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Summary: Great Digicam for the Money
Review: This is my first digicam and I spent a great deal of time researching this camera along with others. I was looking for a camera...I finally settled on the Fuji 2800Z. To date, I am extremely please with my purchase, as I have found this camera to be an excellent value for the money.Some of the positives of this camera include, a killer 6x Optical Zoom, Sharp and Crisp Pictures, extremely easy to use menu system, 60 second video with audio, and it can double as a webcam. This camera is pretty much a point and shoot camera so if you are looking for a digital camera that has a wide selection of manual settings, look elsewhere as this camera is not for you. You do, however, have control over the white balance, exposure, and flash settings. Other than that, the rest is automatic. As I mentioned, this is a great little camera, however it is not without a few "flaws". As well noted, this camera has trouble in low light situations, specifically the EVF and LCD. In the few weeks that I have had the camera and the several hundred pictures that I have taken, I have only run into 1 situation where the EVF and LCD were useless. This issue can be worked around and should not be a sticking point for those looking to purchase this camera. I personally like using the EVF as, unlike an optical viewfinder, it shows you "exactly" what is being photographed without distortion. Finally, if you decide to pick up this camera, make sure that you get some rechargeable batteries and a 128mb Smart Media card. You will be set. In summary, if you are looking for a simple to use, point and shoot camera, with a great zoom, sharp pictures, and a few additional nice features, get this camera. You will be hard pressed to find a better camera for the money!
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Summary: Power little giant! Highly Recommend to a beginner
Review: This camera takes great photographs...stunning clarity and vivid colors...it's very easy to operate. In low light conditions, the LCD/ECD do not operate very well, however...it'll still take pictures...the great thing about digital photography, you can take pictures over and over again...delete the bad ones until you get it right! It has plenty of features; the manual is easy to read and is actually a tiny course in photography basics. I was taking pictures 2 minutes out of the box; the next day at a wedding...I took over 100 photos...they were simply stunning! The couple who got married wished they hadn't hired a professional! You will get red eye...but there's plenty of software out there to fix that in low light conditions...however, the camera's strength is definitely outdoor photography...I have captured awesome close-ups of wildlife and nature scenes...the digital zoom is wonderful. Would definitely buy this again! Make sure to shop around, buy a 64mb or 128mb SmartMedia card, and 2 sets of rechargeable NiHM batteries. I got a great deal @ Circuit city......
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Summary: Fine Aperture - but for what?
Review: OK, in a nutshell- This camera takes great quality photos rich in color. The detail really does rival that of higher MP cameras. Much of this can be attributed to two factors. First, the 6X Optical zoom allows the photographer to bring the shot to them without the distortion that is caused by a Digital zoom. Second, the lens Aperture, the size of the lens opening, is by far the largest of any digital camera I have seen in this price range. This large aperture gives the camera a greater light gathering ability and contributes to vivid color reproduction. The camera's case is made of plastic, which may seem flimsy to some, and will probably scratch if not handled carfully. If you plan on accompanying the 'crock hunter' on an outback photoshoot any time soon, I recommend finding a camera with a metal casing. The on-screen menus are logical and easy to navigate. The menus can be seen via the LCD (display screen) or the EVF (viewfinder). This camera has many amatuer features and they all work great. The movie feature has decent quality video (for a digicam) and good sound. Because the viewfinder is electronic and it's source is the zoom lens, this camera is effectively a digital SLR, which means that the image you see is exactly the image you get -a great plus. Considering this cameras large aperture lens, it is surprising that this camera's main drawback is it's display performance in low light situations. Both the LCD and EVF are useless at night, and indoor shots may become difficult under low light conditions. This may make it difficult to take advanced shots, as it may be impossible lock the focus on your subject properly. The flash will ensure that the pictures come out great, though, and its not like your wasting film if your subject isn't centered properly. Just fire away! Still its a major shortfall. Software works fine, but you may want to use something you're more familiar with. Get a set of Nickel Metal Hydride rechargable batteries. The higher the mAh the better as this determines how long the batteries will last per charge. I have found a set of 1800mAh batteries and they work great.
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Summary: Perfect mid-range camera (light and fits in palm)
Review: The FinePix 2800 Zoom is Fujifilm's latest mid-range digital camera. Incorporating a powerful 6x optical zoom lens, the same zooming power as that used on the FinePix 6900 Zoom, the flagship of the FinePix line. The FinePix 2800 Zoom is a highly compact, point-and-shoot model that can make even beginning photographers feel like a pro. The 2-Megapixel CCD imager in concert with Fuji's Advanced Color Technology produces photo-quality 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10-inch prints. The camera's exposure and focusing systems are fully automatic. For those that like to have more control, the Manual mode allows overriding the metering system and using a specific white balance setting. Audio notes up to 30 seconds in length can be attached to your pictures, you can record up to 60 seconds of motion video with sound, and the FinePix 2800 Zoom can operate as a PC-cam for computer-to-computer video conferencing. Images, movies and sound files transfer to your computer in a flash thanks to the built-in USB connectivity. Picture viewing is simple and fun with the included FinePixViewer software that launches automatically once the pictures are downloaded to the computer. Features: Easy to use automatic point-n-shoot camera
Ultra-compact and stylish body
Powerful 6X optical zoom (38-228mm 35mm equivalent)
2.1-million pixel RGB color filter CCD imager
Image sizes of 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480
Fujifilm's Advanced Color Technology produces better color with more detail
Records 60 seconds (320 x 240) AVI motion video with audio at 10 frames/sec
30-second audio notes can be attached to pictures
Internet PC-Camera (Webcam) capable
64-Zone TTL metering, Program AE (Exposure comp. available in Manual mode)
Automatic white balance plus 6 presets in Manual
Multi-mode flash (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro, Forced, Off)
1.8 inch color TFT LCD Monitor
Color electronic viewfinder
ISO 100 equivalent sensitivity
Powered by standard AA batteries, NiMH recommended Even with the big 6x optical zoom lens, the FinePix 2800 Zoom is only 3.7 inches (W) x 3.0 inches (H) x 2.8 inches (D) and weighs a scant 9.5 ounces, without batteries. Bundled accessories include a 16MB SmartMedia storage card, four AA Alkaline batteries, shoulder strap and USB and video cables. In addition to Fujifilm's FinePixViewer, other bundled software includes Fujifilm's DP Editor and Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4.0.
-- Steve's Digital Camera Review
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Summary: The Fuji 2800, a great little camera
Review: This camera was my second digital camera The reason I bought the Fuji 2800 was its small size and it's rather extraordinary 6X optical zoom. I have taken both cameras with me on trips and have found that they perfectly compliment each other. The Fuji is available for those quick shots and can be used as a point and shoot
The Fuji 2800 is a great camera that is simple to operate and has the ability to take a picture that will print out sharply at 8 x 10. It has a very good autofocus and the 6X zoom will let you get in close. The flash has 6 different modes and there is also a white balance feature. You can choose from a variety of resolutions but I normally keep it on the highest 2 megapixel setting (with a 64 mb card I can shoot about 80 pictures).
On the down side, the view finder is poor in low light conditions; the autofocus still works ok, you just can't compose your shot with the view finder. Action shots are also a bit tricky due to the electronic viewfinders quirk of freezing the view during autofocusing.
Other than that, this is an extemely competent camera that takes great pictures, is simple to use, and offers great features at an affordible price.
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Summary: Great camera with a great price
Review: I bought this camera after much research and after purchasing(and returning) a few other cameras. This camera takes very good pictures and is very easy to use. It comes with a detailed and easy to understand instruction manual. I would recommend this camera to anyone, especially for first time digital camera buyers. The only bad thing about it is it only came with a 16 MB smart media card, so if you take tons of pics you might need a larger card. I would also recommend rechargeable batteries!!
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Summary: higher megapixels...who needs them?
Review: For the money this camera is an excellent value. My first digital was a FujiFilm FinePix A201, with only a 2.5 digital zoom and 2 mp, great for starters but I really didn't like any of the pictures taken with it. I guess the magic is in the zoom, because the 2800 takes crystal clear, super sharp pics that I thought were only possible with either a 35 mm or a ridiculously-overpriced camera with 3 times the megapixels. I like the 35 mm-style casing, it makes it look like a much more expensive camera, and of course FujiFilm's very simple to use menus. The interface with my computer is quick and painless and I had a beautiful shot, from shutter to printed copy, in less than 5 minutes. My only complaint so far has been the delayed shutter speed, not very good for taking pics of animals that don't stay still long, but I can live with this. Others complain about the viewfinder being too dim indoors, and this is also true, but like another review pointed out, the film is cheap while you experiment. For beginners who want professional-looking prints, this is the camera to use.
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Summary: Great camera!!!
Review: This is my first digital camera. It is a little big for a digital camera more comparable to a 35mm in size. It is simple to operate and even simple to download pictures on computer! That is one of the reasons I got it is to email pictures to friends and family, it is perfect for that. I keep it on the lowest megapixel setting to be able to email more pictures, otherwise it is too big to send. I purchased a 128 mb card and have taken more than 200 pictures with still more room available! The only negative area is the ability to see what you are taking a picture of in low light setting. You just have to aim and shoot and hope you didn't cut off anyones head! Make sure to use the auto focus or your pictures will be off focus! Found that out the hard way! Not good for action shots, You miss the picture by the time you focus and take the picture. Someone needs to make an affordable camera that takes action pictures better. The zoom is AWESOME!!! It makes editing even better! The next digital camera I would get would be smaller and I would want quicker shutter speed. Other than that I think this camera is great!!!
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Summary: Cheap, Flimsy, Not made to last!!!
Review: I had my Fuji Finepix for 6 months before I set it down to answer the phone one day and came back to it a few minutes later and the power would no longer turn on. No problem, I'm thinking - Its under warranty. I took it in for repair and one month later I was told that the camera had had water damage and the motherboard was fried and the warranty was voided and it could not be repaired.
First of all, there was no water damage. I had used it outside earlier that day for about three minutes when it had been lightly snowing. A couple of flakes of snow hit this thing and its fried? What a piece of crap! My old digital camera, an Olympus, had had an entire cup of water accidentally spilled on it - to the point where it had water inside the screen for a week, and is STILL working 3 years later.
Its OK because I never liked this camera anyway - it was 3 years newer than my Olympus, but was less sensitive to light and took blurry pictures, (even outside in full daylight!) which my Olympus never did. I was always frustrated with it and this gives me the perfect excuse to buy another brand - I'm just very upset that I lost all the money I paid for it 6 months in!
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Summary: JUNK CAMERA BROKE DOWN SAVE YOURSELF FROM TROUBLE
Review: I bought this camera two years ago for $400. It was taking good pictures except those issues with indoor and pictures at night. Now i suddenly get this zoom error and my camera refuse to retract the lens. I send it to fuji for repair. They want $140 for repair. Camera itself costs 200 now with one year warranty. I think this is junk camera with some cheap parts. don't buy this just, keep yourself away from the hassels.
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