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Summary: Although not perfect, a great buy
Review: I bought this camera a few months ago as my very first digital camera. I did my research, read reviews, and checked out the prices of all the other 2MP cameras. I had thought about buying a Canon Digital Elph, but a number of factors pointed me to this camera. The very first thing I noticed is that it holds well and is comfortable to hold. Many of the other "boxy" type cameras almost made my hand cramp they were poorly ergonomically designed. Then as I played with the camera more I noticed the features it had for a relatively reasonable price. I could get a 2MP camera for about the same price as a high-end 1MP, and without all the customization features that an amateur photographer like me isn't going to use very often, if at all. In the 2 months that I've used this camera, I have been pleasantly surprised. Sure this camera has its drawbacks, but what camera is perfect? Some of the biggest complaints I have are: the display is almost impossible to see in direct sunlight, the flash can be overpowering in certain situations, and you will get massive blur if you're not careful in non-flash situations. Given all that, I found the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks of this great camera. No camera is perfect, but this one is perfect for me and any other ameature looking for a camera they can just pick up, turn on, and shoot away. If you would like to see some examples of the kinds of pictures this camera takes, check out my website at http://www.creanium.net/photos/
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Summary: reasonably priced beginner camera but serious drawbacks
Review: i purchased this camera about 9 months ago based on the high user rating listed on cnet, but after using it steadily in the last 9 months, have concluded that i am a little disappointed. yes, the camera is easy to use and a good value in terms of the megapixels to price ratio (based on my research from 9 months ago) and the supporting software is pretty handy. however, the biggest downside is probably that the flash is terribe. anytime you need it (which is often), the flash washes out the image and lends the picture a sterile quality. (as if the subject is bathed in flourescent lighting even when there is natural light in the room) be warned, however, that i have heard this is a problem with many digital flashes. the resulting color problem can be corrected by turning off the flash or using the supressed flash, however, you must be very good at holding the camera ABSOLUTELY still or you'll get a blurry picture (quite often for me). another major problem i have found is that when used at certain angles or distances, the lense tends to add a slight curvature to otherwise straight objects, sometimes lending a slight "fish-eye" effect. another annoying feature is that there is no battery meter so that you are only aware you have little battery power left right before you run out. also, be forewarned when you're budgeting that after purchasing this camera, i ended up having to purchase another smart media card with more memory, a nicer printer and photopaper, and a cd burner to store all of my images somewhere other than my hard drive. of coures, with newer computers, these things may not be as much of an issue. all in all, i would have to say that given the chance to go back, i would have spent more money and bought a nicer camera (with a better lense!) since i really do love using a digital now.
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Summary: Perfect for the beginner
Review: I love this camera. I wanted to get into digital imaging but didn't want a lot of complicated settings. It was perfect and got me started with some great pictures. I have since moved up to the 2800 but would have been satisfied with this one.
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Summary: Great camera!!
Review: Would recommend to anybody! Great camera, easy to use! Takes incredible pictures for the money. I am very pleased with this camera. Very simple to use! The LCD screen has a great picture, and is easy to see.
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Summary: Nice Camera for the Money
Review: ... this is a very nice camera. It is a nice package, comes with the rechargeable batteries and a charger and 16mb smartcard. This better than most digital cameras esp in this price range. The picture quality is very good, if you have a good quality printer you will get nice prints with this camera. You do have to hold the camera still or many of the pictures will blurr, and pictures taken at night are dark (but most can be repaired with basic picture software). You will probably want to get some additional photo software, since the included software is bare bones. Overall I am enjoying this camera very much and would definetly recommend this camera to my friends and family.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: This is a great little camera and I would recommend it to anyone. Of all the ones I checked out, this one had a larger LCD screen than most. Its easy to use and when I first bought it I was taking great quality pictures in the first 10 mins. I have had no problems downloading the pictures onto my PC, its quick and foolproof. The only problem I found after downloading the files to the PC is that if you modify them in anyway using another pic processor then you cannot view them again using the finepix viewer that is supplied with the camera. It's best to only use the correct re-chargeable batteries. Standard alkaline batteries only last a few minutes. I only managed 30 minutes on super heavy duty batteries. Only use alkaline batteries as a stand-by. The lens cover can be a bit annoying. It has 2 "click positions" when you open the cover. When the cover is fully open it overlaps the edge of the case and when you hold it in the normal way, as you would with any other camera, it's easy to nudge the cover with you finger, which causes the lens to withdraw back into the camera. Other than than these minor points I am more than happy with my purchase of the Fuji 2600.
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Summary: Fuji 2600 takes good pictures if you can hold it still
Review: I consider myself a digital camera novice. Here is my review for what it is worth... To get a good picture you have to hold the camera completely still, or you get a blurry picture. This is almost impossible to do since the process of pressing the button makes the camera move. I think this is happens since the camera only has an ISO of 100. Most cameras in this price range only have 100 as well. Assuming you can hold it still, it does take a nice picture. The back screen is hard to see in any conditions (even when adjusting brightness). When you view the picture after taking it, you don't know if it is a good one or bad on. The part to open the battery is on the bottom, usually where your thumb is and I find that it pops open if you aren't careful with handling.
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Summary: Great price, great camera, but not perfect
Review: I've seen many digital cameras and this one is really worth the value. I've been looking for one for the longest time and said all I needed really was a 2.0 Mega Pixel camera. This camera has a lot. Pictures are taken quickly and they are pretty clear and crisp for a 2 mega pixel. The LCD is somewhat contrasty and it isn't the best in dark situations. Also, the menu surfing can be burdening but I am okay with it. Good price, good value, good camera overall. But you might want to check out the new Nikon 2000 also. Has same features, except the video mode records audio whereas this one does not. It's pretty much the same price as this one.
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Summary: Fantastic - What did we do before digital cameras?
Review: Just received this today and it's worth the hupla! Was up and running in less than 10 minutes. Already shot about 20 stills and tried out the 20 second vidoe feature. Works like a charm. Camera is small and would be easy to take anywhere. I also tried out the web cam feature and I must say it makes my [other brand] webcam look horrible. I will be ordering the AC adapter asap so I can use it as a webcam as well. Printed out a couple 5 x 7's on my [printer] and they look great. The rechargable batteries are a nice touch and included. .. Software installed on my HP PIII Win Xp system without a problem and as I said the webcam feature worked well also. Well be keeping this item busy!
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Summary: Good camera, but one flaw
Review: I bought this camera for my daughter and am tempted to buy one for myself except for one annoying problem. This camera will not autofocus in low light conditions. It actually states this in the manual.
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