Fujifilm FinePix 2650 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
By: Fuji Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 174
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 On: 2008-05-10
For the first camera that Ive taken to shows, this little guy performed surprisingly well.
For being so bulky with lackluster zoom (thank goodness I was in the front row for all 4 concerts in a row for Flaming Lips last fall), I surprised myself with the nice quality of the shots I got.
I even took some nice ones from pretty far back @ Better than Ezra at the Wildflower Fest 07.
The time it takes for this to power up is what really got on my nerves: I actually MET the Flaming Lips twice while we followed them around in the Fall and both times I was heckled by the band (in a nice way of course -- best bunch of guys you could ever meet) due to the elderliness of my camera and how we had to stand around for so long waiting for the thing to turn on.
The key with this little one is either BRIGHT light and slow situations or shoot a BILLION pictures to assure the fact that you will get some good ones (I would get about 200 good ones out of 400 and so on).
I upgraded to the Finepix s700 6 months ago and Ive already outgrown that, but for just quick point n shoot spur of the moment type things, this camera would probably do the trick.
 On: 2007-12-29
I order this Item , and I discovered its broken. I contact the seller and return my money back.
by: eddypena On: 2007-05-17
I purchased this item as a Christmas gift and never received it. The seller claims he sent it, but the item never got to the birthday person leaving me in an embarrassing situation.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-11-29
This was the first digital camera that I owned and I got it for Christmas a couple of years ago and at first it was nice because I didnt know any better.
The camera is very wide. I personally like the slim cameras. The time it takes between pictures is WAY too long! Then the screen turns black if you wait too long to take the picture so you have to hit a button to turn the screen back on and that takes another 3 seconds. The zoom feature sometimes doesnt want to close. Also the batteries come out easily because they arent very secure. Ive taken very good care of this camera. I only dropped the camera one time and now I hear a noice when I shake the camera like something is lose inside. The screen now turns black and wont take any pictures.
There are better options out there.
On: 2006-11-28
This was the first digital camera that I owned and I got it for Christmas a couple of years ago and at first it was nice because I didnt know any better.
The camera is very wide. I personally like the slim cameras. The time it takes between pictures is WAY too long! Then the screen turns black if you wait too long to take the picture so you have to hit a button to turn the screen back on and that takes another 3 seconds. The zoom feature sometimes doesnt want to close. Also the batteries come out easily because they arent very secure. Ive taken very good care of this camera. I only dropped the camera one time and now I hear a noice when I shake the camera like something is lose inside. The screen now turns black and wont take any pictures.
There are better options out there.
by: terridoney On: 2006-07-09
I had this camera back in 2003, it takes great photos. I dropped it into the sand, and we all know what sand does to cameras. I now have an Olympus E-300 dSLR, and a film SLR, but I wanted a small, but not too expensive, camera for my purse. I bought just bought another 2650 for a few bucks, refurbished by Fuji, which shows you how much I think of the image quality. For those people who are saying the image quality is not good, you really dont know what you are doing. The image quality produced a perfect 5x7 and a good 8x10. It is sharp, colors a fuji fine and at these prices now, why not get a cheapy and carry it around with you. If it gets stolen, you will not worry too much about it. Again I will say, this is a great little camera.
by: larry_logic On: 2006-02-14
This was my first digital camera. I wont describe the pros and cons of this model as other reviewers have covered this ground already. I used it for over 2 years with no problems, then the front lens became loose. The reason for the failure was evident upon disassembly. The outer barrel (the part that protrudes from the camera body) is held by three metal pins mounted on plastic tabs that are part of the lens barrel. One side of one tab broke, releasing the pin holding that side of the barrel in place. I suspect that the inner zoom lens barrel may have caught on the inside of the outer barrel, straining the tab and breaking it. Ordinarily it would be a simple fix to switch the lens to a new outer barrel, but if the entire lens assembly is sold as a unit, the repair would probably cost more than a new camera.
If all the moving parts were metal rather than plastic, the camera would probably last forever. Then again, others have commented on the limited life of the viewscreen, so my suspicion is that the entire unit is only intended to last a short period (by which time it would be obsolete anyway). Digital camera design is progressing so rapidly that no one should buy one without the intention of replacing it in a few years. If you want a camera you can pass down to your grandchildren, film is still the way to go.
I do need to comment on some of the other reviewers observations:
1. The camera stops working - permanently - if you drop it or knock it off a table: This issue isnt limited to this model - virtually every electronic device will break if dropped or handled roughly. Many cell phones will take an incredible amount of abuse - if you want an indestructible camera, get a cell phone with a camera built-in.
2. The camera is too thick: Its about the same size and shape as a 35 mm snapshot camera. I suspect this is a problem only because much thinner digital cameras are now available - no one ever complained about this with the older film cameras.
3. The image in the viewfinder doesnt correspond exactly to the captured image: Again, just like a film camera with a viewfinder. Unless one is looking through the lens, parallax wil ensure that the viewed image differs from the final photograph. Even SLR film cameras only show 90-95% of what the film sees in the viewfinder.
Overall this camera was a great introduction to digital photography.
by: jbdancer01 On: 2005-11-09
I loved this camera so much. It was a present, but they did a good job choosing it. I had it for a year and a half. It was very durable because I had dropped it once or twice on wood and it worked fine, then it got dropped a final time bouncing off a metal chair to concrete and the zoom lens broke, but it still works, just all the pictures are blurry. So Im saying good-bye and getting another fujifilm because I invested in a larger xdcard and because I really liked the quality of these pictures. They were very crisp and clear even when printed-and lots of my friends cameras produced grainy shots with only 2.0 megapixels. I took some really nice yearbook photos for friends with it that came out really nice. So overall its an excellent camera that I would tell anyone to buy if they didnt want to spend too much money on one.
On: 2005-11-08
I loved this camera so much. It was a present, but they did a good job choosing it. I had it for a year and a half. It was very durable because I had dropped it once or twice on wood and it worked fine, then it got dropped a final time bouncing off a metal chair to concrete and the zoom lens broke, but it still works, just all the pictures are blurry. So Im saying good-bye and getting another fujifilm because I invested in a larger xdcard and because I really liked the quality of these pictures. They were very crisp and clear even when printed-and lots of my friends cameras produced grainy shots with only 2.0 megapixels. I took some really nice yearbook photos for friends with it that came out really nice. So overall its an excellent camera that I would tell anyone to buy if they didnt want to spend too much money on one.
On: 2005-09-17
I received this item as a Christmas gift last year and boy was I surprised! I love this camera, being that its my first digital camera.
I love that its cute and compact. Trust me though, its way better than the 2600 series. It has 3X optical zoom and takes pictures at a 2.0 MEGA PIXELS. Pretty low mega pixels. It comes with a hand strap, camera software, 16-MB picture card, USB-cable, picture/camera software (Windows XP/Win 98), and comes with 2 Fuji AA-batteries which lets you start having fun once you open the box. It has a 1.5 inch color LCD screen which lets you control the brightess of it, also it lets you pan a picture after youve taken it. You can view 9-images simultaneously. It has a one finger-touch easy to open lens cover and a one finger touch picture taking button. The "MACRO" feature is pretty awesome, you can zoom into your subject to take a close-up picture.
My suggestions are this: Buy rechargeable AA-batteries and a charger for this camera because since it requires only 2-AA-batteries it will eat them up quickly. Also, its a bit slow after taking a picture, meaning the recovery time is slow and you cant really take pictures one after the other quickly enough. You have to have a steady hand in order to take a picture and your subject needs to also be in a steady position. Moving objects dont photograph very well. If you choose to do a manual flash or no flash at all be prepared to take a lot of blurry pictures no matter how steady your hand is. I suggest leaving the camera on AUTO at all times. It does take some really nice pictures though, proof of this is in the "Customer Images" at the top of this page. Basically, you get what you pay for. Its a camera built for vacation snap shots, not to build your creative/artistic picture library or to start your picture taking hobby, for this youd need a higher MEGA PIXEL or SLR camera. Another tip, get a higher capacity/MB picture card, the 16MB only holds about 30-pictures. Also, invest in a picture card reader so that your cameras port doesnt waste as quickly.
On: 2005-09-11
Ive had this camera for over two years (its my first digital camera) and I am very happy with it. Ive taken thousands of pictures and the camera is still going strong.
Pros:
-Very inexpensive
-Transporting pictures onto the computer is super easy
-Has a nicely sized viewing screen so you can see the pictures youve taken
-Definitly pays for itself over and over again
Cons:
-Very big and bulky compared to some other models out there on the market
-The clarity of some pictures is not good (flash should be stronger)
All in all, I would buy this camera again. The only thing I would really change would be to make the flash stronger (so the pictures will be clearer) and mainly, make the camera thinner. It is very thick and impossible to keep in your pocket and takes up a ton of room in your purse.
On: 2005-06-25
I bought this camera about two years ago and loved it. The picture quality is better than most cameras that cost 5x as much. The shutter speed is slow (a tip: if you hold the botton down halfway it will autofocus and then you can take the picture immediately when you are ready) and the cameras bulky -- but the photos this camera takes are amazing.
The problem is that it was dropped today (I wont say by whom) and now it is kaput (grey LCD, etc. like what happened to about 5 other reviewers). So I guess consider this thing a disposable camera. If you plan on buying another camera in a year or so, anyway, then this camera is for you.
On: 2005-06-24
I bought this camera about two years ago and loved it. The picture quality is better than most cameras that cost 5x as much. The shutter speed is slow (a tip: if you hold the botton down halfway it will autofocus and then you can take the picture immediately when you are ready) and the cameras bulky -- but the photos this camera takes are amazing.
The problem is that it was dropped today (I wont say by whom) and now it is kaput (grey LCD, etc. like what happened to about 5 other reviewers). So I guess consider this thing a disposable camera. If you plan on buying another camera in a year or so, anyway, then this camera is for you.
On: 2005-03-14
The quality of the pictures this camera takes are more than you would expect from an entry level digital camera. Well worth the money.
On: 2005-02-26
This was my first digital camera. The price is excellent, especially for what you get! The camera is bulky and slow, but I disagree with those who say its not durable; Ive taken it many places with me and dropped it (accidentally!) but it still functions just as well. The camera takes very nice pictures, and for this price, it is an excellent deal. The only two drawbacks are its size and speed. It is not a good camera for quick shots - it takes a while to start up and respond after you press the button to take a picture. However, the pictures turn out excellently! I highly recommend this camera to anyone on a budget that still wants beautiful quality photos; Ive been very satisfied!
On: 2005-02-24
Ive had this product for just about two years. Its pictures have always been pretty good and it was very easy to use. I brought it with me on a trip a couple of weeks ago, and when I turned it on, the LCD screen just had a couple of grey lines going across it. After an exhaustive search for solutions to this problem (including phone conversations with the helpline, email inquiries, and a thorough internet search,) I have pretty much determined that it is unfixable (unless I want to pay $90 to have fuji fix it... but wait, cant I buy a new one for that price? oh yeah, so that doesnt make much sense, does it?)
I would not recommend this product.
On: 2005-02-23
Ive had this product for just about two years. Its pictures have always been pretty good and it was very easy to use. I brought it with me on a trip a couple of weeks ago, and when I turned it on, the LCD screen just had a couple of grey lines going across it. After an exhaustive search for solutions to this problem (including phone conversations with the helpline, email inquiries, and a thorough internet search,) I have pretty much determined that it is unfixable (unless I want to pay $90 to have fuji fix it... but wait, cant I buy a new one for that price? oh yeah, so that doesnt make much sense, does it?)
I would not recommend this product.
On: 2005-02-19
Ive owned this camera for one year and i never dropped it or misused it in any way. All of a sudden my LCD screen went haywire with lines going across the screen, until one day it just completely went blank. I couldnt view any photos or change any settings, so the camera is now useless. What a waste because i thought the picture quality was decent.
Other negatives for this camera that i found is the battery compartment constantly opened up with the Slightest Touch and the batteries would fall out. But my biggest complaint is that the lapse time between shots is RIDICULOUS!! This is not the camera you want to use while your kid is trying to blow out all their b-day candles. You will only get one shot before the moment has passed. Dont waste your money on this camera.
On: 2005-02-18
Ive owned this camera for one year and i never dropped it or misused it in any way. All of a sudden my LCD screen went haywire with lines going across the screen, until one day it just completely went blank. I couldnt view any photos or change any settings, so the camera is now useless. What a waste because i thought the picture quality was decent.
Other negatives for this camera that i found is the battery compartment constantly opened up with the Slightest Touch and the batteries would fall out. But my biggest complaint is that the lapse time between shots is RIDICULOUS!! This is not the camera you want to use while your kid is trying to blow out all their b-day candles. You will only get one shot before the moment has passed. Dont waste your money on this camera.
On: 2004-12-28
I liked everything about this camera except for the fact that is way too fragile. My lcd screen one day suddenly turned gray with lines in it for no reason!
On: 2004-12-27
I liked everything about this camera except for the fact that is way too fragile. My lcd screen one day suddenly turned gray with lines in it for no reason!
On: 2004-10-22
Ive had this for almost 2 years now, and am very satisfied. Im not a contant user, but have probably taken close to a thousand pics by now - all look great. These cameras make pictures more fun - no messing with film, picking up, storing - just load on the computer.
The reason Im writing is to make a comment on durability. This seems like a pretty fragile camera, very lightweight and obviously very few steel or metal parts in there. When I fumbled it onto a barely carpeted wood flow from almost 6 feet, therefore, I figured it was history. I picked it up and turned it on - nothing. Cursing and depondent, I popped the hood to ascertain the damage. Once inside, I noticed the memory card was a little askew. I pushed it back in place, closed her up, and voila - worked like new again.
Maybe it landed at just the right angle, or maybe Im just very lucky, but I have to hand it to any camera that can survive a 6 foot dead drop with no permanent damage.
 On: 2004-10-08
I have had this camera for a year, my first digicam, and I was extremely pleased with the picture quality and overall performance. However, about a month ago, I started getting lines on the LCD screen, so I couldnt access menu or review the photos Id taken. Then, it suddenly cleared up. This happened off and on for a couple of weeks, now the LCD is just a solid gray color, and is apparently toast. And I never even dropped the camera once. I called FujiFilm customer service, and after sitting on hold for 30 minutes, I got a technician who told me that hed never heard of anyone having this problem, and since the warranty was up, to take it to a local authorized service company. I called that company, they said it would not be worth it to have it fixed. Now, after having read all these reviews, I know this is a fairly common problem. So the guy at Fujifilm lied to me!! I am ticked, and because of this experience I will never buy another Fujifilm product. Too bad, because the pic quality was superb, but Fujifilm obviously doesnt stand behind their products. And then, they lie to you to boot!
On: 2004-08-10
When I bought the camera it was a good buy for the money, considering features. Ive never been impressed with the photo quality though. This model is too fragile... drop it once and it is dead! The lens just broke off of mine following a mild bump -- the quality of the mount was far poorer that what Ide expect in a camera costing half the price. I have a friend whose FinePix 2650 died in a similar manner. Look elsewhere for a more durable camera.
On: 2004-08-09
When I bought the camera it was a good buy for the money, considering features. Ive never been impressed with the photo quality though. This model is too fragile... drop it once and it is dead! The lens just broke off of mine following a mild bump -- the quality of the mount was far poorer that what Ide expect in a camera costing half the price. I have a friend whose FinePix 2650 died in a similar manner. Look elsewhere for a more durable camera.
On: 2004-06-30
As mentioned in other reviews, after about six months, the auto focus feature stopped working. At first, we thought the battery was low or we needed a new card. After purchasing a new battery & new card, still the auto focus will not work! Very frustrating! I feel like weve just thrown our money away & were stuck with a useless camera.
On: 2004-06-29
As mentioned in other reviews, after about six months, the auto focus feature stopped working. At first, we thought the battery was low or we needed a new card. After purchasing a new battery & new card, still the auto focus will not work! Very frustrating! I feel like weve just thrown our money away & were stuck with a useless camera.
On: 2004-06-26
Being someone who just takes pictures for fun, I wanted a digital camera that was little bit more than a point-and-click. This camera offered that. The menu is easy to use and for an amateur, it is very easy to get accustomed to. The pictures come out pretty well. The only thing I wish I had on it would be a stronger zoom but for what it does offer, its not bad. Uploading the photos from the camera to the computer is very easy also. Again, this camera is great for someone who is looking for digital technology but is not exactly the most camera savvy person.
On: 2004-06-02
pros
This camera produces excellent quality images.
light weight and sturdycons
Takes long time to get ready between shots
No video output to TV
On: 2004-05-22
I am sorry to say this but the Fuji 2650 is a very poor camera. It should be recalled and taken off the market. 1. The 2650 is only good for outdoor daylight posed shots or indoor posed shots within 8 feet due to a feeble flash and poor low light picture taking ability. 2. The time delay between pushing the button and the shutter snap is so unacceptably slow that you will always miss the candid shot. 3. The fixed ISO is set to ISO 100 which is too slow to stop any action. 4. Forget about any low light picture taking.I have seen other digital cameras take clear night photos. There is no hope of doing that with this toy. 5. The auto-focus seemed to work better when the camera was new but now it seems to have gotten slow and unpredictable and seems to frequently focus on things other than what is in the Autofocus frame. 6. When taking consecutive pictures of the same subject in Auto mode, the shutter speeds inexplicably vary between 1/140 and 1/450 sec. causing various degrees of blurriness . 7. Red Eye reduction and all the other special settings do nothing. All these special features may sound cute but in reality are just nonfunctional gimmicks. It would be nice if Fuji would get serious and dispense with all this silly nonsense and just build in a faster ISO or variable ISO speed. 8. The worst thing is that the logic chip has gone haywire causing the LCD display to be scrambled and unusable. Others have had this same problem and have stated Fuji cant seem to fix it. 9. Video mode has no sound. You will immediately wish it did. Anyone who thinks this is a "great" camera and gives it 4 or 5 stars in these user reviews either has very low standards or is just plain ignorant. This is such a disappointing camera I am not even going to spend the money to try to get it fixed. According to other reviews it may come back from Fuji still broken... or fixed temporarily and only work for a short time before the LCD problem reoccurs. Do yourself a favor. Get a Canon or an Olympus with 100, 200, and 400 ISO speeds built in. Its important.
On: 2004-02-12
great little camera. it has all the functions needed without getting screwed over with one button like those $40-110 ones... they all suck. this is basically the bare minimum for a cute little camera. GREAT FOR HIKING! you cant drop it off the mountian and get totally upset cause its not a horribly expensive camera!!!
On: 2004-02-11
great little camera. it has all the functions needed without getting screwed over with one button like those $40-110 ones... they all suck. this is basically the bare minimum for a cute little camera. GREAT FOR HIKING! you cant drop it off the mountian and get totally upset cause its not a horribly expensive camera!!!
On: 2004-01-25
Well, mine went belly up (after less than a year) while I was in Hawaii! Now theres a trip you cant run back and enjoy too often! All of a sudden, out of the blue, the screen went white with a line through it! Cant take pictures, cant review pictures, cant see pictures, cant see options, cant see nor do nuttin! Dead!! I thought at first that it was just another one of those things that seem to happen to me when I try to purchase something everyone else likes. Not true! I read several reviews on here where people had this SAME exact problem; white screen with line through it. Im just out a camera and had to finish my Hawaiian vacation with a disposable camera! Dont think Ill be buying ANY new digital cameras in the near future. Ill stick with the disposable cameras from the drugstore! Well, now that I think of it, I guess my FUJI 2650 is DISPOSABLE camera, too, isnt it??? Grrrrrrrrrr
On: 2004-01-24
Well, mine went belly up (after less than a year) while I was in Hawaii! Now theres a trip you cant run back and enjoy too often! All of a sudden, out of the blue, the screen went white with a line through it! Cant take pictures, cant review pictures, cant see pictures, cant see options, cant see nor do nuttin! Dead!! I thought at first that it was just another one of those things that seem to happen to me when I try to purchase something everyone else likes. Not true! I read several reviews on here where people had this SAME exact problem; white screen with line through it. Im just out a camera and had to finish my Hawaiian vacation with a disposable camera! Dont think Ill be buying ANY new digital cameras in the near future. Ill stick with the disposable cameras from the drugstore! Well, now that I think of it, I guess my FUJI 2650 is DISPOSABLE camera, too, isnt it??? Grrrrrrrrrr
On: 2004-01-13
Being clueless about digital cameras, I spent over six months researching all the brands and options before settling on the Fuji 2650, picking it up on a "day after Christmas" sale with a combination of gift cards and about $100 out of pocket. This is an outstanding camera for the money! Yes, it eats batteries, but this is pretty much a "standard" feature" of digital cameras, and this one does have power saving features that reduce this problem. Plus, It only uses 2 AAs at a time. Find a good deal on Alkaline batteries, or buy rechargeables.
With both night and macro (extreme close up) modes, it works awesome under any condition. There is a good range of features and the software is both easy to install and use. I may "move up" to a 3 megapixel at some point down the road... but if I do, itll be a Fuji! If you are looking for a great camera at a fair price, buy the Fuji 2650!
On: 2004-01-12
Being clueless about digital cameras, I spent over six months researching all the brands and options before settling on the Fuji 2650, picking it up on a "day after Christmas" sale with a combination of gift cards and about $100 out of pocket. This is an outstanding camera for the money! Yes, it eats batteries, but this is pretty much a "standard" feature" of digital cameras, and this one does have power saving features that reduce this problem. Plus, It only uses 2 AAs at a time. Find a good deal on Alkaline batteries, or buy rechargeables.
With both night and macro (extreme close up) modes, it works awesome under any condition. There is a good range of features and the software is both easy to install and use. I may "move up" to a 3 megapixel at some point down the road... but if I do, itll be a Fuji! If you are looking for a great camera at a fair price, buy the Fuji 2650!
On: 2003-12-06
I got my camera last Christmas, and Im glad to say it has lasted me a year. The layout of the camera is simple. You just probably just take it out of the box and start using it without the manual (thats what I did). Switch from the camera view to the view pictures screen to the camera view instantly by just moving a dial. Theyre even labeled well! Camera view is a camera, the picture viewer is a Play button icon, and the video view is a video recorder picture. It doesnt take a lot of thought to tell which one is which. The image quality is good. It works for me. Some people arent fond of it, though. But if youre someone who doesnt need huge, perfect, crisp photos every time, like me and most of us, this is the camera. The quality lowers a bit when pictures are taken in very dark areas, but still turn out. The most pictures you can take is about 130, the dimentions about 800 x 600 (it could be 1024 x 768, Im not quite sure), the smallest dimentions. You take take HUGE ones, but you are limited to about 15 of them. The # you can take depend on the battery juice and the amount of pictures and their quality already token. Battery juice is the only drawback. It drains them in about 2-4 hours. ALWAYS bring extra. It does take a little while for the camera to load and prepare for a picture after youve already taken one. It depends on the setting of No Flash, Flash, No Red Eye, or Auto. In conclusion, if you arent some magazine photographer and just want it for personal, family, or web site use, this is the perfect camera. Its cheap, too ;).
On: 2003-11-30
Ok. I like to talk about the bad before I start with the good since most people only read the first 3 lines or a review.
The Bad: After only using this camera after 3 1/2 weeks, the back LCD went black/white. No picture. Kind of a problem here. I chatted with FujiFilm, and it is a recognized Camera problem. Sent it back, received it back 2 weeks later, and the camera is still broken. Not good. Can have warranty for years, but if they cant fix it, bummer.
The Good: It takes excellent pictures and the compression on Fuji cameras are one of a kind. Meaning, you can usually take more pictures. The built of the camera (other then the LCD) is really tough, even though I tested this (went rock climbing) after I received my camera back and it was still broken.
Extra Notes: The lens, when shutter is open, takes about 3-4 seconds to fully extend when power is on. Something the manual doesnt say.
Now, I have bought another camera, but I keep the Fuji as a outdoor camera (rock climbing and sorts) since the LCD back screen is broken, and sounds like Fuji doesnt have a fix... yet. Other then that, Fuji usually brings out excellent cameras, just this one product isnt well made or there engineers missed something. Dont know. But other then that, I gave it 2 stars because it (the camera) still is useful to me at this time. Hope this helps some people out there.
On: 2003-11-29
Ours was stolen, recently, out of our mini-van, along with a portable DVD player. We just found the same camera on clearance, while doing our after Thanksgiving shopping, and snapped it up! We were never unhappy with the hundreds of pictures we had taken and, though you can now get higher resolution with more megapixels for about the same price we had originally paid, we were always happy with the original, so we stuck with it. The worst part about having the camera stolen was that we had splurged for the 256Mb card, which was expensive, and it did have some not-yet-uploaded pics on it.
You will definitely need a larger memory card, and dont hesitate to get the rechargeable batteries, although this camera is not a battery hog, like some Ive seen. Still, if you like to view the just-taken pics using the LCD screen, youll use up the batteries fairly quickly, and being able to recharge them is great.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-11-27
This is a great little camera. Its small, sturdy and does its job very well. Ive had mine for 3 years and its holding up beautifully. Ive never had a single problem with it (occasionally Ill lose a memory card but thats my problem). I think it would be great for someone just starting out in digital photography. It is simple to use (easy to switch modes, photo quality, flash options etc.) and takes a great photo. I couldnt ask for a better little camera. Good invenstment.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-11-26
FOR A $150.00 YOU CANT GO WRONG. I LOVE MINE, GREAT BUY!!!
On: 2003-11-14
This camera is small and perfect for the beginner. It is easy. It delivers crisp and sharp photos. It is reasonably priced. I am very Happy with it.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-11-13
I bought this as my first digital camera last Christmas. It was so easy to use and set up. The picture quality is great. It was recently stolen and Im going to buy another one just like it. I would recommend this camera to anyone who doesnt like to read directions.
On: 2003-11-12
I bought this as my first digital camera last Christmas. It was so easy to use and set up. The picture quality is great. It was recently stolen and Im going to buy another one just like it. I would recommend this camera to anyone who doesnt like to read directions.
On: 2003-11-08
This is the first digital camera that I owned. I didnt want to go all out, like some of my friends and buy an expensive camera, but I wanted a digital camera. This camera is wonderful for the price. It takes great pictures, although trying to take pictures of small things up close, doesnt work too well. They come out a little blurry, but it is wonderful!
On: 2003-10-30
Positives - Outstanding photo quality, ease of use, ruggedness (have dropped it a few time), AA battery use (for petes sake, invest in rechargables...), good software.Negatives - compact - but smaller options available in the market, XD cards cost slightly more than SD or CF cards, flash takes at least 5-7 seconds to recharge (annoying if you want to take another shot quickly...), no TV out capability. Bottom Line - Excellent photo quality. Highly recommended for basic users.
On: 2003-10-18
I just got my FinePix 2650 from Amazon yesterday, and Im delighted. It has far exceeded my expectations. For a budget camera, the photo quality is excellent. This camera is so easy to use that I was taking pictures of my family within about 2 minutes of opening the box. I hadnt even read the manual yet, but everything seemed so intuitive, even for a newbie like me. The pictures were sharp and clear, and my family was thrilled. Apart from the modern styling of the unit, its logical design, its high quality construction and its ease of use, there are two other features that deserve special mention: the 3X optical zoom, and the powerful flash. This unit features a true optical zoom which allows you to capture detail thats just not possible with a digital zoom. Additionally, the powerful flash is good for about 10ft or more in low light conditions, and is more than adequate for your average living room. Transferring images to the PC is so simple, once youre using Windows XP, that I havent even bothered to use the included software. I just connected the camera to my PC via the USB cable, let Windows install the device, and my photos were downloaded in about a minute. I then used my own graphics software, PaintShop Pro, to edit and print the photos. Although my novice efforts are unlikely to win any artistic awards, Im more than happy with the results produced. For the price, I think this Fuji is an unbeatable value. I enthusiastically recommend this camera.
On: 2003-10-14
We have had this camera a year now and love it more every day. I too was worried about the 2 mp but you would never know it. It has replaced our $400 35mm and takes as good of shots. Printing has been outstanding up to 8x10. We use Mystic Color Labs to print all of our real photos and have been nothing but pleased. No one ever knows it was a digital camera, even after getting photos from us with the expensive camera. My only advice... Do not get caught up in the pixel game. More rarely means better. Doug
On: 2003-10-13
Got it as a gift for my birthday less than a year ago...had a problem with the lcd screen in january sent it to fuji took about 2 months to get it back from the service department. Worked again for about a month then the usb cable got screwed up and my computer couldnt read the camera b/c the cameras input port was messed up so i bought another one at walmart and took the original one that already had had 2 defects back to walmart in its place. The button on the one from walmart now turns around past the point where it is supposed to be to take pictures and it is impossible to take pictures with it at all...DO NOT BUY this camera!!!
On: 2003-10-07
was putting off getting digital camera; they way technology advances these days, camera in today could be obsolete tomorrow, anyway, received fugi 2650 as a birthday present, very impressed; agreed with one reviewer regarding software, totally useless and not needed if you have XP. absolute best camera for the price, please buy the camera from major local outfit, not online to save a couple of dollars. you can take it back with no hassles, but you wont. will definitely need rechargeable batteries, also available with charger and 4 AA batteries for around 20.00. overall great camera and would highly recommend to anyone with no regrets. crusher j
On: 2003-09-29
I am an avid, if novice photographer, and have been putting off buying a digital camera for ages now. I finally couldnt resist any longer, and ended up buying the Fuji 2650, and i have to say it was definitely worth the money. Its easy enough for a beginner to be able to pick up and feel comfortable using it right away. Photo quality so far has been excellent. My one minor complaint, is that the batteries end up dying VERY quickly. But overall, an excellent camera.
On: 2003-09-28
I am an avid, if novice photographer, and have been putting off buying a digital camera for ages now. I finally couldnt resist any longer, and ended up buying the Fuji 2650, and i have to say it was definitely worth the money. Its easy enough for a beginner to be able to pick up and feel comfortable using it right away. Photo quality so far has been excellent. My one minor complaint, is that the batteries end up dying VERY quickly. But overall, an excellent camera.
On: 2003-09-27
I bought this camera as a birthday gift to my mother. Both my mother and father love it. They told me that it is small, light and handy. The pictures are bright and sharp. The camera itself is easy to operate. The software is also very friendly. I am satisfied with this purchase.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-09-27
I bought this camera from J&R Music. It took 3 bussiness days for J&R to ship the camera. After all the camera is defective, not sealed in original manufacture package( so either it is a return or refurbished product).
by: Anonymous On: 2003-09-19
This camera is worth twice the money. The resolution is excellent, better than some cameras with 3 megapixels. The macro is the best Ive seen for under $300. The colors are realistic and smooth. Ive purchased 2 other cameras recently that were supposed to be much "better", but this fuji 2650 beats them hands down! The macro is great; I got great pix at 3 inches away, crisp and clean. You have to go to 200% magnification to even begin to start to see pixellation. At usual sizes its breathtakinlgy clear. BUY ONE BEFORE THEYRE GONE!
The only drawback is that the software seems confusing and complicated, but Im sure its just a matter of time. The picture quality is worth it!
On: 2003-09-11
When I purchased this camera, I had no idea how much I would fall in love with it!
I come with a solid background in film photography. I own 5 35mm cameras which range from a 3D relic to my Cannon A1 SLR. With the new addition of my FinePix 2650 I am able to enjoy photography. The processing cost was the largest problem. Then you need a scanner to scan pictures. Then you have to deal with drivers that dont load properly. Then the pictures dont look as good as you would expect... then... then...Digital photography is awesome! This is the way photography is supposed to be. The FinePix 2650 produces a decent picture at 2M. The resolution choices are adequate for general photography. The software that comes with the camera is also adequate. I eventually purchased a NiMH batteries (they blow away NiCads)and a 128M card so I wouldnt have to keep running to my computer so often to download my pictures to clear out my 16M card. It stores up to 990 640x480 pictures!!! And over 300 1M pictures! This camera has solved my general photography needs ... until ... I dropped it one time too often. My camera works...at least I can take pictures, download them. But I cant see the all important viewer on the back. It shows solid white now. The display isnt cracked or broken but it doesnt display anything anymore. :( I have to use the manual viewfinder to take pictures now. (And I have to remember what steps to use to clear the chip after downloading.) Moral of the story...if you want to have a great digital camera last, dont drop it...ever! And think about purchasing a service contract...I didnt want to and I regret it now!
On: 2003-09-10
When I purchased this camera, I had no idea how much I would fall in love with it!
I come with a solid background in film photography. I own 5 35mm cameras which range from a 3D relic to my Cannon A1 SLR. With the new addition of my FinePix 2650 I am able to enjoy photography. The processing cost was the largest problem. Then you need a scanner to scan pictures. Then you have to deal with drivers that dont load properly. Then the pictures dont look as good as you would expect... then... then...
Digital photography is awesome! This is the way photography is supposed to be. The FinePix 2650 produces a decent picture at 2M. The resolution choices are adequate for general photography. The software that comes with the camera is also adequate. I eventually purchased a NiMH batteries (they blow away NiCads)and a 128M card so I wouldnt have to keep running to my computer so often to download my pictures to clear out my 16M card. It stores up to 990 640x480 pictures!!! And over 300 1M pictures!
This camera has solved my general photography needs ... until ... I dropped it one time too often. Moral of the story...if you want to have a great digital camera last, dont drop it...ever! And think about purchasing a service contract...I didnt want to and I regret it now!
On: 2003-09-06
I always wanted a digital camera but could never find a good price for one. I usually used the disposable types. After using this camera several times, I think the convienience is worth the extra amount of money spent. You never have to drop off film, pick it up or make doubles. Everything can be done on your computer and printer. Also, you cna take 30 seconds worth of video and trnsfer it to a CD with any music or sounds ou like. The camera itself takes beautiful pictures. It is great to see the pictures via LCD screen and delete them if you dont like it. Also, the memeory is fairly large and I never took the maximum amount of shots before uploading them to my computer. The power is great. I had it for a couple of weeks and did not have to change the batteries yet with everyday usage. The camera takes 2 AA batteries which is another plus since ou dont have to worry about buying a $80 rechargable battery once it dies out. Overall, i like this camera and would definitely endorse it. The only thing that I didnt like was that it did not come with a carrying case.
On: 2003-08-22
this camera is awesome!!!! it will pretty much do anything i want it to do. this is a great camera for beginners. and im not a beginner, and this camera is awesome. im not planning on getting a camera for the next 3 years. the picture resolution is very very good. even with the picture resolution set to normal, it takes very good pictures! the xD picture card is also very very good, it takes less power, it is the best card, and this card is gonna stay around for awhile. the only problem with this camrera is the sliding lens. if it gets knocked around with it open, it might jar it slightly, and maybe knock it off. but fujifilm fixed it for free. one time, i went backpacking for a week in the mountains, and the camera was the best! it really proved this camera is durable and very well made. when i needed it the most, it didnt fail on me. also if your gonna get this camera, or any digital camera, you have to get "radio shack rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batters" there the best! when i went backpacking, i was worried i wasnt going to have enough batters, so i bought more. i didnt even use them! and to test it, one time i fully charged the batters up, put them in my fujifilm 2650 camera, (with power saver off)and i left my camera on. it was the third day when the batters finally died out. overall, this camera is one of the best!
On: 2003-08-20
I bought the Asian version of this fantastic digital camera in Hong Kong about 10 months ago, and it has performed admirably under heavy usage. This is definitely a very high-quality camera. My 3rd Fuji, and Im glad this one has a lens cover, unlike previous Fuji cameras (film or digital). This one is also very stylish and cool, and the movie mode works exceptionally well (albeit no sound). Picture quality is superb! Bright and vivid colors. I paid twice as much for this camera in HK, but no regrets whatsoever. This is wildly popular in Asia, so youll be in good company if you get one. :)
by: Anonymous On: 2003-08-20
I am "technically-challenged." This camera is SO EASY to use, the instructions are simple, I did not need my kids or grandkids to "figure it out, then show me!" It does everything it says it can, and the photos look professional!
On: 2003-08-16
This is an excellent product for everyday use. It is not for the pro photographer, but excellent value and features for the everyday joe like me. 2MP is great, 3x Optical Zoom is great. You definitely need rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and a bigger memory card. Comes with 16mb, I added a 32mb. GREAT BUY !!!
by: Anonymous On: 2003-08-10
I LOVE this camera. It is so EASY to use. I received it yesterday, and I am using it as though I have had it for years. The instructions are easy to understand, and that is important for someone who is "challenged/intimidated" by anything more complicated that "start & stop" buttons. I did not have to have my children or grandson "figure it out" to show me how to use it.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-07-23
This camera was great the first 3 times that I used it. The next time I went to use it the screen was blue with lines and it only takes photos about every 10 times you press the button. A real crime since the camera was easy to set up and the menus were very intuitive....
On: 2003-07-08
I was worried that a 2MP digital camera { at a lower price} was going to leave me wishing that I should have gone for a more expensive one. Boy, was I wrong. This is one nice camera. Most of the pictures I have taken have been emailed and the comments have all been about how sharp the pictures are and the perfect colors - and Ive only used the "normal" setting on the camera. I can just imagine what the "fine" setting will give. I have a subpar printer, so I cant give an accurate description of prints. But if theyre anything like what Ive put up on my monitor, Ill have nothing to worry about. Some have said that battery life is low, but I just keep extras in my case and I have no problems. The picture quality is well worth the minor inconvenience of switching batteries. I recharge my own, so excessive battery cost is of no concern. If youre looking for a good entry-level digital camera, this one will not disappoint you.
On: 2003-07-07
I was worried that a 2MP digital camera { at a lower price} was going to leave me wishing that I should have gone for a more expensive one. Boy, was I wrong. This is one nice camera. Most of the pictures I have taken have been emailed and the comments have all been about how sharp the pictures are and the perfect colors - and Ive only used the "normal" setting on the camera. I can just imagine what the "fine" setting will give. I have a subpar printer, so I cant give an accurate description of prints. But if theyre anything like what Ive put up on my monitor, Ill have nothing to worry about. Some have said that battery life is low, but I just keep extras in my case and I have no problems. The picture quality is well worth the minor inconvenience of switching batteries. I recharge my own, so excessive battery cost is of no concern. If youre looking for a good entry-level digital camera, this one will not disappoint you.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-07-02
I dont have a lot of fancy things to say about this camera except that I love it. I bought my husband a Vivitar for fathers day and it was awful. I exchanged it for this Fuji and am thrilled. It tkes great pictures for the average user. The optical zoom is wonderful for the closeup pictures my husband takes for ebay. The only downside is the wait between picture taking. Other than that It is great.
On: 2003-07-01
I dont have a lot of fancy things to say about this camera except that I love it. I bought my husband a Vivitar for fathers day and it was awful. I exchanged it for this Fuji and am thrilled. It tkes great pictures for the average user. The optical zoom is wonderful for the closeup pictures my husband takes for ebay. The only downside is the wait between picture taking. Other than that It is great.
On: 2003-06-30
When we decided to purchase a digital camera we admittedly knew very little about them. Therefore we relied on online reviews and such to help us find the right camera. In so doing we came upon the Fuji FinePix 2650.Here was a camera that didnt have a million different features, but seemed to have everything necessary to take a good picture. We were told by someone who knew quite a bit about digital cameras that having both a digital zoom and an optical zoom was a very good thing. We found that most cameras in our price range did not have this feature, but the Fuji did. There were just enough menu options for us to feel like we could do a range of things and take a variety of shots. Its light weight though a bit thick. And the quality of pictures that the Fuji took was very nice. Find the right printer and paper and it would rival professionally developed pictures. A few drawbacks to the camera-- ~As many other reviewers noted, digital cameras eat up batteries. We had only take about thirteen or fourteen shots when the low battery icon came on. The power saver mode kicks in pretty quickly when the camera is on, but that didnt seem to be enough to make the batteries last longer. ~In an attempt to save some battery power, we thought wed buy a memory card reader so that we didnt have to have the camera on in order to download the pictures onto my laptop. The problem with that was that because, as we were told, Fuji has a XD card none of the readers were compatible. Except for, that is, the one put out by Fuji, which was just too much money to actually purchase. ~The camera comes with a 16 MB card, but we figured wed get the 128 MB and not have to worry about how many pictures we took for some time. Now, the Fuji cards arent cheap so we looked for a "generic" one that was a bit cheaper. A similar problem to the one above occurred. Fuji and Olympus seem to be the only manufacturers that produce the XD card right now. So we were stuck with the cost of the Fuji card. Overall, the camera was a wonderful purchase. If you want it simply to take on vacations and day trips and such you couldnt do any better. The price is right and its fun to experiment with. One thing is that Id recommend buying rechargeable batteries--We found an Energizer kit that charges in an hour, is small/thin enough to pack, and the batteries are cheaper than some. I think I can honestly say that, even if we had known about some of the things stated above beforehand, we still would have purchased the Fuji FinePix.
On: 2003-06-29
When we decided to purchase a digital camera we admittedly knew very little about them. Therefore we relied on online reviews and such to help us find the right camera. In so doing we came upon the Fuji FinePix 2650.Here was a camera that didnt have a million different features, but seemed to have everything necessary to take a good picture. We were told by someone who knew quite a bit about digital cameras that having both a digital zoom and an optical zoom was a very good thing. We found that most cameras in our price range did not have this feature, but the Fuji did. There were just enough menu options for us to feel like we could do a range of things and take a variety of shots. Its light weight though a bit thick. And the quality of pictures that the Fuji took was very nice. Find the right printer and paper and it would rival professionally developed pictures. A few drawbacks to the camera-- ~As many other reviewers noted, digital cameras eat up batteries. We had only take about thirteen or fourteen shots when the low battery icon came on. The power saver mode kicks in pretty quickly when the camera is on, but that didnt seem to be enough to make the batteries last longer. ~In an attempt to save some battery power, we thought wed buy a memory card reader so that we didnt have to have the camera on in order to download the pictures onto my laptop. The problem with that was that because, as we were told, Fuji has a XD card none of the readers were compatible. Except for, that is, the one put out by Fuji, which was just too much money to actually purchase. ~The camera comes with a 16 MB card, but we figured wed get the 128 MB and not have to worry about how many pictures we took for some time. Now, the Fuji cards arent cheap so we looked for a "generic" one that was a bit cheaper. A similar problem to the one above occurred. Fuji and Olympus seem to be the only manufacturers that produce the XD card right now. So we were stuck with the cost of the Fuji card. Overall, the camera was a wonderful purchase. If you want it simply to take on vacations and day trips and such you couldnt do any better. The price is right and its fun to experiment with. One thing is that Id recommend buying rechargeable batteries--We found an Energizer kit that charges in an hour, is small/thin enough to pack, and the batteries are cheaper than some. I think I can honestly say that, even if we had known about some of the things stated above beforehand, we still would have purchased the Fuji FinePix.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-06-25
Hello.
I searched a bit to take this product.Unfortunately i am not in US so a relative bought it for me.After working perfect for 2 months no i cannot USE the LCD monitor.
I tried to contact the FUJIFILM by email or by phone to Romania and Greece but nothing.In Romania they have no authorised service dep. and in Greece the Dep. [stinks].
What to say better next time be more carefull.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-06-19
This review if for kids under 13...actually, ... Anyway...I recieved the Fujifilm FinePix 2650 for my eighth grade graduation gift. Although I have only had it for several hours, I have already gone through a 16 MB card full of pictures and printed several. Note to whoever said that if you didnt have Windows XP, dont install: I have Windows Millenium on my Dell 8500, and the software installed just fine for me! I didnt expect to find such high-quality pictures on a digital camera that was so inexpensive. If you take a picture in a half-lit room, it still brings great lighting and clarity to the picture as the auto flash lights it up. I would say that there are only two drawbacks to the entire camera: 1.) The lighting in one room at my house wasnt the best. I couldnt see through the screen (I could through the viewfinder, just not the digital screen) what I was taking a picture of. The picture still came out great, but it would have been nice to see what I was photographing. 2.) There is an option for taking videos, but the camera doesnt have audio, and therefore you have a silent movie. Overall, I would say that this is an extremely high-quality camera for under $200. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about a digital camera but not sure if they could afford on - its great!
by: Anonymous On: 2003-06-17
I just received this camera for my birthday, and its great! The picture quality is great, and its very easy to operate. My biggest complaints are size (*its a little thick), high aperture, no ISO settings, and the bundled software is very weak. Overall though, its great!
On: 2003-06-16
I just received this camera for my birthday, and its great! The picture quality is great, and its very easy to operate. My biggest complaints are size (*its a little thick), high aperture, no ISO settings, and the bundled software is very weak. Overall though, its great!
by: Anonymous On: 2003-06-13
I have owned this camera for about 11 months. It worked very well at first, especially outdoors. My only complaint is that the flash tends to wash out colors and gives too much red-eye indoors. For the last couple of weeks, the camera has had trouble focusing, regardless of how well lit the subject is. I hesitate to send it in for repair for 2 reasons: First, the problem is intermittent and I am afraid that Fuji will claim that they cannot find a problem and will just send it back without fixing it. Secondly, my wife and I have a new baby and dont want to be without a camera for the amount of time it would take to have it fixed. Overall, this is a good entry level camera. However, my next digital camera will be from a company with a proven history of quality and reliability.
On: 2003-06-11
After having this camera for a month now, I really must concede to the fact that I couldnt be happier with it.Before purchasing the Fuji Finepix 2650, I looked into a seemly endless variety of other digital camera options. Yet from the beginning, my intentions, desires and constraints were very clear - Although I needed a camera that would perform well as a vessel for making high quality prints, what I really needed was an economically feasible camera that would excel in effectively providing me with photos for online posting. After looking into comparable models in Sonys Cybershot series, Nikons Coolpix series, Cannons Powershot Series and Kodaks EasyShare series, I discovered quite simply that the Finepix 2650 is a marvel of a fit for my distinct needs over all the rest. For this cameras price, you really cannot get a better deal. With a CCD rating 2.0 megapixels, you get incredible photo quality capable of displaying images at 1600 x 1200 resolution. For the great majority, this photo quality is more than enough for intermediate-to-advanced use. With regards to such intermediate-to-advanced use, compounded upon the cameras extremely versatile Automatic setting, a fully featured Manual setting is also offered. When assigned to Manual mode, the user is given the option to toggle white-balance settings for appropriate color saturation and hue, shutter speed for low-light photography and exposure compensation for effective light-intensity balance and color separation. The Finepix 2650 features 5 flash modes that include an automatic setting, forced flash, suppressed flash, red-eye reduction and a slow-synchro mode for nighttime/low-light scenarios. Available on both Automatic and Manual modes, is an excellent macro-mode that is used to take extremely detailed photos at lens distances as miniscule as 2 centimeters. After playing with the macro feature on a myriad of different subjects, I am completely astounded at the level of detail evident in each photo even at the low-quality settings. The last and slightly less impressive feature of the Finepix 2650 is its ability to shoot full-motion video. On the plus side, video resolution is pretty good boasting the ability to record at a 320 x 240 VGA display. On the negative side, however, the exclusion of an internal microphone means that that there are no audio recording capabilities. A more practical use for this cameras video capturing option is that of a webcam. In fact, included in the bundled software package is a webcam/web-conferencing tool. This camera runs off of 2 alkaline or nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries. When compared to other cameras, the Finepix 2650 has a lower power usage rating that obviously translates into extended battery life. Albeit a slight advantage over other models, this camera still eats through batteries along with the best of them. I highly recommend picking up a set of rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries with a power rating at least 1700Mah. One feature of the camera that no doubt contributes to this cameras lower power drain is its exploitation of the xD media format. The latest in what seems to be a whole sea of memory cards, the FujiFilm/Olympus/Lexar proprietary xD Picture Card is known for its low power drain. The xD Picture Card, barely the size of a penny, also features transfer and read/write speeds far greater than Panasonics SD format or Sonys Memory Stick. Bundled with the Finepix 2650 is a 16Mb xD card which, in most cases, is somewhat adequate. However, most will find the need to upgrade to at least a 64Mb xD card. All in all, the Finepix 2650 is a great, feature-loaded camera that is available at an extremely reasonable price. Easily one of my best purchases - Highly recommended.
On: 2003-06-08
very disatisfied with the overall quality of service ive received from fuji. had several on and off problems, which prevented the camera from being used in any capacity, (such as a screen that only works 1/2 time) that were never addressed by the warranty repair department. have been without camera for 5 weeks waiting for a repair that i now know will not happen. unless the camera is completely dysfuntional, morons at the company can find no problems. would not recommend the comapany or the camera.
On: 2003-06-07
very disatisfied with the overall quality of service ive received from fuji. had several on and off problems, which prevented the camera from being used in any capacity, (such as a screen that only works 1/2 time) that were never addressed by the warranty repair department. have been without camera for 5 weeks waiting for a repair that i now know will not happen. unless the camera is completely dysfuntional, morons at the company can find no problems. would not recommend the comapany or the camera.
On: 2003-06-06
Have had this camera for 6 wks. and cant find anything wrong with it yet. The clarity and resolution are outstanding especially using the macro and zoom lenses. Does a great job inside or outside, low light or bright sunshine. The ease of taking photos-downloading and emailing is just phenomenal. We have an iMac and was concerned about compatibility, but not to worry it worked the 1st time with a card reader and every time since without using any special software. Was told we would need a tripod, but havent needed to use one yet. And the price was terrific at Amazon. This camera is an all around winner!
On: 2003-06-05
Have had this camera for 6 wks. and cant find anything wrong with it yet. The clarity and resolution are outstanding especially using the macro and zoom lenses. Does a great job inside or outside, low light or bright sunshine. The ease of taking photos-downloading and emailing is just phenomenal. We have an iMac and was concerned about compatibility, but not to worry it worked the 1st time with a card reader and every time since without using any special software. Was told we would need a tripod, but havent needed to use one yet. And the price was terrific at Amazon. This camera is an all around winner!
by: Anonymous On: 2003-06-02
Very great quality for a 2 megapixel camera. The lcd display is very very very detailed. The only problem is that the cameras a little bit bulky. But overall, this is a great camera.
On: 2003-05-24
I bought this product from best buy because their price was better than amazons, but i would not recomend this product to anyone! For the first month i owned it it worked wonderfully, buy after a while the LCD screen just went blue and lined went all over it. It was a big waist of my 179.99. Technical suport was awful and would not process the warenty b/c the registration had been lost (not my fault- theirs). Bust buy wouldnt do anything because i paid for it by a giftcard. I do not recomend the best buy store to anyone. I bought a Nikon 3100 (or 3500 cant remember- camera not with me) I enjoy it and have had no problems with it, and the software bundle was excellent.
On: 2003-05-21
I did a lot of comparison shopping before choosing this camera. I took it on vacation with a friend who had a Kodak digital camera and we were impressed with how much better my shots were. Unless youre planning to make a lot of prints over 5x7, the quality is more than adequate. Another reviewer mentioned a frequent warning about having your hand over the lens, but theyre mistaken - that refers to the fact that, having turned the flash off, youre at risk for a blurred picture due to low light. Its hard to hold the camera still enough in that situation.
I love how lightweight and easy to use it is. My only real compaint is that I run through the batteries pretty quickly, maybe because I cant resist looking at every shot after Ive taken it, so I have to always have spares with me. Thereve been a couple times when I was stuck with no charged batteries. You have to get used to staying on top of that. On vacation, I find that easy to do, but sometimes around home, I miss out on impromptu photo ops for lack of batteries. Get yourself several sets. My first digital camera used 4 AA batteries, though. At least this one only uses 2!
by: Anonymous On: 2003-05-10
This camera is good for what you pay for. My main gripes are that the LCD screen isnt as crisp as some that Ive seen, and that it takes forever to recharge after each shot. Im sure lithium batteries would work better than the NiMH batteries that Im using, but that would get to be too expensive. Also, the picture quality isnt the greatest. All in all, its defintely a good buy if those shortcomings are ok with you.
On: 2003-05-09
I purchased the Finepix 2650 because of its {inexpensive} price. I figured it would just be my "starter cam" and my introduction into digital photography. But let me tell you, I LOVE this camera. It is so easy to use, its nearly point-and-shoot. A friend of mine purchased a 4 MP camera (twice the MP) for twice the price - and my photos *always* turn out ten times better than hers. She tries all different settings, but she always gets the same grainy results. Not so with the Finepix. I recently tested the zoom ability by taking the Finepix to a baseball game. We had seats in the very back of the stadium, yet I managed to get a closeup shot of the first base area that was crisp and clear! All that with just 3x Optical zoom!My only complaint about this camera is the webcam option. Ive never been able to get this option to work properly - the images are so black and dark you cant make out any images unless you have a direct spotlight on them, and then the coloring is very red. I downloaded all the right drivers, same problem. I wrote to the tech support of Fujifilm digicams, and theyve never responded. Luckily, I dont have much need for a webcam - but they probably shouldnt advertise it as such when it doesnt really work. All in all, Id highly recommend this great deal of a camera to anyone interested in digital photography.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-05-05
I purchased this item for my Grandmother. She loves it, and has no trouble using. The pictures are great.
On: 2003-05-04
I purchased this item for my Grandmother. She loves it, and has no trouble using. The pictures are great.
On: 2003-05-04
Once again I did all of my research and this fit the budget....but I didnt know how well it would meet my expectations! A digital camera ( in general) is the best perchase we have made! We have a 7 month old...so that may explain why :-) Of course I never sat down and read the instructions ( let my husband do that) but I didnt need to! It is very easy to use. I recommend that you get the rechargable batteries and the memory card. A GREAT BUY!
On: 2003-04-29
I got this fuji finepix 2650 a week ago.
The camera takes very good pictures.
Also it come with a great price.
On: 2003-04-26
I had been on the lookout for a small, handy tool that would capture the different colors that I see everyday. What else other than the Fuji 2650. Its handy, easy to use and its is cheaper than the other market players.
The optical zoom is the best possible feature in it and then there is this macro zoom facility.
The silent movie mode is not all that useful as the movies are mute movies.
In a nutshell - fuji 2650 is the best 2.1 MP camera in market today. Go for it and you will not repent !!!
On: 2003-04-26
I bought mine, of course, for a lot more than what is on the site right now, *but* it, in my opinion, was a good investment.Never before had I thought Id use a camera so much more than I have ever previously used one. The batteries on older digital cameras were gross. About an hour off of four AA batteries. No more, folks. My cam works on 2 AA rechargable batteries for about 5 - 10 hours and then it only takes an hour tops to charge again. If you buy two pairs and charge both up before you leave then youre good to go! The zoom is wonderful. Unless youre going to be taking exceedingly long shots of something you wont need a further zoom. REMEMBER: 3x Optical Zoom, 2 or 3x Digital Zoom, and then on top of it all if you put it on the highest "best" quality, you get an image thats like 1600x1200 or something like that. I usually scale my pics when I save them to 800x600 (or whatever) just so I can fit them on my computer screen fully without cutting 1/2 of it off when trying to view it. Best of all if you take a pic with the highest setting and zoom all the way in with the optical zoom (the digital zoom is sort of [bad] but thats the same for all digi cams), take the pic, and then cut out what youd like when you edit them on your computer. 800x600 is bigger than a regular sheet of paper printed on an ink jet, btw... The only *problem* I have with this cam at all is that the images without flash are a bit dim unless its exceedingly light (Im talking halogen light brightness). With the flash and with the image close enough you should have no problems. Due to the brightness fact and the Ineptitude of Windows XP the contrast/brightness controls all are not available... I will look for another update to my software, but to this day the webcam feature is kind of [useless] unless you have a window or a hugely bright room.
On: 2003-04-25
I had been on the lookout for a small, handy tool that would capture the different colors that I see everyday. What else other than the Fuji 2650. Its handy, easy to use and its is cheaper than the other market players.
The optical zoom is the best possible feature in it and then there is this macro zoom facility.
The silent movie mode is not all that useful as the movies are mute movies.
In a nutshell - fuji 2650 is the best 2.1 MP camera in market today. Go for it and you will not repent !!!
On: 2003-04-22
Heres the quick and dirty.Positive:
1. Cheap compared to other cameras with same specs.
2. Menus and buttons on the camera are incredibly easy to use.
3. Downloading pics to a PC is a snap.
4. I like the petite xD memory card.
5. The camera comes with a 16 MB xD memory card. This is larger than most other digital cameras and is roughly equivalent to a roll of film; you can purchase a 128 MB for not too much money.
5. The camera uses AA batteries, not some kind of fancy camera batteries. You can also invest in rechargeable ones.
6. It doesnt seem to eat up batteries too quickly.
7. The pictures themselves come out bright and sharp. The resolution is good enough for 4x6 prints on an inkjet color printer.
8. Its a digital camera, so you can fix many of the negatives listed below using photoshop. Negative:
1. Red-eye reduction is a must. Everyones eyes are red if you dont turn this feature on. In this camera, red-eye reduction is two *distinct* flashes. People usually blink after the first one (thinking its the real one), so you have to remember to warn them that there will be two flashes.
2. Pretty slow recording the image to the memory card; have to wait several seconds before you can review the picture you just took. No chance of taking several pictures in quick succession either.
3. The viewfinder is all the way in the upper left corner of the camera - not the most obvious location. Arent you used to it being in the center or all the way to the right?
4. Often when you use the viewfinder or the LCD screen to center on an object, the object is shifted to the left in the actual picture!
5. The LCD screen is dim. Very hard to see if the pictures you took had enough light.
6. Often (especially when you manually turn the flash off) the camera warns you that you are blocking the lens with your hand, even though youre not.
7. If part of the picture is in the shadow and part in sunlight, whatever is in the shadow wont come out ("fill-in feature" is not available on this camera).
8. Many people mentioned this - the camera is fat. Wont fit in your pocket or into a small purse/bag. If youre going for compactness, this camera is not for you.
9. It takes a while for the camera to turn on and for the objective to come out. Hard to take pictures in a snap.
10. I really wish the camera came with a case. Im not sure if other digital cameras come with one, but it would be very handy. Overall, I would recommend this camera to beginners and amatuers. For the low price you can play with the camera for a few years and then invest in one of those tiny ones made by Canon or Sony.
On: 2003-04-18
Great camera, the pictures come out great, very high quality. The flash works as it should, and even in low light the pictures will come out great - im not sure why others are having problems with this camera in low light.My only complaint is that its hard to see the lcd screen outside on a sunny day. The camera is kinda big, but easy enough to store in your pocket. Its a lot easier to plug the camera into your PC and take the pics right off the camera via windows explorer, instead of using the software that comes with the CD. Would recommend to all. Pictures I take can be find at ...delamente...
by: Anonymous On: 2003-04-17
FinePix 2650 never disappoints me as a beginners camera at this price except that the xD card it uses is too expensive. I just happened to see that Nikon Coolpix 2100 has a lot more functions packed in there, but only about US$... more expensive. Coolpix 2100 is small enough to fit in your palm or shirt pocket. How do you like that? Portability is a key factor keeping your from using the camera. These days, you may need some 256M+ or at least 128M memory at least on a vacation. With that taken into account Nikon Coolpix 2100 should actually be cheaper with more functions. I never owned Coolpix 2100, but you may get professional advice at dpreview or steves-digicams online for further information, before you make any decisions. Deals are on the net all the time these days. Deals on one site could be higher than routine prices on another. Going google with key words like "deal time" to find professional sites to evaluate your deals of whatever product you have should also be very important.
On: 2003-04-16
My daughters wedding in Hawaii in Oct. 2002 was the biggest test so far for my 2650 Fuji Finepix. I shot over 140 Pics. (without once re-charging my 1700 mah batteries) in all kinds of lighting and didnt miss a shot. I was using a 128 MB smart media and I had plenty of space left for about 60 more shots. I take this camera on board my boat for my Salmon fishing trips both in winter and summer here on the Washington coast and the shots have all come out great. My son has a new Cannon G3 4MP and he cant believe that my camera takes better pictures than his. Buy it! You wont be sorry.
On: 2003-04-16
I picked up this camera after reading through all the reviews on this site and I must say I am very plesantly surprised with it. It has great color and the zoom is just fabulous. Its a little big and somewhat clunky for someone with small hands like mine, but nothing you cant get used to. As for the proprietary cards, Ive found that all the complaints are really moot. The cards are only about [money] more than other "standard" name brand cards, and worth it for the picture quality. Bottom line, if youre looking for a good camera that takes nice, sharp pictures for a good price, this is it. If youre looking for a professional camera, be prepared to pay professional prices. But this will certainly do very well for anyone who just wants to take nice pictures.
On: 2003-04-16
FinePix 2650 never disappoints me as a beginners camera at this price except that the xD card it uses is too expensive. I just happened to see that Nikon Coolpix 2100 has a lot more functions packed in there, but only about US$... more expensive. Coolpix 2100 is small enough to fit in your palm or shirt pocket. How do you like that? Portability is a key factor keeping your from using the camera. These days, you may need some 256M+ or at least 128M memory at least on a vacation. With that taken into account Nikon Coolpix 2100 should actually be cheaper with more functions. I never owned Coolpix 2100, but you may get professional advice at dpreview or steves-digicams online for further information, before you make any decisions. Deals are on the net all the time these days. Deals on one site could be higher than routine prices on another. Going google with key words like "deal time" to find professional sites to evaluate your deals of whatever product you have should also be very important.
On: 2003-04-15
My daughters wedding in Hawaii in Oct. 2002 was the biggest test so far for my 2650 Fuji Finepix. I shot over 140 Pics. (without once re-charging my 1700 mah batteries) in all kinds of lighting and didnt miss a shot. I was using a 128 MB smart media and I had plenty of space left for about 60 more shots. I take this camera on board my boat for my Salmon fishing trips both in winter and summer here on the Washington coast and the shots have all come out great. My son has a new Cannon G3 4MP and he cant believe that my camera takes better pictures than his. Buy it! You wont be sorry.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-04-13
I have pretty mixed feelings about this camera. Its original raison detre it has fulfilled well - in transitioning my wife from 35mm to digital. its small, reasonably light and as a point and shoot, obtains reasonable pictures.However to diverge from automatic control is fiddly and slightly masked by an iconic menu system - where a word would save several pictures. The manufacturers offering of 16Mb card + 2 alkaline batteries is woefully inadequate - Id prefer it came with no card and save a few pennies. 32Mb is adequate; 64 is good. Realistically, it has to be used with rechargeable batteries - a charging circuit in the camera would be a good start. The software is abysmal - both Mac and PC. The Webcam mode is useless and not available for Mac (no mention of this on the manufacturers site); the fine pix photoeditor is slow and painful (tip for mac users, just plug it in, copy the files over and use iphoto or graphics converter) - again save some money and dont even bother with the CD. Also the Mac version refused to load until a lot of weird tricks were done. The xD cards are small and fast but are yet another standard which is incompatible with Smart Media, Sony Memory Stick, Compact Flash etc... Price seems reasonable. Low light or indoor photographs are problematic using the automatic settings. Overall not bad and an excellent starter camera albeit with anoying limitations.
On: 2003-04-12
I have pretty mixed feelings about this camera. Its original raison detre it has fulfilled well - in transitioning my wife from 35mm to digital. its small, reasonably light and as a point and shoot, obtains reasonable pictures.However to diverge from automatic control is fiddly and slightly masked by an iconic menu system - where a word would save several pictures. The manufacturers offering of 16Mb card + 2 alkaline batteries is woefully inadequate - Id prefer it came with no card and save a few pennies. 32Mb is adequate; 64 is good. Realistically, it has to be used with rechargeable batteries - a charging circuit in the camera would be a good start. The software is abysmal - both Mac and PC. The Webcam mode is useless and not available for Mac (no mention of this on the manufacturers site); the fine pix photoeditor is slow and painful (tip for mac users, just plug it in, copy the files over and use iphoto or graphics converter) - again save some money and dont even bother with the CD. Also the Mac version refused to load until a lot of weird tricks were done. The xD cards are small and fast but are yet another standard which is incompatible with Smart Media, Sony Memory Stick, Compact Flash etc... Price seems reasonable. Low light or indoor photographs are problematic using the automatic settings. Overall not bad and an excellent starter camera albeit with anoying limitations.
On: 2003-04-10
Im very happy with this camera. It takes outstanding pictures. The quality is great. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
On: 2003-04-09
Im very happy with this camera. It takes outstanding pictures. The quality is great. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
On: 2003-04-08
It is a nice camera, just dont recommend for concert photos, nighttime photos, or pictures of items far away. Disappointed with the clarity of the pictures. An example: my husband and I tried to take a few pictures of some people, they were 6 feet away from the camera and it was so fuzzy that you could hardly see the face. for the money we paid we could have gotten something better and more worth while.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-04-07
I have an Olympus camera with many of the same specs as this one. I bought this for my daughter, and we are a little disappointed. It uses only 2 AA batteries instead of 4 in my other camera, and pictures we took with it at night outside are very dark. My pictures turned out fine... For that reason, I wouldnt recommend buying this camera. Id say spend a little more and go with Olympus.
On: 2003-04-06
I have an Olympus camera with many of the same specs as this one. I bought this for my daughter, and we are a little disappointed. It uses only 2 AA batteries instead of 4 in my other camera, and pictures we took with it at night outside are very dark. My pictures turned out fine... For that reason, I wouldnt recommend buying this camera. Id say spend a little more and go with Olympus.
On: 2003-04-02
Purchased for my son for christmas, he loved it, now camera isn;t working properly,view screen messed up,need help,warranty? where take to get fixed? pls call me 8026588864.Thanks
On: 2003-03-31
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!I bought this for myself to sell a few things on e-bay. Plus I was sick of the expense of developing bad photos. My daughter snagged it the 1st day. Of course, she didnt need to read the directions (at all). She had the camera taking photos in 1 minute. My only request of her was to always wear the wristband..and NOT to drop it. I loaded the software and took the 15 minutes to understand it. that was it. Beautiful pictures for what we need. She has taken hundreds, me probably 50. All are very good!! EASY TO USE, pretty clear up close detail . We are very happy with the overall. When I first bought it I had the idea that someday Id get a better one. Now I see no reason (for me anyhow) I got a Ray 0 Vac (from wal-mart) 1 hour battery charger and 4 1800 nimh batteries. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We are never without power so far. I would like to get one for her to take on her summer vacation with her Dad. and a 32mb or 64mb card. I want to keep mine (?) for summer too. We shall see who gets to use it this summer. She LOVES IT. Sandyj
On: 2003-03-31
I had to buy a camera on short notice, so I didnt have much time to shop around. However, I think this was one of the best choices I could have made.The optical zoom is far better than the more common digital zooms offered on most cameras. Picture quality is great, and I think I can finally retire my old trusty 35mm SLR for most purposes. You can use the viewer or the LCD for lining up your shots, and Ive gotten good results from both. You can pan and zoom the images stored on the memory card, to make sure the shot is good down to the pixel. Downloading pictures is easy, as with most modern cameras, and you can even set it up as a live camera for videoconferencing. The "xD" memory cards are *tiny* little things - I hope they dont get much smaller to this or theyll be too easy to loose - and the 128MB card will hold 200+ 1600x1200 "fine-quality" pictures. What are its weaknesses? It does not perform quite as well in low-light as I expected it to, and because of its small size and low weight it is not easy to hold still - but with the flash on it is better than most cameras Ive seen. For most people, this is probably only a problem when using the video mode and the webcam mode, where it cannot use the flash. The odd way of having to open the sliding lens cover *and* turn on the camera is taking some time to get used to. The menus are rather odd but not too hard to learn. The memory cards are unique to only a few camera brands, so they may be more expensive than others; and lastly, it loads into the camera in the battery compartment, which I thought was an odd placement. Its by no means the best digital camera money can buy, but for the price point, I think this is the best value Ive seen.
On: 2003-03-30
I had to buy a camera on short notice, so I didnt have much time to shop around. However, I think this was one of the best choices I could have made.The optical zoom is far better than the more common digital zooms offered on most cameras. Picture quality is great, and I think I can finally retire my old trusty 35mm SLR for most purposes. You can use the viewer or the LCD for lining up your shots, and Ive gotten good results from both. You can pan and zoom the images stored on the memory card, to make sure the shot is good down to the pixel. Downloading pictures is easy, as with most modern cameras, and you can even set it up as a live camera for videoconferencing. The "xD" memory cards are *tiny* little things - I hope they dont get much smaller to this or theyll be too easy to loose - and the 128MB card will hold 200+ 1600x1200 "fine-quality" pictures. What are its weaknesses? It does not perform quite as well in low-light as I expected it to, and because of its small size and low weight it is not easy to hold still - but with the flash on it is better than most cameras Ive seen. For most people, this is probably only a problem when using the video mode and the webcam mode, where it cannot use the flash. The odd way of having to open the sliding lens cover *and* turn on the camera is taking some time to get used to. The menus are rather odd but not too hard to learn. The memory cards are unique to only a few camera brands, so they may be more expensive than others; and lastly, it loads into the camera in the battery compartment, which I thought was an odd placement. Its by no means the best digital camera money can buy, but for the price point, I think this is the best value Ive seen.
On: 2003-03-27
I always wanted to have a little camera that fits in my pocket (or knapsack) that goes everywhere.. my SLR is always a production to drag around... so this is the answer to being able to snap that beautiful cloud formation or sunset on the spur of the moment.. I love the fact that it only takes 2 batteries. I have read other peoples reviews about it eating batteries, but heck, maybe I just dont leave it on except to snap the pix after I line up the shot, so havent had that problem yet. I did get the 128 card, probably because I know what it is to run out of film on my SLR camera, and then find a gorgeous shot - that ended up missed, but I have yet to fill up this card.. maybe when I do a long holiday trip.. This is fun for quick shots (you can even do a self portrait real easy) to send to friends in emails (yes, this is me now with orange hair!).. The cable to download to computer comes with camera. Do get the adapter (to plug in for power - esp good for re-viewing what you shot, and for downloading). I lamented not findin one in stores I knew of... then looked on the fuji.com website.. man, you can find supplies worldwide! I found the adapter at a dinky little foto shop in a little strip mall thats almost on my way home from work.. so do get it - well worthwhile... :) have fun!
by: gadgester On: 2003-03-26
I got the camera by accident but have been very happy with it. Granted 2 megapixels is not a lot these days, but is adequate for most everyday photos, and you can print good 6" by 4" prints. (I use an Epson inkjet printer and the results are very gratifying.) The image quality exceeded my expectations. As with other Fuji products, its well made and packaged.
On: 2003-03-19
I bought my Finepix 2650 before Christmas 2002 so I could have a small camera instead of lugging around my SLR and bags of equipment. I didnt expect great shots from an inexpensive, pocket-sized camera, but WOW, I was truely amazed at the great results. The 2650 blows away my Canon Elan IIe for consistantly good color balance and overall image quality.Is it the perfect digital camera? No, but its about the best youll find in this price range and even among those costing a couple of hundred more. Its packed with features and Ive experienced zero problems in the 4 months Ive owned it. Pros:
*Great overall image quality
*Small but not too small
*Good selection of picture modes
*Accurate focus
*MP3 movies (no sound)
*XD picture card
*Good battery life Cons:
*Menu (you have to surf to find what your looking for and memorize the symbols since it doesnt give text descriptions)
*Somewhat slow shutter speed (set to the equivalent of 100 asa 35mm film)
*Crummy, ad-filled software (if you have XP dont even bother installing it) After experimenting with several of the modes available, Im happy to leave it in full-auto which gives great reults for 98% of my shots, indoor and out. I havent even used my SLR since buying the Fuji. The zoom lense is adequate except for extreme long range shots (but how many people own 500mm lenses for their SLRs anyway?) For anyone who complains about weak flash - the flash is as good as any in a small camera, it wont illuminate a stadium, but its not meant to. Last but not least, the XD picture card. Yes its proprietary and currently only Fuji and Olympus use it. Its extremely fast, amazingly small, works well and is not over-priced compared to other media. I dare-say anyone who has a complaint about proprietary issues hasnt changed an ink cartidge in their printer and probably still uses floppy-discs for their primary data storage. Great Job Fuji !!!
On: 2003-03-18
I bought my Finepix 2650 before Christmas 2002 so I could have a small camera instead of lugging around my SLR and bags of equipment. I didnt expect great shots from an inexpensive, pocket-sized camera, but WOW, I was truely amazed at the great results. The 2650 blows away my Canon Elan IIe for consistantly good color balance and overall image quality.Is it the perfect digital camera? No, but its about the best youll find in this price range and even among those costing a couple of hundred more. Its packed with features and Ive experienced zero problems in the 4 months Ive owned it. Pros:
*Great overall image quality
*Small but not too small
*Good selection of picture modes
*Accurate focus
*MP3 movies (no sound)
*XD picture card
*Good battery life Cons:
*Menu (you have to surf to find what your looking for and memorize the symbols since it doesnt give text descriptions)
*Somewhat slow shutter speed (set to the equivalent of 100 asa 35mm film)
*Crummy, ad-filled software (if you have XP dont even bother installing it) After experimenting with several of the modes available, Im happy to leave it in full-auto which gives great reults for 98% of my shots, indoor and out. I havent even used my SLR since buying the Fuji. The zoom lense is adequate except for extreme long range shots (but how many people own 500mm lenses for their SLRs anyway?) For anyone who complains about weak flash - the flash is as good as any in a small camera, it wont illuminate a stadium, but its not meant to. Last but not least, the XD picture card. Yes its proprietary and currently only Fuji and Olympus use it. Its extremely fast, amazingly small, works well and is not over-priced compared to other media. I dare-say anyone who has a complaint about proprietary issues hasnt changed an ink cartidge in their printer and probably still uses floppy-discs for their primary data storage. Great Job Fuji !!!
On: 2003-03-18
Great pics, excellent features, user friendly and [doesnt cost a lot]. I knew nothing about using a digital camera and I was taking pics in a matter of minutes after taking the camera out of the box. I had no problem getting the pics from the cam to the computer. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the pics. I couldnt be more pleased with this camera. I really like having the option of the optical zoom. The movie setting is a nice bonus and Ive made some great short clips of the kids in action. My only recommendation is to buy some rechargable batteries because once you get this camera you will be taking pics of everything and everyone. :)
On: 2003-03-18
Estoy muy satisfecho con la compra de la cámara digital Fuji FinePix 2650, tiene excelente resolución en las fotos, se puede tomar video sin sonido, el precio fue excelente, la entrega muy pronta y segura. Recomiendo a otros la compra de este producto, muy útil para fines familiares y de trabajo, el tamaño es perfecto.
On: 2003-03-17
Estoy muy satisfecho con la compra de la cámara digital Fuji FinePix 2650, tiene excelente resolución en las fotos, se puede tomar video sin sonido, el precio fue excelente, la entrega muy pronta y segura. Recomiendo a otros la compra de este producto, muy útil para fines familiares y de trabajo, el tamaño es perfecto.
On: 2003-03-14
For the price, this is a good camera. It may be one of the better deals among 2.0 mega-pixel cameras right now. That said, there are a few issues to be aware of:
- Manual controls are only available through the menu system. They are simple to get to, but get turned off when the camera is turned off.
- Barrel distortion can be an issue at its widest angle (the default), but zooming in on your subject a little will eliminate the problem.
- The plastic construction gives it a "cheap" feel, but it is not flimsy and doesnt seem like it will fall apart
- The boxy dimensions make the camera feel awkward at first. With a little use, it became quite comfortable to use.
- The viewfinder is not as accurate as the LCD. It doesnt show some of the picture. This can be especially annoying with group photos. Youll probably want to setup shots using the LCD most times, but this can be difficult in direct sun light.
- The camera takes 2 AA batteries which will probably not last as long as your trip. I recommend getting some re-chargeable NiMH batteries. Target had a reasonably priced set of 4 with charger.
- The included memory card is only good enough for about 20 of the highest quality pictures so youll want to get a 128M xD card.Despite these limitations, I have been quite happy with this camera. I was looking for a 4 megapixel camera that could do everything I wanted (low-light photog, manual controls, noise correction, etc.) at a reasonable price. When I finally gave up my search, I bought this camera to use while waiting for my "dream" camera. It may not have all the features I wanted, but it will make the wait easier.
On: 2003-03-13
For the price, this is a good camera. It may be one of the better deals among 2.0 mega-pixel cameras right now. That said, there are a few issues to be aware of:
- Manual controls are only available through the menu system. They are simple to get to, but get turned off when the camera is turned off.
- Barrel distortion can be an issue at its widest angle (the default), but zooming in on your subject a little will eliminate the problem.
- The plastic construction gives it a "cheap" feel, but it is not flimsy and doesnt seem like it will fall apart
- The boxy dimensions make the camera feel awkward at first. With a little use, it became quite comfortable to use.
- The viewfinder is not as accurate as the LCD. It doesnt show some of the picture. This can be especially annoying with group photos. Youll probably want to setup shots using the LCD most times, but this can be difficult in direct sun light.
- The camera takes 2 AA batteries which will probably not last as long as your trip. I recommend getting some re-chargeable NiMH batteries. Target had a reasonably priced set of 4 with charger.
- The included memory card is only good enough for about 20 of the highest quality pictures so youll want to get a 128M xD card.Despite these limitations, I have been quite happy with this camera. I was looking for a 4 megapixel camera that could do everything I wanted (low-light photog, manual controls, noise correction, etc.) at a reasonable price. When I finally gave up my search, I bought this camera to use while waiting for my "dream" camera. It may not have all the features I wanted, but it will make the wait easier.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-03-12
I purchased this camera because of all the high ratings I saw people give it. In addition to that I knew someone who owned one and loved it. I set it all up and started taking picture, it was easy to use and the image quality seemed very good, that is until I attempted to take a picture of someone standing in a doorway. There is a horrible barrel distortion around the entire picture. Any straight line I tried to get in a picture was completely curved.Needless to say I returned it the next day.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-03-12
Bought this cam for a gift and bought one for myself after seeing the quality...
I agree the Fuji software is a bit complicated but Win XP or ME will download with out using the software. I just plug in the cam and XP transfers with no problems.
I compared this cam with the Canon Elph and chose the Fuji for its simple controls. Yes the Elph has a metal case but I felt it was too small and heavy, and the buttons are tiny. (there is a reason cars now use plastic for bumpers instead of metal) also Elph doesnt have 3X optical Zoom.
Complaints about price of XD cards are silly; 256MB card for$110... Thats 400 hi res shots or 1952 lo res. Great travel cam.
Doesnt come with an AC adapter ... I can live with that.
This is a great cam with quality Fuji lens. You will be amazed how easy it is to take a great pic.....
On: 2003-03-11
I purchased this camera because of all the high ratings I saw people give it. In addition to that I knew someone who owned one and loved it. I set it all up and started taking picture, it was easy to use and the image quality seemed very good, that is until I attempted to take a picture of someone standing in a doorway. There is a horrible barrel distortion around the entire picture. Any straight line I tried to get in a picture was completely curved.Needless to say I returned it the next day.
On: 2003-03-06
The Fujifilm Finepix 2650 is a great camera. It is perfect for beginning digital photographers because everything you need is included. The picture quality is very good--on the two mp fine setting you can pring out photo quality pictures at over 8x10" in size. I am very satisfied with this camera and also recommend the HP Deskjet 5550 Color inkjet printer.
On: 2003-03-05
The Fujifilm Finepix 2650 is a great camera. It is perfect for beginning digital photographers because everything you need is included. The picture quality is very good--on the two mp fine setting you can pring out photo quality pictures at over 8x10" in size. I am very satisfied with this camera and also recommend the HP Deskjet 5550 Color inkjet printer.
On: 2003-03-01
I got this camera for Christmas (2002) from Inkleys (my first digital) - looking around at what was available and for a fairly reasonable price, the FinePix 2650 seemed to be the best for it all. When I got it, I opened it, and was shocked by how small and nice looking it was! I put the included 16MB Fuji Card into it - and then 2 AA batteries. I experimented with a few pictures of the rest of my family opening presents, and even got a few videos with no sound - maximum resolution on video is small... 300 something x 240? Still pretty cool for a little camera. I upgraded and got a 128MB card, which will take 950+ pictures @ 0.3MP, and around 250 @ 2.0MP - very nice pictures even in the 0.3MP mode, but even better in 2.0MP of course. The camera is equiped on the top with a power slide switch, to the right of which is a rotating knob/switch with three stops - Camera, Video, and view pictures/video (via LCD). On the backside of the camera are three buttons - display (which allows you to display different settings on the LCD), Menu/OK (which allows you to enter your cameras settings or select OK at a menu), and Back (which is self-explanitory I hope :P) and of course the cool LCD screen.The left side of the camera has two ports - one for USB output (cable included thank Jeebus - and has a fast transfer rate from camera to PC - just plug and play - very cool and easy feature) and one port for 3V power (CABLE NOT INCLUDED - a major let down if youre planning on using this camera as a webcam - which it is also capable of). The front side face is the lens and cover - the cover which moves aside when the lens is extended in picture taking mode. However, I have now had two let downs - first, my rechargable batteries seemed to not work (but now functioning properly after two days of no use - very odd) and now still currently I cant get my camera to power on or retract the lens!!! This has been this way for 6 days!! Grrr... Good thing I got a year full cover warranty! (Extra [$] @ Inkleys) All in all, get this camera for easy day to day pictures, nice quality and ease of use with lots of cool features. Ive absolutely loved it other than this current hang up! Also wise to always look into getting some kind of warranty! :)
On: 2003-02-21
I finally took the digital plunge and bought the Finepix 2650.
This camera is nearly everything I wanted in a digital camera.
The software loads and works with ease. The pictures are very good even in the lowest resolution. The colors are very natural. The price was affordable. As a place to get started in digital photography this is a good choice. I would suggest resisting the urge to buy a larger picture card with the initial purchase of the camera. I thought about it and am glad I didnt because the 16MB picture card that is included will hold 25 pictures at the highest resolution and 122 at the lowest. Once you download to your computer you can erase the pictures individually or collectively from the card and go on taking pictures. I would wait until you really find you need more picture capacity and instead spend that money on recharchable Ni-MH AA batteries. I bought the Olympus batteries and they work fine. I found a |
