Fujifilm FinePix S700 (black)
Manufacturer: Fujifilm Part number: FINEPIXS700BK
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- Bottom Line:
- The Fujifilm FinePix S700 would be a nice budget megazoom if it weren't hampered by mediocre performance and a frustrating design.
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CNET editors' review
Fujifilm FinePix S700 (black) price range: $389.95
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 06/15/2007
- Released on: 02/27/2007
The good: Low-noise, higher-ISO photos; broad set of manual controls; optical zoom operates in movie mode; runs on AA batteries.
The bad: Frustrating design; sluggish performance; no optical image stabilization.
The bottom line: The Fujifilm FinePix S700 would be a nice budget megazoom if it weren't hampered by mediocre performance and a frustrating design.
With its attractive price--less than $250 for 7 megapixels, 38mm-380mm-equivalent 10x zoom lens, and a full set of manual and semimanual controls--the Fujifilm FinePix S700 (aka the FinePix S5700) seems quite a compelling buy for the budget-strapped megazoom shooter. And on some levels, it delivers the dSLR-like shooting experience that its design promises. Certainly, at 14.1 ounces, its sturdy plastic body has the heft of a low-end dSLR.
However, it takes quite a bit of effort to adapt to the S700's design, which ranges from simply odd in places--you increase shutter speed and aperture with the down arrow and decrease them via the up arrow--to downright frustrating in others. For example, every button requires a press and hold to register. I can't tell you how many times I accidentally ended up in macro mode or enabling the flash because I didn't press the exposure compensation button, wait, and check that it was ready for the down/up shutter speed input before making the adjustments. True, you can eventually pace yourself to match, but I don't want to lose two seconds waiting for the interface every time I need to make a change. I suggest trying the S700 in a store before buying to make sure you've got the requisite patience.
It's a pity, because those lethargic buttons lead to a broad selection of controls unusual for this price class. These include three metering options (dubbed "Photometry" by Fujifilm); manual white balance and a handful of presets; continuous, single, or manual autofocus; sensitivity settings up to ISO 1600; center focus, auto area select or user area select from 36 autofocus points; flash compensation; and exposure bracketing.
Then there are the borderline gimmicky features. A High-Speed Shooting mode speeds focus by limiting the hunting zone to beyond 3.3 feet. Since that precludes focusing on anything closer, you have to know in advance that your subject will never approach you, diminishing its usefulness. And you have to remember to turn it off, or (like me) you'll wonder why the camera can't focus on subsequent, closer shots. The S700 also offers a 1.4-frames-per-second Top 3 continuous-shooting mode--three shots only--but it's even less useful.
Furthermore, Fujifilm leads the pack at eking every bit of marketing possible out of high ISO shooting. Like many competitors, the S700 offers a Picture Stabilization mode, which bumps up the sensor gain in order to increase shutter speeds. Fujifilm goes even further, with its Natural Light mode and combo Natural Light/Flash modes. In Natural Light, the S700 bumps up the sensor gain to boost shutter speed--as far as I can tell, the only difference between it and Picture Stabilization is that you can't use flash in Natural Light mode. The Natural Light/Flash hybrid mode takes two sequential shots--one with Flash and one at a high ISO/fast-shutter-speed setting--and lets you select your preferred photo at your leisure. Fujifilm uses its so-called "Intelligent" flash, however, which dials back the flash output and--you guessed it--combines it with a higher ISO setting. In theory, Intelligent flash gives you the best of both worlds; a more natural color light plus higher shutter-speed sharpness. In practice, it delivers the worst of both--the flash makes the smeary high-ISO artifacts that much more visible.
Though the lens is fairly slow--its maximum aperture is only f/3.5 at the shortest focal length--the S700 demonstrates reasonably good exposure latitude; I rarely encountered a situation in which I couldn't get a decent exposure at 1/80 second and ISO 64. As with many inexpensive cameras, however, highlights blow out on a regular basis. Depending upon focal length, the lens can focus as close as 1.6 inches to 2 feet in standard macro mode, and as close as 0.4 inch to 3.3 feet in Super Macro (which locks the zoom at the widest angle view).
The irony is, the S700's high ISO sensitivity shots don't look too bad, especially for a camera in its price range. But you can see some typical smeariness and a general lack of sharpness all around, which gets exacerbated as you increase sensitivity. So while you don't want to completely avoid settings of ISO 800 and below, you certainly don't want to use them as frequently as Fujifilm would have you.
By other criteria--predominantly white balance and exposure--the S700 performs quite well. The lens has some distortion problems on the left side and a frequent problem with purple fringing on high-contrast edges, but these are also common in megazoom lenses. Movies look and sound OK, but are highly compressed with visible artifacts; though they're recorded using Motion JPEG, they're squashed down to about 880K/sec and use mono audio. On the upside, the lens can zoom while recording. Both the EVF (electronic viewfinder) and LCD are fast and bright, but they only cover 97 percent of the scene.
Shooting speed is the big disappointment, mostly because of the slow focusing system. On one hand, it wakes up and snaps in a flash--1.3 seconds--and in good light there's only about 0.6 second lag between pressing the shutter and capture. But when the light's not so good, capture lag jumps to an unacceptably high 2.2 seconds; typical shot-to-shot time is a seriously sluggish 3.3 seconds, which jumps to a snailish 4 seconds with flash. The S700 constrains the number of burst frames to about 8, with an effective typical continuous shooting rate of 0.5fps and at best 0.7fps.
If you ignore most of the off-key bells and whistles and stick to basics like moderate ISO speed settings and semimanual exposure modes, the Fujifilm FinePix S700 offers quite a bit for your money. If Fuji had only traded some of those high ISO gimmicks for better shooting speed and a more streamlined interface, this might have been a darn good camera. As it is, you're better off spending just a tad more and buying one of last year's now-price-reduced models, such as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2
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User reviews
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Very nice camera
by jnsmith47 on April 26, 2007
Pros: Very good for the money
Cons: Not really a compact
Summary: This camera has everything that a novice to an intermediate would want. The image stabilaztion program is vey nice as well. It allow's you to take nice crisp pictures. ...
Summary: This camera has everything that a novice to an intermediate would want. The image stabilaztion program is vey nice as well. It allow's you to take nice crisp pictures. With the 10x zoom, you are getting a bargin at the current price. Just yesterday I shot well over 200 pictures without even a hiccup. The ease of use is very good as well as the layout on the camera itself. It is just a tad bulky but the picture quality I get is well worth the trade. I would encourage those who are looking for a good "point and shoot" to purchase this camera.
22 out of 24 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than most point and shoots
by tbrkn on April 22, 2007
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Not exactly compact
Summary: I find this camera to be very good. I researched seven other comparable cameras before choosing this one.
[ Finepix S700, Olympus Stylus 780, Canon Powershot A710 IS, Powershot S3 IS, ...Summary: I find this camera to be very good. I researched seven other comparable cameras before choosing this one.
[ Finepix S700, Olympus Stylus 780, Canon Powershot A710 IS, Powershot S3 IS, Panasonic Lumix Dmc-F28, Sony CyberShot DSC-H2, and the Nikon Coolpix P5000 ]
I really liked the Nikon, but the Finepix S700 gave me everything that I wanted for a much cheaper price.This unit uses both the xD and sD memory card. Continuous shooting is at 1.4 fps, ISO is up to 1600, picture stabilization is solid, and it is lightweight. Shutter speed is at 1/1000 vs. 1/2000.
There is a dual shot mode that will take two consecutive pictures, with one press of the button. One will be without a flash, and the other will have a flash. You can then either keep them both or just the best one.
The iFlash is awesome. The camera can sense the surrounding light, and will flash if necessary with only the intensity needed to get a great picture. The pictures are beautiful. If you only point and shoot, you will like 90% to 95% of your pictures.
I would say that this camera is at the low end of the scale with regards to price (from free up to $1,000), and near the high end of the scale with regards to photography technology (powder flash up to U2 spy plane camera).17 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Impressive, near professional Point & Shoot
by wizwaz3 on May 20, 2007
Pros: 10x Optical Zoom, 60fps LCD and EVF, 60fps 320x240 video, 30fps 640x480 video, scene shooting, quick power-up, macro/super macro
Cons: Digital Noise
Summary: Despite the expected digital noise you find when zoomed in on your picture, the S700 is a wonderful camera. With 10x optical zoom, it reaches even the farthest points. With ...
Summary: Despite the expected digital noise you find when zoomed in on your picture, the S700 is a wonderful camera. With 10x optical zoom, it reaches even the farthest points. With no lag in the EVF or LCD, thanks to the 60fps technology, you know what you're shooting exactly when you shoot it. FujiFilm's S700 also offers video mode in both 60fps (320x240) and 30fps (640x480) with accompanying audio. One important factor within the camera is the ability to choose a scene. This option allows the camera to make the necessary adjustments for you according to the preset scene. One scene you will be sure to use is Flower. Flower allows you to shoot in macro mode. Macro mode is also available in Auto as is Super Macro mode. Super macro allows you to come within 1 cm of the object and still maintain focus. Overall, this camera is one marvelous little point and shoot. Digital noise aside, the only thing that could be better would be a manual focus ring. Anyone wanting professional looking photographs and numerous options need look no further. You've struck gold.
13 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Take time to learn all the features.
by travisp11 on June 17, 2007
Pros: Offers a ton of shooting options if you are willing to learn how to use them, good price, compact lens, 200 + shots on 4 alkaline batteries, nice "training camera" before stepping up to DSLR
Cons: "Auto" mode does not cover every shooting situation, not a true image stabilizer, indoor non flash lit shots can be disappointing, images can be "soft" at times
Summary: O.K., here is the deal. I haven't purchased a new digital camera in about 8 years and I have been doing quite a bit of reading on other ...
Summary: O.K., here is the deal. I haven't purchased a new digital camera in about 8 years and I have been doing quite a bit of reading on other models out there. I had thought about the S6000fd, then the S5600, just about every camera in the Nikon D series and the Canon Rebels and it seems like no matter where I looked, just about every digital camera has its flaws. This wasn't helping my decision making. Then I saw this camera on Amazon for a little over two hundred bucks. I like the long zoom, the variety of scene modes, the fact that I have full manual control (when I actually learn to use it) and the fact that you can use 4AA batteries which is nice if you need to get up and shooting again quickly without spending the money on an expensive camera-specific rechargeable battery.
I also saw this camera as a way to learn how to take full manual shots playing around with lens speed, aperture, ISO speed, etc, without throwing down $400 or more on a DSLR, which I may or may not like.
I know that many of the point and shoots out there also offer full manual control, too, but I wanted something somewhat with the feel and look of a DSLR.
I see myself as being in a position that lots of other people might also be in when they want something better. Do you throw down the cash on something that might be a bit overwhelming and expensive (i.e. DSLR) or do you go a step up from a basic point and shoot?
Out of the box, the camera takes decent indoor photos with the flash. Indoors, without a flash, without appropriate light, the camera images show some pretty noticeable noise. For portraits of people indoors however, auto mode with a flash is fine.
Outdoors, whether it is people, nature, buildings, houses, etc. is where this camera shines. Macro images look awesome! I am taking shots of plants and flowers, without a tripod, using the super macro mode that look like they came out of a nature magazine. O.k. so that might be over-doing it but they look pretty darn good considering my lack of shooting experience.
I like this camera because you can really learn to use the manual settings on it in yes, as cnet says, a somewhat clunky or slow way. But for a person just learning how to dabble with manual settings, would find themselves pretty comfortable. Yes, I have played around with several of the Nikon D series cameras and to an amateur such as myself, I find them a bit daunting and a bit much to heft around for simple family shots or the occasional landscape shot. Yeah, I know that the D40 and D50 are out there, and they are considerably smaller than the D70 and D80, but they are way out of my budget.
I don't mind the menus this camera has as I play around with each of the shooting modes and I guess that I would rather have a menu to read then a small button and symbol to decipher on the back of my camera for each setting on the camera I want to change, as you would see on a full-size DSLR
I see the S700 design as being an excellent model to train on before stepping up to the DSLR. Also, the price was pretty enticing although the S5600 and S6000fd will be dropping down to the price of the S700 as time goes on.
In terms of actual usage, if you are willing to learn to use the scene modes and pre-programmed modes, and not be afraid to venture away from the "auto" setting once in a while, this camera produces some pretty spectacular shots, not to mention the handiness of the zoom lens. I know that most DSLR's right out of the box will take great shots while using "auto" mode but the fact that the S700 offers full manual control, a pretty simple interface and a price around $300 to $400 less than a DSLR makes this camera an enticing option. I see this camera as one I can grow with as I learn to take better pictures as I eventually move on to a DSLR.13 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Typical cNet amateurish review
by aaydogan on June 20, 2007
Pros: Great skin tone, usable high ISO
Cons: User interface, slow focus and response times
Summary: Photometry is what exposure systems are called. Panasonic Lumix? You've got to be kidding. Sure, it looks good on paper, but as soon as you take a few photos ...
Summary: Photometry is what exposure systems are called. Panasonic Lumix? You've got to be kidding. Sure, it looks good on paper, but as soon as you take a few photos you realize how awful the noise and distortion are, even at low ISO. Since the reviewer is obviously not a photographer she doesn't understand the concept of higher shutter speeds and higher lense opening numbers are used to decrease the exposure (hence the DOWN arrow!). The focus limiting range feature is similar to those found on expensive Nikon and Canon professional lenses to reduce the "hunting" range. It is not a gimmick.
Yes, the S700 is slow and the slow shutter respone times especially in low light are definite drawbacks. When compared to the competition, though, the lens quality, the low image noise all the way up to ISO 800 and beyond and the fantastic skin tone are amazing. Sony and Panasonic could learn a great deal from Fuji about color and image processing. And it's time that cNet reviewers actually have some expertise in the products they review or just admit that they are reviewing.11 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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CNET IS WRONG!!!
by groversr01 on August 8, 2007
Pros: Crisp, colorful pictures. Low luma and chroma noise
Cons: No real optical stabilization.
Summary: Sorry CNET,
Look around the internet, and you'll soon see that CNET missed the mark on this one here.
Whatever the reason (bad day), they have a significantly different ...Summary: Sorry CNET,
Look around the internet, and you'll soon see that CNET missed the mark on this one here.
Whatever the reason (bad day), they have a significantly different opinion than PROFESSIONAL CAMERA REVIEWERS.
This camera produces pictures that compare to camera costing $150 more. Though it doesn't have Fuji's Super CCD, it is a top quality, next generation CCD.
Take advantage of my 15+ hours of research on digital cameras. Information is only as good as it is current (see earth being flat).
P.S. Go to Fuji USA and get the firmware update (1.01) that further improves function, and adds SDHC (high capacity memory cards 4GB and up) support.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Impressive Camera
by ronnel_231 on June 4, 2007
Pros: Super Macro, 10x Zoom, Aperature and Shutter Speed adjusting
Cons: Auto Focus (Not That Much though)
Summary: I think this camera is excellent. It has really been working great for me. I especially like the super macro, because you can get incredibly fine detail, even when you ...
Summary: I think this camera is excellent. It has really been working great for me. I especially like the super macro, because you can get incredibly fine detail, even when you are mere centimeters away. And the auto focus, it's not a huge problem, but most of the times, you will find that it is your mistake for leaving macro on or something like that. The Noise is not to troublesome, and I almost always keep my ISO low, because I have steady hands. So, overall, this is a great camera, for a great price, and it rivals cameras like the Canon S3, and I think it would be great for anybody.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Gap between Amateur and Professional Photo Quality Shots
by slimdog5 on January 4, 2008
Pros: Rugged style, excellent, crisp photos, self-contained lens that does not move in and out while focusing
Cons: Low-light photos okay but could use improvement
Summary: I went to the camera store to purchase a Nikon L14 that I saw in Christmas ad at a very good price. I like cameras that are simple, but at ...
Summary: I went to the camera store to purchase a Nikon L14 that I saw in Christmas ad at a very good price. I like cameras that are simple, but at the same time, I like performance and great picture quality.
I have always liked Nikon and Canon because I think they have the best all around performance.
When I walked into the store, the Finepix S700 was on display and it was being strongly pushed by the sales people. I have worked in sales for many years and I know that when something is being pushed by the sales team, it means one of two things or both; Either management is forcing them to push the camera because of its extremely high profit margin, or there is a very substantial commission to be earned by selling it. As far as I'm concerned, what a salesperson earns in commission is not an issue for me as long as I get great service, and leave the store with a great product.
I started asking questions about the S700 because the price was very inviting for a camera of this type body-style. (professional look).
I asked the salesperson if I could take a look at it so that I could play with the controls. The camera actually felt better in my hands than I thought. Since it looked like a professional style camera, I was expecting it to weigh quite a bit. Wow, was I wrong!
The camera's weight actually comes from the four AA batteries that it runs on. The S700 runs quietly while zooming the lens in and out. What really impressed me and helped me narrow down my buying decision is the fact that the lens is self-contained; meaning it does not protrude in and out while zooming in and out,(as most cameras do.
The LCD screen is exceptional. It is 2.5 inches which renders its viewfinder useless. The pop-up flash is great except for the fact that you have to be sure to let another user know to keep their left index finger off the top of it while shooting because it will keep it from popping up.
I used the manual setting a few times, and they seem to really enhance my photos and correct a lot of amateur shooting mistakes. The problem is: this camera is far beyond point and shoot, so using the manual setting has a learning curve that is not so simple, but it can be fun to try to master.
Shooting in daylight is awesome. The camera is virtually flawless when it comes to this. Low light shooting leaves a bit to be desired. The average user will be quite satisfied with the low-light photos, but as they progress, their distinguishing eye will start to be more critical of the slight graininess that the photos contain. Again, it's not a deal breaker, unless you are well beyond advanced photographer status.
The camera has two different color modes; one is "standard", which is pretty good. The other is "chrome", which is more like a vivid setting on other cameras. The chrome settings saturates the photos quite a bit, so you may really want to experiment with this setting before going with it for extended periods of time.
The camera uses XD and SD cards which is convenient. I have not noticed a big difference, but I have been sticking with the SD format since I have other gadgets that use the same format.
Overall, this is a great camera, and if I had to pick one flaw that makes me a bit uneasy; I would have to say that it is the purple haze problem that I experience in very bright sunlight from time to time. I have learned to adjust my shooting angle to minimize it, but sometimes, the shooting situation does not allow this.
The Fuji S700 is an awesome camera, and price-wise, it will have a strangle hold on the digital point-and-shoot market for the time being. It is definitely worth a shot (no pun intended) if you are an amateur or advanced photographer looking to get a little more experience before plopping down the big bucks for a camera that makes a living for you instead of you making a living for it.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I Own this Camera...!
by michaelmos on September 19, 2007
Pros: Amazing pic quality, great grip, quiet, fast start up
Cons: Sluggish in between shots
Summary: I own this camera and everyone that does gave it a higher score than C-Net's score of 6.2. What's up with that? It's a GREAT camera ...
Summary: I own this camera and everyone that does gave it a higher score than C-Net's score of 6.2. What's up with that? It's a GREAT camera and the price (under $200) is stupendous for what you get. Picture quality is great. Really great. True, it's slow in between shots but unless you are willing to shell out $500+ for a Nikon, the other cameras in this price range aren't much faster and they don't offer same features and manual controls. I find the menu design highly intuitive so I don't agree with c-net's review. It has some really useful features--like using playback mode without turning camera completely on. It is SOLIDLY built and it's a pleasure to hold. Don't even think twice--nothing comes close in this price range.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Kewl camera ! Compact yet pleasantly full featured.
by Mr.Click on September 1, 2007
Pros: User friendly.
Cons: The Auto-Focus Assist light placement,watch that index finger placement.No hot-shoe or external flash connection.
Summary: I have had this camera a week and what a camera.
I find it simple to use.And a choice replacement for my Konica T2N.I used to have to ...Summary: I have had this camera a week and what a camera.
I find it simple to use.And a choice replacement for my Konica T2N.I used to have to carry around 30~35 Lbs of gear and film.
Now a handful of Ni-MH and my 15 minute charger...good to go.
A pocket full of 2 Gig SD cards weighs less than 10 rolls of Kodachrome or Tri-X film.
And instant results.Digital camera with a very nice sized LCD screen.My USB card reader allows me to access my photo's on any tower or laptop.
I find all the controls and active buttons easy to reach and use with my big clumsy paws.
I really enjoy the grip and weight of the camera.
The flash is pretty darn good,though I will be purchasing a slave.
I do enjoy the viewfinder and that I can make adjustments without taking my eye of the subject.
46 mm screw thread is great.The plethora of filters in this size is a photographers dream.A UV to protect the front element is a must.
A Green for beautiful B&W skin tones and a RED for that extra contrast and hardness for photo-journalism.
I like the control offered in both the Shutter Priority and Manual modes.
I have used the "Museum" mode.With the camera not firing the flash or making any noise is perfect for inside a cathedral at a wedding ceremony.
For 2 1/2 bills,this camera is a wonderful joy to carry and use.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fujifilm
- Part number: FINEPIXS700BK
- Description: The S700 features a 10.0x Optical Zoom with a 35mm focal range equivalent of 38-380mm. Bring your subject closer and clearer with high quality Fujinon lens technology. Fast moving subject? No problem. Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization technology utilizes the heightened sensitivity of the FinePix S700 at ISO1600 and high-speed shutter settings to prevent camera shake or freeze subject movement, keeping blur to a minimum. This easy to access feature (selectable on the mode dial) let's the FinePix S700 choose the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed automatically, for the highest quality digital pictures. i-Flash fine-tunes flash output for shooting with high sensitivity settings. It recognizes scene conditions and determines the optimum flash output to ensure superb results. Subjects in the foreground appear natural, and background detail is bright and clear. The difference is especially noticeable in the natural facial tones of people in your pictures, in close-ups and group photos alike. The FinePix S700 features two different ways to frame and view your shot. Choose from either the large, 2.5" 230k pixel LCD Display, or the .24" 230k pixel Electronic Viewfinder. Both offer a 60/fps refresh rate, and a brilliantly bright and detailed view of your image in either shooting or playback mode. The Finepix S700 features an xD/SD compatible slot, allowing the use of either xD Picture Card or SD media to store and transfer your photos. This new capability assures compatibility with a wider variety of applications than ever before, and allows users to choose the media technology that is right for them.
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 4.2 in
- Depth 3.2 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 10.8 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 7.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 7,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 4.8 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Text, Beach, Flower, Museum, Sunset, Anti-blur, Fireworks, Landscape, Night mode, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Natural light, Portrait mode, Natural light & with flash
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Average, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 256
- 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 MJPEG
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 0.6 frames per second
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 sec - With 27MB built-in memory, AVI - 320 x 240 - 47 sec - With 27MB built-in memory
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 27 MB Flash - Integrated
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Integrated Memory 27 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 3072 x 2304 : 7 - With 27MB built-in memory - 3.5 MB, Normal JPEG 3072 x 2304 : 15 - With 27MB built-in memory - 1.8 MB, JPEG 3072 x 2048 : 17 - With 27MB built-in memory - 1.6 MB, JPEG 2288 x 1712 : 27 - With 27MB built-in memory - 980 KB, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 44 - With 27MB built-in memory - 630 KB, JPEG 640 x 480 : 215 - With 27MB built-in memory - 130 KB
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 1.6 ft - 20 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 63 mm - F/3.5-3.7
- Focal Length 6.3 mm - 63 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 380 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 11.8 in
- Macro Focus Range 1cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-3.7
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Manufacturer FujiFlim
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Cropping an image, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Highlight point display, Digital image stabilization, Digital image stabilization (video mode)
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.24 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 230,000 pixels
- Field Coverage 97%
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
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, 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software FinePix Viewer, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
- System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista - Pentium - 256 MB - 450 MB, MacOS X 10.2.8 or later - PowerPC - 256 MB - 400 MB
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Shoulder strap
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device None
Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 4 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included ), 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Optional )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 80%
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 4.0
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 3.3
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.6
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 2.2
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 0.5
- CNET Labs Wake up time 1.3
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- Fujifilm
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- Website: http://www.fujifilm.com/
- Address:
555 Taxter Rd.
Elmsford, NY 10523 - Phone: 800/659-3854
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