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Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR- 12MP SuperCCD EXR, Fujinon 5x Periscopic Optical Zoom, 3.5" High Resolution (16:9) Touch LCD. Dual Direction GUI w/ Auto Rotation, Other features include: Face Detection w/ Red Eye Removal, Face Recognition, Pet Detection, Dual Image Stabilization, High Sensitivity 1600 ISO, 6 Scene - SR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition, HD Movie 720p w/ Sound, Thin Metal Body 17.9mm, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery.
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- 12-megapixel resolution; Super CCD EXR sensor- 3.5-inch, wide (16:9) high-resolution touch-screen LCD
- 5x periscopic optical zoom lens (36-180mm equivalent); dual image stabilization
- Capture HD movies in 720p with sound; Dual Direction GUI and Dual Image Display
- Face Recognition; Pet Detection; easy Web upload
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By Bron (Mechanicsville, VA USA)
Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
The natural colors and the great lens make a winning combination.
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Pros:
-- Excellent lens! Generous 5x Zoom range, very sharp, clear images. Very little chromatic aberration ("purple fringing").
-- Extremely compact, good build quality, well thought out design.
-- Nice looking camera, stylish design, clever engineering.
-- Includes a printed manual, an excellent battery and charger, USB cable, etc.
-- Uses the widely available, inexpensive SD/SDHC memory cards.
-- Excellent *natural* color (not "juiced" up like many P&S cams).
-- Great Macro Mode! Easy to use and works well.
-- The touchscreen interface actually works very well.
-- Has features enthusiast photographers will love (thinking is rewarded).
-- Fairly powerful flash (for a built-in).
-- Best suited for the enthusiast (in my opinion), more range and capabilities than the average compact camera.
Cons:
-- Extremely compact - easy to get fingers in the way of lens and flash, but you'll learn. ;)
-- No viewfinder. Sadly becoming the norm. (I find it much easier to frame and focus using a viewfinder.)
-- Lots of noise in high ISO images (but same for every other compact P&S). At least you get the shot (and have a choice).
-- Might take a bit more thought than some other compact cameras (but worth it in my opinion)
First off, I am going on a trip tomorrow and had planned to take my long-time favorite compact (another brand) which I truly love, but after using this, I feel confident enough in it to take it with me instead. It has already proven that it is quite capable of excellent images. Also, although I was a bit skeptical of the touch screen interface, as it turns out, it actually works quite well and is easy to use.
This is a *very* small camera, about the size of a deck of cards. It has a high rez 3.5" LCD touch screen that takes up the entire rear of the camera. It seemed bright enough to me and I had no issues using it in bright light outdoors. The camera uses Fuji's exclusive EXR Super CCD sensor technology. Fuji has been going their own way for many years with this tech and I have had earlier Fuji cameras using earlier generations of this sensor and it does have it's special strengths. The EXR bit is some new tech Fuji has been employing recently. It used to be camera makers made a choice and you had to live with it. Fuji got smart and now they let you make the choice. You can choose whether high resolution, wide dynamic range, or high sensitivity and low noise (relatively speaking), are the most important for the scene you are shooting. This is a nice development that gives a compact camera more control and is a welcome advancement for enthusiasts. Of course, they still include the more usual scene and auto modes, and a manual mode for even more control. All in all, much more advanced than your average compact point and shoot. The Z700 also includes dual image stabilization and a generous 5X Optical Zoom lens that's a "periscope" design which stays internal to the body rather than poking in and out while zooming. And the Z700 can even shoot HD (720p) video (though it won't replace a proper HD Video Cam by any means).
I was surprised at how quickly I adapted to this ultra-compact power house. I skimmed over the basic printed manual (nice), but really, you can just pick this cam up and figure most everything out fairly quickly. I had a lot of reservations about the touch screen interface. I love my big SLR's with buttons galore! However, I actually found it nice, easy to use, and fairly intuitive. Although I still prefer using a viewfinder for composition and focusing, I'm somewhat resigned to the fact that they are gone forever on these new compacts. The fairly large LCD screen helps in this regard, making it easier to see details. I did not have any problems and was soon snapping merrily away. The quality of the images is great. Especially outdoors and in good light. They put a serious little lens on this thing, it's a marvel. The macro mode is superb. The clarity, sharp details, and natural color got my attention right away. Focusing was quick and accurate. The camera was very responsive. The image stabilization works well. I was excited to see how capable this little camera is. The natural colors and the great lens make a winning combination. If you are an enthusiast and are serious about photography, you'll be impressed.
I have not used the more glitzy stuff much (face recognition, image tagging, etc.) or the video modes -- I'm more interested in image quality and serious photo capabilities, and the Z700 looks like a contender to me in those areas. I will continue to shoot with it and will come back and update this review as I have more experience with this fine camera.
At the original price, it was a great value, at the new lower prices being offered, it's a superb choice. One of the more exciting models in this price range for sure.
By K. Fontenot (Louisiana)
At first glance, Fujifilm's FinePix Z700EXR looks like just about every other pocket-sized point-and-shoot camera. It comes with a 3.5" LCD wide screen with touch screen capabilities. It also has an internal 5X optical zoom lens, video capabilities, and 12 megapixel resolution for clear photos. Other features include multi-shot capabilities, numerous photo-taking options, and face/pet recognition.
While that's all pretty standard for many similar cameras, Fujifilm goes the extra step by loading up this camera with a ton of features and makes them easy to use as well. One of my favorite features is a with/without flash feature that allows you to take two photos in quick succession, one in natural light and the other with flash, and then have the opportunity to view both on a split screen. You can then delete one or both pics or save them for later. You can also turn on an anti-jitter feature that helps prevent blurred photos. Another nice feature is a slideshow option that lets you view pictures while music quietly plays in the background. There are a number of other features which you may or may not use, including a feature similar to Kodak's Easyshare button that allows you to quickly download photos to Facebook.
Overall use of these features and the accompanying software is relatively easy. Before even looking at the basic manual, I was able to pick up on a number of the camera's features. I took a few test shots at home with the family and then took the camera on the road with us as we spent a weekend together in town. The biggest test so far came during a local science fiction convention where I had the chance to take photos of costumes that ranged from dark-colored Klingons to bright red, white, and blue Captain America. No matter what the setting, the pictures came out very good.
If I have any complaints about this camera, they would have to be the location of lens and the auto shooting mode feature. The lens is right where you'd normally place your fingers while taking a basic photo. It took a little time to get used to pulling back my fingers to keep it from getting in the photo. The auto mode had a tendency to overuse the flash, resulting in some pretty bright photos that would have otherwise looked great in natural lighting.
The camera is packaged with a rechargeable battery that remains charged for a very long time. It also comes with a battery charger, software, a USB cable to connect to your computer, and a basic owner's manual.
It has a sleek look to it and can easily fit into your pocket. I do recommend purchasing a case for the camera in order to product the view screen. Overall, a wonderful camera that's full of easy to use bells and whistles that will not get in your way if you prefer not to use them.
Highly recommended.
By Margaret Thomas (Georgia)
This takes really great pictures! Or maybe I just have beautiful kids!...Nah, it's the camera. Seriously, I didn't want to just give it five stars, I sat and thought about possible drawbacks, but I haven't found any. My last digital camera was something like 3 megapixels, and the telephoto lens thingy got stuck and never got unstuck. That will never happen with this one, and the pictures are so sharp, and so beautiful, and I love the touchscreen controls.
I had a little trouble with the menu, but I'm not good with high tech devices, I buy cell phones that don't do anything but make phone calls because I can't handle the camera and other add ons. I did figure it out, which means it must be really easy!
It comes with a large 4 gig SD card, it's easy to charge, it holds the charge a long time, I love the battery life, I haven't tested it with a vacation yet, but based on how often I've had to recharge I think it will be just fine. It's easy to load the pictures on the computer, I never even installed the software that came with it.
It's easy to use, even I figured it out, and I have been very unenthusiastic about digital cameras, I still keep my film camera in easy reach, but it's getting less and less use now. The digital revolution finally embroiled me and forced me to take sides, and I have to admit, the freedom of not using film is exhilarating.
I really like this camera. I'm not worthy of it, I don't know what I'm doing, I can't give one of those technical reviews, (except turn the little flat knob on the ring around the button on top right or left for telephoto or wide angle. It's counterintuitive, but that's how it works, and if it's in the wrong mode, hit the other button on top and it switches.)but it works in spite of me. I have taken some fantastic pictures.
I dreaded reviewing this, because I like it so much I sound sycophantic, but it would be unfair NOT to review it just because I like it a lot and can't find anything negative to say, no matter how I try.
It must be pretty sturdy, because it's held up to family use, we've had it for weeks and had no problems of any sort, even though it's been dropped (hear that, Nikon? Find out what fuji is doing right!) My husband's Nikon didn't survive a small fall onto carpet, but this has been dropped outside and it's fine.
Finally, it's red, I always secretly wanted a bright red digital camera. It's easier to keep track of because of that, and it looks very sharp and stylish.
So that is a totally non-technical review, from someone who is terrified of menus and buttons and gadgets. If you're like me, don't be scared, it's very easy, and if you have problems, find a small child to help you. That's what I do.
By dephal (California)
This camera was my first Fuji; all my previous digital cameras have been Kodaks, mostly in the same price range.
Pros: The camera takes excellent pictures. The view screen is very large and, compared to all my Kodaks, easier to see in bright sun. The camera handles indoor settings in dim light better than any of my Kodaks. The battery life is comparable to my Kodaks, which isn't fantastic, but gets me through a pretty active day of picture-taking. There are several nice settings--I particularly like the one where you can touch the portion that you want the camera to focus on. It's stylish. The software is nicer than Kodak's.
Cons: The camera is a lot less intuitive to use than any of my Kodaks--it took a long time to figure out how to do certain things. Because the camera has on-screen controls, and because the screen takes up most of the back of the camera, I found myself often accidentally touching controls when I didn't want to. To access the port for the USB cord, you have to open a little latch, and it's slightly awkward to get the cord attached just right. Unlike my Kodaks, this camera's battery does not recharge if the camera is plugged into my computer; you have to remove the battery and put it in the charger. That's annoying, and also means when you travel, you need to take both the charger and the cord.
Overall, it's a good camera, and I would recommend it for casual use. I'll be using it for my family vacations.
By Turtle502 (Pitman, NJ USA)
This camera is a good device by Fuji. I've owned two other Fuji cameras nearly ten years, and have been quite pleased with them. This camera is certainly different, and therefore it has some interesting qualities which I'll discuss here.
Physically: The red color is great. The surface of the camera is high-gloss, doesn't pick up normal fingerprints, and seems a bit scratch-resistant. The door for the battery and memory card compartment doesn't close as cleanly as I would prefer, so this worries me. There's a second door which conceals the USB connection, but you'll need to open the battery cover every time you want to charge the battery. However, the door that hides the USB port is only secured with a strip of plastic and could easily break off and get lost. The camera also seems heavier than most others that I've used.
Touchscreen: This camera has a touchscreen with no buttons to control menu functions - everything is done via the touchscreen. The screen is large and bright. When using the camera, the image is surrounded on the left and right edges by options - so the image doesn't fill the entire screen while shooting pictures. The touchscreen is somewhat responsive, although this isn't the type of touchscreen you'd find on your phone or music device - you need to apply just a bit of pressure to activate sections of the screen. In other words, it senses pressure, and not the static charge of your finger. There's an orientation sensor in the camera that will sense which way you are holding the camera - landscape of portrait - and it will rotate the menu options right-side-up accordingly. I've noticed, however, that the screen is very fingerprint-prone. I'd also call the touchscreen a bit "bouncy" when you touch it. It's not like touching glass, it's like touching a plastic sheet.
It probably goes without saying, but this camera deserves a case to protect it, especially the touchscreen.
Functionality:
To turn the camera on, you have to pull the protective door..."down". This is really counter-intuitive, since it's not the way your hands work when you're holding a camera - it's much easier to pull a sliding door to the left or right. Once you do this, it takes at least 4 seconds for the device to be ready to take a picture. As soon as the image appears on the screen, you can press the shutter release and take a picture within 2-3 seconds. If you leave the camera on "Auto", then it's almost "ready-to-go". The camera will automatically shut-down after a few minutes, and it's not easy to restart it quickly.
The lens is at the upper-left (when holding the camera). There's no indentation that prevents your fingers from getting in the way. I've had several shots that included the edge of my fingers. In other words, you have to hold this camera "just right" to keep your fingers out of the image. There's no independent viewfinder, so you must do everything through the display.
The menu system is simple. Common functions are available while taking pictures. Some options, however, are buried at least two or three levels below the top level, so it's not always quick to get to the setting you need. There is a general setup menu that allows you to choose global settings such as screen brightness, sound levels, etc.
Image Quality:
In auto-mode, you can definitely see the camera working. It will actively compensate for differences in lighting and will choose an appropriate flash setting. You can, of course, override everything and select specific shooting modes. The camera seems to perform fairly well in low-light situations, but still is incapable of capturing distant objects in dark settings. In other words, you won't be able to sit in the middle of the auditorium and capture your child during a recital.
One particularly glaring obstacle is how the camera decides to auto-focus while using "zoom". If you center on an object, then zoom-in, the image goes incredibly out-of-focus until you are done zooming and re-center on the object. Unfortunately, it's very easy to lose the subject when this happens.
12 megapixels really makes a difference. This camera not only features 12 megapixels, but it also has an "EXR" mode which forces the camera to give priority over resolution and noise reduction. All of this is very apparent. I've never been easily impressed with higher-megapixel numbers, but this camera has convinced me otherwise. For example, if I take a picture from across the room of my DVR, and I use the camera's editing features to crop a very small region of image, I can clearly discern the very tiny print on the control buttons of my DVR. What does this mean? Well, if you take pictures without using "zoom", you can edit the pictures yourself and zoom-in (crop) without losing any quality. I've been quite impressed with what I can do ON the camera without using a PC.
"Natural light" pictures are some of the best I've ever taken with this camera. I prefer images without flash, but even when you use the flash, this camera doesn't saturate the image with a ghastly-white glow. In general, the camera does a very good job at detecting lighting levels and compensating accordingly.
Videos can be recorded in high-definition. Unfortunately, the focus becomes "fixed focus" and you also cannot use the zoom functionality. High-definition capability aside, I feel like the video recording is very "casual" in nature and isn't meant as a substitute for a separate video recording device.
Battery-life: Battery life is average. The camera uses a proprietary Fuji battery, so if you are traveling and need a "spare", you'll need to buy one. The battery must be removed from the camera to be charged in an included wall-charger. You can probably expect to use the camera substantially over the course of a day before requiring a charge. Unfortunately, the battery-level indicator on the camera only has three bars, and it seems once it get to the "middle" bar, it heads downward very quickly. It doesn't do a very good job at warning you when the battery is starting to drain. Using higher functions (EXR, flash, face-detection, zoom) only drains the battery even faster. It would be nice if the battery charge indicator had more segments so you could better determine remaining charge. When it turns red, you don't know if you can take 5 more pictures or 100, for example.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this camera. I like how it's constructed, and I especially like the touchscreen. The image quality is superb. Unfortunately, everything related to the battery - from the door to the indicator - keeps the product from being perfect. Fortunately, though, I'd recommend not only this camera, but any Fuji camera, based on what I've experienced so far.
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