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Editors' Rating:
7.1 of 10
| • Value for money |
8 |
| • Ease of Use |
6 |
| • Performance |
7 |
| • Image Quality |
7 |
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Average User Rating:
8.5 of 10
(62 votes)
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Value for money
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9 |
| • Ease of Use |
9 |
| • Performance
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8 |
| • Image Quality
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8 |
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Approximate Price:
$159
Where to Buy ?
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PROS
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Shoots video clips and works as Webcam.
• True, well-saturated color.
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Excellent value.
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Very little shutter lag.
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Smooth 3X zoom lens.
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CONS
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No video output for displaying images on TV.
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No self-timer in Manual mode.
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Ill-conceived combined media/battery compartment.
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LCD too contrasty and oversaturated.
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Too much menu surfing required.
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Includes: FujiFilm FinePix 2600 Digital Camera, 16 MB
SmartMedia Card, 2 AA-size Ni-MH batteries, Battery charger, Hand
strap, USB cable, CD-ROM containg USB driver, FinePixViewer, DP
editor, VideoImpression. |
Think of the 2.11-megapixel FinePix 2600 Zoom as a value-packed
camera for digital photo novices with some attractive extra features. It's
priced to compete with the no-frills 2-megapixel crowd, but this FinePix
boasts a 3X zoom lens, a silent-video-clip mode, and Webcam
capabilities--along with rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries and a
charger in the box for good measure. The deal is further sweetened by the
camera's image quality, which is on a par with that of higher-priced
models.
With a street price that's far less than $300, the FinePix 2600 Zoom is unquestionably a good deal--especially since it produces output that's competitive with that of more expensive models, such as the Canon PowerShot A20 and the Olympus D-510 Zoom. The menu-surfing that's required to make manual adjustments might frustrate some users, but digicam novices who just want to point and shoot couldn't ask for an easier camera to use right out of the box.
We
recommend a similar products: Fuji
FinePix 2800 Digital Camera, Fuji
FinePix 2650 Digital Camera
FinePix
2600 Major Features:
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3x
Zoom Digital Camera featuring 2.0 effective megapixels. |
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2.0
effective megapixels for 1,600
x 1,200-pixel
images. |
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1.8-inch
color LCD monitor. |
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Optical Range Finder with LCD Monitor. |
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Fujinon
3X
optical zoom
lens, 6-18mm
(equivalent
to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera). |
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Digital
zoom up to 2.5x magnification. |
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Real-image
optical zoom viewfinder. |
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64
Zone TTL Metering and Program AE
exposure controls. |
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Exposure Comp. Available in Manual Mode. |
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Still,
movie, and macro
Shooting Modes. |
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Movie
Mode (without sound). |
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Auto
exposure
mode (Exposure Comp.
available in Manual Mode). |
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Auto plus 6 manual selectable White Balance. |
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Aperture
settings from f/3.5-f/8.7. |
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Shutter
speed settings from 1/2000 to 1/2 second. |
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Built-in
flash with four modes (Auto, Red-Reduction, Forced, Off). |
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ISO
100 equivalent. |
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10-second
Self-Timer. |
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xD-Picture
Card storage (16MB included). |
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Powered
by 2 AA Alkaline batteries (included). |
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USB
cable for high-speed connection to a computer. |
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DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) compatibility. |
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Customer Reviews
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Allen,
from Phoenix, AZ, US, Feb 08, 2002
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I received this digital masterpiece for Christmas, and have had it out of the box and in my pocket ever since! This is camera and is loaded with features.
The three different picture formats each have different quality settings, and with the ability to upgrade the memory stick your picture taking is endless. Directly connecting the camera to the computer gives you the opportunity to email the pictures to your family, resize them, make holiday cards, build a website, or send it to a printer and develop away.
I especially like the style and look of this camera. It is extremely lightweight and very sleek looking. It doesn't seem flimsy at all, and I am never worried about any pieces breaking off.
As far as features this has way too many to list. But lets put it this way: Any picture you want to take, at any time, and any place, this camera has the functions to make that picture perfect. This is great to capture memories, and with the LCD screen you can see if the picture you just took, might need to be shot real quick, before the moment is gone.
The only gripes I have are the battery life. After a few days of picture taking and resting, the batteries are reading to sit on the charger it comes with for 4 hours. There are faster chargers for more money, and also an adapter. Also, the flash when utilized takes awhile between pictures to refresh.
I definitely recommend this camera, from a reputable company, well known in photography. If you plan on getting a digital camera, make it this one.
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Value for money
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9 |
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Ease of Use
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10 |
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Performance
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9 |
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Image Quality
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10 |
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