Fujifilm Part number: 15842180
- CNET Editor rating: 3.5 stars Very good
- Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 7.0
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- Fujifilm's FinePix F60fd is a nice full-featured compact camera, if you can overlook its slow shooting.
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CNET editors' review
Fujifilm FinePix F60fd price range: $175.37 - $179.95
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 10/10/2008
- Released on: 02/01/2008
The good: Aperture- and shutter-priority modes; sensor-shift image stabilization; accurate automatic scene recognition.
The bad: Slow; cramped controls; visible image noise even at low ISO sensitivities.
The bottom line: Fujifilm's FinePix F60fd is a nice full-featured compact camera, if you can overlook its slow shooting.
The Fujifilm FinePix F60fd has slightly more interesting specs than much of its 2008 ultracompact point-and-shoot competition (at least at its sub-$300 price point). This includes a 12-megapixel sensor, a 3-inch LCD, sensor-shift image stabilization, and a few specialty shooting modes, as well as automatic scene recognition and advanced face detection, which differentiate it from older line mate, the F50fd. However, like that model, the F60fd is a pokey performer and has image-noise issues starting at low ISOs, making it decidedly average instead of a standout.
A 3x f2.8-5.1 35-105mm-equivalent lens fronts the sedate-looking black camera. The body is almost entirely metal, but weighs only 6.4 ounces and measures 3.6 inches wide by 2.3 inches high by 0.9 inch deep. Fujifilm outfitted the F60fd with a 3-inch LCD, which, as you can tell from the dimensions, swallows up most of the real estate on back, necessitating a small, cramped set of controls. My big, clumsy fingers had no trouble navigating menus and activating features, though its irritating free-spinning little mode dial frequently changed modes when pulling the camera in and out of a pocket.
Speaking of modes, the F60fd has eight of them. Accompanying the usual Auto mode, SR Auto adds scene recognition--Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Night--to the formula. There's also a Manual mode that's Auto with the ability to change exposure and white-balance settings. If you want control over aperture and shutter settings, you can turn to the A/S Priority mode. But since they share a single dial position, you have to go into the menu system to choose between them. Other mode choices include Natural, which kills the flash and uses available light; Dual Shot, which unsurprisingly takes two shots: one with flash, one without; and SP (Scene Position) that offers 13 scene modes (Fireworks, Snow, Museum, Flower, etc.).
Those who frequently find themselves taking group pictures will appreciate the use of Fujifilm's newer Face Detection 3.0 system, which simultaneously recognizes up to 10 faces. I couldn't convince 10 people to stand close together for any amount of time, but it did work with eight. And it did find them quickly adding credibility to the company's speed claims. However, what it can't do all that fast is take pictures.
A cold start has you shooting in 1.2 seconds--not too shabby. After you take that picture, though, you'll be waiting 3 seconds until you can focus and take the next; that's pretty slow. Adding flash only takes that time up to 3.2 seconds. When it comes to burst shooting, things get a little more complicated. The camera has five continuous shooting menu choices: Top 3, Final 3, Long Period, Top 12, and Final 12 (the last two can only capture 3-megapixel images).
CNET Labs tested with Long Period, the closest to a traditional burst mode, resulting in a 0.5 frame per second typical burst speed. The Top 3 options do perform faster, but they do not refocus, and once you release the shutter it takes 15 to 20 seconds to store the images to memory. At least shutter lag is respectable at 0.6 second for our high-contrast test and 0.8 second on our low-contrast test.
Photo quality results are less cut-and-dried. Color, detail, exposure, contrast, and white balance are all good, though they're best under natural light; indoors, it tends to underexpose a bit. That said, all the shots, regardless of ISO, exhibited some amount of noise manifesting itself as off-color specks. Also, the noise suppression tended to make everything look like an oil painting both onscreen and in prints. However, I was pleased by the amount of detail that remained in prints up to 8 inches by 10 inches.
One of the F60fd's main attractions is the A/S Priority mode, and I'm happy to say it works. If you're used to having the extra control of being able to stop motion or change depth of field, the Fujifilm FinePix F60fd is worth considering. Its picture quality isn't too shabby, either. On the other hand, those used to or in need of fast shooting won't be thrilled by the camera's slow shot-to-shot times.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fujifilm
- Part number: 15842180
- Description: The FinePix F60fd, a versatile, compact digital camera that makes it easier than ever for consumers to take great pictures in any conditions. As the addition to Fujifilm's award-winning F-series lineup, the FinePix F60fd combines intuitive use with the most advanced features and technology available, enabling photographers of all levels to capture the moment as their eye sees it. Featuring a 12-megapixel 1/1.6" super CCD HR, 3.0x optical zoom and a extra large 3.0" LCD, the FinePix F60fd combines ease of use with a range of powerful features users have come to expect from Fujifilm's more advanced digital cameras. With the addition of dual image stabilization, face detection 3.0 technologies with automatic red eye removal function, and SR auto (Scene Recognition) mode, the F60fd takes compact digital cameras to a level, arming users with a host of features and enabling them to take pictures never before possible.
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 5.7 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 12 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super CCD VII HR
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,000,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (6Mpix), ISO 6400 (3Mpix)
- Digital Zoom 8.2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Text, Beach, Flower, Museum, Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Night mode, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Natural light, Portrait mode, Portrait enhancer
- Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Metering Zones 256
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Fine, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Digital Video Format AVI, MJPEG
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 26 sec - With 25MB built-in memory, AVI - 320 x 240 - 52 sec - With 25MB built-in memory
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Integrated Memory 25 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 4000 x 3000 : 5 - With 25MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 4000 x 3000 : 8 - With 25MB built-in memory, JPEG 4224 x 2816 : 8 - With 25MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2848 x 2136 : 8 - With 25MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2848 x 2136 : 16 - With 25MB built-in memory, JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 31 - With 25MB built-in memory, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 38 - With 25MB built-in memory, JPEG 640 x 480 : 170 - With 25MB built-in memory
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 14.4 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 8 mm - 24 mm - F/2.8-5.1
- Focal Length 8 mm - 24 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 17.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 7-80cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.1
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Features Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Face detection, Audio recording, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Dual image stabilization, In-camera red-eye removal
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card, 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software FinePix Viewer, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Hand strap
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Fujifilm NP-50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.fujifilm.com/
- Address:
555 Taxter Rd.
Elmsford, NY 10523 - Phone: 800/659-3854
