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Summary: Excellent Camera!
Review: I have found the FinePix 4800 to be a great deal for the money. I think the 4.3 Megapixel mode is useful, as for certain images, it does much to make up for the fact that JPEG compression loses image fidelity. In fact, based on my tests imaging point soures of light and sharp edges, the 4.3 megapixel mode is no worse than any other mode, provided the image is not underexposed or even the slightest bit out of focus. I think the combination of the software Fuji uses, and the fact that some detail is lost in any JPEG image contribute to this. So for that occasional shot that you might want to blow up (or that you might want to enlarge a part of later, but don't want risk missing the shot with a lower megapixel, narrow field-of-view mode), 4.3 megapixel mode has its uses.
My only complaint is the shape. It is a bit akward to hold. If its length and width were inverted it would be easier.
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Summary: Great quality pictures
Review: I love this camera. I purchased it about a year ago, and it takes amazing high quality pictures. I get them printed out online, and nobody can tell whether they are digital pictures or not!
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Summary: Great quality pictures
Review: I love this camera. I purchased it about a year ago, and it takes amazing high quality pictures. I get them printed out online, and nobody can tell whether they are digital pictures or not!
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Summary: A great camera
Review: I waited and waited to buy a digital camera, and had had my eye on the Fuji 4800 for a while. Suffice to say I am just thrilled with how it has performed. It is simple to understand and operate for your average pics of the kids and vacation shots, but has a lot of features that more sophisticated photographers will want. I bought a 64MB card and at basic resolution it will handle nearly 200 prints -- the prints on basic resolution have been great, with and w/o flash, surprisingly as good or better than my Canon SLR. The software package is easy to install, and the ofoto.com service is perfect -- simply log on to your ISP, upload the pictures you want to your private web page on ofoto.com, and tick the box for those you want printed. Three days later they show up in your mailbox -- beautiful prints. Finally, the video program is fun -- never going to make professional movies with it, but for saving short movies on CD or a hard drive for your kids, it is great. Just don't know what else you would want or need.
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Summary: My first digital camera
Review: I've been looking at digital cameras for a long time - and finally decided to purchase. Based on the reviews I read, the Fujifilm 4800 seemed like a real solid choice. The reviews were correct - it is a great camera. I'm very happy with the compact size, ease of use, quality photos, and speed between shots. I have noticed that in low-light, the LCD screen is virtually worthless - I think that's the case with most digital cameras. also, it's a little tricky to figure out how to get something to focus in Auto mode if the first try is not successful. I'm very happy with the purchase, however, I just have some learning to do.
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Summary: This is my second Fujifilm Digital camera
Review: My first digital camera was of similar design (the Fujifilm MX 1700) and I wanted some more megapixels so I could print my better shots. I like the feeling of a heavy camera, so i once again turned to Fuji for my upgrade. They still make their camera's with a metal body, instead of cheap, flimsy plastic.Since this camera is designed a lot like the previous one, I had no problems getting used to it. Half an hour after taking it out of the box, I was taking pictures in macro mode of flowers in my garden. My husband now has my old FujiFilm MX 1700 because it's a more simple camera, and I have the FujiFilm 4800 Zoom with all the goodies. I'm extremely pleased with the quality and design of these cameras, and I would recommend them to anyone.
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Summary: Over a year old and still going
Review: PROS:
This camera has worked as anticipated. With all the buttons and the sliding lens cover, the manual does note that it is extremely sensitive to sand--not a beach camera. The original battery is still working. I ordered a second one from [store] and it is already weaker than the original. Get original batteries, even if they cost more. The compact size is definitely a plus. Less conspicuous and it will even fit in a shirt pocket. (a little tightly) I think it's been dropped a few times with no noticable decrease in performance. I have a 64Mb and 128Mb in addition to the 16Mb card that was included with the camera and haven't run out of disk space on an outing yet--even on highest resolution. CONS:
Due to the small lens size, pictures taken at closer ranges (4 feet or less) can be very slightly bowed, or bulge in the middle, as noted when a photo has lots of horizontal lines. This can distort portraits. Wish I could get closer to images
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Summary: Great camera in a small package
Review: Remember when a digital camera cost a king's ransom and it looked like everything was made out of lego blocks? This little marvel is a demonstration of how far digital cameras have advanced in the last few years. ... Summary: Overall, a great camera in a small package. My new favorite toy, no contest. Pros - small, very stylish, good picture quality, good features (even takes video clips). Cons - no case, supplied 16MB card too small, no case, cradle is USB only, did I mention no case?
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Summary: Above-average digital camera has nice features.
Review: The "auto" mode is extremely simple to use. Fits in a large shirt pocket and takes great photos. Comes with rechargeable battery. I got 53 pix at 1280x960 with the 16MB card. One caution: The flash doesn't pop-up automatically. Watch for blinking orange light near view-finder ("shake warning"), or just leave flash open if you might need it. Good size LCD screen. Does sound recording and 80 secs movies.
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Summary: Review from Photo Educator
Review: The reviews preceeding mine were good; this is an excellent camera which I own myself, but I want to add comments about the camera's interpolated 4.3 Megapixal resolution.
Interpolation is a method of increasing image resolution by "inventing" computer generated pixels based on samples of neighboring pixels in the lower resolution image. To my knowledge, only Fuji uses it in a camera. I think interpolation should be avoided since all it does is add "garbage" pixels and use up storage space. Today's high resolution printers interpolate "on the fly" to allow for the printing of a lower resolution image at the printer's maximum resolution. It is really unnecessary to do this on the image level. When I first bought my camera I compared the camera's 4.32 meg image with an identical 2.4 meg image interpolated to 4.32 by Photoshop, and finally a third "straight" 2.4 meg image, all printed on an Epson 5500 printer. There was no significant difference. I shoot all my pictures in the 2.4 Mp "fine" mode.
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