Title : Fujifilm FinePix 2650 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Author : Fujifilm
Release Date : 20020925
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $274.99
Amazon.com Price : $199.99
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Editorial Reviews : The FinePix 2650 reaffirms Fuji's reputation for producing high-quality, affordable digital point-and-shoot cameras. Like its predecessor, the popular 2600, the FinePix 2650 is compact, lightweight, fast, and fun to use. It's also one of the first digital cameras to utilize the tiny XD memory card. Featuring a CCD sensor with 2 million effective pixels, the FinePix 2650 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels) and prints up to 8 by 10 inches. It also features a 3x optical zoom and two modes of digital zoom: 2.5x (at 640 x 480 mode) and 1.25x (at 1,280 x 960 mode). For photographers who want more control over their photos, there are several options: the flash has five modes, the white balance can be adjusted to optimize colors under various lighting conditions, and exposure compensation can be set to lighten or darken your shots.
In addition to taking still photos, the FinePix 2650 can also record silent movie clips of up to 94 seconds in 320 x 240 pixel mode. What's more, the camera can be connected directly to your computer's USB port for use as a Webcam.
The camera is powered by two AA batteries (alkalines are provided), but we recommend that you buy a set of rechargeable batteries, as they last longer on a single charge and quickly pay for themselves. Images are stored on XD memory cards, and a 16 MB card is included, which stores approximately 25 images at fine mode and 39 images at normal mode.
This package includes the FinePix 2650 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, two AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, hand strap, and CD-ROM with software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
Buyer Reviews : My wife and I decided to get a digital camera.
Because I'm a techno-head Art Director, not just any camera would do and the price had to be right. Plus, it had to be loaded with enough features to justify the purchase. I really wanted at least a 4.0 mega pixel but after discussing it over with my wife, we figured a 2.0 would do exactly what we wanted:
1. Instant digital gratification. 2. Excellent for e-mail shots and iPhoto. 3. The possibility of printing higher res shots.
It takes great color shots right out of the box. Extremely intuitive. The optical zoom eliminates bitmapping (jaggies) when close-up. And the auto-focus mode is idiot proof. It has 5 flash modes for lots of shooting customization. Macro (close-up 3.9' to 2.6') and self-timer photography add to the host of features. White Balance (for light sources), Exposure Compensation and Movie (no sound video) mode round off this great little camera.
Check out the fujifilm.com sight for a great interactive preview. It's what really sold me. The purchase is up to you from there. The only other option in the same category was an Olympus, but the memory card was only 8mb, as was the Sony which only had its body-style going for it.
Good luck!
(by ignatius_loyola)
Features/Technical Specs : * 2.0 megapixel sensor creates 1,600 x 1,200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches * 3x optical plus 2.5x digital zoom lens (for 7.5x total) with autofocus * Stores photos on 16 MB XD card--25 images at fine and 39 images at normal * Connects to PCs via USB port * Powered by 2 AA alkaline batteries (included)--rechargeables recommended
