Fujifilm Finepix F450 5.2MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom

Rating:
Summary: Very compact and sleek design!
Review: I just got this camera today, and due to the lack of reviews, was a bit concerned about purchasing it. However my cousin owns the F420 and I noticed the high quality of Fujifilm cameras (co-operated with Olympus in Japan- where Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus all originate). The camera is even smaller than I initially thought looking at pictures online. It literally fits right into the palm of my hand. The hugh LCD is also a great feature. I haven't used the camera too much yet, but already taking test pictures I have noticed the Fujifilm quality. I have researched greatly into several compact cameras, such as the Sony T1 and the Nikon Coolpixes. Nikon lenses are very good also, but I preferred the compact square size and design of the Fuji, not to mention the larger LCD. As for the T1, my friend owns it, and at first the design of it and the huge LCD greatly impressed me, but the quality was just ughhh >:o( horrible. Besides my old digi cam was a Sony one and let's just say it's safe to stick to a FILM company. The picture cradle, the tiny xd picture card, battery, and etc. are wonderful. Everything looks great..!
To sum it all up..

PROS:
*great compact, sleek design!
*large 2" LCD
*hand strap comes included (just in case [:)
*Fujifilm quality
*Trimming on the camera available. (It's like cropping/editing on your camera!)
*Pictbridge compatible (for those who love to print pics directly)
*Video recording with audio (The larger your memory card, the longer you can record! With 512 mbs. you can record up to 156.3 minutes!) Plus the audio is actually pretty clear (you can adjust volume in the playback menu).

CONS:
*I wish there was a better optical zoom, although 3.4 is pretty standard.

Finally, for accessories, must haves are a higher xD-Picture Card, higher battery, and an optional PictBridge photo printer.
I bought a 128mb card, but I recommend a 256 or even 512, of course it all depends on how many pictures you feel you are going to take. (You can adjust the mega-pixels, giving you more or less photos). The included NP-30 battery only can withold 150 frames, so it might be a good idea to get the NP-60.

I hope this review was of some help! On a side note, I love this camera! (: