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Editors' Rating:
8.1 of 10
| Value |
7 |
| Design |
9 |
| Features |
9 |
| Ease of Use |
8 |
| Performance |
9 |
| Image Quality |
7 |
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Average User Rating:
8.5 of 10
(46 votes)
| Installation |
9 |
| Image Quality |
9 |
| Ease of Use |
9 |
| Compatibility |
9 |
| Overall Value |
8 |
| Service & Support |
7 |
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PROS
Video and audio recording
Negligible shutter delay
Cool, comfortable design
Cradle for charging, downloading, and videoconferencing
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CONS
No black-and-white mode with manual settings
Settings accessible mainly through menus
Small buttons
Doesn't save uncompressed files
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Includes: FujiFilm FinePix 6800 Digital Camera, 16MB SmartMedia
card, NP-80 battery, AC power adapter (AC-5V / 5VH), Hand Strap, Dedicated video cable,
USB cable, Cradle, CD-Rom (USB Driver, FinePix Viewer, Video Impression, Adobe Photoshop HE 4.0 for Windows). |
The Fujifilm FinePix 6800 Zoom is a versatile, easy-to-use camera
that fits nicely into a jacket pocket. While you'll want an extra memory
card to get the most out of it, this camera's almost foolproof auto mode
and advanced exposure features will let you take advantage of most photo
opportunities. If you want a digital camera that offers style,
performance, and very good image quality--and are willing to pay for
it--you'll find the 6800 Zoom a solid buy.
FinePix
6800 Major Features:
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3.3-megapixel Super CCD delivering as 2,048 x
1,536 pixel images (interpolated as high as 2,832 x 2,128 pixels). |
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Real-image, optical viewfinder and 2-inch, color LCD
monitor. |
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3x, 8.3-24.9mm lens (equivalent to a 36-108mm lens
on a 35mm camera). |
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4.4x digital zoom. |
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Automatic and manual focus control. |
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Apertures from f/2.8 to f/10.8. |
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Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 3 seconds. |
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Automatic exposure control, plus four Scene photography
modes. |
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Adjustable ISO with three settings. |
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Spot, Average, and Multi metering options. |
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White balance setting with seven operating modes. |
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Continuous Shooting, Multiple Exposure, and Auto
Bracketing features. |
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Built-in, pop-up flash with five modes. |
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Movie with sound recording mode. |
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Images saved as JPEG files to SmartMedia
memory cards. |
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NTSC A/V cable for connecting to a television set. |
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USB cable and software CD containing drivers,
interface software, ArcSoft VideoImpression, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, and
Adobe ActiveShare. |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility. |
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Power supplied by NP-80 rechargeable battery or AC
adapter (included). |
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Full Specs |
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Customer Reviews
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Phil
Miller,
from Reno, NV, US, Oct 22, 2001
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Ive
had my Fuji 6800 FinePix for 3-months now. I took it on a three-week
trip to Hong Kong and Bali Indonesia. The camera has enough options
for you to explore your creative side. I was impressed with its
ability to take good pictures in almost complete darkness, although
when using the flash it could be somewhat more powerful, only good up
to 13.During this one trip I took over 550 great pictures and the
camera operated flawlessly. When I returned however the camera would
not power up, it was completely dead, and would also not run in its
provided cradle. I called customer support and they suggested that I
return it for repair. It had blown an internal fuse, and I had the
camera returned in less than 6-working days, and have had no other
problems. The software provided could be a little more comprehensive.
Photo manipulation especially for printing leaves much to be desired.
ACDSee, or Picture It are much better.
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Installation |
9 |
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Image Quality |
8 |
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Ease of Use |
8 |
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Compatibility |
8 |
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Overall Value |
9 |
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David
Lum,
from Mendham, NJ, US, Mar 10, 2002
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I've
used the camera for 2 weeks now with no technical problems. It was
very easy to use, even without reading the manual. At first, the
camera felt awkward to use, but after a couple of days with it, I not
only adapted to it, but also found that the camera ergonomic design is
really very good for one-hand operation (my compliments to FA
Porsche). I recently used it to shoot 113 pictures using a 128 MB
SmartMedia card on the highest picture quality setting (6 MPix).
Result? Those pictures that were able to use good ambient lighting
were outstanding. Those that used the built-in flash was also
excellent. All very sharp. Some shots that were too far away were
somewhat poor but was correctable using the bundled Adobe software.
One thing I am disappointed about the FinePix 6800 is that it does not
autofocus well in low lighting at all. But when you use the flash,
there is no problem. Everything you've read about the color of the
6800 is true - the colors are fantastic! I love all of the pictures
that come from this camera. The cradle is a great idea too. I also
used the motion picture option on the fly, which turned out to be
really handy when you need motion and sound over still pictures. Great
to have at weddings or parties! Another thing for your consideration -
the design of the camera is very blockish and unconventional, making
it very compact. I always owned conventional cameras with the lens
sticking out. I found that the 6800 design makes it very easy-to-carry
and keep conspicuous. Now I'm not sure I can go back to a conventional
camera! Another feature (user-configurable) that is really handy is
the Preview feature that allows you to see the image that you just
shot. If you like it, you can record it. If you don't, you can erase
it and reshoot it. One consequence of a digital camera shooting night
shots is the long open shutter time that makes blurry pictures. I was
able to use the self-timer to do the shooting for me. Just set the
camera down on a stable place, and then shoot the picture using the
self-timer. It gave me some great sharp night shots!
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Installation |
9 |
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Image Quality |
9 |
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Ease of Use |
10 |
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Compatibility |
10 |
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Overall Value |
8 |
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