Fujifilm FinePix 2800 2MP Digital Camera w/ 6x Optical Zoom
List Price: $399.99
Details
- Mechanically connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
- 6x visual plus 2.5x digital (15x total) autofocus zoom lens
- Uses 4 AA batteries (alkalines included)
Description
MD) FUJI FINEPIX 2800 DIGITAL CAMThe Fuji FinePix 2800 Zoom offers an new design, a fantastic 6x optical zoom, and great image standing--all in an incredibly small form. Fuji has clearly departed from numberless of the usual design cues with the 2800. Most noted is the introduction of the EVF--electronic viewfinder. This replaces the standard visual viewfinder and provides an SLR style experience. The benefits of this are more unerring image composition (as parallax differences between viewfinder and lens are avoided), a crap-shooter indication of depth of field prior to taking the shot, and improved freestyle life over using the main LCD monitor.
The EVF is not a perfect working, though, as the panel is not as bright or detailed as its optical counterpart, has no diopter punishment for wearers of glasses, and disconcertingly freezes the image while autofocusing. Setting aside how, the EVF is a useful feature and places the 2800 at the cutting edge of digital camera drawing.
The 2800 is exceptionally easy to use, with manual controls fixed to adjusting white balance and exposure compensation. More in the know photographers will miss the ability to fine-tune chasm, shutter speed, ISO settings, etc. The 6x optical zoom is superb and makes an gigantic difference to picture quality and ease of composition--it equates to a zoom distance of 38-228mm on a standard 35mm camera.
Fuji has included a movie manner with sound running at 10 frames per second and at a accuracy of 320 x 240 pixels. Disappointingly, this is limited to 60 seconds of recording in days of yore, regardless of the capacity of memory card in use. It also does not redress use of the optical zoom, relying instead solely on the digital zoom. Other features subsume voice captioning and, bizarrely on a camera of this specification, a video conferencing condition enabling you to use it as a Webcam. A notable omission however, is the lack of a video-out socket.
As you would look for from Fuji, the 2800 is straightforward to install and includes tabloid manuals for both the camera and the supplied software--this includes a open viewer/organizer, QuickTime, Videoimpression, and Adobe Photodeluxe. The 2800 uses four AA alkaline (supplied) or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Fuji recommends avoiding lithium batteries as the warm up excite discharged can damage the camera. --Nick Baxter
Pros:
- Leisurely to use, with automated controls
- Very good 6x optical zoom
- Electronic viewfinder (EVF) provides more on target image composition
- Bonus feature: can be used as a Webcam
Cons:
- EVF is noiselessness a little buggy
- Movie mode does not allow use of visual zoom, only digital
Traditionally, digital cameras with strong zoom lenses have been restricted to the middle and majuscule letters end of the market, but with the introduction of the FinePix 2800, Fuji has brought acute zoom power to an affordable, simple point-and-shoot.
Optics and Exactness
The impressive autofocus lens on the 2800 zooms a full 6x--from 38mm to 228mm. In additionally, digital zoom of up to 2.5x is available, depending upon the reification quality setting. If you're taking pictures at the highest resolution, digital zoom is harmed to preserve image quality, but if you're shooting at a lower resolution, then you'll be masterly to use some digital zoom, too.
The 2800's 2-megapixel sensor captures satisfactorily detail for sharp prints at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. For most bush-league photographers, 2 megapixels is a great balance between copy quality and cost. Some photographers prefer higher-purpose sensors so they can crop away unwanted parts at the edges of their photos. Of obviously, these unwanted edges are often the result of a lens that can't zoom in far enough, a setting that's less likely to come up when you're using the 2800. If 2 megapixels isn't sufficiency detail for you, the next higher-resolution camera that soothe has a long-zoom lens is the Minolta DiMAGE 5.
To compose your images, either use the 1.8-inch LCD revelation or the electronic viewfinder (EVF). An EVF looks like a traditional viewfinder, but when you put your eye up to it, you'll procure that you're actually looking at a miniature LCD display. This is the exact same arrangement used by many camcorders, and it has its pluses and minuses compared to a old viewfinder. The benefit is that you get to see all the extra information that's normally displayed on the concealment (battery condition, pictures remaining, any manual settings you've entered, etc). The intractable is that EVFs aren't very effective in low-light situations, which means you'll be confronted with a cityscape screen that's completely black when shooting at continually and in dimly lit rooms. With a little practice, you can learn to zap quite effectively without the benefit of the LCD screen when this locale comes up--after taking the shot, you can review it on the screen to certify you were pointing the camera in the right direction.
More Features
Like most of the entrance-level models in Fuji's lineup, the 2800 has relatively few forward looking features, but if you're feeling adventurous, you can adjust the white balance, disclosure compensation, and flash mode. There's also an audio-sheen feature that lets you record up to 30 seconds of audio consume with each picture you take. In addition, the camera can be in use accustomed to as an Internet Webcam when tethered to your computer via the included USB strand.
The camera is made of plastic for light weight and affordability, and it feels reasonably solid and tough. The lens is protected by a lens cap that's tethered to the camera so you won't overcome it. This solution isn't quite as nifty as models with impulsive or sliding lens covers, but it works just as well.
Power
The Finepix 2800 uses four AA batteries--a set of paper alkaline batteries is included. The benefit to using standard AA batteries in place of of a custom proprietary battery is that AA batteries are widely at one's disposal, so missing a once-in-a-lifetime shot due to dead batteries won't be an point.
If you only use the camera several times a year, high-competency lithium batteries are a logical idea, since they'll hold out their charge for years when sitting in an unused camera. If you use the camera more oftentimes, then the lithium batteries don't make economic or environmental discernment--we recommend getting a set or two of rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and a mount. A digital camera will kill a set of alkaline batteries very quickly, especially if you're using the camera's LCD display, so they aren't recommended except in a touch. To ensure you'll always be ready for action, we recommend having two sets of rechargeables so you can till the end of time have one set in the camera and the other set in the charger.
Movie Mode
In film mode, the camera captures 320 x 240 video clips with audio for up to 60 seconds per diminish. The limited resolution of your movies guarantees that this drawn in won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just indigence to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.
Storage and Convey
Images are stored on standard SmartMedia cards, and the included 16 MB pasteboard holds approximately 39 images at the camera's default settings. SmartMedia cards are reusable, but if you be biased to take more than 39 images per outing (on a vacation, for benchmark), then you'll want a bigger card. A 64 MB card is a adroit size for this camera, storing around 150 images. To transmission images to your computer, simply attach the included USB line between your PC and your camera. Your computer should on impulse recognize your camera and let you move the pictures to your austere drive.
Size
At 3.7 by 3.0 by 2.8 inches and 13 ounces, the 2800 is surprisingly dense. It's a little thicker from front to back than some models, but this is a minuscule price to pay for the extra zoom.
Contents and Recommended Accessories
The wrap includes the camera, four AA alkaline batteries, video and USB cables, roll up one's sleeves strap, 16 MB SmartMedia card, and software on CD.
Everything you insufficiency to get started is included in the box, but we recommend these accessories to make the most of your camera: a shipping case, a higher-capacity memory card, and a battery steed plus a set or two of NiMH rechargeable size AA batteries. Compatible side dishes for this camera are listed near the top of this page. --Shane Burnett
Pros:
- 6x visual zoom is outstanding for its price
- Unusually good movie course--up to 60 seconds with sound
- Point-and-shoot deal makes it easy for even beginners to get great results
Cons:
- Included alkaline batteries are purely a short-term solution; rechargeable batteries are a necessity
- Be deficient in of manual controls may frustrate more advanced photographers
Customer Reviews
Enthusiastic Camera Except Viewfinder In Low LightJustified got this "gem" off Ebay for $34.00 and it came with a 128mb and 64mb condolence card...and camera looks and works like new Quite the bargain!! Yes, the EVF is puzzling in low light but you can work around that. I love the camera but I fitting have a passion for the older digital cameras and this the length of with the Olympus C-2100 are perhaps the best 2MP cameras all the time made along with the Fuji 4900, which is like the 2800 except gives you directions control.
MY REFLECTIONS
THIS FUJI FINEPIX 2800 2MP Certified ME TO CAPTURE SOME VERY VIVID PICTURES. THIS CAMERA HAS THE CLEARITY OF A HOT Sultry DAY IN JUNE. THE BRIGHTNESS,SHAPNESS,QUICKNESS OF THIS CAMERA IS UNBELIEVEABLE. AND ITS Bearable-WEIGHT. BEST CAMERA. MAY I TAKE YOUR PIC? LOL
Wow, what a faithful Camera
This is not to say a wonderful camera. I have had mine now 3 years and it is still effective strong. I have even decided to stay in the Fuji Rule and get the S9100 which comes out this month. So when I father the money, I will be one click away form another excellent camera. My Dad has a Nikon and it is a 4MP and the Fuji takes way better pictures, mark and all. The only down fall on the camera, is taking photos in low descend situations, it is difficult to see what you want to capture, but when you mock and look at it, wow, it is a whole new world, the photo is clear, crisp and so cloudless. I have taken wedding photos and get some great shut up up shots with the zoom, so much so the bride and groom are on the whole amazed with the quality and how great the Zoom works. Because if how astonished people usually are with the shots, I have started to back off photos on a CD as a wedding gift, and guess what, it is a hit, everyone loves it, and I at times seizure what the photographer that they hired missed. In the same way with this little beast of a camera, persons tease asked me to take photos and they will pay me, yes for this 2 MP camera. Macros effort great for the close ups and the flash is excellent. If you buy this camera, you discretion be quickly amazed at how great it is and is worth every penny.
Don't buy this camera
I picked out this camera undoubtedly awhile ago to be my christmas present from my parents. From the get go I not liked the way it handled. It works well, as any camera can with lots of light-footed on still objects. But that is no feat because white surplus and lag time are inconsequential with something that has all day. This camera sucked for any genre of candid shooting. The time between pressing the button and getting a illustrate was long enough to ensure that any desired facial depth or pose was either completely altered or not even in the frame. In the same way, in low levels of light, taking a photo was mere guesswork because the shroud would be completely black. For a vast majority of the shots the gleam had to be enabled because otherwise the photos would be extremely fuzzy. The problem however, is that flash makes harsh stilted ugly color composition photos. Basically I hated it. I bought myself an Olympus Stylus 710 recently and affection it dearly. That is a camera that can preform in a variety of differnt situations and lights.
Zoom Sin is a major flaw
I arrange had the infamous Zoom Error. This is a major flaw and my camera does not travail anymore.
Do not think I will buy another fuji for this apology unless the customer service really helps me out. I doubt that pleasure happen based on the other posts.
