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Summary: Very solid
Review: I got the camera by accident but have been very happy with it. Granted 2 megapixels is not a lot these days, but is adequate for most everyday photos, and you can print good 6" by 4" prints. (I use an Epson inkjet printer and the results are very gratifying.) The image quality exceeded my expectations. As with other Fuji products, it's well made and packaged.
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Summary: Value priced with top of the line results
Review: I bought my Finepix 2650 before Christmas 2002 so I could have a small camera instead of lugging around my SLR and bags of equipment. I didn't expect great shots from an inexpensive, pocket-sized camera, but WOW, I was truely amazed at the great results. The 2650 blows away my Canon Elan IIe for consistantly good color balance and overall image quality.Is it the perfect digital camera? No, but it's about the best you'll find in this price range and even among those costing a couple of hundred more. It's packed with features and I've experienced zero problems in the 4 months I've owned it. Pros:
*Great overall image quality
*Small but not too small
*Good selection of picture modes
*Accurate focus
*MP3 movies (no sound)
*XD picture card
*Good battery life Cons:
*Menu (you have to surf to find what your looking for and memorize the symbols since it doesn't give text descriptions)
*Somewhat slow shutter speed (set to the equivalent of 100 asa 35mm film)
*Crummy, ad-filled software (if you have XP don't even bother installing it) After experimenting with several of the modes available, I'm happy to leave it in full-auto which gives great reults for 98% of my shots, indoor and out. I haven't even used my SLR since buying the Fuji. The zoom lense is adequate except for extreme long range shots (but how many people own 500mm lenses for their SLRs anyway?) For anyone who complains about weak flash - the flash is as good as any in a small camera, it won't illuminate a stadium, but it's not meant to. Last but not least, the XD picture card. Yes it's proprietary and currently only Fuji and Olympus use it. It's extremely fast, amazingly small, works well and is not over-priced compared to other media. I dare-say anyone who has a complaint about proprietary issues hasn't changed an ink cartidge in their printer and probably still uses floppy-discs for their primary data storage. Great Job Fuji !!!
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Summary: I highly recommend this camera!!!
Review: Great pics, excellent features, user friendly and [doesn't cost a lot]. I knew nothing about using a digital camera and I was taking pics in a matter of minutes after taking the camera out of the box. I had no problem getting the pics from the cam to the computer. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the pics. I couldn't be more pleased with this camera. I really like having the option of the optical zoom. The movie setting is a nice bonus and I've made some great short clips of the kids in action. My only recommendation is to buy some rechargable batteries because once you get this camera you will be taking pics of everything and everyone. :)
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Summary: Excelente compra
Review: Estoy muy satisfecho con la compra de la cámara digital Fuji FinePix 2650, tiene excelente resolución en las fotos, se puede tomar video sin sonido, el precio fue excelente, la entrega muy pronta y segura. Recomiendo a otros la compra de este producto, muy útil para fines familiares y de trabajo, el tamaño es perfecto.
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Summary: Good Camera
Review: For the price, this is a good camera. It may be one of the better deals among 2.0 mega-pixel cameras right now. That said, there are a few issues to be aware of:
- Manual controls are only available through the menu system. They are simple to get to, but get turned off when the camera is turned off.
- Barrel distortion can be an issue at its widest angle (the default), but zooming in on your subject a little will eliminate the problem.
- The plastic construction gives it a "cheap" feel, but it is not flimsy and doesn't seem like it will fall apart
- The boxy dimensions make the camera feel awkward at first. With a little use, it became quite comfortable to use.
- The viewfinder is not as accurate as the LCD. It doesn't show some of the picture. This can be especially annoying with group photos. You'll probably want to setup shots using the LCD most times, but this can be difficult in direct sun light.
- The camera takes 2 AA batteries which will probably not last as long as your trip. I recommend getting some re-chargeable NiMH batteries. Target had a reasonably priced set of 4 with charger.
- The included memory card is only good enough for about 20 of the highest quality pictures so you'll want to get a 128M xD card. Despite these limitations, I have been quite happy with this camera. I was looking for a 4 megapixel camera that could do everything I wanted (low-light photog, manual controls, noise correction, etc.) at a reasonable price. When I finally gave up my search, I bought this camera to use while waiting for my "dream" camera. It may not have all the features I wanted, but it will make the wait easier.
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Summary: great cam for price
Review: Bought this cam for a gift and bought one for myself after seeing the quality...
I agree the Fuji software is a bit complicated but Win XP or ME will download with out using the software. I just plug in the cam and XP transfers with no problems.
I compared this cam with the Canon Elph and chose the Fuji for its simple controls. Yes the Elph has a metal case but I felt it was too small and heavy, and the buttons are tiny. (there is a reason cars now use plastic for bumpers instead of metal) also Elph doesnt have 3X optical Zoom.
Complaints about price of XD cards are silly; 256MB card for$110... Thats 400 hi res shots or 1952 lo res. Great travel cam.
Doesnt come with an AC adapter ... I can live with that.
This is a great cam with quality Fuji lens. You will be amazed how easy it is to take a great pic.....
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Summary: Horrible barrel distortion!!
Review: I purchased this camera because of all the high ratings I saw people give it. In addition to that I knew someone who owned one and loved it. I set it all up and started taking picture, it was easy to use and the image quality seemed very good, that is until I attempted to take a picture of someone standing in a doorway. There is a horrible barrel distortion around the entire picture. Any straight line I tried to get in a picture was completely curved. Needless to say I returned it the next day.
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Summary: FinePix or not?
Review: I got this camera for Christmas (2002) from Inkleys (my first digital) - looking around at what was available and for a fairly reasonable price, the FinePix 2650 seemed to be the best for it all. When I got it, I opened it, and was shocked by how small and nice looking it was! I put the included 16MB Fuji Card into it - and then 2 AA batteries. I experimented with a few pictures of the rest of my family opening presents, and even got a few videos with no sound - maximum resolution on video is small... 300 something x 240? Still pretty cool for a little camera. I upgraded and got a 128MB card, which will take 950+ pictures @ 0.3MP, and around 250 @ 2.0MP - very nice pictures even in the 0.3MP mode, but even better in 2.0MP of course. The camera is equiped on the top with a power slide switch, to the right of which is a rotating knob/switch with three stops - Camera, Video, and view pictures/video (via LCD). On the backside of the camera are three buttons - display (which allows you to display different settings on the LCD), Menu/OK (which allows you to enter your camera's settings or select OK at a menu), and Back (which is self-explanitory I hope :P) and of course the cool LCD screen. The left side of the camera has two ports - one for USB output (cable included thank Jeebus - and has a fast transfer rate from camera to PC - just plug and play - very cool and easy feature) and one port for 3V power (CABLE NOT INCLUDED - a major let down if you're planning on using this camera as a webcam - which it is also capable of). The front side face is the lens and cover - the cover which moves aside when the lens is extended in picture taking mode. However, I have now had two let downs - first, my rechargable batteries seemed to not work (but now functioning properly after two days of no use - very odd) and now still currently I can't get my camera to power on or retract the lens!!! This has been this way for 6 days!! Grrr... Good thing I got a year full cover warranty! (Extra [$] @ Inkleys) All in all, get this camera for easy day to day pictures, nice quality and ease of use with lots of cool features. I've absolutely loved it other than this current hang up! Also wise to always look into getting some kind of warranty! :)
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Summary: great camera overall
Review: I finally took the digital plunge and bought the Finepix 2650.
This camera is nearly everything I wanted in a digital camera.
The software loads and works with ease. The pictures are very good even in the lowest resolution. The colors are very natural. The price was affordable. As a place to get started in digital photography this is a good choice. I would suggest resisting the urge to buy a larger picture card with the initial purchase of the camera. I thought about it and am glad I didn't because the 16MB picture card that is included will hold 25 pictures at the highest resolution and 122 at the lowest. Once you download to your computer you can erase the pictures individually or collectively from the card and go on taking pictures. I would wait until you really find you need more picture capacity and instead spend that money on recharchable Ni-MH AA batteries. I bought the Olympus batteries and they work fine. I found a Fugi vinyl camera case. Over all a modest total investment for a camera this good.
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Summary: Weak Flash, otherwise very good
Review: If not for the weak flash this camera would be a 5 star camera. Pictures are too dark when shooting at night. Everything that is further than a couple of feet is almost invisible. Great camera for the daylight use.
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