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Summary: Excellent Point and Shoot Digital
Review: After 3 months of ownership:
Very capable little camera with excellent 6x zoom.
Could use even more telephoto.
Wish it had manual shutter-priority.
2 megapixel is fine for regular snapshots, but you need 3+ MP when cropping/enlarging your photos.
Great, simple digital camera for typical user.
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Summary: Great Camera (and it does work with XP)
Review: My first digital camera and I'm very happy with the purchase. Don't know what the previous reviewer's problem with XP was, but like another reviewer said... I just plugged it into the USB port and XP auto-configured the new "removable" drive with 0 problems. Highly recommend this camera. Pictures are fantastic and PC transfers are a snap...
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Summary: Its very very nice
Review: I bought two digital cameras recently. Both of them Fuji. Mine is the 2600zoom finepix and the 2800zoom is the one I got for my wife. ( She thought it was 'cute'.) Personally, I like the 2600 better for a number of reasons. It comes with a battery recharger and two of the 1700mHa batteries by Fuji. The 2600 only takes two batteries instead of four like the 2800 does, and they last a long time.(The 2800 eats up the batteries, you will want to get extra batteries and a fast charger for it.) Overall both cameras are excellent and I give both 5 stars. The 2600 is just a better value when you weigh all features and benefits. You will have to order an a/c adapter for both cameras from Fuji as they are an option, and I had to buy a charger and rechargable batteries for the 2800 after the purchase. It comes with 4 alkaline batteries when you buy it. They lasted about 25 minutes before they were dead.(No lie) I don't particularly like the grainy look in the view finder of the 2800. I'm not fond of the way the viewer goes blank when you take the picture either. The 2600 doesn't have this grainy appearance at all and it doesn't blank out when you snap the pic. Of course the 2600 doesn't have the ability to show you the display and menu in the view finder like the 2800 does. The 2800 video mode is much better than the 2600 and the sound quality is quite impressive too.(No sound on the 2600) The one thing I found after the purchase is that most of the NiMH batteries you will find are 1600mHa and Fuji's are 1700mHa. This may seem slight but it makes a difference in how long the batteries last between charges and how fast they recover after each shot. I found some that were 1800mHa and Fuji told me not to use them as they may damage the camera. I recommend that you find 1700s because the 400mHa difference is quite noticable. The 5 volt a/c adapter for the 2800 and the 3 volt a/c adapter you can get for the 2600 both have plenty of length to the cord and I like that. Overall for the money the 2800 is a good deal but other than the 6x zoom feature it really doesn't take any better pics than my 2600 does. It was harder to find a case that would hold the 2800 than it was for my 2600 and the 2800 is heavy compared to the 2600. I'm glad the 2800 is my wife's camera really. The only time I'll use the 2800 is if I just have to zoom in twice as far for a shot. ... My wife thinks it was worth it and love the camera. I'd recommend either one but value for value the 2600 is a better deal. Fuji has got it going on with these little cameras. They are impressive. If they came with an a/c adapter and carry case and if the 2800 just had a charger and NiMH batteries it would be better but they'd be a lot more expensive up front I'm sure. The fact is though, these are both quite high in quality and supreme user friendly cameras.
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Summary: Excellent Digital Camera
Review: This Camera is GREAT! -- Very nice quality pictures, 6x optical zoom, very nice design -- I Love It.I bought a MiMh reacharable battery by Telepower,... plus a charger ...- it lasts me for almost 200 shots. It is a little bit bulky, so i had to look for the right carrying case, which i found one by Targus... An extra 128mb memory card and i can take high quality pictures at low camera cost. Great value - Recommend to have one.
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Summary: Great camera!
Review: I finally decided that the time was right to buy a digital camera. I knew I wanted a... range camera, and I researched all of the 2.0 megapixel... cameras. The Fuji camera came out on top for several reasons - 1. It actually looks like a camera. This may sound silly, but some of the other cameras in this price/feature category were so small that I was afraid that I would either lose it or break it. The FinePix 2800 feels very solid and sturdy. 2. Fuji's reputation. My wife has a 35 mm Fuji camera that she's had for years and it has never given her a problem. 3. Features. This camera, compared to all other similar cameras, came with the most features. It comes with the USB cable, all required software, 16 MB flash memory (double all the other cameras), and 6x optical zoom. 4. Compatibility. It DOES work with XP - I hooked it up to my XP PC, and XP said, "I've found a new digital camera. It's a Fuji FinePix 2800. I will now configure it for you." That's all I needed to do. I have more editing options that I know what to do with. And that's just from hooking the camera up to my PC! I didn't install a single piece of software. My Windows 98SE PC needed the software installed, and installation was quick and easy. - Setup was simple and straightforward. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. It takes wonderfully crisp and clear pictures. And with MS Photo Editor (what I use on my 98SE PC), I have all of the basic photo editing features I need. - I don't mind the fact that it eats batteries - it's to be expected with this class of electronic device. I did order the A/C adapter from Fuji, and I think it's been previously said... be prepared to wait on hold for a long, long time. The 1st time I called, I waited for 20 minutes and got disconnected. I called back and waited 15 minutes. Once I got through, they were very nice and courteous. Final thoughts are that it's a great digital camera, even for someone who has never owned one (this is my 1st). Compact, easy to set up, and takes crisp, clear pictures. I feel it's the best bang-for-your-buck out there. Definitely give this one a long hard look when making your decision!
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Summary: Will not work with Windows XP !!
Review: This is a wonderful camera. Easy to use, tons of features and it produces fabulous pictures. I have had no problems. That was until I upgraded from Windows 98SE to Windows XP. Now I can no longer upload my pictures to my PC. Although XP will detect the camera and load the correct USB drivers, it will not give you a drive designation. When XP tries to communicate with the camera, it fails and tells to check your connections. ...I finally went to the Windows XP support site which lists digital cameras supported by XP. This camera is not one of them. Luckily my notebook has Windows 2000. Btw, the manual that came with the camera states the software can be used with XP. Which I fine but it does no good if the hardware does not work with XP!
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Summary: Fuji FinPix 2800
Review: Everything said about the dark electronic viewfinder is true. In low light you cannot see your subject the way you would be able to if you just had a "see through" or glass viewfinder. But in daylight the electronic viewfinder actually will help you center and frame your topic more accurately. The viewfinder and short battery life are the negatives. But on the positive side this camera takes excellent pictures, quality and colors are beautiful. I've taken most all my pictures at the "medium" default resolution setting and am totally satisfied with the quality. The macro feature is very nice as well. If you enable the macro feature and crank the resolution up to maximum you can take some incredibly clear, focused, and detailed close-up images. Zoom lens works well and appears to be a positive for this camera because most models don't seem to have a zoom as high as this camera's 6x optical zoom. Several trips to local camera stores indicated that this camera was a "bang-for-buck" model with superior optics and color reproduction for the $399 price tag.
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Summary: Excellent Purchase
Review: Of all the items I purchased for Christmas, this was by far the best! My girlfriend loves it and it is very easy to use. The only complaint she has is the camera eats batteries like there's no tomorrow...one way to avoid that problem is to not use the LCD screen to take photos. I recommend purchasing this camera because it is easy to use and "very cute" as my girlfriend says...and for the cost, you couldn't ask for much more.
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Summary: great buy for the money
Review: I had been shopping the Nikon 775 when a ritz camera salesman pointed this out. For the money and a 6x zoom lense I decided to give it a try, and I have been impressed. I used to do some serious photography with medium format camera's, but sold them all years ago to pursue other interest. I waited on the digital craze until the camera's became a little better and cheaper, but at my wife's insistance bought a digital camera so that we could have something to record family events. I wanted one that would not be difficult for my wife and kids to use, as well as something that would take good photos. This is the camera. I have had no mechanical problems with it, and it works like a dream. It is difficult to take photos inside if the light is low, however I've found it easier to just turn on an extra light. I am a little bummed that the lens is not threaded to take filters, so you have to be carefule not to scratch the lens. Given the current choices, I would buy this camera again. If you have any concerns about mechanical failure, buy it from a dealer that backs up their product. This is the first time I have bought from Ritz, and was competely satisfied with their service. Fuji if your listening, fix your low light problems, thread your lenses, and I'll probably buy your next version as well!
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Summary: Horrible Quality
Review: Don't get me wrong, this camera takes great pictures. Very good quality even at the lowest setting. As everyone has said, the LCD is useless in low light, as well as the zoom function is akward unless you have rather small hands. BUT, here's the kicker, I have had the camera since Christmas, and today, I get ZOOM ERROR when zooming in to take a pic. I stop, and look at the camera and the lens seems to be crooked. So I tunr the camera off and when the lens is trying to retract it POPS OFF. I took it to Wolf Camera and they said it will have to be sent to Fuji....I would NOT reccomend this camera if you don't have time and money to hassle with repairs if the camera breaks.
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