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Editors' Rating:
5.9 of 10
| • Value |
6 |
| • Design |
6 |
| • Features |
5 |
| • Ease of Use |
6 |
| • Performance |
6 |
| • Image Quality |
6 |
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Average User Rating:
9.1 of 10
(14 votes)
| • Installation |
9 |
| • Image Quality |
9 |
| • Ease of Use |
9 |
| • Compatibility |
9 |
| • Overall Value |
9 |
| • Service & Support |
10 |
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Approximate Price:
$179
Where to Buy ?
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PROS
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Good image quality in daylight
• Simple operation
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Bright LCD
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Shirt-pocket size with built-in lens cover
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CONS
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Some important functions accessible through LCD menu only
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Very few manual options
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Weak low-light performance
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No optical zoom
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Includes: FujiFilm FinePix A201 Digital Camera, USB cable,
Two AA alkaline batteries, 16MB SmartMedia card, Basic Manual and registration information,
Wrist strap, Software CD. |
The small, stylish, and capable Fuji FinePix A201 offers plenty of pixel resolution and a point-and-shoot simplicity. This lightweight and compact digital camera is aimed at those who don't want to get bogged down in the complexities of photography, but who just want to take pictures without fuss. It can take pictures up to 1,600 by 1,200 pixels, which is more than adequate for anything but the most demanding tasks. A picture at this resolution is suitable for making prints up to 8 by 10 inches.
FinePix
A201 Major Features:
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2-megapixel CCD. |
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Optical viewfinder. |
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1.6-inch color LCD display. |
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Fixed-focal-length lens (equivalent to a 36mm lens). |
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2.5x Digital zoom. |
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Program AE exposure control. |
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Built-in flash with four settings. |
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QuickTime movies without sound. |
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Self-timer for delayed shutter release. |
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Macro (close-up) lens adjustment. |
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White Balance (color) adjustment. |
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Exposure Compensation. |
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SmartMedia Card Storage (16MB card included). |
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Power supplied by two AA or one CR-V3
batteries, or optional AC adapter. |
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Fujifilm FinePixViewer, Exif Launcher, ArcSoft
VideoImpression software. |
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USB AutoConnect (no driver software needed). |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Compatibility. |
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Full Specs |
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Customer Reviews
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Yossi Mills,
from Flushing, NY, US, Dec 20, 2001
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This little camera is a masterpiece of modern technology, combining efficiency with simplicity. Although not "top of the line", it's a breeze to set up and use, with enough features to satisfy all but advanced digital photographers.
Key advantages over other cameras include: (1) Astonishing colour, (2) Super fast recovery (when using NiMH batteries), (3) WebCam capabilities, (4) Drag'n'Drop functionality, using the camera itself as a drive.
The only real disadvantage would be the lack of optical zoom, but I guess that you get what you pay for...
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Installation |
9 |
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Image Quality |
9 |
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Ease of Use |
9 |
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Compatibility |
9 |
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Overall Value |
9 |
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