5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix Z30 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Pink).

1. I BOUGHT THIS CAMARA 2 WEEKS AGO FOR MYSELF, AND I DO NOT REGRET IT. IT TAKES PERFECT PICTURES AND IT HAS ALOT OF PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS. THE ONLY DOWNFALL IS THAT IT IS VERY SMALL, BUT IS SO SMALL THAT ITS CUTE AND MAKES IT DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE FROM THE OTHERS. I BUY ALOT OF AMAZON PRODUCTS AND THIS IS THE BEST PRODUCT I BOUGHT YET. GOOD LUCK I HOPE MY REVIEW HAS HELPED YOU. I FORGOT TO ALSO ADD THE SOFTWARE IS EASY TO INSTALL AND ITS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. GOOD LUCK GUYS I HOPE YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT. :-)



2. This is the best buy I have made so far. This nice sleek camera has done more than I could have imagined. Fits in the smallest purses and you still have room for your personal items. LOVE IT!!



3. This is an excellent camera for the value. I bought it for mi wife and she is very happy with it.
   
   The color of the pictures is very bright, and the panel in the back is bigger than most cameras.
   
   It is not PLASTIC, like the cameras in the same range value, so the battery and memory holder will last for a long time.



4. awesome camera. turns on instantly so we can catch the kids being goofy before the spot us. bought an extra battery but it just sits on the chareger, the one that comes with it lasts forever. great camera.



5. This camera is perfect for me. I've had it for a month or so now, so I can't attest to its durability yet, but I have used it a LOT already. I took it with me on a spring break trip and found that it is small enough for my pocket, easy to use, and takes great pictures. It has a good strong flash, and I really noticed this while I was taking pictures for someone else with their camera in a dark room. I really like how quickly it turns on - other people missed picture moments waiting for their cameras to start up, but this one was fast enough 90% of the time. I like how quickly the camera is ready to take another picture - under one second (when the battery is low, it seems to take longer). The image does appear grainy on the screen, but it looks great once you get it on the computer. Several people commented on the large size of the viewing screen. I liked the waterproof buttons - I did wind up working in wet, muddy areas, and this camera was fine. I took almost 250 pictures over break, and I have to do very little editing on them - resize, sometimes crop, and it's ready to go. I got great pictures of a beaver dam a long way off; the zoom served me well and it came out very clear when I cropped and resized it. I have wonderful pictures from this trip - indoors, outdoors, dark rooms, bright areas, people, animals, nature, architecture, gardens, action, still... I'm in love with this little camera!
   
   I went through both of my batteries (buy a spare, they're handy) and had to recharge one during the five-day trip, but that's probably because I spent at least a third of every day with it in my hand.
   
   Three things I noticed:
   1. It won't turn on while it's plugged into the computer to upload unless the original battery is in. When I use the extra one that I bought separately, it won't upload. Maybe this is an issue with the particular battery I received or the type of battery I bought (GT Max Battery Pack for FUNP-45 3.6V Li-ion), but it could definitely be an issue with the camera. But considering how great of a camera this is all around, I don't mind too much.
   2. If you're not careful, you will bump the lens cover (which doubles as an on-off switch) and turn the camera off while you're viewing your pictures. When you've just sorted through 100+ photos to find that one image and you accidentally turn it off, that's a pain! Again, not a big issue - I figured out finally that by pressing and holding the arrow buttons, you can move through the pictures much faster.
   3. The video function is a little difficult to figure out... Or maybe that's just me.
   
   I highly recommend this camera to someone like me, who takes pictures only for fun, wants fairly high-quality images, and has a budget of under $100. I don't recommend it to someone who wants really first-class pictures, like an art/photography student - this is not for artists, it's for very casual hobbyists and amateurs, like me.

4 comments about Fujifilm Finepix Z37 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Green).

1. I bought this camera for my wife for Christmas. She wanted a really small, light pocketable camera. Fuji designed a great small chic form factor, but apparently forgot that taking decent pictures was important to people who buy cameras. There were two main issues with this camera--shutter lag and blur.
   
   The shutter lag was horrible, especially with the flash turned on. I know there is a red-eye reduction feature, but no way that I could figure out to turn it off. It was impossible to capture the image you wanted because it would take a picture a second after you push the button.
   
   Almost every picture we took indoors was blurry. If the subject was not standing perfectly still through the horribly long lag, they would be blurry. There was a blur warning on the screen, but the manual did not give any way to correct it.
   
   In short if you are looking for a small light camera, look somewhere else. I took this back and got her a Canon SD 780 IS Digital Elph, and she is much happier with it. It is just as small and can actually be used to take decent pictures in a wide variety of situations.



2. I bought this camera last night. I was in need of one after breaking my third Sony T-series in a row. I just wanted something that could take pictures of decent quality and could record video. I bought it at a military store so it came with a bundle including a memory card, reader and a soft case.
   
   PROs
   
   There's two main things that this camera surprised me on:
   
   - The specs it has for such a small amount ($$$) is surprising. I'm used to paying greater amounts for less with Sony. I'm a big Sony fan. Or was...
   - I'm not big on portability as a main sell point, I'll sacrifice space if it pays off with quality and with results. However, this tiny camera fits in the palm of my hand and weighs a very small amount. And was definitely a great addition to the already surprising specifications.
   
   CONs
   
   - Much like the other review that offered a 1 star I too had a problem with the shutter speed and flash delay. Something that is a small inconvenience and/or can be fixed if you go through the options of the camera instead of giving up on it. I changed the settings and it's good now. And by doing so I now know the inner menus of the camera a whole lot better.
   - The battery sliding lid seems to be a little too loose for my taste. However, it might be my specific camera and not the model. Just a small incovenience.
   
   OVERALL
   Great camera that packs a punch for what you pay. As long as you work on it and try to make it work it will. Good buy!



3. I bought this for my grandaughter, this is her first digital camera, she likes it alot, it is easy to use and the pictures print great!



4. 
   This is my secod FinePix camera and I really like the Fuji. Recording audio bits with saved photos is a really cool feature. The camera looks great and it's very small, almost too small. The buttons are tiny. That is my only, minor issue with this, otherwise great camera.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR 12MP Super CCD Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom.

1. The FinePix 200 is the 4th pocket digital I've owned. This is the first one that rivals the "shootability" of my big Nikon SLR. The first big issue is speed. This camera starts up and is ready to shoot in a second - literally. It is also the first and only pocket camera I've used that lacks that annoying half-second delay between the time you press the shutter and it actually takes the picture. For me, this is crucial for capturing that "special moment" when taking snaps of family, friends and pets.
   
   Next issue is picture quality. This camera takes incredibly sharp pictures. My wife and I were shocked to find that this camera takes sharper pictures than our Nikon D200 when handheld. This is no doubt due to the image stabilization technology built into the Fuji camera (I haven't yet coughed up the big bucks for stabilized Nikor lenses).
   
   Another huge factor is the excellent software built into this camera. With every previous camera I've owned, including my big Nikon, I'm always "gaming" the automatic program defaults in order to get the colors or the contrast right on the shot. With the FinePix, there's none of that. I set this camera to the full auto "EXR" mode and leave it there. So far, I have rarely disagreed with the settings chosen by the camera.
   
   A final word about EXR mode. I like to shoot pictures of my friends at parties. With other cameras, this means either using the flash (boo!) or cranking the ISO up to the max and getting grainy photos. This camera has the unique ability to "gang together" light from 2 sensor elements into a single pixel on the final picture, enabling you to shoot with a lower ISO. In this mode the camera has incredible low-light performance. At the cost of shooting at 6Mpixels instead of 12 (fine, unless you want to enlarge past 6x8") you can shoot without a flash in most situations.
   
   Physically, this camera isn't the sexiest, but it fits well in the hand and the controls all make sense.
   
   Battery life is so-so, especially if you use it in "fast-focus" mode. I'd recommend buying a second battery if you travel or go on extended photo shoots.



2. This camera is no match for my f31fd camera which thankfully I still own and takes great pictures. I've found that the image stabilization on the f200exr is marginally effective. Anything above ISO 400 produces very visible grain.
   
   You have to work to get good images out of this camera. Flash is very weak. Every image has to be post processed except images taken in ideal lighting conditions. There is just so much you can do with JPEG files.
   
   The dynamic range works well outdoors in good lighting provided you don't require any detail in your landscape shots.
   
   Useless as a 12 megapixel digicam. Not good for landscapes ... very heavy sledge hammer noise reduction going on at ISO 100 in HR Mode even in great lighting. Even DPREVIEW notes this. You will not see any detail in foliage at all ... completely smeared. Results not good at all for high resolution.
   
   People are awestruck by the inproved dynamic range.
   
   I just use a bit of negative exposure compensation on my f31fd and bring up the shadows a bit and it sure beats the noise on this over-hyped expensive f200exr.
   
   For the price I DO NOT RECOMMEND GETTING THIS CAMERA. Spend a bit of extra money and get the Canon G11. At the very least you will not get sledge hammer noise reduction going on and highly usable detailed landscape images. Additionally the optical image stabilization on the Canon REALLY WORKS WELL! Good for about 4 stops ... better than boosting ISO ad nauseum. And it comes with a hot shoe .... For great indoor pictures get a used f30 or f31fd camera if you can still find them.



3. I ordered the Fujifilm 200 EXR from Amazon. They arranged for Simply Electronics to ship it. It came with a 220 volt plug (I live in the USA, 1210 country). There is no return address on the invoice, not even the item ordered or the price paid. This seems to be a gray market outfit. Beware!



4. Pro.
   Skin enhance funtion work like magic. Looks like the person is wareing make up with nice skin and light.
   
   Con.
   Battery life is really bad if is on EXR funtion



5. The camera comes with a basic manual. The actual manual is on a disk which can be difficult if you are not a computer user or if you are traveling and have a question.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix Z30 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Orange).

1. I BOUGHT THIS CAMARA 2 WEEKS AGO FOR MYSELF, AND I DO NOT REGRET IT. IT TAKES PERFECT PICTURES AND IT HAS ALOT OF PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS. THE ONLY DOWNFALL IS THAT IT IS VERY SMALL, BUT IS SO SMALL THAT ITS CUTE AND MAKES IT DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE FROM THE OTHERS. I BUY ALOT OF AMAZON PRODUCTS AND THIS IS THE BEST PRODUCT I BOUGHT YET. GOOD LUCK I HOPE MY REVIEW HAS HELPED YOU. I FORGOT TO ALSO ADD THE SOFTWARE IS EASY TO INSTALL AND ITS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. GOOD LUCK GUYS I HOPE YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT. :-)



2. This is the best buy I have made so far. This nice sleek camera has done more than I could have imagined. Fits in the smallest purses and you still have room for your personal items. LOVE IT!!



3. This is an excellent camera for the value. I bought it for mi wife and she is very happy with it.
   
   The color of the pictures is very bright, and the panel in the back is bigger than most cameras.
   
   It is not PLASTIC, like the cameras in the same range value, so the battery and memory holder will last for a long time.



4. awesome camera. turns on instantly so we can catch the kids being goofy before the spot us. bought an extra battery but it just sits on the chareger, the one that comes with it lasts forever. great camera.



5. This camera is perfect for me. I've had it for a month or so now, so I can't attest to its durability yet, but I have used it a LOT already. I took it with me on a spring break trip and found that it is small enough for my pocket, easy to use, and takes great pictures. It has a good strong flash, and I really noticed this while I was taking pictures for someone else with their camera in a dark room. I really like how quickly it turns on - other people missed picture moments waiting for their cameras to start up, but this one was fast enough 90% of the time. I like how quickly the camera is ready to take another picture - under one second (when the battery is low, it seems to take longer). The image does appear grainy on the screen, but it looks great once you get it on the computer. Several people commented on the large size of the viewing screen. I liked the waterproof buttons - I did wind up working in wet, muddy areas, and this camera was fine. I took almost 250 pictures over break, and I have to do very little editing on them - resize, sometimes crop, and it's ready to go. I got great pictures of a beaver dam a long way off; the zoom served me well and it came out very clear when I cropped and resized it. I have wonderful pictures from this trip - indoors, outdoors, dark rooms, bright areas, people, animals, nature, architecture, gardens, action, still... I'm in love with this little camera!
   
   I went through both of my batteries (buy a spare, they're handy) and had to recharge one during the five-day trip, but that's probably because I spent at least a third of every day with it in my hand.
   
   Three things I noticed:
   1. It won't turn on while it's plugged into the computer to upload unless the original battery is in. When I use the extra one that I bought separately, it won't upload. Maybe this is an issue with the particular battery I received or the type of battery I bought (GT Max Battery Pack for FUNP-45 3.6V Li-ion), but it could definitely be an issue with the camera. But considering how great of a camera this is all around, I don't mind too much.
   2. If you're not careful, you will bump the lens cover (which doubles as an on-off switch) and turn the camera off while you're viewing your pictures. When you've just sorted through 100+ photos to find that one image and you accidentally turn it off, that's a pain! Again, not a big issue - I figured out finally that by pressing and holding the arrow buttons, you can move through the pictures much faster.
   3. The video function is a little difficult to figure out... Or maybe that's just me.
   
   I highly recommend this camera to someone like me, who takes pictures only for fun, wants fairly high-quality images, and has a budget of under $100. I don't recommend it to someone who wants really first-class pictures, like an art/photography student - this is not for artists, it's for very casual hobbyists and amateurs, like me.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix J38 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD.

1. Works ok but does not have a user manual. You can print a user manual but if you want to take it with you a 105 page collection of 81/2 x 11 unbound sheets is a mess.



2. we bought this camera for our 9 year old twin boys and they love it. it is easy to use in every way possible. it has a nice big screen. the video isn't that great but for the money it is a great value.



3. I really like the camera. The pictures and videos come out very nice, but a lot of my still pictures have red eye and when I go to take it out it does not work. Other than that everything is very good about the camera. The battery lasts for a long time too.



4. After reading 130 or so 4 1/2 - 5 star reviews on various websites for this camera I finally decided to purchase one for myself. That was a big mistake. It is a very low quality camera for 12MP. Any still pictures you take without a flash come out with tons of noise, no matter what the ISO setting is. Then outdoor photos are extremely muted in color and contrast. People shot outdoors in bright direct sunlight come out shadowed and poor quality. I am so beyond disappointed with this purchase. I owned a Fuji camera for 3 1/2 years prior to this one and loved it. Now I doubt I'll ever purchase another Fuji again. I'd suggest sticking to a good 10MP camera with a comparable price of some other brand like Kodak or Sony or you'll be kicking yourself later.



5. I just got this camera on line because I like my f40fd very much and it's on sale at a very low price. I soon checked it out with some pictures taken without flash in door and out. Of course the result is not as good as f40fd's especially under the low light, but for the low low price that I paid for, it's really worth of every penny. Its light weight makes it very portable and I like it in my pocket without feeling load. I believe it'll be the one that I carry for hiking ;)

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix F70EXR 10MP Super CCD Digital Camera with 10x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD.

1. I was very happy with the time it took to receive the camera I ordered. It was a surprise for my wife's birthday and it was frustrating for me when I realized Amazon was sending me several follow-up emails each week, such as "For someone who just recently purchased a digital camera....", and others, I had to rush to the computer each day before my wife caught on that I bought her one. I would be interested to know how I could have indicated that it was a surprise and not to send these follow-up emails. Dr. Jim Singleton



2. This camera was out of the box perfect. Does an amazing job in the Auto format...even zooming for close work. Top drawer camera for the money!



3. I wanted a camera with a long range zoom, I had an Olympus with a 10x but it was bulky and I finally just got a point and shoot with a 3x. While this was a good camera I missed the zoom. I have had this only about three weeks and have not had time to read the book, but just taking it out of the box and shooting I have been very pleased. The quality of pictures seem very good and I love the size, easy to carry in my purse but always have the ability to zoom in where I please. I am a point and shoot person and for me it is perfect, also like how when you change modes it tells you what it is supposed to do. Not sure how it would be for someone wanting to take professional shots but for the average picture taker it is great. The metal case makes it feel very sturdy and like you have a very expensive camera. A good value for the money.



4. As the reviews suggest, this is a good point-and-shoot digital camera for low light situations. Quite amazing what you can pick up in the dark or near dark, though image quality will not be the same. Also the camera has quite a few new program wrinkles, including one that takes three shots in low light and stitches them together, one that takes two shots (one with and one without flash), and various others, including manual. There's a learning curve to the camera, but you can start shooting, and enjoying the results, right out of the box. The camera is a bit heavier and larger than I expected, but still nicely compact. (I'd owned a Canon Elph beforehand, which was slightly smaller but not as capable.) The accompanying picture-display software is pretty rudimentary; I'd recommend something like the free-download Faststone instead.



5. David Pogue of the NY Times indicated that the price of this camera was $190.00. I can wait until you bring the price back down to the recommended retail price.
   
   Maybe the sellers of the camera are taking advantage of the fact that the camera was given a good review. Is that any reason to take advantage of the public by raising the price? I think not...
   
   SHAME!

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Green).

1. We bought this camera for the family Hawaii trip. Since we have two digi cameras already, all we need is a waterproof one. I was looking at some covers for regular camera first, but they cost like at least $30, and they don't look that attractive. After reading reviews, we ordered this nicely priced camera. It looked just like a normal camera, I confirmed it's a underwater one with it's instruction manual first before I dip it into the water. The pictures turned out great, not every single one of course, but we did catch many amazing pictures wither snorkeling or in the pool. The camera definitely added a lot of fun for snorkeling. It's very easy to use and the quality for regular pictures are pretty good too. There is a little delay though between you press the button and the picture shows up, but I know a lot of cameras have this issue. You just need to get used to it. Overall, it's a very nice camera for the price you pay. I am very happy with my choice.



2. Although the camera is sold as waterproof, the "Important Safety Insructions" that are packed with it offer this interesting quote: "Do not use this video product near water - for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like."
   
   At least they don't tell me not to take it out on the lake in my kayak.



3. This was purchased for my father to take with him while boating. He stated that it took very good pictures and was easy to use. Of course, that comes from someone who has own numerous Finepix cameras. He is very pleased with the product.



4. This camera is GREAT !!!It takes exellant pics and video, its a must to have.Takes great pics on land as well



5. So glad I bought this camera to take on a cruise with excursions involving water. Never had a problem with battery life. Just took the charger on the trip and charged it every night. Used the camera for 1.5 hrs while snorkeling. Pictures are great. Although, they do not appear great on my computer, but once printing on a machine at CVS and using the "Restore Color" option they are unbelievable. Picture quality out of water are just as great. Make sure there is no water on the lens though when out of water of you will have spots on your image.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom.

1. Although it took very good pictures, without a diopter the S1500 was useless to this reading glasses wearer. The default was very blurry.



2. This camera is all that I expected it to be and more. I have owned a Fuji camera before and had it for several years. I was pleased with the old one and even more pleased with the new one. The auto scene recognition feature is a plus for me .I am not that familiar with different scene settings ,so having the camera adjust itself is a good feature for an amatuer.



3. This is a fantastic camera for the price, and even beginner photogs can leverage the advanced features in this camera.
   
   This is the first crossover DSLR/pocket digital camera I have ever owned, and it has produced the best pictures of any digital camera I have purchased. (When I say "crossover", I mean that it is not really a DSLR camera but it has numerous features found on, and produces pictures as good as, many of the entry-level DSLR cameras.) At 10mp, it gives you as much detail as you will ever need for everyday pictures. The LCD screen on the back is big, and works well even in sunlight. You can also use the viewfinder if the sun is so bright that the LCD is not usable, which is an option you won't find in many of the pocket digital cameras these days. The image stabilization is fantastic, especially if you find yourself shooting most of your pictures freehand as I do.
   
   The shooting modes give you a lot of flexibility. The auto mode will do everything for you...all you need to do is focus and shoot. Now there is not really a "focus" per-se, but when you find the center of your shot and hold the shutter button halfway down, it allows the camera to perfectly adjust and lock-in the autofocus before you click down the shutter button to execute the picture. There is also a panoramic mode, a movie mode, a fully manual mode, as well as other pre-programmed modes.
   
   The zoom on this camera is excellent. It allows you to get great close-ups when you are fairly far away from your subject. I have found it to be excellent when shooting sports pictures from the sidelines, allowing me to get close enough to see facial expressions of the players on the field.
   
   Although the camera does come with software that will assist you in downloading the pictures from the camera to your computer, I have found it is much easier to just pop out the SD card and have my computer read the SD card directly. This brings up what I consider to be the only shortcoming of this camera, which is the battery placement. The SD card slot and the battery compartment, in the same location, are under a small access door on the bottom of the camera. To get at the SD card or the batteries, you will need to have a flat stable surface to set the camera onto. That being said, it's not that big a deal. I have changed the batteries twice in the field, and if you have everything at hand (or if you have someone that will lend you a hand for a moment) you can change the batteries without setting the camera down. It's just a little awkward.
   
   Overall this is a superb camera. For the price I do not believe you will find a better camera. To get better pictures and more features, you would have to jump to a true DSLR. A note about the S1500's replacement, the S1800...the S1800 is due out in a few weeks, and it may be worth the wait. The S1800 will cost about $50 more than the S1500, but you will get a lot of bang for that $50. Better zoom, larger LCD, 12mp instead of 10mp, 720p HD movie capture, as well as many more new features. If the S1500 is this good, I can hardly wait for the S1800!



4. Camera is easy to use and takes great pictures. It is easy to switch from still pictures to video.



5. I bought this camera because I had a used Fuji Finepix S5200 that I wore out, but I loved it so much that I bought another Fuji. This does everything it did and more ... more zoom, more storage, and better pictures, plus a super macro in addition to the regular macro. The only things don't like is that the LCD screen is recessed slightly instead of flush, and I get my nose a little rubbed when I take a lot of pictures. Also, my other camera had pics for the settings - nighttime, portrait, etc. This ones doesn't, so you do have to have a little more know how. However, this one has a panoramic view setting that is awesome! For the price, you just can't beat it, especially if you are like me and are just learning.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black).

1. We bought this camera for the family Hawaii trip. Since we have two digi cameras already, all we need is a waterproof one. I was looking at some covers for regular camera first, but they cost like at least $30, and they don't look that attractive. After reading reviews, we ordered this nicely priced camera. It looked just like a normal camera, I confirmed it's a underwater one with it's instruction manual first before I dip it into the water. The pictures turned out great, not every single one of course, but we did catch many amazing pictures wither snorkeling or in the pool. The camera definitely added a lot of fun for snorkeling. It's very easy to use and the quality for regular pictures are pretty good too. There is a little delay though between you press the button and the picture shows up, but I know a lot of cameras have this issue. You just need to get used to it. Overall, it's a very nice camera for the price you pay. I am very happy with my choice.



2. Although the camera is sold as waterproof, the "Important Safety Insructions" that are packed with it offer this interesting quote: "Do not use this video product near water - for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like."
   
   At least they don't tell me not to take it out on the lake in my kayak.



3. This was purchased for my father to take with him while boating. He stated that it took very good pictures and was easy to use. Of course, that comes from someone who has own numerous Finepix cameras. He is very pleased with the product.



4. This camera is GREAT !!!It takes exellant pics and video, its a must to have.Takes great pics on land as well



5. So glad I bought this camera to take on a cruise with excursions involving water. Never had a problem with battery life. Just took the charger on the trip and charged it every night. Used the camera for 1.5 hrs while snorkeling. Pictures are great. Although, they do not appear great on my computer, but once printing on a machine at CVS and using the "Restore Color" option they are unbelievable. Picture quality out of water are just as great. Make sure there is no water on the lens though when out of water of you will have spots on your image.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix Z30 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Whirl White).

1. I BOUGHT THIS CAMARA 2 WEEKS AGO FOR MYSELF, AND I DO NOT REGRET IT. IT TAKES PERFECT PICTURES AND IT HAS ALOT OF PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS. THE ONLY DOWNFALL IS THAT IT IS VERY SMALL, BUT IS SO SMALL THAT ITS CUTE AND MAKES IT DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE FROM THE OTHERS. I BUY ALOT OF AMAZON PRODUCTS AND THIS IS THE BEST PRODUCT I BOUGHT YET. GOOD LUCK I HOPE MY REVIEW HAS HELPED YOU. I FORGOT TO ALSO ADD THE SOFTWARE IS EASY TO INSTALL AND ITS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. GOOD LUCK GUYS I HOPE YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT. :-)



2. This is the best buy I have made so far. This nice sleek camera has done more than I could have imagined. Fits in the smallest purses and you still have room for your personal items. LOVE IT!!



3. This is an excellent camera for the value. I bought it for mi wife and she is very happy with it.
   
   The color of the pictures is very bright, and the panel in the back is bigger than most cameras.
   
   It is not PLASTIC, like the cameras in the same range value, so the battery and memory holder will last for a long time.



4. awesome camera. turns on instantly so we can catch the kids being goofy before the spot us. bought an extra battery but it just sits on the chareger, the one that comes with it lasts forever. great camera.



5. This camera is perfect for me. I've had it for a month or so now, so I can't attest to its durability yet, but I have used it a LOT already. I took it with me on a spring break trip and found that it is small enough for my pocket, easy to use, and takes great pictures. It has a good strong flash, and I really noticed this while I was taking pictures for someone else with their camera in a dark room. I really like how quickly it turns on - other people missed picture moments waiting for their cameras to start up, but this one was fast enough 90% of the time. I like how quickly the camera is ready to take another picture - under one second (when the battery is low, it seems to take longer). The image does appear grainy on the screen, but it looks great once you get it on the computer. Several people commented on the large size of the viewing screen. I liked the waterproof buttons - I did wind up working in wet, muddy areas, and this camera was fine. I took almost 250 pictures over break, and I have to do very little editing on them - resize, sometimes crop, and it's ready to go. I got great pictures of a beaver dam a long way off; the zoom served me well and it came out very clear when I cropped and resized it. I have wonderful pictures from this trip - indoors, outdoors, dark rooms, bright areas, people, animals, nature, architecture, gardens, action, still... I'm in love with this little camera!
   
   I went through both of my batteries (buy a spare, they're handy) and had to recharge one during the five-day trip, but that's probably because I spent at least a third of every day with it in my hand.
   
   Three things I noticed:
   1. It won't turn on while it's plugged into the computer to upload unless the original battery is in. When I use the extra one that I bought separately, it won't upload. Maybe this is an issue with the particular battery I received or the type of battery I bought (GT Max Battery Pack for FUNP-45 3.6V Li-ion), but it could definitely be an issue with the camera. But considering how great of a camera this is all around, I don't mind too much.
   2. If you're not careful, you will bump the lens cover (which doubles as an on-off switch) and turn the camera off while you're viewing your pictures. When you've just sorted through 100+ photos to find that one image and you accidentally turn it off, that's a pain! Again, not a big issue - I figured out finally that by pressing and holding the arrow buttons, you can move through the pictures much faster.
   3. The video function is a little difficult to figure out... Or maybe that's just me.
   
   I highly recommend this camera to someone like me, who takes pictures only for fun, wants fairly high-quality images, and has a budget of under $100. I don't recommend it to someone who wants really first-class pictures, like an art/photography student - this is not for artists, it's for very casual hobbyists and amateurs, like me.