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Summary: Small, but mighty
Review: After weeks of shopping I bought the A-303 over Sony and Cannon. I was blown away by the demure size and weight, and it's ability to give sharp pictures that will fill an eight by eleven glossy sheet. 3.2mp, macro setting, movies, and auto flash and focus for about $100 less than it's competition. How can you go wrong?
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Summary: Dynamite little package- but not without its problems
Review: Buying a digital camera these days seems to be about as easy as using a spoon to empty Lake Superior. It's a daunting task to say the least, simply because there are so many different manufacturers out there and each makes several cameras. Worse, there are some companies that shouldn't be making digital cameras because the products are so lousy (Polaroid springs to mind). I myself looked at several cameras under five-hundred dollars and above two-hundred dollars as a starting point. I also had criteria including things like I didn't care whether it could capture video. All I wanted was a camera that took pictures and could then transfer those images to my PC. Once I started this process, narrowing down what camera I wanted became a little easier.There aren't many digital cameras out there that can take pictures as well as a half decent 35mm SLR, at least not yet. Some make a very good attempt at it, but, and this is an important but, you're buying the convenience of not having to spend money developing rolls and rolls of film. Another criteria I looked at was storage medium- Compact Flash cards, Sony's proprietary memory sticks or the new XD cards. After examining the different media types, I found I didn't care which one my future camera took. How many of these things are you gonna need, anyway? Between the 16 mb card that came with the camera and the 64 mb card I bought with it, I can store about 250-300 high quality images. That's a lot of pictures and considering you can review and the delete the ones you don't like, freeing up extra space. So unless you're taking a 3-month tour of Europe, it is unlikely that you will run out of memory to store pictures. Initially I had settled on the Sony DSCP7 3.2 mega-pixel camera, but at the last minute jumped ship and purchased the FijiFilm FinePix A303- another smaller 3.2 mega pixel camera and haven't really regretted doing so. It's a wonderful little (about 3 x 2 x 1 inches) silver box that takes good quality images. It has everything I wanted- 6x total zoom, USB port for connecting to my PC, built in flash, built in timer, and red eye reduction. And like anything, it also had to be easy to use, because taking pictures shouldn't be work, but a part of the fun. The A303 can also take video without sound, but that doesn't matter to me since I also own a video camera and if I'm camping on traveling around, I carry both in the same bag. Having owned it for a little over a month, I have found only two irritating functions. First, it eats batteries like there's no tomorrow. In day light, with the view screen turned off and no flash, you might be able to fill a 64 mb card before the batteries die, but if you use the flash and/or screen, forget it- you'll be changing batteries before you know it. The second thing it does and this is the killer because I lost pictures because of it, is if you scroll through images using the review function and don't go all the way to the end, you will overwrite images in memory when you start taking new pictures. I found this out the hard when on a canoe trip when I discovered that several pictures of a white tailed deer drinking from the river side were overwritten by later photos of friends around the camp fire. The first failing is forgivable- alkaline and rechargeable batteries are cheap, but replacing pictures like those are not. It's going to cost the camera a star. Some reviewers have also complained about its plastic construction- okay, so it's made of plastic- what isn't these days? That aside, though, I am very happy with the A303- it does exactly what I want: takes good pictures quickly and easily that I can send to my family and friends. It's economical considering I don't have to pay to develop pictures or even wait to have them developed. It's small and easy to carry and now that I know about the overwriting foible, it won't happen again because I'll know better. For what it costs and for what you get, it's a great value, fun and easy to use. I don't regret buying and the pictures I've taken have made some people very happy.
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Summary: Expensive Non Standard memory
Review: Do yourself a favor and limit your camera search to those that use the industry standard memory format, COMPACT FLASH.
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Summary: Good for birthdays and trips to the zoo.
Review: For a point and shoot this is an ok camera. If you use the LCD mid day light will look washed out and dawn/dusk will be too dark to see anything. I often take two pictures, one with flash one without in hopes of getting something I do not have to spend an hour in photoshop correcting. Slow speed causes a lot of hand shake error-esp in low light. If you want to do more than point and shoot occasionally- save your money for another month and get a better one.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: Great little camera!! I took it skiing this past weekend and took video of the whole family. Great virbrant colors, would really recommend it over the 2mp. Buy the 128 and also get the charger and a four pack of the nickel batteries. Buy a nice bag and put the 16 that comes with it in the bag plus a couple of charge batteries and your set. You would have to be some National Geographic person to run out of room and power. Not sure what the last review was about, you have to crack the owners book and check some of the flash settings....probably a couple of pages. The best thing about the camera is you don't need a gym bag to lug it around, fits right on your belt.
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Summary: Great Camera For The Price!
Review: I bought this camera after researching for a good digital camera that was inexpensive. I am glad I picked this one! It takes really good pictures and a lot of them with the xD cards. It will take a huge amount for web pages and the finer the picture you want, the less you can take but still it is a good amount for digital. I don't think you'll regret buying this one if you want a simple, easy to use, inexpensive everyday camera but if you are like some who are really picky or professionals then you should go for the more pricey ones. This camera is a 5 out of 5 stars for me!
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Summary: This Camera SUCKS
Review: I bought this camera because it was a good price, had good reviews and was recommended to me by a photographer. Less than three months after I bought it, there was a lens error and it's been in the repair shop for the last three weeks. Needless to say I'M NOT HAPPY WITH FUJIFILM! It's going to cost at least $25-30 for shipping, and I should have gone with a more reputable name like Sony. I am a university student studying abroad and I am missing taking many pictures because this camera malfunctioned. If you want to make sure your memories are actually preserved on film DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. You will regret your decision just like I did. I hope this review helps future digital camera owners in their decisions.
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Summary: What a headache!
Review: I bought this camera in June '03 while on vacation. I was so excited because it was my first digital camera, it was super easy to use, and pretty light weight. At the end of October it wouldn't upload pics on to my computer (after 3 months with no problems). I took it to the only Fuji certified shop in Southern California and it sat there for 5 weeks! I finally got it back and the problem still isn't fixed! I've been sending e-mails to Fuji with no results. I'm out just over $300 (for memory card and camera). I am terribly disappointed with the product and I wish that I had stuck with my usual favorite- Sony.
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Summary: Couldn't be happier
Review: I bought this camera right before leaving on a trip to Asia. I did not have much time to learn everything about it, and I'm sure I still havn't, but i feel like I don't need to. It is such an awsome camera. It is my first digital, and I really could not be happier. I have taken amazing pictures, and the quality is great. To all of those people who wrote bad reviews about the camera, you should realize that it is meant for the casual photographer, not a professional. It is easy to use, which makes it easy to bring along and use with friends and family.
Most of my friends already know how to use it, so we can all pass it around and share the fun. It is a great deal, and wotth every penny.
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Summary: Can't beat it for the price...
Review: I bought this phone last fall before digital camera prices drastically fell. It was still around just $200, which was a wonderful deal. This is a very nice camera for $200. The pictures turn out beautiful. The camera is sturdy and appealing to the eye...it's size is great too. Flashes, options, battery life...it's all there. It is SO easy to learn how to use. I've had some trouble because some photo processing places (i.e. Rite Aid) cannot yet service xD. xD is also a bit costly, but it is actually wonderful...very small and effective. Overall, a wonderful camera, especially for a beginner or a student. If you want to edit your pictures well or anything, you'll need better software than what comes with the camera, but that could be found online for free. Great deal...highly reccommend!
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