5 comments about Fujifilm FPA4 Starter Kit for A & E Series Digital Cameras.

1. This is a really nice buy. The camera bag is small and lightweight.



2. It's definitely worth a small additional purchase to get this starter kit. A camera case is always needed. It's great to have rechargeable batteries, so there's no need to continually purchase and replace AA alkaline batteries.



3. I'd like to say this is a good product, but I ordered it two months ago and I still haven't recieved it. Maybe next year I can write a better review.



4. ORDERED THIS BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY AND STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED IT. WHY IS IT TAKING AMAZON SO LONG TO GET IT IN. WOULD LIKE TO GET IT BEFORE I WENT ON VACATION.



5. I looked everywhere for a replacement charger for my Mom's camera, and this was the only place that I could find it. It had a really quick shipping time, and works just as well as the one that was lost. This is a good item to have, even if you already have a case and everything, this one is just the right size for the fuji a series cameras.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix 4900 4.3MP Digital Camera w/ 6x Optical Zoom.

1. The image quality produced by this camera is spectacular. However, I think Fuji has some scope for improvement in terms of the user interface. I find setting the time and selecting the image quality to be a bit tedious.



2. I just wanted to let everyone interested in this camera to be aware of something. This camera uses a 2.45 Megapixel image sensor and interpolates that to create a 4.3 MP image. I thought it was worth noting since the FinePix s602 was put into the 3-3.9 megapixel category, even though it has the capability to produce a 6 megapixel image. Just wanted to pass along the info...



3. As all of the previous reviewers have stated, the Fuji 4900 is an excellent camera.
   Coupled with the Epson Stylus Photo 1280, I have made excellent 16" x 20" prints that look as good or better as film prints.
   My Epson Stylus Photo 820 does an excellent job with 8" x 10" prints as well.
   The Fuji 4900 is just an excellent camera EXCEPT for the poor battery life. I got tired of the constant need to recharge the NP-80s ( I have 6) so I bought a PowerBank MH-DPB180M battery pack from J&R Electronics and no longer have that problem.



4. I don't claim to be all that knowledgable about cameras, films and photography, but for the uninitiated, this is as good a camera is you could possible need if you're anything like me. My 70 year old father, who'd not taken pictures in years, picked up the basics pretty quick.
   
   The camera is old and a bit clunky for today's streamlined standards, but for someone like me it makes it harder to drop and the photos are as good as newer models (if not better).
   
   The biggest grumble for me is the memory card. It takes SmartMedia cards which are smaller (memorywise) and more expensive.



5. This review is probably a few years late.
   
   Fuji 4900 is great camera. Lots of different modes of operation, easy to switch different modes of flashes (auto, force on, force off, red eye, slow flashes). Impressive 6X optical zoom.
   
   There is a adapter tube and clear UV filter lens at ebay.com, they are reasonably priced.
   
   One note about batteries. Make sure you get batteries with > 2000 mA-hour. There are batteries that look the same, yet only has 1200 mA-hour, i.e. lasts half as long.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix Z3 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Picture Stabilization (Silver).

1. Cons:
   - The lens cover often slides off in my pocket. Fortunately, the camera will shut down if not in use.
   - I often see faint white circles in my flash photography. The cause is spots on the lens, which may or may not be caused by the problem above. I have to repeatedly wipe off the lens. If the camera had a permanent lens cover, I would not have to do this.
   - The Fujifilm site claims the camera has a smart flash that will not over-brighten subjects. I have not found this to be the case. The flash is as bad as most cameras.
   - No tri-pod fitting. This would be handy as an attachment point for a video light.
   
   Pros:
   The video is good, but no light.



2. I bought this camera as an upgrade to the Fuji Z1 I have been using and like a lot. I felt the Z3 had enough new features to merit giving it a look. In doing my research for this camera I discovered that Fuji has an even newer Z camera they call the Z5 (no camera with a Z4 badge because the number 4 is considered unlucky in Japan). The Z5 is significantly more expensive, larger and really not all that much different than the Z3 I just purchased.
   
   The Z3 has more understandable shooting and viewing menus that refer to several new features the Z1 does not have. The lens cover opens much more easily than the one on the Z1 and the new blue color is very attractive. Fufi sells a pink Z3 that is cheaper than the other versions, but it is made in China for some reason. This camera is an excellent choice for travel photography because it will easily fit into a shirt pocket and is ready for shooting a snapshot almost instantly. I suppose it has some photo quality warts that the pros can see, but as an "advanced amature" I find the pictures it makes to be great for the family album and sending in e-mail.
   
   The Z3 has what is supposed to be an anti-blur feature with a new external button for activating it. I have not found this anti-blur addition to be all that great, but I use it occasionally just in case it helps. I shake a lot.
   
   I would recommend the Z3 even knowing that it is likely to be phased out in the near future as the new Z5 comes to market.



3. I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas. In early January the battery failed to charge. After navigating the Fuji website and then calling their repair dept. I sent the battery back and waited. Meanwhile my daughter had a school trip scheduled. After repeated calls the new battery arrived. Lo and behold it still would not charge. I was told to return the camera, battery and charger. I bought my daughter another camera to take on her trip (NOT a Fuji). I spoke to Fuji camera repair today. They have had the camera for a week. They gave me a ref # and said to call back in another week.
   
   I cannot tell you how well this camera takes pictures because it has never worked for more than one day.
   
   Bad product and terrible customer service. You have been warned.



4. See my posted images. Cloudy days, sunny days, nights, dusk, indoors - this camera takes them all using the "natural" (nonflash) mode, which is less artificial looking than flash. Comes with everything except a larger memory card ([...]) Good battery life, and recharges in couple hours. Easy to take short movie clips, which load onto computer just like the photos with included Finepix software and included dock and USB connector wire. Dock has tripod mount on bottom.
   
   The only negative is that it does not have a viewfinder (little hole you peek in with one eyeball), meaning that you must compose photos using large LCD screen. The LCD screen is hard to see on sunny days. Just take several "blind" shots and crop.



5. It took great pictures while it lasted. Then the battery would not hold a charge, so I bought a new one; but the same scenario. Guess I have to call Fuji repair center and see what I can do. The camera is 8 months old and quit holding the charge after 6 months. I'm always inserting the battery just before taking pictures which is a pain in the neck because I have to reset the date and time each time and never know how fast the camera is going to quit on me again.
   Also I cannot use it with a tripod; they should have pointed that out, some features one just takes for granted in this time and age.
   I also do not like that you cannot zoom in/out with the video feature and when you playback you always have to slide the shutter close and open again before taking more pictures - very annoying and time consuming if you want to take snapshots.
   I do too have white circles on the picture when using the flash. Boy, I sure wasted my money on this camera.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix 40i 2.4MP Digital Camera /MP3 Player, Silver.

1. Excellent product. Small enough to fit in your pocket, which is what I found to be the biggest advantage of the camera. Photo quality is very good. Just make sure that you focus on the item that you want to be the focal point of the shot. Strong recommendaiton.



2. This camera is the perfect balance between high resolution and small size. The photo's I have taken with this camera are so fantastic, that two other picky people from my office finally bit the bullet and bought one too! I have traveled the world for 13 years capturing the moment - therefore -my photo's are important to me. By the same token, if the thing is too large, I am less likely to want to drag it along. This camera is so small, I carry it with me everywhere - traveling or not. It is also easy to use with auto or manual functions if you prefer. The macro lens is great - I have used it in lieu of a document scanner in a pinch. I carry a couple of spare rechargeable batteries (extra 5 bucks) so I am never out of juice and the smart media cards are only limited by MB = hundreds of pictures on one card. Another important consideration is the time it takes the camera to record the shot. Some digitals have more megapixels but are too slow to record initially or between shots. This one is as fast as a film camera. To sum it up - this camera takes beautiful pictures, is easy to operate, fast to act, and small enough to carry in a pocket while skiing. Top this off with ?Ofoto? (Amazon's photo printing service) and the results are amazing - worth framing. If this baby ever dies--> I will buy another one!
   The digital video is fun for short takes with sight and sound that can be replayed on the camera. I have never used the MP3 function and I do not care if I ever do.
   Best of luck on your camera hunt. From Venice to the Swiss Alps to New Zealand, this is my choice. _ams



3. This is really a simple straight forward tiny digital camera. If you want a huge number of features and a lot of settings this isn't a camera for you.
   On the other hand if you want a camera you can take anywhere and tuck in your pocket, you'll never miss a shot with this tiny camera.
   It's menus are easy to use, but note that the screen on the back is a bit tiny. No hunting for the flash feature as on many other cameras. It's right on the top so you can flip between Off, Auto FillFlash and Red Eye Reduction.
   Great snapshot camera for the pro or as a primary camera for the family photographer who doesn't want to lug around a larger camera.



4. An excellent camera with a few major faults:
   The obvious one - theres no optical zoom. If you look through the viewfinder, and your subject is only taking up a tiny fraction of the display, YOU're the one that's going to have to physically move yourself closer to the subject. The camera cannot do the zooming-in for you.
   And secondly, the shutter speed is far too slow. Trust me, you cannot take photos of, say, people dancing. All you'll get is a blur.
   Oh, and why Fuji neglected to include the AC Adapter as part of the package is beyond me. Supplying two rechargeable batteries, which take about 13 hours to charge simply isn't on...

   That aside, it is a good little camera. TV-Out is more of a gimmic than something you'll use regularly, as the pictures look very fuzzy, even on a decent TV. And it's very very easy to use, and produces very good photos.

   But personally, I'd think twice about going for this camera over, say, the Canon Ixus V.




5. were not included in package received as specified on web site ?

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix 6800 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This camera was my leap into "quality" digital cameras. The Porsche Design has been a bonus. I like the way the camera design looks. People have said that it is a "nice looking camera." The only negative is, sometimes when using the VIDEO function, in bright shots (sunny) there will be lines that drop across the screen, not totally blocking the screen though. I like the big video screen on the back of the camera. I like that the camera comes with a cradle that allows video Internet calls and easy downloading of pictures. The editing software that comes with the camera is easy to use. I upgraded to a 128 memory card and haven't looked back.
   GOOD camera! Email me with comments, questions or concerns.



2. I have been using the 6800 for about two years now and never seem to have a problem with it yet. Unless you concider the flash fall off in dark places ( Just bump up the flash or ISO ). Somtimes I just want to record my lectures in class so I use it as a recorder. I also use it as a instant web cam at home so I could wave hello to my neice. The battery life last as long as 80 shots!! Now its selling for allot less for what it is worth. The 601 is a little smaller yet the the lense is not as clear. Try it for yourself.



3. I have owned this product before, and when it came up stolen I wanted the exact same one, So essentially I have bought the Camera twice. The PC cam is super clear and I have recieved amazing photo quality prints from it. I was extremely impresed with "simpledeals4U" and the professionalism and care displayed by this seller, if I want something at a good price in the future I'll look no further than simpledeals4u



4. The biggest problem of this camera, the lens won't come out reliably. You may have to try on/off couple times. My wife always joke this camera, it need Viagra. When you need it to work, it won't erect.



5. I owned a Fuji 6800 for 5 years and used it a LOT. When I purchased this camera in 2001, it was something of a curiosity, with it's unusual shape and control layout. But I needed something small and light for my work as a technical writer (photo illustrated user and tech manuals) and I'd had good luck with Fuji in the past, so I gave this camera a try, despite what was at the time a nearly $1,000 price tag.
   
   6800 Experience
   
   With a 3.3 mp sensor, I knew this camera was never going to take the sort of images I was used to with my film SLR cameras. But, for the type of work I was doing at the time, this level of resolution was more than adequate. In good lighting, the images from this camera could easily be printed at 8x10 with no difficulty. In low light, this camera delivered somewhat grainy results (max 400 iso), but given the fact that I was usually working in either well lit or "use flash" situations, my customers were always impressed with the images from this camera. As advertised, this camera offered a 6.0mp shooting mode, taking advantage of the octagonal design of the sensor elements, but frankly, I found the 3.3 mp mode images to be of higher quality. The zoom range on this little camera was fairly limited, but again, for the type of work I was doing, it was satisfactory. VOICE - I loved the fact that this camera offered a voice recording mode, so I could not only use this device to take pictures, but I could also record up to 2+ hours of voice notes on just a 64mb card.
   
   CONS -
   
   No Manual Mode - this camera doesn't offer any manual mode options. If you need manual mode, look at the 6800's sister camera, the Fujifilm FinePix F601 3MP (SCCD) Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom. I purchased the 601 for about $100 a few months ago (when the sensor on my 6800 finally died after 5 years of heavy use) and it's GREAT. It's a superior successor to the 6800 in just about every way. And it comes with manual mode for exposure and white balance. VERY nice. See my review of the 601.
   
   Image Quality - the image quality on these cameras is pretty good, but not great. For illustrating
   
   ISO Limit - This camera only offers up to iso400, so if you do a lot of low light shooting, look at the 601 with it's iso1600 limit
   
   NOTE - IF YOU'RE LOOOKING AT THIS CAMERA (6800 or 601) IN 2007 ... the memory cards for this sort of camera are VERY hard to find these days. I had a friend look for them on E-bay for me (for my new 601) and in any seriously large size, the memory cards cost more than the camera itself.
   
   3x Optical Zoom - Given the fact that I know own a 12x optical zoom Panasonic with image stabilization, the unstablized 3x zoom on the Fuji seems very restrictive. But, for close up work (such as I do for my manuals), it works fine.
   
   601 Experience
   
   See my review of the 601 for a detailed discussion of it's performance and features.
   
   These are great little cameras, I never had any trouble with them (I don't consider death after 5 years of heavy use a real issue) and I can heartily recommend them, given the caveats above.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. This camera is exactly what it's suppose to be: convenient, reliable, compact, user friendly and above all else, it takes good pictures. If you want a camera that takes great pictures, you'll need to buy something a little more expensive, and quite a bit larger. I bought and returned several cameras in this class before realizing that no camera this size, and in the sub $200 price range will perform the way my SLR does. That said, if you don't mind playing with the Exposure compensation and ISO settings, you can take some pretty great pictures even in low light.
   
   I learned a long time ago that the worst camera is the one you don't have with you when a great shot presents itself. With the Z1 you'll never have that excuse. Even in a case it fits nicely in my front pocket without protruding too noticably.
   
   The only issues I have are that it doesn't have a continuous shutter mode, and the dock is required for charging and downloading images. That said, I'm still giving it 5 stars because as I said, it's exactly what it's suppose to be.



2. Here's the Good News:
   I have had many cameras in my life, digital and film , and I have found the Z1 to be my favorite. The camera is very user friendly and the pictures are sharp with great color. My previous camera was a Minolta Dimage 7($800) and I found that this camera's photo quality was just as good. The best feature of the camera is the fact that it is sturdy and compact enough to carry with you daily. Owning this camera made taking pictures a daily part of my life.
   
   Here's the Bad News:
   Recently my camera broke and when I tried to contact Fuji to get a replacement or a repair, the service was terrible. Their website is very difficult to navigate and offers very little support.
   
   Summary:
   Great camera as long as it doesn't break. It's easier to pay someone to fix it than actually get Fuji to repair it.



3. I would classify myself as a good critic of digital cameras. I've had this camera for over 2 years and i love it. It takes good quality pictures. There are some downsides to it though. It doesn't take quality pictures at night if your a certain distance away and sometimes it takes blurry pictures in darker places as well. The sound doesn't work on my camera but its probably becuase I have dropped it a couple times and thats never good for any camera. The battery life is okay but my friends have other cameras and their batteries usually last twice as long as mine does. I recommend getting a back up.



4. I've had several digital cameras in the last 10 years and this is my favorite by far. Very very easy to use, great small size and takes excellent pictures. I lost this one and decided to replace it with the exact same camera!



5. The camera is fine as long as nothing goes wrong. Fuji has the worst customer service I have ever delt with. They pass you from one person to another and do everything they can not to help you. Be prepared to deal with the worst customer service in the business. I really hope this helps you.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix 1300 1.2MP Digital Camera.

1. This is an excellent beginner digital camera - I used it for one year and loved it to death. It is simple to use - gives great clear results, and doesn't blow the bank. I am only selling mine now because I've upgraded to the fuji f601Z!



2. this is such a great camera, I got it for my birthday and it has worked perfectly. it takes wonderful pictures, and can take a few fallls,the one bad thing is it cant zoom, it only can switch modes (close up and distance shots) but it works great and is realy easy to use. Its just a great camera.



3. This is NOT a very good camera for the price. If you leave the batteries in the camera, they are drained in a day. I finally figured out that the best way to go about it was to keep a separate bag with the batteries in it and put them in the camera before I use it. This is very annoying because then it wants you to re-set the time when you start it back up again. Not good for close-ups or low light. (I tried to use it to photograph my jewelry but got poor results.) Also, it does not have a zooming lens. For everyday shots of my family and friends outdoors or indoor with a flash, this is an OK camera. Still, I have found that you can get a much better product at a comparable price in the 35mm format, which you can now get "developed" and put on disc at most major film development outlets. And for only $50 - $100 more you can get a good quality digital Canon, Nikon, or Olympus that zooms and they might not have the battery problems.



4. i read someones review saying that this cammera drainded batteries, not at all i survived 2 weeks with 1 set of batteries, mabey the person never turned the cammera off, when in natural light you cant tell weather the cammera is on or off unless you have the display on beacuse the green on light fades and is hard to see.



5. i read someones review saying that this cammera drainded batteries, not at all i survived 2 weeks with 1 set of batteries, mabey the person never turned the cammera off, when in natural light you cant tell weather the cammera is on or off unless you have the display on beacuse the green on light fades and is hard to see.

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix 2400 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I have had mine for about a year now and was originally impressed, but over time have become increasingly irritated. I agree with the other two posters about their complaints, which have become my biggest issues. The lens cover if moved ever so slightly will shut the camera down and by the time you move it back and take the shot, you've lost your picture. My second issue is also the time it takes between hitting the button and it actually snapping the shot. It seems forever and with toddlers they've done moved on and the picture is actually of them moving away. It seems that once you hit the button, it would snap that instance, but that is not the case. Also, by the time you turn the camera on, open the lens cover, wait for the lens to come out and snap, the subjects (in my case toddlers) are done. lol~

   I have lost many, many good shots over the past year and the time issue is my biggest. I need more of a one shot camera that just snaps, no delays etc.




2. I was a little leary of buying one of these because I was spoiled by having a 5Meg camera for 2 years, but I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, the battery life is much better than I had expected for an optical zoom camera. That alone made me very happy. The pictures are acceptable at 2 Megs and as long as you aren't looking for perfection, they are good enough for most applications. Finally, it is relatively small and light and easy to carry around.
   Drawbacks, the software included isn't intuitive at all. I wasn't even sure if I had installed the correct program. The camera menus are also a little hard to understand unless you read the manual a couple of times.



3. Pros:
   Great outdoor image quality
   Battery life is pretty good (can fill 128mb smartdisk)
   Image Transfer to PCs is extremely easy, no need for any software

   Cons:
   LCD is not high quality(this is a problem with all fuji cameras)
   LCD practically shows nothing under low-light conditions
   Red Eye is occasionally a problem

   This camera was my first camera, and I still love it. It is comparable to new cameras in image quality.
   My only problem with this camere is night shots, otherwise it is exellent.




4. We've had this camera for almost three years now and take it everywhere. The features are easy to understand and use and the photo quality (at top resolution) is jim-dandy for taking pics of scenery and people.

   For the price, this is an absolutely great camera.




5. I found on receiving my camera that I could not download the software on my computer. The model was not one of the choices to choose from that I bought. Therefore, I did'nt use my camera for quit sometime. When the portable printers came out for digital I bought one and started to use my camera. Unfortunately, the color is not what I expected and it seems to have to much red in it. Sometimes I also get red eye even when the eye reduction is on. I haven't used it outdoors yet. Maybe I will get better picture quality then. I would like to try to reach a customer service department so that maybe I could find out what I'm doing wrong, but I haven't had any luck in doing that either. I suggest if you get a digital camera don't wait a long time to use it

5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix S602 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 6x Optical Zoom.

1. I purchased this camera last year from Amazon at an amazing price. It took time to get use to some of it's features but I truly love it. I purchased it for it's movie mode and it's 6x zoom lense. Low light is somewhat a problem but can be overcome with a steady hand or tripod. I have printed 11x14 prints and they are excellent. You can't beat the features for the price.



2. The Fuji FinePix S602 Zoom is a fine camera capable of taking a 15 minute video using a microdrive,just watch what you are saying while shooting because the microphone will pick up your voice before any other sound. Most of the controls are easy to find and use without having to resort to reading the manual. The flash produces very little if any red eye. The almost infinite zoom lens allows you to get close to and frame your subject easily. Macro shots are just as easy. Photos printed on my HP 952C look great at 8 by 10 inches. The only thing to watch out for is when the camera is set to auto is that sometimes, usually indoors, you can end up with a very slow shutter speed such as 7 sec. which can cause a blurred picture.



3. Okay okay ... You can get this from several Z-shops sellers, starting at $438 (as of 12-26-03). There are some small errors in the description, which you may clear up for yourself at the Fujifilm.com site. But compare this to the S5000, which you can get new, here, for about $340. And if you hunt diligently, today you can grab it for $296. I am not repeat not talking about some auction sight, either. (Nor in Japan, where I live at the moment, though there is a place here I must check tomorrow just in case. Besides, delayed gratification is not my strong suit.)

   The Fujifilm site gives a detailed description of their CCD (Charge Coupled Device) pixel array that to me sounds like the best thing going in what the working class like me can afford. The S602 is Fuji's 3rd generation CCD, the S5000 is their 4th generation. The 602 has 6x optical and 4.4x digital zoom (26.4x), the 5000 had 10x optical and 2.2x digital (22x). If that extra 4.4 turns your head, then shopping for a telephoto is probably something to consider. I find the greater lens power more attractive, and sould give clearer photos, at 22x side by side with the 602 at a comparable setting.

   If you want to spend serious $$$ for something that has 5 to 8 megapixels, more power to you. But the S5000 is a better Fuji for less money ... the S602 is really last year's news. My hard earned greenbacks are on the S5000.




4. I've owned this camera for almost 2 years now & I still think it's the best all around camera for new parents. Here's why:
   
   1. The video is AWESOME for a digicam. 640x480 resolution + 30 frames per second = 15 minutes of good quality candid shots on an IBM 1GB Microdrive. (note - nobody wants to watch 15 minutes of video, so the 3 minutes available on many of today's cameras is sufficient)
   2. Can easily be used as a point and shoot, but I like knowing the other features are available if I want to "grow" as a photographer.
   3. A connection (shoe) for additional flash gives me a little more range for those family shots.
   4. 3+ megapixels (if you get into that whole interpolated hexagon pixel confusion) gets me great photos - poster sized through online retailers like Kodak (don't ask me why, I just know it works), 8x10 at home on an inexpensive Canon inkjet, and with 4x6 I have a little wiggle room for cropping.
   
   I just purchased a Canon Powershot A95 with rotating LCD for my wife and it's great too, but we're still using the Fuji for combo video/picture sessions.
   
   I spent about $1000.00 on this, 2 128MB smart media cards, a case, and a 1GB IBM Microdrive in 11/2002. It's been worth every dime!



5. Couldnt have asked for a better birthday gift. With only 3.3 megapixels the pictures come out awsome! I have the canon digital rebel with 6 megapixels and you cant tell what pictures came from what camera. My fuji is twwo years old and still works great! Havent had a problem yet. The only bad thing is it drains the life out of your batteries, and fast. Make sure you carry an extra set at all times.

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