Fujifilm FinePix 2400 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
By: Fuji Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 38
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by: Anonymous On: 2004-02-25
I found on receiving my camera that I could not download the software on my computer. The model was not one of the choices to choose from that I bought. Therefore, I didnt use my camera for quit sometime. When the portable printers came out for digital I bought one and started to use my camera. Unfortunately, the color is not what I expected and it seems to have to much red in it. Sometimes I also get red eye even when the eye reduction is on. I havent used it outdoors yet. Maybe I will get better picture quality then. I would like to try to reach a customer service department so that maybe I could find out what Im doing wrong, but I havent had any luck in doing that either. I suggest if you get a digital camera dont wait a long time to use it
 On: 2003-10-18
Weve had this camera for almost three years now and take it everywhere. The features are easy to understand and use and the photo quality (at top resolution) is jim-dandy for taking pics of scenery and people.For the price, this is an absolutely great camera.
 On: 2003-05-11
Pros:
Great outdoor image quality
Battery life is pretty good (can fill 128mb smartdisk)
Image Transfer to PCs is extremely easy, no need for any softwareCons:
LCD is not high quality(this is a problem with all fuji cameras)
LCD practically shows nothing under low-light conditions
Red Eye is occasionally a problem This camera was my first camera, and I still love it. It is comparable to new cameras in image quality.
My only problem with this camere is night shots, otherwise it is exellent.
On: 2003-02-22
I was a little leary of buying one of these because I was spoiled by having a 5Meg camera for 2 years, but I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, the battery life is much better than I had expected for an optical zoom camera. That alone made me very happy. The pictures are acceptable at 2 Megs and as long as you arent looking for perfection, they are good enough for most applications. Finally, it is relatively small and light and easy to carry around.
Drawbacks, the software included isnt intuitive at all. I wasnt even sure if I had installed the correct program. The camera menus are also a little hard to understand unless you read the manual a couple of times.
On: 2002-11-13
I have had mine for about a year now and was originally impressed, but over time have become increasingly irritated. I agree with the other two posters about their complaints, which have become my biggest issues. The lens cover if moved ever so slightly will shut the camera down and by the time you move it back and take the shot, youve lost your picture. My second issue is also the time it takes between hitting the button and it actually snapping the shot. It seems forever and with toddlers theyve done moved on and the picture is actually of them moving away. It seems that once you hit the button, it would snap that instance, but that is not the case. Also, by the time you turn the camera on, open the lens cover, wait for the lens to come out and snap, the subjects (in my case toddlers) are done. lol~ I have lost many, many good shots over the past year and the time issue is my biggest. I need more of a one shot camera that just snaps, no delays etc.
On: 2002-05-02
We bought a refurbished 2400 last August and have been very happy with it. The picture quality is very good for the price. Picture distribution to relatives is especially easy now that they are digital! Battery consumption is a little high if you dont give the camera a break once in a while.The one design flaw I found is that the "ready" light is right next to the viewing lense, so in low-light situations, I cannot see the subject of the picture--I only see the light. Fortunately, the pictures are digital, so I snap a few and hope one turns out!
On: 2002-04-14
This camera is very simple to operate and takes great pictures! They are very sharp and the color is great. It doesnt seem to eat up batteries like some other cameras I owned. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars was because the LCD screen is kind of useless in bright light, and sometimes there is a delay between the time you press the shutter button and when it takes the picture, but I heard that happens with some other cameras too. Still, I am very, very pleased with this camera.
On: 2002-02-26
I have had the 2400 for about a month now, and I must say I am very happy with it. I am a hobby photographer with a fairly expensive and extensive 35mm SLR gear which I still use a lot, but for the family-type snaps and when I really want to travel light, the 2400 is all I take. It takes really good pictures in most situations, and it is dead easy to handle. It is also small enough that you really do take it with you most anywhere. The lens seem very sharp and the exposure is right on most of the time. It does eat batteries, but that is not a problem if you get rechargeable ones. It is completeley manual with very limited ways for you to affect it manually. Shutter lag and focus lag is a bit slow, but something you get with this kind of camera. There is no way that I know of to mount a filter in front of the lens, but that is something most people would not miss. In bright outdoors light and in dark situations it is hard to impossible to see what is on the LCD, but then you always have the viewfinder. The problem with the viewfinder is that it doesnt show everything that will be on the photo you take (only 80% or so?). Buy a bag to keep the 2400 in (I got a LowePro bag to hang on my belt). Get some rechargeable AA batteries (I have 12). Get some memory (buy 64mb or 128mb cards). And as with any camera, using a tripod will increase the likelihood of you getting a sharp picture. Get a small tabletop tripod that you carry with you - it will give you better pictures. I cannot really say anything about the quality of prints from the 2400 since I hardly ever print any of my snaps, but judging from the few prints Ive made, Id say you can print up to 8x10 from most frames (if you shoot at 1600x1200 with little compression) with good quality.
On: 2001-12-29
The moment I took the camera out of the box, I was pointing and clicking (extremly easy to use). The camera is loaded with features. I found the sceen to be clear and a easy target for taking difficult shots. The zoom lens adjusted without effort and the resolution selections to be fantastic. Downloading was a breeze, including directly to my printer. I was truly amazed at the finished product and will never use a 35mm camera again... Great job Fuji...
On: 2001-12-15
I purchased this camera 3 weeks ago along with another different manufacturers camera. Found it on sale due to the release of the 2600. This camera outshines the competition. Very easy to use, beautiful pictures, quick uploads, no install problems on Win ME. I carry it with me daily and have used it daily to print pics from. All I can say is run, dont walk to buy it. Only negative is battery life but thats a given. Be sure to invest in a camera case for protection and larger Smart Media card.
 On: 2001-12-10
I bought this camera last September and fell in love with it immediately. Great quality pictures and easy to use. HOWEVER .. after 2 weeks of use I turned it on one day and it "froze up" -- nothing would move after that. Went through the ordeal of contacting customer service - which advised taking it to one of their local repair shops. The one they specified is one with a great reputaion in our area. After two weeks they told me that the parts were back ordered through Fuji and not available in the US. Weeks went by and no parts. The first of November I requested that the camera be replaced instead of repaired. As of the 9th of December still no word. I have owned this camera for three months and except for two weeks it hasnt been operational. It doesntt matter how good a product is, things occasionally go wrong, and if there arent repair parts avavilable or a company willing to stand behind their products - the quality doesnt mean squat. Not only do I not recommend this particular camera, but I will never buy a product from Fuji again.
On: 2001-11-27
We had a very hard time getting this camera to interface properly
to the Windows Millenium Edition. It still doesnt work. I would not recommend buying this camera.
On: 2001-11-23
Its been 9 mos and 1000s of pictures since I bought this camera and I have no regrets. Although my wife still uses our 35 mm camera, most of the really good pictures weve taken in the past year (mostly of our kids) have come from my Finepix 2400. When I was shopping for a digicam last February, I compared this camera to the other 2.1 mpixel w/ 3x optical zoom offerings from Olympus (more money, no usb), Canon (digital elph...smaller, but more money, only 2x zoom, and proprietary battery), and Nikon (not as well reviewed as the others). The best features for the price fell out w/ the Finepix 2400. The only features it is missing a video out to TV and movie mode. I didnt think Id ever really use these features so this was something I didnt mind missing out on.
Advantages: 3x optical zoom. Price is great. Most important: picture quality is superb. I take all my shots at the best resolution and highest quality. The 64mb card I added holds around 80 pics and I rarely fill it (thats like 3 or 4 rolls of film.) If I was going away, Id probably step down a level in resolution or quality to fit more. I print on a regular two year old hp printer on photo paper and the results are amazing. Unless you specifically look from a few inches away, youd never know the pics are from a digicam. Downloading to computer is a snap w/ the usb adapter. Just plug in the camera and it appears as a drive so you can do whatever you want. The included software has run fine on two computers, one w/ Win 98 and the other with WinME. Battery time is superb with NiMH batteries. I had heard all sorts of horror stories about digicams and battery life, but they last fine (I use the LCD about half the time). If I go out with fresh batteries theyve never run out on me.
Downsides: Included photo viewer software is only fair and it took me a couple times to install correctly (note this was the photo viewing software, not the drivers...the drivers installed fine). Dont get me wrong, the software does the basics fine, it just isnt the greatest. On the plus side, Adobe Photodeluxe is included, and this is a terrific program. Low light performance is not great, but this is likely with any camera of this type. Startup and lag time between photos is also a little slow, but my understanding is this is also standard for digital cameras. Finally, the lag from shutter press to capture does take some getting used to. Partially pressing the shutter button to "ready" the image helps, but you dont get the near instant response you do from a conventional 35mm camera. The zoom will also not work for a couple seconds when the camera is writing a picture to the card.
Summary- There are lots of 2.1 megapixel digital cameras out there. The combination of great picture quality, all the features I wanted, and a price below the rest of the other cameras in its class made this a great choice that has held up over time. I would buy this camera again. The only things it is missing are a movie mode (gimmicky and useless in my opinion) and a tv out jack.
On: 2001-11-20
I have owned this camera for 10 months, and have taken it all over the world. I continue to be very pleased with the performance, and amazed at the picture quality. I was a professional photographer for some years, and so I was not expecting such good quality from a mid-range "point and shoot" camera.I have heard a lot of nonsense spoken about digital cameras, especially that "you need the most megapixels you can get". This is simply not true. The Fuji is a 2.1 Mpixel unit, meaning that you can take pics from 640x480 up to 1600x1200 pixels. More pixels does NOT mean a sharper picture - it means a bigger picture, both on screen and on paper when you print it. However, a big reason that people use digital cameras is so that they can email pics to loved ones. A 1600x1200 pic in fine mode runs out at 760 kb - about the biggest size you would want to try to email. Personally, I use 1280x960 in normal mode, which uses about 310 kb per pic. (A 640x480 pic is 90 kb). The supplied 8mb memory card holds about 24 pics at 1280x960. I bought a 32mb Viking card ... which holds 99 of these pics, and it works great. The 1280x960 resolution gives me a letter sized print (8.5"x11") with good quality. How much bigger does anyone need to go? You only need more megapixels if you are a pro photographer or if you plan to print out poster sized prints all of the time. The optical zoom works very well on the Fuji, but you should use the LCD screen to compose - the viewfinder is not completely accurate. (You get more picture on the left side than the viewfinder shows). The slow synch flash setting that is available is not a common feature on cameras at this price, but is superb for taking night time pics where you want the subject (e.g. your loved one) lit by flash, while also getting the background (e.g. city lights) properly exposed. All in all I am extremely pleased with this product. I bought a top of the line Sony 3 years ago, and the Fuji blows it away. Nowadays I dont even bother taking my 35mm SLR with me!
Happy Snapping!
On: 2001-09-26
For this being my first digital camera, I am disappointed. The preview and downloading switch gets jamed. I am currently sending it in to the manufacturer for repair. I have only had it for 2 months.
On: 2001-09-06
[...] I went shopping locally here in the Portland, OR area and was able to purchase the camera, camera case, 64 meg smart media card, and a monster rechargeable battery pack with 4 extra batteries, all for under [...]. As far as functionality is concerned, I love this camera. It does everything it says it does and does it well. I took well over 100 pictures in the first couple of days and was hard pressed to take a picture that didnt turn out nicely. The automatic setting on the camera truly works and the pictures show it. There are very few 2.0+ megapixel cameras out there for this price that bring the quality to the table that this one does. Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-08-28
The camera may be okay but if it breaks you will be in trouble. The customer service is difficult to reach, not polite, and not very helpful.
On: 2001-08-24
I received the FinePix 2400 as a gift, and the instant gratification factor of seeing and saving or deleting photos immediately, ease of USB connection downloading to my laptop, plus the resolution quality that, at a minimum, rivals film prints are keeping this thing in my hands more than my Canon Elan IIe SLR (which I still love). I didnt expect that to happen, as I tend to turn my nose up at point-and-shoots, but this camera rocks. Its a joy to play with as soon as you open the package. Slide film might still have an edge on resolution, but hey, instant digital is instant digital - no wait, no fuss, and no distortions in contrast, scratches, dust inside the body, or what-have-you that unavoidably occur in developing prints.The downsides are several but all relatively minor. First, it wont completely replace your SLR. The FinePix 2400 has a reasonable amount of added manual control which is nice for us tweakers, but its slightly cumbersome to navigate menus and buttons, compared to most automatic SLRs that you have familiarity with and which have far more versatility for fixing the lighting and other problems another reviewer mentioned. (Still, Ive gotten some great photos of lit up buildings at night with some slight tweaking!) Second, the viewfinder is a pain for people like me whose left eye is better than our right; I find myself constantly wiping nose smudges off the digital viewscreen and hoping I dont scratch the latter. Third, the viewfinder doesnt correspond as well as it should to the real frame of the photo--I keep thinking Ive got the perfect composition only to find out the field of view on the actual photo is larger than I expected. You move closer and hope, a bit. Fourth, if youre sometimes impatient with the zoom, like I am, it occasionally goes a bit loopy in extending and retracting until you turn it off and/or shut the lens cover. Fifth, as everyone else says, it eats batteries voraciously, particularly if you use the digital viewing screen in its "movie camera viewing mode" (I always turn it off completely except to view photos); a rechargeable adapter of some kind is necessary and on my shopping list. Sixth, get at least a 32 MB or bigger flash card. 8MB is not enough; 128MB will keep you more than happy. That said, I havent needed a tripod with this camera. Its been remarkably steady even with low-light indoors or outdoors, but one cant hurt, especially not my ultra-compact plastic mini-tripod. Plus, unlike other reviewers, I wouldnt want more annoying questions than the existing two stages standing between me and deleting photos. No bigger than most point and shoots, the FinePix 2400 is nicely compact and its photo quality is such that I more often than not end up leaving my SLR at home, just to save weight and bulk and avoid attracting too much attention with expensive gadgets while roaming about Eastern Europe (unless I know I need the SLR for the perfect picture). The software bundle is also a plus--although the included Adobe version is rather stripped down, it does fine in basic, necessary touch-ups of digital or scanned film. You can adjust color balance, do continuous shots, and all sorts of other nifty things with the FinePix 2400, but the basic point-and-shoot operation is easy and results are high quality!
by: Anonymous On: 2001-08-19
I agree with the other reviews. This is a great camera. It comes with some great software that the manual does NOT tell you about. I only found out by browsing through the files on the CD. You get all this for free: Adobe PhotoDeluxe (much better than the software that the manual tells you to install!), Adobe ActiveShare (another great product that lets you do cool things like make slide shows, postcards etc.), and Adobe PDFWriter, which lets you create Adobe Acrobat documents. Look for setup.exe files on the CD and run them! Why Fuji dont tell people about these things is a mystery....
by: Anonymous On: 2001-08-14
I just started using this camera and was pleasantly surprised about a couple things: 1. the enclosed 8mb smart media card can actually hold quite a good number of the lowest resolution pictures, the kind youd post on the internet. So, even though I upgraded and bought a 64MB card, the 8mb card is not even full at 50 some pictures (set at 640). 2. Easy to use and get started, with minimal extras (i.e. no black&white/fusia color capabilities - and anyway, you can do this using a software editing package). The two dowsides that I painfully discovered: 1. The enlcosed USB connection to the PC does not support Windows NT, for uploading images to your computer. Im not sure the answer here, but Im guessing I have to invest dollars into another input device 2. It is way too easy to Format (Initailize) the Smart Media card, which will erase all stored and protected images. Unfortunately, I let a friend play around with the camera and he did just that - erased everything, by selecting Format. It did ask him if it was "OK", confirming what he was about to do, but if youre not careful, youll be deleting your vacation.All in all, so far Im happy with the purchase
On: 2001-08-09
This is my first digital camera and I own a little 233 iMac. I shoppped the heck out of the available cameras that were Mac friendly and finally bought this one. I expected web post quality pictures only, but what I got were sharp, colorful and well saturated photos worthy of printing. The computer set up was simple. I snapped my first test shots, downloaded them to my computer via USB and had them on my desktop within 5-10 minutes ready to send to the grandparents.The quality of the camera itself is high. I handled other models before buying this one and some of them were a bit cheesy/cheap in construction. This feels like a well made point and shoot and the pictures are superb. Easy to use, great pictures and well made, I recommend this camera highly.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-07-18
This was the first time I ever bought a digital camera, and I had absolutely no idea what to look for. This camera is pretty neat, its not really expensive, and for a first time digital user, I would recommend it. If you read the instructions, you will learn how to use the features. However, if you were to break something, like a part on the lens unit (dropping the camera), the cost to replace the lens unit(they dont sell you just the part you need)is almost as high as the cost of the camera itself, and this does not include labor. So, get the camera if you are a first time user, its easy to set up...dont drop the camera, for you will not be happy when you have to repair it! As far as the computer software that comes with the camera, well I was disappointed with it. Overall, I would recommend this product.
On: 2001-07-16
I purchased this camera because of its 3x optical zoom. I am very impressed with the picture quality and the battery consumtion seems good even with using the lcd monitor for taking pictures. I would recommend rechargeable batteries though The only downside to it so far is the battery cover doesnt stay shut.
On: 2001-07-06
This is a great camera, FUJI is not good in documenting the features of this camera.Copying the files from camera to hardware is very easy. Open Windows explorer and select the removable drive select all and paste it onto c: drive, it is matter of few secs. U can save your battery and time. This camera can handle 128MB card also.
 On: 2001-06-03
First digital camera I purchased, good all-round features and easy to use. Quality pictures, good autonomy on batteries, and ease of transfer of pictures to Mac or PC were strong points. Only gripes were slow start-up process, and a complex self-standby mode (after a few minutes without use) that makes it necessary to re-start completely (close hood, switch off, open hood, switch on). MAJOR problem: it is very fragile (dont know about competition on this, but obviously not perceived as an issue by reviewers or editors..?), and no protective case supplied. It got knocked in a padded bag, and this split open the front cover (holding on a few flimsy screws) and split a major internal circuit. $150 to replace the part, plus labor! Peeping inside, it is just a stack of printed circuits stretching to the very edge of the housing, any knock will probably disable the product. The weight of 4 AA cells in this light case probably does not help either. Pity, otherwise a good value product.
by: foldingkayaks On: 2001-05-30
Ive been shooting the Finepix 1400 for a year, so I was interested in this camera when it came out. I recently had the opportunity to play with one for a while and I was impressed with what I saw. Its a well thought out design, still a good value, and an excellent example of technological evolution. More than just a higher-resolution version of the 1400, the Finepix 2400 is an evolutionary successor that builds on the features of the 1400. The ergonomics that made the 1400 easy to use are still there, but the resolution is doubled, and theres a lot more manual control available- something I find myself missing in the 1400. While the automatic mode produces fine exposures, photographers used to the flexibility of a manual camera will find much to like here. Theres more exposure control, a new color balance control, and a sequence shooting capability that should please sports fans. All this for a price not much higher than that of the 1400 a year ago. There are a few downsides. Shooters with a dominant left eye will find the optical viewfinder hard to use as their noses will tend to get in the way. The supplied 8MB Smart Card is far too small; youll need a 32MB or preferably a 64MB card to take advantage of the cameras capability. Luckily the price of memory has plummeted over the past year, so thats no real drawback. In short, this is a reasonably priced camera with good resolution and good optics thats suitible for the novice or the experienced photographer. I expect itll be as big a hit with buyers as the Finepix 1400 was.
On: 2001-05-17
This is a neat and very handy little point and shoot digital with sufficient resolution for any web stuff, and useable prints. The controls are straightforward, the battery life reasonable, and the USB feature convenient for quick dumps to the computer. The white-balance options are also a good addition.Things to get for this camera in order to extend its appeal are the following: Photoshop LE 5.0 or Photoshop Elements. This software by Adobe is about a hundred bucks and will let you do some great things that are way beyond the scope of the included bundle. Think of it as your digital darkroom; - a priority purchase. An A.C. adaptor, and rechargeable batteries including a charger, are a must to avoid spending a fortune on batteries. You could also consider making up a battery-pack by using a battery holder, D-Cells, and a power cord that plugs in where the A.C. adaptor would normally go: the larger size cells lasting a great deal longer than the AAs. Definitely get a tripod. And maybe a light meter as well, since this will let you experiment more easily, which is after all one of the great things about a digital camera - you can try things without wasting film.
On: 2001-05-15
The reviews were good, but the pictures are even better than advertised! This compact, handy little camera takes absolutely great shots for the amateur or first-time digitaller. Ive used several Mavicas, and the 2400 is much better. Colors are rich and details are sharp. Quality is especially good in well lit situations: outdoors, or brightly lit rooms. The flash works okay, but is prone to red-eye, although the red-eye reduction works moderately well. Battery life is excellent. We spent a week at Disney World, took 130 shots, mostly with the LCD display on and many with flash, without having to change batteries (NiMH, 1600mAH, Rayovac). My 64MB smartcard will hold about 160 pictures at 2 megapixel with "normal" JPEG compression (half that at the cameras best resolution). Even the 8MB card that ships with the camera will hold a respectable 20 shots. The camera is surprisingly rugged - its even survived a bounce off a hardwood floor administered by my 2yr old. My biggest complaints are that the LCD display is pretty much useless in the dark or in bright sunlight (the optical viewfinder works very well though), and the delay time between depressing the shutter button and when the picture is recorded is disconcertingly large, making it difficult to catch a moving target. The software loading was very easy, and transferring pictures to my iMac via USB is a snap. I was disappointed that the PhotoDeluxe software which shipped with the unit was only for Windows, but the viewer for the MAC isnt bad. Altogether an extremely good value.
On: 2001-05-02
To be honest, it is hard to rate this camera because it is the only and first digital camera that I owned. I have included some links of pictures that I actually took with the camera (see below).I rarely use the LCD screen to take pictures because it is usally too bright outside to view the screen. I usually take the pictures with the viewfinder which is a good thing because it saves your batteries. The camera seems to take really great indoor pictures. The camera seems to excell with panaromic views. For accessories I bought a case, two sets of rechargable batteries, a recharger and a 32 Meg SmartMedia Card (holds 40 hi resolution pictures). You can get those accessories anywhere.... I usually take my camera out of my case an put in my pocket for easy carrying. I have taken my camera skiing this past season.....
On: 2001-03-17
My previous digital experience was with a cheapie that I found to be absolutely worthless--still I had a need for occasional "instant photos". So I read several online reviews and once I saw samples from the Fujifilm Finepix 2400, I was really impressed! Even better, it was the most affordable digital camera offering this resolution--as of December 2000.My intended use was really for "throw-away" or temporary stuff, (i.e. no baby pictures,) but the quality turned out to be so good, and the camera interfaced so well and so fast with my Blue & White Apple G3, that I quickly became addicted to this camera. Theres a lot to be said for the instant gratification you get with digital: 1. You see the photo appear instantly on the small LCD screen on the back so you know right away if the shot is good or not. 2. No waiting for the film developing. If youre near your computer, you can view the full-size results immediately. And as for archiving and trading--now I can burn a CD with up to hundreds of hi-quality photos from this camera for about 2 bucks (plus whatever electricity costs in California these days!) Thats a big savings over double/triple prints I had to buy so the grandparents could get copies. Now I just send them a CD. If youre not a pro, and youre not going to blow up your photos for poster size prints, I cant imagine why youd need to spend twice the price for a 3-4 megapixel camera, because this one will suit you just fine. My accessories of choice: Nice little case to protect camera, with a little storage. NiMh battery charger with two sets of NiMH AA batteries (compare prices--these are now easy to find in drug/department stores), one set in the camera, one set in the case for back-up. Of course youll want to collect a few SmartMedia cards--pick em up as you find them on sale.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-03-07
I am very pleased with this camera. The picture quality is very good, software is easy to use and setup and camera settings are simple. I also purchased rechargeable batterys with a charger and a 64MB Smart media card. I highly recommend the combination. I have used a Sandisk card reader and while it is a nice toy it is not necessary for this camera.I have also used a Kodak DC265 and a Canon S100 camera. I feel that the Fujifilm is a much better value.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-02-23
I received this camera for Christmas and I think its great! I bought 4 rechargeable NiMH batteries, a 32 MB card and an ac adapter as recommended by reviews I had read. I was able to start taking pictures as soon as I took the camera out of the box and it took me only about 5 minutes to install the software on my computer and start viewing the pics. My only other experience with digital photography was using two different models of the Sony Mavica. I found my Fuji 2400 Zoom to be much easier to use and the pictures are clearer (although that could just be because I never really figured out how to set the Mavicas properly). I dont have a photo printer at the moment so I dont know what the printed photos look like. Most of the digital images Ive taken have been very sharp especially outdoors with good light levels. Nighttime shots are another matter altogether. I have been unsuccessful in taking scenery shots at low light levels. However, I was never able to do this with my point and shoot regular camera. This is not a camera for professional photographers or even aspiring photographers; this is a camera for those who just want to remember their vacations, birthday parties and everyday events. Overall, Im extremely pleased with this camera, especially since it only costs about ($).
On: 2001-02-06
After doing our research, we bought this camera for our 13 year old daughter. After only 1 week, we are fully versed in its many features, and are now sending high quality photos to friends and relatives all over. The USB connection is fast and easy, and all the features make this the best buy for the money! Everything about the camera is aimed at making even novices like us comfortable using it, and it is small enough to go anywhere, but large enough to feel comfortable in your hands when shooting. I recommend it highly.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-02-05
This was my first digital camera. I had mostly been using a 35mm SLR and occaisionally a compact 35mm previously. I thought it was a great deal, so I joined the digital photography era. I have been extremely satisfied with the camera. For the price, I did not expect it to compare with my SLR. Many of the pictures I have taken, however, are comparable. The quality of the images are truly amazing to me. The auto flash and focus function as well as any compact SLR I have had. Compared to other digital cameras I have been exposed to (family and friends) the camera is quick to boot up and respond to pushing the shutter. The software that comes with it is not perfect, but I found it very easy to use. I am still trying to get an AC adapter for it. I have been using rechargable batteries and they last a reasonable period of time. With a 64MB card, I have taken 177 high quality pictures and down loaded them through the USB cable in about 6 minutes. For those who dont want to spend much for compact 35mm equivalent that is easy to carry and use and can take great pictures, I think this is a good choice.
Since I wrote my original review 8 months ago, I have had a problem with the lens protector continueously shutting the camera down and had to send it for repair. This took over one month and the camera still tends to shut down if the lens protector is moved even slighly. Also, I have noticed that pictures taken in a low light setting (with flash, of course) are frequently out of focus. Pictures taken in bright light are very sharp. I have reduced my rating from 4 to 3 stars.
On: 2001-01-21
Just bought the 2400 yesterday and immediately fell in love. Small, easy to use..having never used a digital camera before...the resolution is amazing, comparable to my Nikon 35mms. I resisted getting a digital but once I saw the first images, I was hooked. Lugging my 35mm around was sometimes a pain....this goes right in a pocket. My nine year old granddaughter loves it and learned to use it in a few minutes. I would suggest buying a SanDisk Imagemate to quickly download your pictures to the PC..no need to use the camera and, of course, it saves your batteries.
On: 2001-01-19
When looking to get my first digital camera I was looking at the Nikons and Olympus digitals. After reviewing the features and prices I choose the 2400 and I have been very happy. It takes great pictures, has good image resolution and the two pictures I have actually had printed turned out well. I use this camera at work and for personal use, I appreciate the direct USB connection and fast transfer speed. I found the controls easy to use and battery life was better then I expected. Given the rate of progress in these cameras and with digital photography I believe that I have a camera I can use for several years even if its outdated in 6 months. All in all a very good deal and a great place to start.
On: 2001-01-10
Just a few words to say that I recently bought this camera as I have been after one for a long time.The price in the UK was good and the features this camera contains are everything an amateur like myself needs.I have been able to take so many pictures,touch them up when downloaded and now family all over the world can see an excellent quality picture seconds after its ben taken.I would recommend this to anyone who has a budget to keep to.Dont go and spend $500 when you can get this for £300.
On: 2000-11-27
Most of the Mx cameras if not all do not have a video out capability, such as allowing one display on a tv. Most competition do.
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