Fuji FinePix F10

Fuji FinePix F10 - Editor's Summary provides summary of online reviews of this innovative mini digital camera from Fujifilm including a summary of independent user reviews. Also includes specification check list and features guide. Written January 2006.

Fuji FinePix F10

Overview

• Launched in 2005 the Fuji FinePix F10 features include a tiny minimalistic metal body and a large 2.5in LCD display. There's also a 3x Fujinon lens, equivalent to a 36-108mm on a standard 35mm camera.
• This camera is widely regarded as one of the fastest and best quality point and shoots available in its price range plus it has a great reputation for low light picture taking, including a unique natural light mode for taking sharp snaps in low light without a flash.
• There is no viewfinder but most reviewers rate the big colour screen much better than a viewfinder. For the price range it is widely thought the Fuji FinePix F10 is great value for money.
• The NP 120 lithium-ion rechargeable battery is one of the most powerful available for a pocket digital camera offering around 500 shots per charge.
• On the downside some online reviewers have noted the Fuji FinepixF10 requires use of an adapter for use with I/O ports which could be an inconvenience for some. Several reviewers have noted the menu is less user friendly than previous Fujis.

Award

The Fujifilm Finepix F10 was voted best pocket digital camera 2005 to 2006 by the European Imaging and Sound Association highlighting great battery power and low-light performance.

Review Centre Reviews

Reviews at this site have universally praised the F10s image output, rating picture quality superb in any context.

In Your Box

• The 6.3 effective Mega pixel FinePix F10 camera
• 16MB xD Picture Card
• NP-120 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• AC adapter / battery charger
• Wrist strap
• Terminal adapter
• A/V cable
• USB cable
• CD-ROM featuring FinePix CX software
• 119 page camera manual

Online Reviews

"..great photo quality, high ISO shooting ability, large LCD display, and stellar battery life."

Imaging-Resource.Com said:

".. excellent all-around point & shoot model..."

Main Features

• 6.3 mega pixel
• 2.5-inch color, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor
• 3x Fujinon 36-108mm zoom lens f/2.8 to f/5.0 maximum aperture
• Auto focus
• Digital zoom up to 6.2x
• Auto, Manual, and five Scene Program exposure modes
• Adjustable white balance - eight settings including manual
• Adjustable ISO setting Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600
• 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 image format
• Rechargeable NiMH battery power
• Interface software and USB drivers included for Windows and Mac
• Picture Cradle adapter for optional for computer and camera battery charging
• Movie (with sound) and Voice recording modes
• High-speed shooting mode
• Top 3 Frame, Final 3 Frame, and Long-period continuous shooting modes
• Ten and two-second timer mode for delay shutter release
• Long exposure mode allows manual shutter speeds from three to 15 seconds in Night Scene mode
• Digital Print Order Format compatibility
• USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included)
• Video cable for image playback on a television set

Verdict

Despite some faults, overall, the majority of online reviews point to this point and shoot camera as being the best so far from Fujifilm, and definitely a recommendation within this price range for anyone seeking high picture quality at reasonable price and importantly even during fast action or low light conditions.