Fujifilm A340 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Finepix CP-FXA10 Cradle

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Summary: A good camera for beginners
Review: Let's just start off by saying I really don't need a super powerful, highest-tech, really expensive camera. I got one because I needed one. I'm not a photagrapher.
That being said, this is a great camera for what I use it for. I don't use it often, nor do I need the pictures to be perfect. Although the pictures aren't crystal clear, and the battery life isn't great, I don't need them to be. I'd much rather have this camera that isn't perfect instead of paying hundreds more for another one.
For people like me who aren't looking for the best, this camera IS perfect.

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Summary: If you get the cradle ...
Review: Both the camera and the cradle come with a USB cable. The camera \ cradle plug end of the cable looks the same, but they are not. I broke a small plastic tab within the female cradle plug trying to fit the male camera plug to it. Luckily I had not tried to use the cradle cable on the camera. Keep track!!

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Summary: Good PAS
Review: Good point and shoot camera. Very nice and small to stick in your pocket or your book bag. Takes a good beating...I've dropped it countless times *cough* lol...

very nice picture quality, 4MP is plenty :)

Buttons are a little stuff but after a few days of use everything falls into place nicely.

Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is becuase it lacks some more advanced features, but it has more than expected for a point and shoot :)

Overall good quality images, can take a beating, small size, and some nice features makes it a very nice camera.

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Summary: It's a worthless camera
Review: I got this camera as a gift from my mother. I'm happy that I got a digital camera, but I wish it was a different camera. The FujiFilm A340 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom is easy to use, but

-it sucks the life out of batteries. I have only had it for a month and already changed the batteries three times. I didn't even use that much. I only used it a total of maybe four hours.

-It can't take spir of the moment pictures because it is so slow. I tried taking a picture of a friend that didn't like being photographed and it didn't come out.

-The quality of my photos are not very good. I've taken about twenty pictures so far and half of them came out weird. I take better pictures with my camera phone.

-I don't like the fact that sound cannot be recorded in the movie mode. What is the point of a movie if doesn't have sound?

The only thing good about this camera is the fact it is easy to use. I wish my mom had bought me an canon exon, but I guess I'll just save up some money and buy it later.


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Summary: Fuji Flop
Review: I have to agree with erosomniac, from Seattle, WA. The FujiFilm A340 is a waste of money. I previously had a FujiFilm 2600 and it took far superior pictures than the A340. I contacted Fuji (sent them pictures from the A340 and they sent me back pictures with the same problems) and that was also a waste of time. Outdoor pictures are either too bright or too dark, really hard to get a good clear picture.

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Summary: i just got this camera for christmas
Review: I just got this camera for christmas and it is relatively easy for a first time user so i give it 5 stars so i would recomend this camera to every one

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Summary: great cam for everyday use
Review: I just need a camera to take pics of my family and this cam fits the bill perfectly. It is very easy to use and prints well. at just 2mp the pictures came out very much like normal photo prints using household HP printer and photo paper. Good for making the occasional prints, no need to run to the photo developing place. Sending the pics via email is also piece of cake using the FinePix viewer software. no need to fiddle through your files to attache the pics.

The downside is that the buttons are not set up like most digital camera so it take awhile to get used to and I wish they supplied a higher mb picture card. the supplied 16 mb only takes 25 odd pics at medium res so I need to purchase a higher mb xD card.

However, if you're just looking for a simple, no frills, family digital camera then I say this camera is just perfect.

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Summary: I love it!
Review: I love this camera!
Mine was a Christmas present to me from my parents and my husband, even though I picked it out. There were several reasons that I chose this over the others I looked at...

1. The docking station. Buying this camera through amazon.com I was also able to get the docking station at the same time. The station came with all cables necessary to hook it to the computer as well as a pair of rechargeable batteries. One thing I consistently found upon looking at the reviews of all other digital cameras is that the batteries are depleted quickly. So far this has not been the case with my A340, it is always charged.

2. The optical zoom is great, I think it's even better than on my 35mm camera. It's smooth and doesn't distort like others I've seen. The digital zoom adds to it as well.

3. Quality is just great. Even when you turn down to 1M setting the photos are in a good, useable resolution and are just as clear as they are with the 4M or any in between.

4. This camera even takes great pictures in low light. My 35mm doesn't do that! The flash lights the photo well enough without whitewashing the scene.

5. Movie Mode - this mode is great. Of course, there is no audio, but what are you going to do? With higher quality, you can take up to 60 seconds at a time, but your typical memory card will let you take several videos. With the smaller quality you can take up to 240 seconds at the time. The only thing you have to worry about is shaking the camera.

6. Compact and lightweight. The size is just perfect, it is not heavy nor do I feel like I will break it just by holding it.

Overall, I am just really impressed with this camera!

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Summary: Well, I like this camera!
Review: I purchased this camera this afternoon. I didn't buy it from amazon. I purchased it at a PC Richards. I knew the salesman and he gave me a good deal. Anyway, I was going to get the 3 pixal one, but that was out of stock. The salesman sold me this one at the same price, which was $200. I was deciding between this one and a canon, and he recommended this one. I have had it for an hour, and I love it. It is so easy to use. I just skimmed throught the instructions. I was able to navigate the menu's with no problem. I wanted to point that out, since a lot of the compliants are that it is not that easy to use. I have about ten pictures that I took so far. I used my new puppy as my test subject. They came out great. It is easy to pick out the pictures that you want, and the ones that you want to delete. I can't wait to print some up. I just needed one with the basics. This has that and more. I love it, and I am glad I purchased this one. It is highly recommended. I only gave it four stars, because I wish the memory card held more. Don't have second thoughts on this. It is definitly a good price, and compact.

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Summary: great camera!
Review: I'm suprised there are a few reviews that aren't so good, we love this little camera! The pictures are clear,sharp,nice colors, and theres some really great features for being such an affordable price. This is a really good family camera. Not for the professional.
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above website will show pics of low light, indoor light, and outside.
PS. cradle is optional. USB connects to your computer to upload. It would be cheaper to get a $15 recharger & batteries.