Fuji Finepix 4800 Review

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Fuji Finepix 4800
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Aaron Frodsham.'s Review of Fuji Finepix 4800

27th Aug 2002

Overall Rating

3 stars
  • Value for money
    3 stars
  • Ease of Use
    4 stars
  • Image Quality
    3 stars
  • Features
    4 stars
Good Points

Form factor is compact. Price coming down with the introduction of newer models. Infrared sensitive CCD.
Easy to use menus. Excellent auto white balance.


Bad Points

Softer images. Slowest shutter only 1/4 sec in most modes. Not very many manual settings. Noticeable barrel distortion in the lens. Prone to flare


General Comments

The Fuji Finepix 4800 digital camera is one of the do everything, all-in-one generation. It is a great camera for businessmen and snapshooters. Its auto modes produce some of the best shots of any 2.3 megapixel camera. Though it produces a 4 MP file this camera should not be considered a 4 MP camera. Enlarging the image like one could with a 4 MP file tends to produce softer images than cameras with 4 MP CCDs. This may be the reason that many have said that there is a problem with the focus in this camera. I personally have not seen a problem with the ones that I have tested.
The unique design of this camerea makes it perfect to slip into a suit or shirt pocket. It only takes a minute to adjust to the feel of the camera in your hands. Though the down side of the form is that it is difficult to use for vertical shots.
I was not impressed with the fact that the only mode which takes advantage of TV >1\4 sec is night mode. I think that Auto and more importantly manual modes should take advantage of the longer exposure times. With respect to the lens I must say that it is sharp, though there is noticable distortion expecially in the macro mode. The lens is prone to flare but there was no signs of ghosting in the lens. Color rendition is normal.
Over all I must say that this is a great consumer camera. It is well designed and will please the normal digital consumer. For experienced film users looking for a digital camera to toy with, the infrared pictures from this camera taken through a wratten 87 IR filter are fun to experiment with, but if you are looking for control over the image I would look at other cameras.

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