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Summary: i wish i could return this camera
Review: When I was looking for a digital camera to take to Europe, a friend warned me to buy one that could take standard batteries, because I wouldn't be able to re-charge one that has an installed lithium ion battery. So my main reason for getting the Finepix was because it takes AA batteries. What a mistake. This camera goes thru batteries like you would not BELIEVE. I mean I can put in a fresh new set of AA's and within 5 shots, I am getting the low battery light. Take 2 more shots and the camera shuts itself down. It also takes terrible nighttime photos, you cannot see thru the viewfinder, and once you take the shot its very washed out. What a waste of $299.
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Summary: The best camera for the middle class family
Review: Wow, I have to say that I was a bit skeptical when I first bought this camera for only 140 bucks. I was thinking it must have something wrong with it! When it arrived and I opened it, I was proven wrong! I loved it immediately. I loved the sleek design, and the ease of use. Whats better is that you can choose if you want to take pics in 1mp 2 mp or 3, as to save room on the memory card I guess. I also like that once you take a pic you can edit it right with the camera , right after you take it. You can zoom in with the camera , then crop the picture as well. I figure that the price is one of the best things as well. It is 3mp and you would think it would be at least 200 bucks, but at 140 I think its an unbelivable deal.
Now I know nothing is perfect, this is so close, so now your looking for a con, the only one I see is the feel of it, the camera does have a little cheap feel to the plastic. But come on, I only paid 140 bucks. This is the perfect camera for the middle class family, besides who needs all the bells and whistles that one would never use!
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Summary: Better than spending $500 on something that does the same...
Review: Yeah, if you're a professional photographer, this is not the way to go. However, if you want to take beautiful, vivid, detailed pics, this camera is for you. I sell bearded dragons and chameleons on the internet, and needed something that would show the colors, markings, and detail needed to make that side business successful. I was using the Oregon Scientific camera that is the size of three credit cards stacked on top of one another, and i could not get a close up shot to catch the detail I needed (however that camera is perfect for my OTHER side job, being a spy!LOL) Anyway, don't listen to others when they say it is not user friendly, they are just seriously mentally challenged. IT IS VERY USER FRIENDLY! One drawback is indeed the battery life. DO NOT use regular AA batteries. Use the NiMH rechargeables, spend a little extra for the cradle that is like $15, and you will never need to worry about the battery life. They recharge completely from being fully dead in an hour. Great little camera.
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