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Editors' Rating:
6.7 of 10
| • Value |
7 |
| • Design |
8 |
| • Features |
6 |
| • Ease of Use |
6 |
| • Performance |
6 |
| • Image Quality |
7 |
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Average User Rating:
9.3 of 10
(42 votes)
| • Installation |
9 |
| • Image Quality |
9 |
| • Ease of Use |
9 |
| • Compatibility |
10 |
| • Overall Value |
9 |
| • Service & Support |
9 |
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Approximate Price:
$279
Where to Buy ?
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PROS
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Doubles as a Webcam
• Records video clips with
sound
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Compact design
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6X zoom lens
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CONS
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Pokey shot-to-shot time
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Minimal manual-exposure control
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Most settings accessible via LCD menu only
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Includes: FujiFilm FinePix 2800 Digital Camera, 16MB
SmartMedia card, 4 AA Alkaline batteries, Shoulder strap, USB cable,
CD-ROM containg USB driver, FinePixViewer (Ver.2.0), DP Editor, Apple QuickTimeT 5.0,
VideoImpression, Adobe PhotoDeluxeR HE 4.0 for Windows, Adobe Active Share for Windows.
Recommended
Accessories |
Building on the same core electronics as the 2600, the FinePix 2800
Zoom has the same 2 megapixel CCD, but adds a 6x zoom lens to really reach
out for distant subjects. Highly portable and lightweight, the 2800
Zoom can go just about anywhere, though it won't fit into a standard shirt
pocket. It should, however, fit into a larger coat pocket or purse, and
comes with a neck/shoulder strap to make carrying it easier. Measuring 3.7
x 3.0 x 2.8 inches (95 x 77 x 71 millimeters), the 2800 Zoom weighs 12.9
ounces (370 grams with batteries and SmartMedia card) and fits well into
one hand. The 2800 Zoom offers a two-megapixel CCD, which delivers clear,
sharp images as large as 1,600 x 1,200 pixels.
FinePix
2800 Major Features:
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2.1-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as
large as 1,600 x 1,200 pixels. |
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6x, 6-36mm lens (equivalent to a 38-228mm zoom on a
35mm camera). |
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Digital enlargement to 2.5x, depending on image
resolution size. |
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1.8-inch LCD monitor. |
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Electronic optical viewfinder. |
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Full automatic exposure control. |
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Shutter speeds range from 1/1,500 to 1/2-second. |
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Apertures range from f/2.8 to f/8.2. |
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Adjustable white balance with seven settings. |
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Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100. |
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Built-in flash with five modes. |
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10-second self-timer. |
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Movie mode (with sound) and Voice Captioning
function. |
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Continuous Shooting mode. |
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Images saved in JPEG format to SmartMedia
card (16-megabyte card included). |
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Power from four AA batteries or AC adapter
(separate accessory). |
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USB cable for high speed connection to a computer. |
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Interface software compatible with both PC and Mac
platforms. |
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Compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
devices. |
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Full Specs |
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Customer Reviews
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A
customer,
from Ellicott City, MD, US, Jul 11, 2002
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This is a great camera for the price. I was looking for a camera with movie mode (I don't own a digital camcorder), and really wanted sound with it. I didn't need a ton of manual options. I wasn't planning on printing 8x10's or larger, so 3 megapixels and up wasn't necessary. I was turned off by Sony's proprietary media. When it came down to it, it was between the Canon S200 and the Fugi 2800. The only pluses for the Canon was the sturdier body (metal) and the small size. But the 2X optical zoom was worthless.
I like the 4AA's over other batteries, because in a pinch, I can find them anywhere. I bought some rechargeable NiMH and am all set. The 6X optical zoom is great. After having it, I wouldn't consider another camera without it.
The only thing I can bash on the camera is the size and the plastic body. It is a little bigger than some cameras, but a small price to pay for the zoom. After a few weeks, I got over the plastic body, but I still worry about dropping it.
Get a USB card reader with this (~$30), and you don't need to use the camera to download pic's.
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Installation |
9 |
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Image Quality |
10 |
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Ease of Use |
9 |
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Compatibility |
10 |
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Overall Value |
10 |
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john
Rolls,
from Tonawanda, NY, US, Jun 08, 2002
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Its excellent value for money. The 6x zoom is awesome.
But those are looking for more creative control over shutter and aperture, etc. this is not the camera for you. It only gives manual control over exposure value and white balance. Although by playing around with these values you can take some excellent shots too.
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Installation |
9 |
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Image Quality |
10 |
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Ease of Use |
10 |
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Compatibility |
10 |
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Overall Value |
10 |
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