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Summary: Great starter camera
Review: Overall, a very nice camera. Small, light, easy to use... And the fact that it comes with a 16mb card, good quality rechargable batteries, AND a charger is just fantastic!In general, image quality is very good. Pictures are usually sharp and have pretty accurate colors. The zoom is useful, and it's really easy to operate (although there's not a whole lot to it, so...). The only real problem I have with the 2600 is its low light capabilities. It doesn't like to autofocus in less than bright conditions. In anything less than bright light, pictures come out grainy and faded. The flash doesn't help a whole lot, either. I'd say the effective range is probably 5 or 6 feet. Overall, it's a GREAT camera for the money. I've gotten several compliments about the image quality, and people are surprised that it came from a ($$$) point and shoot. It's exactly what a casual digital photographer needs. Just be careful about your light.
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Summary: An all around great buy...
Review: After doing an exhaustive search for the perfect digital camera I finally decided on this one. On top of being 2.0 mega pixels it has a 3x optical zoom--at this price range that is a good combo. The only other thing I would like to add to the many other reviews is the need for the ac adapter and a few extra batteries (it doesn't include the ac adapter and the batteries go quick, but last long enough for general/vacation/etc. picture taking. This camera serves as a good pc-cam as well. I am in a wheelchair (muscular dystrophy) and having limited physical ability, I found this camera to be very easy for me to use. The LCD screen is big and clear enough for me to use the camera without having to make undue strain. I was not disappointed at all in this product. A very good buy!
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Summary: Really great camera for the price!
Review: We love our FinePix! We bought it just before our 1st baby was born and she is the most photographed baby ever! The camera is as easy to use as the most simple of 35mm cameras, and the photos that we have shot are excellent, both on the PC and in print.
The only complaint is that it can take a little too long for it to be ready to use when we switch it on - mostly because we are trying to snap a baby who stays in the same pose for approximately 2 seconds!
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Summary: Great camera but low battery life.
Review: I bought this camera for my dad's birthday and he absolutely loved it. The only problem is that it eats batteries way too fast. I used it for a wedding and I went through 4 sets of batteries to take about 50 pictures. Other than that, the picture quality is excellent! My pictures came out perfect and of much higher quality than I expected. It is very easy to use, very small, and very lightweight. I can't rate the software or the usb cable that came with it because I haven't used them. Instead, I use a smartmedia usb drive to read the card. That is the easiest way to go. Other than the battery life, this is a wonderful little camera at a great price. I highly recommend it!!!
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Summary: Great camera!
Review: I selected this camera for a number of reasons (resolution, optical zoom, no proprietary batteries, and a good price) and have been absolutely thrilled with it. It was a snap to learn to use. The software is pretty straightforward and painless to use. The batteries last longer than I would have expected. As with ANY digital camera, invest in rechargable batteries and a charger (Rayovac has a nice 1-hour charger), and a nice big memory card, and you'll be happy as a clam. I know I am.
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Summary: Highly recommend this camera
Review: This is a great camera for those looking to replace their 35mm film cameras. The pictures have been excellent - even an 8x10 enlargement from a scenery shot came out looking great. At first I thought the power button separate from the lens cover would be annoying, but now I like that you can turn it on to, say, check the number of pictures left on your card without opening the lens cover. The battery life is amazing as well - took well over 100 pictures this past week before I had to swap in a new pair. And the included battery charger works great. (Note that you get fewer pictures the first few recharges of the batteries.)
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Summary: I like this camera!
Review: Works great for me...I'm a beginner. Got a fair deal. Unfortunately, I didn't know how much I would miss sound when doing 20 second movie clips. I still think I got a good camera for the price.
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Summary: Solid entry level performer from Fuji¿
Review: With the plethora of digital cameras available on the market, making a selection can be a daunting task. They come in all shapes and sizes, with an assortment of different features, and various types of memory media and associated software. For the thoughtful consumer, the whole task can become an exercise in information overload. Traditional photography is a hobby of mine, and I own several 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) type cameras, and a couple of point and shoots. My intention is to purchase a pro level digital SLR, when the prices come down a bit. In the meantime, I was looking for an inexpensive digital point and shoot. My main consideration was price, and I wanted the most camera I could get for around $200. It seemed that a 2 megapixel camera would be the most I could afford. Reading numerous reviews, I quickly became overloaded with data, and bounced around between several brands and models before finally choosing the Fuji 2600Z. This solid entry level, digital point and shoot camera has a 3X optical zoom lens, which provides performance, equivalent to a 38-114mm lens in a regular film camera. Autofocus is crisp, and Image quality is excellent throughout the focal range. The camera has very basic features. The flash mode has five options, auto flash, forced flash, suppressed flash, red-eye reduction and slow synchro flash (for night shooting). For most indoor applications, using flash is typically recommended, and unit has so far produced excellent results indoors when flash is used. There is a macro mode, which also produces great images. Range is listed as from 4 to 30 inches from the lens. In timer mode, the camera operates after the standard 10 second delay. All options are accessed via the menu, which is displayed on the rear 1.8" LCD screen. Other options include image quality (image file size), power save option, and setting the date and time. The LCD like those for most digital cameras, is difficult to see in bright daylight, so changing settings can be difficult in that situation. The 2600Z has three modes, "still image" (camera), "playback" (image display and video playback), and "movie" mode. These are pretty self-explanatory. In movie mode, the camera will capture up to 20 seconds of video. In playback mode, you may watch your video, or view the images retained in the camera's memory. Still images can be viewed either one by one, full screen, or up to a maximum of nine mini images at once, on a three by three array on the LCD. Even at the reduced size, images are easily recognizable, and the colors are true. When in full screen viewing mode, you can also zoom in, and then pan the image. Unwanted images can of course be erased. That is about it for the features. The camera comes with a 16MB smart media card, two 1700mAh AA size NiMH batteries and a charger, special USB cord, strap, and a CD with software for downloading images from the camera. The software takes a while to install, but if all goes well, then your camera will download your images very quickly. You will probably want a larger size card, but 16MB is not bad for a starter, and will hold about 45 medium quality images. Supposedly the camera will accept cards up to a maximum of 128MB. The rechargeable batteries, are a nice addition to the package, and the battery life of the NiMH's has been very good so far. There is also abundant documentation for both the camera, and software provided with the product. As this is the first digital I've owned, I don't have a lot to compare it to. I have been using it for only around three weeks, but so far I have no major complaints, and have been pleasantly surprised at the image quality. It does what I need, and is so simple to operate. Most users should have no major problems. Within the limitations of its design, the camera delivers on all counts, and provides value for the money, that equals or surpasses most other cameras in its class. The camera is a bit thicker than some other models, so pick one up and handle it to see if it feels comfortable in your hands. Because of its thickness, the camera may not slide smoothly into some tight pockets. This model has been on the market for a while, and may become available at bargain prices as it is phased out. If you're not seeking the newest model, and want a basic point and shoot, at a reasonable price, my recommendation would be to wait for a sale and pick one up. Then go and have some fun, taking photos you never dreamed of taking before.
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Summary: First timer
Review: This is my first digital camera. Very easy to use. My only complaint is the red-eye reduction. Even with this on, my pics still have red eyes (most of the time). The software that comes with the camera is ok, but limited as to what you can do with the pictures.
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Summary: Perfect for a novice
Review: I was doing some preliminary research and stumbled upon this camera on Amazon.com at a greatly reduced price. A friend who manages a photo shop had mentioned Fuji as a top supplier of entry-level cameras, so I took the plunge. I couldn't be happier. Low resolution images are generally about 125 kb and look great. I've had none of the issues with low light/indoor settings that I've seen in other reviews. Uploading to a PC is a piece of cake, and the Fuji software doesn't even come into play (at least not on my computer - the Microsoft wizard just takes over the process). Totally idiot-proof, in my opinion.
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