Fuji Finepix E550

Fuji Finepix E550 Editor’s Summary provides overview of Review Centre consumer reviews plus specification information and other facts and figures in one easy to read guide. Writtten November 2005.

Overview

Fuji Finepix E550 was launched in July 2004 and is felt to be one of Fuji's best ever digital cameras capable of producing very sharhotos.

It is widely regarded as an Editor's Choice at many consumer sites and specialist digital camera magazines.

Top of Fuji's E-series range of digitals the FinePix E550 Zoom features an upgraded Super CCD HR sensor and a state-of-the-art Fujinon 4x optical zoom lens which means this camera offers a little extra.

It's much more than a basic point & shooter as a range of exposure options including a full manual mode are there for experienced photo enthusiasts or for those who want the opportunity to develop their talent.

In Your Box

• 16MB xD-Picture Card for image storage
• 2 x AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
• Ni-MH Battery charger
• Hand Strap
• USB cable PC connection
• A/V cable for connecting to equipment with a video input
• Cradle Adapter for automatic download and battery recharge
• CD-ROM for Windows and Mac:
• USB driver
• FinePix Viewer
• ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix
• RAW File Converter LE

Media Reviews

Practical Photography:

..great image quality and superb colour..

PC Mag said:

"..youll be very satisfied with the photos..."

Which Digital Camera:

A cracking 6.3 million pixels of resolution..

T3 said:

"..handles well..

Digital Camera Shopper said:

".. provides a smooth, lag-free view of the frame."

Dcresource.com said:

"Performance is where the E550 really shines."

Total Digital Photography:

"..the LCD is a pleasure to use."

Imaging-resource.com:

".one of their best digicams to date.

PC Mag said:

"Takes very good pictures."

Awards

Which Digital Camera: Choice Award

Practical Photography: Tester's Choice

Digital Camera Buyer: Best Value Award

PC Mag: Editor's Choice Award

Specification

• 6.3-megapixel Super CCD HR delivering image resolutions as high as 4048 x 3040 pixels (Slightly (but not dramatically) more detail than from a conventional 6.3 megapixel chip).
• Real-image optical viewfinder.
• 2.0-inch color, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor.
• 4x Fujinon 32.5-130mm zoom lens, with f/2.8 maximum aperture.
• Auto and Manual focus options, plus an adjustable AF area.
• Digital zoom of up to 6.3x, depending on quality setting.
• Program AE, Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Movie, and four Scene Program exposure modes.
• Adjustable white balance with eight settings, including a manual option.
• Adjustable ISO setting with Auto (80 to 640), 80, 100, 200, 400, and 800 equivalents.
• Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to three seconds.
• Multi, Spot, and Average metering modes.
• Built-in flash with six modes.
• xD-Picture Card storage (16MB card included).
• JPEG and CCD RAW image formats.
• Power supplied by two rechargeable NiMH batteries. Interface software and USB drivers included for Windows and Macintosh computers.
• Picture Cradle adapter included for optional cradle for connecting to a computer and for in-camera battery charging.
• Movie (with sound) and Voice recording modes.
• Top 4 Frame, and Final 4 Frame continuous shooting modes.
• Auto Exposure Bracketing mode.
• 10- and two-second Self-Timer modes for delayed shutter release.
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.
• USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included).
• Video cable for image playback on a television set.