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Fujifilm Finepix V10 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Orange)
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 On: 2008-06-15
This camera works the best from all the cameras weve had. This camera was dropped, thrown, drooled on anything you can think of. So we didnt take care of the camera very well, but it worked great! Very good quality images fun games and very easy to use. The only problem was that if you connected it to you PC to download pictures, and disconnected it. It would give you an error, and the only way to fix it was by connecting and disconnecting the camera again. The battery in this camera is great!! We used it for at least a week non-stop and the cameras bettery lasted for that period of time. Buy this camera you wont regret it!
 On: 2008-06-08
My son had it for about 15 mo. Hes in the UK. The camera lens fails. When he gets back in 2 mo. well see if it can get fixed for less than it is worth. Warranty expires and the camera dies. Not what i would call a great product.
Truly unhappy.
On: 2008-06-08
Fujifilm Finepix V10 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gun Metal Grey) What a GREAT camera!! Have had for about a year and a half and highly recomend it. Be sure to get a least a 1 gig card for it. On a good setting will hold almost 500 pics, and on a lesser setting close to 1,000.
Features I really like:rechargeable battery, compact, easy to use settings, only takes a few seconds to crop a pic, zoom, and extra large display.
I have had so many compliments on this camera from people who some have spent 3 times as much on their camera. Great value, great camera.
On: 2008-05-18
Very good camera, takes excellent quality pictures. I have definitely gotten my moneys worth out of it. The only thing is they couldve included a bigger memory card with it, but new ones arent that expensive.
On: 2008-04-28
I was just about ready to buy the Canon SD1000 to replace my Pentax Optio 43WR. (I would have bought another WR if Pentax still made one like it) but found the V10 at Ritz Camera for $99. Wow! This is a fine camera anyway but for this price, its a steal. The last Fuji I owned was a 40i and Im a fan of the Super CCD. The 3 inch LCD closes the deal, especially for us over 50 guys who need reading glasses. Spare batteries are cheap and the camera is very easy to use. The picture quality is good and 5 megapixels is more than I need.
 On: 2008-03-28
Overall, the large back screen immediately brings a lot of positive ooohs and aaahs. In fact, pictures look quite good when taken in regular lighting and in Auto Mode. However, any pictures not taken in auto mode do not have stability control and therefore usually lack any focus. So for pictures that you would like to take at night, this camera may not be a good purchase item. Many pictures come out blurry without the Auto Mode and you feel frustrated when trying to capture moving objects. However, for plain pictures, the camera is absolutely great and the price tag is very affordable
On: 2008-03-16
Really Nice. The screen is enormous, considering the compact size of this camera. I dont really miss the fact that it doesnt have the old fashioned glass viewfinder. Id highly recommend it as a "most bang for your buck" camera.
On: 2008-03-13
Keron Lamb form Belize i first bought the orange color camera about a year ago and i was great great pictures hardly had to do any editing on the pictures, and of course i love the big LCD screen. it was stolen and i loved the camera so much that i had to buy back another one to replace it. i still have it and i must say i have not seen one like it around my country i guess only the one that was stolen from me.
On: 2008-02-09
FUJI FINEPIX V-10 CAMERA, IT OK BUT IT WONT DO NEARLY THE REQUIREMENTS THAT I HAVE IN MIND. THE CLOSE-UP IS TERRIBLE, OTHERWISE ITS JUST OK..
On: 2008-01-09
ive had this camera for almost a year. i like the camera itself. it is small, not too heavy and has a big screen for looking at pictures you have just taken. there is very little camera lag and it takes good, quick shots in low light. i just up the exposure a bit in iphoto afterwards. the battery lasts a long time and you dont need a special charging cord so if you forget to pack it or whatever you can probably find something else to do the trick.
but i dont care for the picture quality. i used to have a canon and though i did not like the camera the pictures looks good even when i blew them up. if i zoom in just a little with this camera is looks fuzzy. if you care about the quality of your pictures i wouldnt recommend this camera but if you just want to document your life and print some 4x6s its fine. anyone with artistic aspirations should move on.
On: 2007-12-24
The camera is fine as long as nothing goes wrong. Fuji has the worst customer service I have ever delt with. They pass you from one person to another and do everything they can not to help you. Be prepared to deal with the worst customer service in the business. I really hope this helps you.
On: 2007-12-23
The camera is fine as long as nothing goes wrong. Fuji has the worst customer service I have ever delt with. They pass you from one person to another and do everything they can not to help you. Be prepared to deal with the worst customer service in the business. I really hope this helps you.
On: 2007-12-09
My daughter purchased this camera back in May - without a warranty. She really liked the camera but after a while a problem developed. No local camera shop would work on it so we ended up mailing it back to Fuji in hopes they would handle it. Yup, they can and will, for a mere $82.50. Hmmm...
On: 2007-12-08
dont know much about photography-husband does and said camera was perfect for me. I have found it is quite sturdy as it has gone on a few trips and many elementary field trips with the whole family (including two kids who like to take some of their own pictures). Pictures are pretty good quality - keep in mind, this is not a professional camera at not a professional camera price. It is perfect for everyday pictures and in most lighting. havent figured out all of the features but really like the size of the LCD screen which takes up the whole back of the camera. I did find I had to get a case immediately to avoid scratches and fingerprints on the huge screen. the only thing I would change is maybe finding a camera that is a little thinner. Although this one is considered ultra-compact, I might have spent a little more for the same camera that would fit easier into pockets. overall a five star for the price!
On: 2007-12-08
best camrea i ever buy it strong work real good but i had buy it for 129us at that time
On: 2007-12-03
I bought this camera six months ago for my sons birthday and it has been nothing but trouble. We are inexperienced and new to digital cameras so we didnt know this wasnt how cameras work. First, it freezes after a couple of seconds or blacks out and cant be used for a minute or more. We started to hold the power button down the whole time to keep it functioning and then quickly slip your finger over to take a photo. What a pain.
Now it completely froze with a open lens and reads
Focus error on the LCD> Too late to get a refund and cant figure out how to get a replacement through the online return center. Just kicks it back to me saying too late for 30 full refund.
I will never order electronics online because now I am stuck with an obviously defective camera and out 150.00 with no recourse.
This sucks!
 On: 2007-10-24
I still give this 4 stars as it was a fantastic camera. Small, easy to use, excellent screen, fast shutter speed, good quality video, rechargeable batteries, what more could I say? We used it for several hunderd photos over the period of a month. Then, for no reason it completely locked out and we couldnt get it to do anything at all... on the night of my wifes birthday party!
Amazon wouldnt replace it, I guess because the price for this varies so much - we got it for under $150 but a month later it was back at $299 again. I didnt want it repaired so we got most of our money back instead.
All in all I recommend this, despite ours breaking within a month of buying it!
On: 2007-10-22
I got a great deal on this here at Amazon. Awesome camera other then battery life. Its not bad, but as with all digital cameras now a days it could be better.
On: 2007-09-30
Great camera! I love it! My daughter borrowed it for her honeymoon and now she wants one for Christmas. Its nice to have the bigger display screen too.
On: 2007-09-29
I absolutlely love this compact camera. It has everything you need all in one and its sooo easy to use. I also love the screen size, its so big, and you can see all the details without squinting. The size of the camera is just right, you dont have a bulky camera to carry around. With the camera in its case i can just throw it in my purse and its about the size of a mans wallet. I also love how it doesnt take batteries, it has a charger and it doesnt take long to charge up.
The shutter speed is the fastest of any camera ive used, i can continuiously snap photos without missing a thing. This is a really good feature if you have active children and always end up getting a picture of the back of their head. Occasionally youll get a blury one if there is quick movement but you can just keep snapping pictures, because the shutter speed is so fast! The quality of the pictures is excellent as well. The colors are nice and bright and look great on the computer if you download them.
I also absolutely LOVE the video recorder!! I have a camcorder but never really used it or used it or would forget about it. Well with this handy all-in-one camera i have it right there and I can record up to 20 minutes, depending on the memory card. Its just enough to record the special moments. And the quality of the camcorder is excellent.
I recommend this camera to everyone, its all you need in one !
On: 2007-09-26
I was satisfied with the product until it developed a crack on the largest lens ring. When I returned it for warranty repair, FujiFilm refused to repair the defect under warranty, and instead said they would make the repair for $117. I was very dissappointed with FujiFilm in this situation, and would advise caution when considering purchasing a FujiFilm product.
 On: 2007-09-15
There are lots of things to like about this camera -- its over-all look, the tiny size, the big display, Amazons ab-fab price.
But the picture quality is not great.
And other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you like the play?
And the battery -- that would be the $40 battery -- didnt last even 6 months before it became un-rechargable. My old Canon, new in June 2003, still has a functional battery with much heavier use and years on the odometer.
I should have stuck with Canon. Cute only counts with kittens.
On: 2007-09-07
I got this camera last Spring. I was tired of my Samsung with the unintelligible manual and goofy, non-user-friendly settings. Amazon had the Finepix on sale for $139! I was attracted by the thin size and large display, and of course the "try-me" price. When it arrived, the only thing I was disappointed by was the lack of a carrying case.
Ive had 4 cameras, and each of them had major drawbacks - mainly in user-friendly settings. I am not an ignoramus, but I have no time to study a poorly-written manual and try to figure out multiple tiny buttons placed all over a camera. I am a casual picture-taker, like most people. So I would end up putting the cameras on one setting and never touching it again. (Cant be bothered to futz.)
I love this camera. I love the large display which is also the viewfinder. A friend warned me that when outdoors in the sun, this would be a drawback. It is, since you cant see the display in the suns glare. But I havent found it to be terrible. You can still point the camera in the right direction and click! Havent taken a bad picture yet doing that.
I havent had a bad picture in any light or circumstance so far. The Finepix is very forgiving of shaky hands. I dont know technically how they do that, but Im certainly grateful.
I take food pictures for cooking blogging, and with the easier-to-figure-out settings, I now know how to take better close-up pictures. It only took 10 years and 4 cameras!
I would highly recommend the Finepix for any casual point-and-click photographer. Hands down it is the best quality camera and takes the best-quality pix for the price. (Ive never had a high-end camera, so I cant compare for you there.)
On: 2007-09-06
Really like the big viewing screen, can hardly look at a regular size screen on other cameras now. Menu easy to figure out, prefer the rechargable camera as opposed to the other battery operated. Camera small, easy to bring everywhere-orange color is very stylish
On: 2007-08-27
IMAGE QUALITY ON THIS CAMERA IS VERY GOOD. LOW LIGHT SHOTS ARE THE BEST I HAVE SEEN WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER CAMERAS FOR THE PRICE. PAID 150.00 FROM AMAZON.
On: 2007-08-10
It is a super chamber(camera) photos of good quality, records, lighting in areas dark and a great screen lcd
On: 2007-08-04
after having problems with my Sony Cyber Shot camera (which is totally overrated) i did lots of research before getting another one. even though this camera has fewer megapixels than current cameras on the market it is far superior in terms of ease of use & picture quality. if you are interested in printing out 4x6 or 5x7 pictures this is a perfect camera. if you want to print out bigger (i.e. higher quality) pics this camera may not be for you but it is very sufficient for taking & printing out pics from day to day events. i LOVE the large LCD screen & it took no time to get used to not having a view finder. i have received lots of complements about this camera from friends who paid much more money for their cameras! i have had this camera for 6 months with no problems whatsoever, please consider buying this camera, it is very affordable & i have been very pleased with it so far.
On: 2007-07-22
I bought my Fuji V-10 Finepix to take on a medical mission trip. I wanted something small enough to fit in my pocket, but with a large enough screen to be able to shoot a photo without searching for the viewfinder. I have had the camera about 6 weeks now, and have taken more photos with it already than I have ever taken with any other camera. I am especially happy with the large LCD screen. The battery held up for the entire week of my trip. I did not even carry the charger with me. I did, of course, purchase a 1 GB card to go with it when I bought the camera. I got mine in the gun metal gray one weekend from Amazon when it was a Hot Buy. For me, it has definitely been a Hot Buy. I love it.
On: 2007-07-19
Takes great pictures for the price which is about half what we paid for a Kodax camera recently that we took back because it would not do low light worth a darn. This camera takes good low light with the flash and takes really unbeliveable videos with just the switch of one button. Sound is also very good. We recorded several minutes of live performance by my band and it came out great.
On: 2007-07-19
For $149. You will not find a better Compact Camera. The Photo Quality is Excellent! The LCD display is great (no view finder is also a plus)... At this price... Buy 2 of them.
On: 2007-07-16
I purchased this camera for my sons 10th birthday. He had already become quite a photographer with a regular 35mm camera and I knew that he could truly hone his skills with a digital camera. This camera was an absolute hit and without having to read a single instruction, he has become a master photographer. He continues to discover new avenues to explore with this wonderfully complete camera package. Way to go Fujifilm!!
On: 2007-07-15
i looked through the reviews before i purchased this camera and am overall very happy with my purchase. for the money...its great. its not your top of the line, fancy camera - but for the average person who takes pictures on holidays, weddings, vacations, and everyday stuff - its great.
On: 2007-07-14
I am very impressed with the variety of features available with this camera. Whenever I am using the camera in public, people are envious of the size of my LCD display. I really love this camera.
On: 2007-07-14
I purchased the camera for my 12 yr. old nephew because it had so many features for a reasonable price. I found it to be easy to use and the picture quality is excellent. The games and video features were key in my decision to purchase. He absolutely loves the camera! My camera is a dslr and I have to admit I would like to have this one for myself, when a large camera is just too bulky. It fits in a pocket, yet the camera balance is very good. The only draw back to this camera is the size of the memory card that comes with it. If you do purchase the Finepix V10, be sure to purchase an additional memory card.
On: 2007-07-13
Fujifilm Finepix V10 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gun Metal Grey)This is MY first digital camera and I LOVE IT! most of my family, friends and co-workers have had digital cameras for year or two or so and they all think mine is the best! it takes excellent pics. very easy to read thru instruction book and quick start < just to get you using camera quickly > although you must charge battery before you use camera....and be sure you get a memory card when you buy the camera, cuz you only get about five or six pics with the memory card that comes with camera. but this is one great buy!!!!! would recommend over and over
On: 2007-07-13
The first camera that I received stopped working after a week or two.
I contacted Amazon and they worked quickly to resolve my issue and send me a new camera.
So far so good. The camera seems to be working fine. For starters i like the size of the camera. Its small and compact.
The picture quality is also really great. Its much better than the Kodak that I have.
The large screen comes in handy but when outside in the bright sun it can be hard to see. That is really the only time that I have needed a view finder.
And the games really come in handy when I am bored!!!
I have no complaints with this camera at this time. I have only had the camera for a few weeks though so that could change. But lets hope that it doesnt.
:)
On: 2007-07-13
Its as small as it looks in pictures, but its thicker than it appears too. The camera is very handy though. It fits comfortably in front pants pockets. The cameras zoom is limited, as can be expected of a portable camera. The 5.1 mp isnt bad. However, I can tell a bit of a difference when it comes to zooming in on pictures in comparison to my bulky 6.1 mp camera. But that is self-evident.
The camera is mainly for point-and-shoot operations. You can manually change is ISO and other settings, but if youre interested in specialized images, you might want to look elsewhere.
My old Fujifilm was great, but took bad night pictures. This camera has none of those weaknesses. Night images come out very clearly.
I havent figured out how to work the games on the camera yet, but I think its a really cool function.
I would definitely recommend this camera, but not for the $200+ it is selling for. I bought mine for $140 and so should you!
On: 2007-07-13
2GB Xd-flash Memory CardsThis had everything I wanted in a digital camera. When it arrived, I found it easy to use and the pictures are great. I do recommend buying a one or 2 gig xd memory card to hold enough pictures for a great vacation. You get about 10 pics on the included card.
On: 2007-07-11
Fujifilm Finepix V10 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gun Metal Grey) !!!pretty good price!!! i bot 3 of them for me and relatives , very happy how fast it was delivered, this camera is absolutely the best in that category , and it is always pleasant to have a business with amazon
On: 2007-07-09
I cant really ask for much more for the price. This camera takes beautiful pictures and always gets the "oooh, that is a nice camera" sentiments from friends.
On: 2007-07-07
THis camera is perfect for a digital photography beginner. It is easy to use and very compact.
On: 2007-07-07
I was looking for a slim camera to carry in my purse. This camera was just the right size I was looking for. I love the large display and the photo quality is great. The camera controls are easy to run. I dont use a lot of the camera options, I leave it on auto. I have downloaded photos to my computer and the software is more complex to work with then my olympus software. This is not a big problem for me because I only download photos for emailing. I dont print my own photos I take the xd card to a processing center and so far the picture quality has been wonderful. I purchased this camera off Amazon back in April when it was a sale for $140.00, I wished I had ordered 2 seeing the price is back up to $270.00.
On: 2007-07-06
This was my first purchase thorugh amazon looking for electronics and with little photogaphy knowledge I was a bit concerned of what the experience might entail. But it all turned out well and am very pleased with the camera, the screen is amazing and the quality of pictures are great. there are some cool games that can keep me busy as well. The only thing is that it obviously needs more care so I would recommend finding a case for it because the screen demands protection.
On: 2007-07-04
Owner Needs Service - I love my Finepix V10 5.1MP Digital Camera but recently had the camera dropped and now the LCD screen is showing pink when he camera is turned on. The pictures all show the same pink color tones and I cannot find any way to reset the camera myself. Does anyone know of a reliable dealer to send the camera to?
On: 2007-07-03
Love my new, little camera! It takes great pictures, and will fit easily into my pocket or purse! The 3 inch screen is fabulous! I would recommend this guy to anyone looking for a new camera.
On: 2007-07-01
I was really excited to buy this camera because of the large screen, the good name (fujifilm), and the games. I had seen that Consumer Reports online had given it "excellent" in print quality, so I was completely dissappointed to find that the pictures were extremely grainy. Some of the pictures I took were acceptable, for instance, shots outside or in brightly lit areas.
I was taking pictures of a baby shower which took place in a living room with open windows, and none of the pictures are clear. Also, for most of the pictures I zoomed in slightly or a lot, and none of the zoomed pictures were clear at all.
I would not recommend this product.
On: 2007-06-28
Just got it a few months ago. Its the best camera Ive ever had so far! Im excited.
On: 2007-06-27
First digital camera and WOW, great camera for an Amateur. Easy to use with my limited knowledge of all things technical and as I learn more it also has many capabilities. Love the large viewer (if that is what it is called) 3" and for someone who has a hard time seeing it is great. In less than 1/2 hr was up and running with it, had pics on computer and was emailing them away. No technical review here, just an ordinary person that is happy with her great choice of a wonderful camera. Good luck.
On: 2007-06-27
The camera has great, big display. It also has a lot of functions. It may be a little bigger than cameras nowadays but its still a great bargain. Im very happy with my purchase.
On: 2007-06-27
The big screen makes taking pictures nearly fool-proof. The quality of the pictures is great - very crisp and clear. A great camera for the price.
On: 2007-06-26
Small enough to fit in your pocket, takes great pictures and quick movies.
I know some people want a complicated camera, carry the instruction manual around so they can triple backlight, reverse polarize and occillate.
Im into just using the camera, and dont want a complicated piece of equipment just to snap a couple of quick pictures.
This is the one.
On: 2007-06-26
Great compact camera. I wanted a camera that I could keep in my handbag, that would not take up a lot of room and worked well. Ive taken quite of few pics of different subject, from Grandkids to a tree toad. So far, so good. I love it!
On: 2007-06-19
What is not to like about this camera. The two pictures/natural light-flash comparison photos are super. The video mode is a big leap better than comparable cameras. The large screen, terrific 18x zoom, automatic adjustment of iso settings makes this camera almost foolproof. Low light shots are amazingly good. Terrific buy.
On: 2007-06-18
I sent my first camera back, as it seemed the battery when charged would only take about 30 pictures. It is not that much better with the replacement that I got. I called Fuji and they told me that the battery lasts about one hour when used constantly, ( because of the huge lcd screen), which is what happened when I took school prom pictures. I needed to have two extra batteries with me. I printed my pictures and they are genuinely better than those of my old Olympus, which cost twice more. I love the size of the screen. I take a lot of pictures in school and at home. I am very happy with the camera. It is user friendly, once you get the hang of it. The video is a nice feature. If it was not for the battery life, I would have given it five stars.
On: 2007-06-17
This camera is perfect for my needs. It takes great quality pictures and has many different options for advanced users. The only thing I dont like about the camera is how still you need to hold it to make sure the picture doesnt end up blurry. Overall I would purchase this product again.
On: 2007-06-15
I bought this camera for a trip to New York. What a great little camera for the money. The pictures came out great. The software is easy to use and the camera has some wonderful features. 3.4x zoom is not the best but if you use that with the digital zoom its more than adequate. I used the video feature with great success. The camera even has games and fits comfortably in your pocket.
On: 2007-06-12
I read lots of reviews on this camera and decided to "take a chance". What a great surprise. The screen is huge and crystal clear, the photos are great, and the feature set is spectacular. My favorite feature is the double shot, where it automatically takes 2 pictures in a row, one with natural light, and one with the flash. I get much better shots of the active 3 year old because the 1/2 second delay between shots; it beats the normal one shot delay while the file loads. The result is I get the shots Ive always wanted. Seamless integration with my Mac (of course), and the games are fun. Im obviously pleased with my purchase.
On: 2007-06-11
It takes great pictures, just what you would want for a point and click camera. I would have given it 5 stars, but in bright light/outdoors, it is hard to see the LCD display. Otherwise, its a great little camera. I would recommend purchasing this camera at the price I paid for it/ about 139.95.
On: 2007-06-11
Got the camera based on the price and reviews on [...]. Very portable and easily fits in your pocket/palm. Pictures taken with the auto settings were fine except in low light situations. There is not many manual settings to play around with, but this was expected even before the camera was purchased. Battery life is pretty good, on a trip to DC for 3 days had to re-charge the camera only once. Also purchased a 1GB Xd Picture Card Type H along with the camera. It is a must if you want to take more than 4-5 pictures at a time (with the 16MB card provided with the camera).
On: 2007-06-11
A very small camera with outstanding capabilites. Xtrordinary viewer Really nice for the price. It worth any penny I paid.
On: 2007-06-11
Una cámara que combina prestación con reducido tamaño. El precio de compra la hace más interesante todavÃa. Muy recomendable.
On: 2007-06-10
The thing that I like the most in this camera is the big screen, it is really nice and you can see how your pictures will look before printing. You can even zoom in your pictures. The only thing that I dislike is it memory, they only put 16MB in a XD Card when you buy it, so you cant record any videos or it will take all of the space. But, it is excelent if you buy another memory card. The controls are not so easy at first, but after some use it is not so hard. Battery is nice, for such a big screen, it holds charge for a long time, even a week if you dont use it a lot.
On: 2007-06-09
I havent explore much of the camera yet. the image is quit good. and I love the design of the camera. at this price, you wont find a better choice
On: 2007-06-09
Excellent experience with this camera after just returning from Disneyworld! I shopped hard and studied many reviews before purchasing this V10 and its one of the best purchases Ive made. Theres an endless list of cameras and reviews out there so let me tell you what convinced me on this one.
First, I really admired a 3-inch LCD and limited my selections to this feature. Since many 3-inch LCD cameras are comparable in price to 2.5 inch I found by going to a camera shop and viewing the different screens the 3-inch is easily the way to go.
I purchased a Samsung S1050 camera a week prior to purchasing this V10 and ended up returning the Samsung. The S1050 was a newer model with very limited reviews but had 3-inch LCD, was 10.1MP and even ran on easy to find AA batteries. However, batteries only lasted for a dozen or so pictures, camera was big and it had some glitches that I mention in my S1050 separate review.
I took the V10 to Disneyworld and snapped as many pictures as I could. After the 2nd day Id taken approx 200 pictures and battery meter finally dropped 1 notch from full power to 3/4 power. Id purchased 2 extra batteries on e-bay for 11 bucks and inserted 1 of these into camera for my 3rd day at Disneyworld. This 2nd battery snapped another 200 pictures and is still on full power. Also, I used flash on every picture taken so Im impressed with battery strength. I purchased a 1GB xD card for 24 bucks and it holds over 400 pictures at the highest quality setting.
Heres a tip regarding this camera I was unaware of until reading photography advice: A few test pictures I took in full sun all seemed to have dark faces. Of course because the sun is directly overhead it casts shadows on facial features when not using flash. Solution is to keep camera on AUTO with flash. Every picture I took indoor or out used a flash and every picture I took was vivid, bright and clear. This camera takes remarkable pictures and this tip made a huge difference in picture quality for me.
Video and sound is excellent. I took a few video shots with this and its very smooth and may have made my Hi8mm camcorder obsolete. With quality of this video I see no reason to lug my camcorder along especially since Im able to carry this camera easily in my front pocket. Camera is also fast out of the starting blocks. It seemed to take only a second or two after powering on to snap a shot and was very quick when taking multiple shots.
Nice feature on this that allows you to take 2 shots and compare, 1 w/flash and 1 w/out. However, after using this a bit I realized every shot looked better w/flash so decided to keep this on always as I mentioned above.
Features seem fairly straightforward and easy to use and camera is small making it easy to carry around. The 3-inch LCD screen is incredible to use for both viewing and taking pictures. Of course a bigger camera would allow you to put your hands all over it and not cover up the screen but I believe the small size is important. When Amazon dropped the price of this camera to under $150, purchasing this camera was an easy decision and after a Disneyworld trip Im truly impressed with the results.
On: 2007-06-08
My wife asked for her own digital camera she can carry in her pocketbook. The V10 was an excellant choice. Fits in her former cigarette cases. It is simple to use and transfer pictures to the HP printer or computer via the USB cable (included). No longer have to move the memory card out. The SDx card with the camera is only 16mb so we purchased the 1gb memory and it has all the capacity we need. The best feature is the size of the screen for viewing your shots and the easy review buttons. Well worth the sale price of $139.00
On: 2007-06-08
I got this camera when it was only $126 and my gosh was it an amazing deal! This camera is small and I can bring it where ever I go, the screen is HUGE and I didnt have to much of a problem with finger placement, but i can see if you have larger hands that may be a problem. The only thing that is not 100% great about it is battery life...it only works for about 150 shots... overall and AMAZING camera..i recomend this to everyone!
On: 2007-06-04
I owned an old Fujifilm S5000 (3.2M) and I was really happy with that. However that one is very bulky and I needed one that fits nicely in the pocket. The V10 fits my needs perfectly about the size of your palm.
Because of its size, its bit awkward at first taking photos, but you get used to it. My reason for the low 2 star rating is when you power the camera up, the lens moves out and a plastic protective cover opens up. This plastic cover keeps getting stuck and not opening up completely, I had to push them open with my fingers.
It takes decent pictures, but because of the broken unit I got, I had to return it. Anyone else see this problem?
On: 2007-06-02
This is my fourth digital camera, and I am very impressed! Much better than anything that I have ever used before. Its nice and small, takes great pictures, and is durable. The lithium battery is a must have! My biggest surprise is the video recording function - the quality is not bad and rivals my digital camcorder.
On: 2007-06-02
The camera is a great little kit and works perfectly for its intended purpose. It was not to be too sophisticated nor too simplistic, yet offers the right balance of simplicity and utility for people who do not want to get bogged down with alot of technical adjustments. At alittle more than 5MP it is plenty for its purpose.
The huge screen out back is great, especially with the ability to thumbnail the pictures already on the card. About the card that comes with; its way too small and id advise you get atleast a 256mb card for it, inexpensive yet big enough to handle the number of pictures that youll want to take.
It is also just about the right size. You can choose to stow it in a bag, purse, or even a roomy pocket, yet it is not so small that youll be concerned that it might be too fragile because it isnt; compact and sturdy, well built.
Overall, great little camera.
On: 2007-06-01
** I ordered this camera thinking oh god its probably cheap but its not its great quality. It takes nice clear pictures and the LCD is so big. Its easy to understand I love it **
On: 2007-05-31
WE LOVE THIS CAMERA!! No shutter lag.....quick start up time. Long battery life, as well.
Have had just one problem....they are pretty delicate. I dropped my 14 month old v10 about 3 feet onto a carpeted floor. The lcd screen cracked and it cost over $100 to fix it. I know now to be extra careful.
On: 2007-05-29
Love the size of the window. Just kind of hard going through the menus
On: 2007-05-28
Fujifilm Finepix V10 is a very nice camera and the display is great. The only problem i have come across is the camera loses battery quickly.
On: 2007-05-28
I love my new Fuji digital camera! The display is really impressive. People have said theyve never seen such a big display and when I tell them the price, their jaws drop. What an AMAZING DEAL!!! I did have to buy a bigger memory card which was an additional $20 for a 1 gig. The pics come out beautiful. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
On: 2007-05-27
I bought this camera from Amazon for only 128.00 Wow!
It was a great buy for such compact camera with many functions (in compare to Canon or sony)
It is very easy to learn and has big screen to view it. Small and light, it is just perfect size (not too small or too bulky)
It is especially good if you are a biginner.
Beautiful picture quality. This is the best shopping in this year.
Ps. Game function is not really necessary.
On: 2007-05-26
I originally bought this camera for my wife since its compact and would easily fit in her purse which it does great. However, as Techjunkie stated, the pictures are very grainy and have a water-colored look when displayed full size on a PC monitor, even though the picture may have looked great on the V10s LCD. This is probably due to the automatic high iso settings of the V10. Most of my pictures default to ISO 640 (not iso 64) when shot indoors even when lighting conditions are extremely bright. I have to force iso 64 or 100 to get decent indoor pictures and to avoid this water-colored look. At first, I thought it was a defect in the camera, but I confirmed this when I also tried a display model at BestBuy and saw the same automatic high iso setting under well lit conditions. Outdoor pictures in daylight default to iso 64 and look great. I should have stuck with a Canon Elph when I was looking for a compact camera for my wife. My own Canon pictures look great indoors without messing with iso settings. On a side note, Fuji even uses a non-standard mini USB connector for their camera which is not compatible with their other cameras. My parents have the Fuji F650 and the connector is a tad smaller than the V10. I suppose thats how Fuji earns their money back... by selling lower priced cameras than competitors and then making money by selling non-standard accessories such as custom USB cables and XD memory.
On: 2007-05-25
I wanted a small point-and-shoot for my daughters and speed was the most important feature to me. Nothing is more frustrating than framing and focusing perfectly and then missing the shot due to shutter lag. In that department, this camera delivers in spades. Not only is it fast to power up and fast to focus, but theres also no noticible delay between focus lock and shutter fire. Video quality is outstanding too. The battery lasts surprisingly long considering how small the battery is and how big the LCD screen is. Professional reviews would lead you to believe that this camera has amazing capability in natural light due to its high ISO speeds - dont believe them. Those guys are reading the side of the box. We have two of these cameras and both produce grainy photos, even with flash at all but ISO 64 (even ISO 100 is a bit grainy). Not a problem for us though, we just set the options to always force ISO 64 and force the flash to always. This results in better shots, but larger file sizes. To be fair, the Fuji software might correct some of this grainyness, I dont know - we just copy the .jpg files from the XD media directy to the PC with a card reader - Ive never installed the Fuji software. All in all, Im very satisfied for the price, which would have been better if XD memory werent so expensive compared to SD.
On: 2007-05-25
Once again Amazon have topped the hit parade, dispatching the camera to an hotel in New York, arriving beautifully gift packed ready for the arrival of my wife. Wonderful service, I cannot thank them enough for a fantastic price which could not be beaten . The camera was pristeen and was soon storing pics for me to enjoy on her return.
On: 2007-05-23
This is my first digital camera, and I love it! Its so small I carry it everywhere in my purse, and it doesnt add any weight. It takes beautiful, clear pictures and is very easy to use. The big screen is wonderful. The entire camera is about the size of the palm of my hand!
On: 2007-05-23
We bought this camera to replace our old Canon 3.2 MP. It was a bad trade! This camera seemed easy to use, but once we uploaded the pics onto the computer, they were very digital-looking (pixel-y?). They were awful compared to our old camera. Also, the whole back of the camera is the LCD screen and I didnt like that. I didnt want to touch the screen and had trouble with the camera feeling comfortable in my hands. We returned it and bought the Canon 8MP Powershot and loved it!
On: 2007-05-22
Ive only had this camera for about a week and I plan on taking it on vacation with me.The pictures so far that Ive taken have turned out well.
For size and quality for your money this camera gets 5 stars from me.
On: 2007-05-21
this is a perfect size camera with perfect picture quality, i love it, i am a fuji camera fan bcoz of there photo quality even sony cannot give photo quality like this, this camera does pretty well in light but no in dark in auto seeting, will have to learn using this camera in dark, rechargable battery is good but if you run out you have to charge for 2 hrs or have a replacments that is extra $$, xd card is kindda expensive, but over all i will highly recomment for $140 its a no brainer.
On: 2007-05-19
I own several digital cameras including a Nikon digital SLR, but I wanted something that I could carry with me to have available for the photos I constantly miss since I dont want to carry a large camera around with me. But theres no point in having a portable camera if it doesnt perform. Heres a list of some of the features that were important to me. Surprisingly, this camera met most of them.
SIZE
This camera is tiny and easily fits unnoticably into a pocket. Very portable. CHECK.
CONSTRUCTION
Mostly metal, feels solid in my hand and weighs more than you would expect for such a small package. Normal Fujifilm quality. CHECK.
LCD
Wow, oh wow. The huge screen dwarfs anything Ive seen on other cameras. Clear and bright in all light levels and my wife can even see it without her glasses! In just the 10 days Ive owned this camera, several complete strangers have commented on the screen and have asked for a better look. Also, there is a one-button-push image brightening function for bright light conditions. Simple and effective. CHECK.
EASE OF USE
Sometimes you just want a point and shoot camera, no fuss, no drama and be prepared to live with the limitations. Everything about my new camera had to be simple - my wife was tired of not being able to use any of our other cameras! The V10 couldnt be simpler - power on, wait about 1.2 seconds, point, shoot. Theres some more advanced features buried in the menu system but if youre buying this camera, you probably wont need them or use them. CHECK.
IMAGE QUALITY
Take a look at the sample photo I uploaded to the image gallery. I am absolutely delighted with the results produced by this camera - with one caveat - the scene must be well lit with available light. For vacation photos, this camera will excel. Quality can be superb with low noise levels, sharp images and vibrant (but exaggerated) color rendition which is slightly blue biased. Forget about the flash - its almost useless except for shots at no more than 6 distance and it WILL produce red-eye (easily corrected in most photo editing packages). CHECK.
ZOOM CAPABILITY
The 3.4x zoom is more than adequate for most needs. When you handle this little gem, you will wonder how the heck Fuji managed to fit all this into such a small package. A miracle of engineering. CHECK.
FEATURES
Easy playback was important. On this camera its the press of one button and half a second later the image is displayed on the LCD. A half press of the shutter button and youre back to picture-taking mode.
Video was not so important to me but its actually very good. The only limitation is that you cant zoom once youve started recording but if you want video, buy a video camera!
Games. Yes, you read that right. I have absolutely no need of games on my camera but the V10 has 4 built in. They seem like late 1980s style games but why would you need them? Well, have you ever traveled with a grumpy child who is bored every 5 minutes. Hand them your camera so they can play the games and although initially theyll probably laugh at the quality, I bet theyll play them and make your trip a lot more enjoyable!
Other features include an easy macro mode, easy deletion of images oh, and a sensible length lanyard style strap. For a point and shoot, Id say this camera is very well featured. CHECK
CAPACITY
Theres nothing more annoying than running out of either battery or memory card space. For day to day use, I have found the rechargeable Fuji battery lasts longer than I need. Unfortunately the camera must be plugged in to recharge the battery and its a pretty slow process (3 hours plus) but if you remember to charge it overnight, youll be fine. I have already bought a spare battery and will charge it up for use as a spare if I ever do use up the first battery in one day.
Heres my first complaint about this camera - what on earth are Fujifilm thinking shipping it with a 16mb XD card? Save yourself time and order a 1GB card with the camera - thats large enough for 820+ photos at normal resolution. Yeah, the XD card is not as popular as some other formats, but it is VERY fast - much faster than SD cards.
My only other complaint is the charger is far too big - why not just have a small device into which the battery slots? The power-brick and cable approach is so 1990s.
So, overall, I give the Fuji Finepix V10 an enthusiastic thumbs-up. At this price point, you will not be disappointed.
On: 2007-05-18
This is my second Fuji Film camera. The first lasted me nearly 5 years and took quite a beating. Finally the battery door broke so I had to get a new one before my trip to Arizona (my pics are included on the top page customer pictures).
Aside from flash settings I did not have to mess with the configuration at all. Professional looking pictures on default settings. You do have to hold the button a couple of seconds when taking the pic to give it a chance to focus. I love the small size, so simple to carry around. The zoom doesnt go far but it still comes out clearly in the pics. The video is amazing! No, it is not crystal clear like a video camera but it still captures the color and sound nicely. I was so pleasantly surprised by this. It is very very easy to use so I dont understand the complaints about blurry pics. Um, are you holding it still? Even so I took a pic from a moving car and there was minimal blurring. Basically if you have a hard time using this camera just look at the manual. If thats still too much to handle you need go get yourself a Fisher Price.
All in all I feel like I got a $500 camera for $140. You cannot get a better deal. My friend has a Sony Cybershot 6MP (dont know model #) and paid twice as much and the pics just arent as good.
On: 2007-05-17
We ordered this camera for my 14-year-old son, who contributed $70 of mowing money to the purchase. The picture quality was very nice, and he loved the camera. He made every effort to be careful with it, even warning me when it was in my possession not to handle the LCD; he did not want it scratched. After about a week of use it was apparently damaged in his pocket without his knowledge. He powered on the camera to discover that the display was ruptured (no denting or exterior damage visible), and he was not aware of any cause. There is no viewfinder, so without the LCD the new $140 camera is worthless.
I made several calls to Fuji service to inquire whether the damage might be covered under warranty before going to the expense and trouble of mailing the camera. There was no clear option for warranty questions, so at least twice I hung up and started over because I could not determine which option to select. Finally (twice, in fact) I worked my way through the maze of tape recordings to the promise of connection to an associate only then to be immediately cut off. I had no option but to send the camera (warranty paper, proof of purchase, etc.) in. I included a letter explaining the circumstances. I received back a form "estimate" (actually a pay-ahead bill for the repair) with no acknowlegement of my letter and no explanation, charging us the full cost of the repair, $119.08 to repair the $140 camera.
Upon calling the Fuji repair number on the estimate, I did speak with a service representative who lectured me on the necessity of caring for the LCD and explained that nothing would be covered under warranty. Now we have three options as I see it. Pay the $119.08 to get the camera repaired, order a new one for $140, or purchase a different camera. We could purchase a nice Canon (similar optical zoom and MP) with a viewfinder for about $140. Perhaps Canon might be more responsive if we had a problem.
From various other reviews on Fuji cameras I am convinced that, while this Fuji Finepix produces very nice photos and is sleek and easy to use, Fuji service is poor and Fuji is reluctant to cover repairs under warranty.
I would advise selection of a camera with a viewfinder (in case your LCD becomes damaged) and possibly a smaller and less vulnerable LCD(the Finepix V105.1 LCD covers practically the entire back of the camera and is very exposed, while my Olympus Camedia 1" LCD has survived hard use and even drops and scratches and continues working like a champ!).
On: 2007-05-15
This camera is my best friend, its screen is huge, and it makes the best companion to parties, because all my friends love to look at the pictures and comment on how great my camera is. The color is spectacular and well, most my pictures i dont print them, so the option of the slide show inside the camera is great. Thank you!
On: 2007-05-15
I got a great price and it is a great camera. Love the ease of use and the video on this as well. I would suggest this to anyone.
On: 2007-05-15
I love this camera. The large screen is very nice when taking pictures. It is easy to use and takes good pictures.
On: 2007-05-14
This product is just fabulous, easy to use, the display screen is great, the zoom is great it is just WOW.
On: 2007-05-14
My purchase of the V-10 certainly is the best money that I have spent in long time,you definitely get the most bangs for your bucks.The well constructed,compact design,makes you feel as though you are using a real professional tool & not a plastic wannna be toy.The camera works very well in the auto mode,however the camera possesses a wealth of manual options to help you taylor your photo just about anyway you like.The menus & button controls are very user friendly,& you have got to appreciate the large 3" monitor. The long lasting rechargeable battery is nice to.
On: 2007-05-14
Nice cam for the money; but, big screen washes out in bright sun, so even a small viewfinder would help. Movie mode-noisy motor. Convenient to charge battery in camera. Well made ,all ss. Port covers flips won`t last long. Picture quality VG
On: 2007-05-14
This product is awsome. The pictures are clear and when print the pics look like there were done in a photo shop.
On: 2007-05-13
I own several digital cameras including a high end Fuji. This Fuji however takes decent enough pictures,but seems a little noisy for a 5 MP camera.
For the price about 125 dollars you will not find anything better.
The large screen is fantastic for showing pictures.
Bought an extra battery and charger on the popular auction site for peanuts.
Overall I am happy with it and can recommend it.
On: 2007-05-13
Im no professional reviewer, so I dont have several pages of commentary. Nor am I a professional photographer, so I wont bore you with technical jargon. What I can tell you is that I really like this camera and for less than a hundred and forty clams, I havent seen a better deal out there. My parents have been big fans of Olympus cameras, but this little bugger outshines their cameras by a large margin. They even said so!
Easy to use.
Great images.
Decent video.
And the battery has lasted a lot longer than I thought it would with that huge display on the back.
Ive suggested this camera to several people and will continue to do so.
On: 2007-05-13
I love this camera! I bought it for my mom for mothers day and I think I have used it more than her. Heck, my dad even likes to use it and he hates everything! He dosent have to get his glasses out to see the screen on the back! It shoots fast too, point it and hit the button, BAM!, it takes the picture, no waiting like my older digital camera.
On: 2007-05-13
This is my fourth digital camera, and its great. Virtually no delay between clicking the button and the picture being taken. Ive had a delay with other cameras that causes you to miss the exact shot you were after which is frustrating, but this camera doesnt have that bothersome delay. One session with the manual is all that is required for the average user. Battery life is good. Pictures are sharp. If this had been my first camera I wouldnt have owned the other three.
On: 2007-05-13
This is a great camera. I have an Olypus and Nikon and the Fuji works just as good.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-05-13
My wife was having a hard time seeing the small displays on other digicams but wanted a small cammera. I did my research and this is the biggest display on a cemera this size - shockingly it went on sale at Amazon for less than 1/2 the price of its nearest competator. The Good: Great display. It sees in the dark. It shoots and saves VERY fast. Movies are great. Very easy to use. The bad: it doesnt alwways get the focus right. The pictures are a little noisy. It doesnt have the face recognition of some other cameras. There is a proprietary battery that would be nice if it lasted a little longer. Replacements batteries are actually weaker.
Now my wife uses the camera as a photo album. Shes happy so I.m happy.
On: 2007-05-12
I really like this camera as far as a point and shoot, ready when you need it, camera goes. Unfortunately the orange color (which i love) was so much more expensive (almost 150 dollars extra!) so i settled for the grey, but its still a nice looking camera with a lot of good basic features. The screen is huge, litterally the entire back of the camera, and very clear. I can even see it pretty clearly in bright sunlight conditions. Easilly fits in my pocket and is light weight enough to carry around with me everywhere. My only problem with it is image quallity. A good handful of my images (especially indoor shots) look fine small, but upclose are pretty blurry...almost like they are made out of grainy splotches of oil paint or something. Kind of hard to explain, but its a little annoying. The video quallity isnt bad, especially because it has sound too, which none of the other point and shoots ive used before have. With a 1gb card i can get about 15 minutes of video at the 640 setting, and about a half an hour at 320, and around 800 photos at 5mp (400 something at 5mp fine mode). Overall, for under 130 dollars (about 150 with a 1gb xd picture card), with a 3 inch screen, easy to use controls, and small enough to fit in a pocket comfortably for the convieniance of video/pictures at the drop of a hat, you can hardly go wrong. If you are looking for a basic reliable camera for capturing spontaneous photos/videos for under 150 dollars, i think this wont disapoint.
On: 2007-05-12
When people see my camera and the photos Ive just taken on the BIG screen they want one. Ive "sold" five friends on this camera. The ISO of 1600, the immediate readiness, and the clear photos are not found in any other camera. I researched cameras, chose this one, and I am NOT disappointed. I have a 2G memory card and the battery that came with the camera. It lasts up to 700 photos, and more, and the battery can go from 8am - 5pm even taking 7 -8 videos. I will buy another battery to charge and take along for the off the road trips when charging is not possible.
On: 2007-05-11
This Fuji is an awesome camera for the money. If you think you need 7 or 10 megapixels, or that those bigger numbers are automatically better, dont believe it. This thing will produce razor sharp 8x10 prints, no problem. (And how often do most of us make prints bigger than that?) For an all-around family camera, its top-notch, and the price really makes it a no-brainer.
High points:
- The screen. Its HUGE. Bigger and better than many cameras costing a lot more.
- Image quality. Outdoor or well-lit shots are positively gorgeous, consistently. Poorly lit shots are good (with kind of exaggerated or blockiness in the reds), but this is pretty much universal for consumer digital cameras, from my experience. Still very good quality, though, and the flash works well.
- Interface - its easy to use. Id rate it superior to the Canon and Sony cameras Ive used.
- Video - the qualitys surprsingly good. So much so, that I actually do use it for video, which I didnt really expect to do. I think you can get about 15 or 20 minutes at its highest resolution on a 1GB card. You can also get more than 800 of its highest-def photos on a 1GB card. I wanted to get a 2GB card, but couldnt find one at the store. Now Im glad I didnt bother.
- Battery life is surprisingly good, especially considering the screen.
- Very quick startup time. Turn it on, and bam, its ready to shoot.
- Nice compact form factor with well-placed and intuitive controls.
Lows:
- the cable that attaches the camera to USB is a non-standard design on the camera end. Not a huge deal, but just be sure not to lose it.
- it doesnt come with a separate battery charger - it charges inside the camera. Actually, this could be viewed as a plus, since you dont need to pull the battery out to charge it, as I have to with a Canon I have. Since it gets such long battery life, I dont foresee ever exhausting it if its charged in advance. Mileage may vary here, of course, depending on your needs.
- and I cant think of anything else negative about it, really.
Again, for the price, features, and quality, this cameras a steal for $140.
On: 2007-05-10
I bought the camera first because of the name and price. When I received the camera and previewed all the features, I was very impressed with all I got for the price. The pictures are very clear and I love the size of the screen. Some of the buttons were a little confusing at first, but after using the camera several times, they became a nice feature.
On: 2007-05-09
Not the easy camera to use but it does offer cool extras.
On: 2007-05-09
I purchased this camera after recieving another "12MP" camera from e-bay as a gift. I was dissapointed in the 12MP camera, so wasnt expecting much from this little 5.1 MP one, but WOW was I surprised!
From the moment I took this camera out of the box, I loved it. It is easy to setup and use, and looks sleek. I have a friend who purchased a $500 digital camera, and found that she likes mine better for ease of use, bigger LCD screen, and portability!
The battery lasts absolutely forever - I charged it for about 3 hours when I first got it, and didnt have to charge it again for about 2 weeks, and I took a lot of pictures, and some video, in that time. The pictures are very clear when printed,and also very clear on the huge LCD screen. This camera has your basic shooting modes (outdoor, action, portrait, b & w, sepia, etc) and it also has a really cool feature that takes one picture with flash and one without in questionable lighting - this has been a very handy feature and definitely saved some of my pictures that would have been too dark.
This camera is definitely durable too! I have dropped it in my house several times, and I haul it around in my purse everywhere,and it has hardly gotten a scratch on it.
I just cant say enough about this camera, it has exceeded all of my expectations, and I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a great little camera that doesnt cost too much, but gives you a ton of features and GREAT quality!!
On: 2007-05-09
I purchased this camera after recieving another "12MP" camera from e-bay as a gift. I was dissapointed in the 12MP camera, so wasnt expecting much from this little 5.1 MP one, but WOW was I surprised!
From the moment I took this camera out of the box, I loved it. It is easy to setup and use, and looks sleek. I have a friend who purchased a $500 digital camera, and found that she likes mine better for ease of use, bigger LCD screen, and portability!
The battery lasts absolutely forever - I charged it for about 3 hours when I first got it, and didnt have to charge it again for about 2 weeks, and I took a lot of pictures, and some video, in that time. The pictures are very clear when printed,and also very clear on the huge LCD screen. This camera has your basic shooting modes (outdoor, action, portrait, b & w, sepia, etc) and it also has a really cool feature that takes one picture with flash and one without in questionable lighting - this has been a very handy feature and definitely saved some of my pictures that would have been too dark.
This camera is definitely durable too! I have dropped it in my house several times, and I haul it around in my purse everywhere,and it has hardly gotten a scratch on it.
***UPDATE*** While I still love this camera, I am somewhat disapointed with the quality and with Fujis customer service. I purchased this camera in March 2007. In November 2007, the camera "froze", it will not turn on or do anything. I have had repeted conversations with Fujis warranty department on the phone, and they insist the camera is out of warranty even though I had only had it for 8 months when it broke! It is now March 2008, and I will not deal with Fujis complete lack of customer service for the repairs anymore, and am trying to find someone local to fix it. For anyone looking to buy this camera, I suggest that you make sure that there is a local Fuji-approved repair shop in your state (there are none in Utah, where I live) so you dont have to deal with Fujis New Jersey facility for warranty repairs. They are a total joke.
On: 2007-05-07
I bought this for my wife to carry in her purse. She seems happy with it, but I was not overly impressed with the picture quality. I havent fully tested the quality in all conditions though, as some reviewers here have done. It does seem to take better outdoor shots. Also, I HATE not having a viewfinder. Yes, you must use the LCD screen to compose your pics. This is OK until you are in bright sunshine, where it is nearly impossible to see. Also, I have to put on my reading glasses to take a picture. Otherwise, its a cute, small camera, but unworthy of the Finepix line.
On: 2007-05-07
This camera takes beautiful pictures in sunlight or brightly lit indoor scenes. The huge screen is fantastic for reviewing pictures. However, the low or ambient light pictures Ive taken so far are not so hot. There are often artifacts in the images and a general blurriness that makes them look "soft" around the edges. To be fair, I see these inconsistencies more prominently when reviewing the images on the computer, while the printed 4x6 pictures seem pretty good. I would recommend this camera for amateur digital photographers who dont plan on printing large prints. Its compact size and easy to view screen make it a nice everyday camera.
On: 2007-05-07
Its great. Really big screen-easy to sue for a beginner to digital cameras. Id highly recommend it
On: 2007-05-07
Bought this camera for my wife. She loves it!! Takes GREAT pictures and is small (fits her purse easily) and easy for her to use. Would recommend it as an easy to use, inexpensive (relative) "point and shoot" camera for the average user.
On: 2007-05-07
I buy this camera below 130 $ , so I dont expect so much. Main thing is nosie issue. Ãf you set ISO setting auto, camera set iso 640 with flash than you get useless photo. Second con is flash range, very limited but good for close up shots. A spare battery should be obtained.
On other hand, this camera is very cute, quick and effective. There is no shutter lag so as multiple shots can be easily taken.
If you need a go everywhere and simple camera, buy this.
On: 2007-05-07
I love the camara, got the best night pictures compair to bunch other one I had.
On: 2007-05-04
I just got this camera yesterday from Amazon and I love it already. I bought it primarily as a camera to take everywhere, one that is small and cheap. For the most part, it is easy to use and the pictture quality is great. I bought it for $133 and it was worth every penny (although I dont know if I would spend the full retail price of $299).
The natural light setting is better than our other digital camera, a Kodak DX7630. Compared to the Kodak, the menus and focus are harder to master. There are atleast 4 menus (photo menu, shooting menu, playback menu, display menu) with sub menus. They are scattered all over the place. BUT, I am used to the ease of a Kodak.
It was easy to use, I just opened the box and started snapping. The memory card that come with it holds only 12 - 5 megapixel photos so buy a new memory card while your at it. It works fine with my Mac using iPhoto, although I did not try to install their software.
The 3-inch screen is gorgeous and the ability to take two pictures at once is great. Trying to get the subject in focus is the tricky part.
Very small and very cute. I am very happy with and I look forward to taking it everywhere. I think it might be one of the better tinier cameras that you can buy for the price (on sale).
On: 2007-05-04
A couple of us here at work pitched in to buy this nice little finepix for a colleague who was leaving and planning on traveling between jobs.
She has absolutely loved it, and the pictures she sent us have been quite impressive. In particular, the optical zoom allows for up close and personal shots without all the artifacts and compression of digital zoom. Also, the LCD is enormous, and she has appreciated being able to use it even in the sun without problems.
The fact that you need xD memory cards is a bit of a pain since they are less common, but even that problem is quickly remedied if you pick up a cheap one from Amazon when you get the camera.
All in all, this was the perfect gift for our colleague and is a great little point and shoot camera. It doesnt have all the bells and whistles of some more expensive ones, but really you wouldnt be looking at this one if you were comparing it with D-SLRs.
She highly recommends it, so I do to.
On: 2007-05-01
I recently purchased this camera-- I wanted a small, cheap backup camera, and the price Amazon was offering it at was incredible. Once the camera arrived, I took it out for several test shots under different lighting conditions (indoors w/ flash, bright indoors w/o flash, outdoors closeup & distance). Uploaded the pics to my mac, took a good look, and returned it to Amazon within six hours of the first shot.
Looking at the whole picture on the screen, the Fujis image was noticeably "soft", and when zoomed in at all, they looked like watercolor paintings. Noise everywhere, even on shots where I dialed down the ISO. 4x6 printouts were barely acceptable, Id never go larger. Overall image quality was what Id expect in a camera from ~2000-2001, not a current generation camera. Compared with my other 5MP camera (an S2IS), these images were not useable. Still, this is a clever little camera that looks great & would be very easy to carry as long as youre not picky about noise in the image.
On: 2007-04-29
This is a wonderful vacation or all around camera. It is small with a large LCD screen. Many settings available via the on-screen menu. I would recommend this highly. Get an extra battery and a wall mount charger.
The pictures are great (4 x 6). I havent tried to make any larger prints as of yet.
On: 2007-04-18
For the price of this camera on Amazon you wont find a better deal. Camera itself is really nice. Very good ergonomics. Easy to use and navigate. Higher capacity xD card and a case is a must. Makes great pictures outdoors using AUTO ISO. Indoors I needed to change ISO to 100 or 200, otherwise if left in AUTO camera selects ISO on the high end. It selected in 600 range where 200-400 ISO would be enough. Picture became very grainy when ISO is above 400. It might not be noticeable on 4X6 prints, but when you view your picture on entire monitor screen, "noise" is very noticeable. Just manually change ISO setting from AUTO to 100, 200 or even 400 and you will get a very good quality picture. Overall it a very good camera considering all fitures, picture quality and price.
On: 2007-04-18
The screen is amazing, but the quality of the pictures just doesnt compare with the F20, which is the same exact price. I thought it would be smaller, but actually, they are extremely similar in size. Please note this camera is kinda heavy for its size. Its not that weird to hold it with your finger on the screen, but it is honestly a bit less than ideal. Anyway, bottom line is, if you care about the picture quality, go for the F20. The camera bodies are very similar, the screen is only a bit smaller on the F20, and youll be taking sharper, cleaner pictures.
I also thought this would be durable. (I am notorious for breaking things.) The screen is very well protected, but I have somehow broken the power button, from no discernible impact. This may seem like a small thing, but the power button turned on very easily if I didnt have a case on it; things would bump into it and turn it on. If you do invest in this camera, get a case so you dont waste all of your battery taking pictures of the inside of your bag.
On: 2007-04-18
THis is an awesome camera. Takes 10 star quality pictures. Has great features. Is easy to use. Has a beautiful 3 inch screen! thats like watching a small movie everytime you check your pictures. People always make comments about that when they see this camera. I think all the controls are intuitive after getting used to it. And it has a great movie record feature with mics and speakers built in. To top it off - its under $150 - you cant beat that. Its ridiculous how they sell these 1231 Million mega-pixel cameras now - for the average user, 3 mega-pixels is good, 5 is more than enough. Trust me you will not regret this buy! Enjoy and check out my caribbean pictures thats i posted above!
On: 2007-04-16
I bought this camera for my boyfriend so we could take behind the scene shots when we are on film sets. We just got back from working on a feature in Trinidad and 90% of the pictures are so grainy. The LCD image is grainy and I knew that, but this thing has no idea how to focus, especially in low light.
If you dont want to ruin a priceless experience with terrible pictures then get a better camera.
On: 2007-04-16
This is actually my very first time to buy a digital camera and was afraid that I might get a cheap quality camera but I was wrong ... The camera looks very stylish and I love the design of it. It is a perfect size for me - not too small .. not too big but also a light weight camera. It has a big screen and great quality pictures, you can see/view clearly the pictures youve taken from the 3" screen. I love the natural light mode, with or w/out flash. I was a bit confused when tried to set up the XD card, I got scared I thought I got a broken camera but I just read thru the manual and later on, I started taking pictures. The battery life is okay but if you are going on a trip its better to have an extra battery. [...]
So far, I dont see any CONS in this cute camera. I highly recommend this to all, an excellent quality and very stylish camera but is affordable price too!!!! :)
On: 2007-04-11
This is a great little camera. I bought it for my son at college - great price. I did a lot of research and found that it had great reviews. It takes very decent close-ups whereas my canon older type of digital doesnt. I was going to buy a Canon for him, but they had nothhing in the same price range with the same size (the fuji is quite compact - not extra thin, but smalll enough to put in a pocket and has a 3" screen) the only drawback is the set up (why I gave it a four star)- I thought the manual was confusing, but once you get through how to set your pictures on the computer - its fine. I would recommend this as a first digital or even second!
On: 2007-04-10
AWESOME CAMERA! Just what I wanted. The thing I wanted MOST is a FAST, FAST camera. This is it, this camera takes super fast pictures of my little girl in action. She is usually almost impossible to get a good picture of. My HP camera was so slow in comparsion. If megapixels were higher I would have given a 5 Star. In my camera I used the H-speed 1GB card, it is also super fast. Pictures upload to my computer (50 pics) in about 2 seconds! Using PICASA, Amazing! Camera body is also awesome high quality brushed steel beautiful! Great job Fuji!
On: 2007-04-10
Ive owned 3 fujifilm finepix cameras before this and this one is by far the best one! It takes excellent pictures and is small enough to fit into my pocket so I can take it anywhere. Even takes great pictures in low light! Worth the money!!
On: 2007-04-07
I bought this camera to gift as a gift my mom. She is not a tech savvy but found it extremely easy to play with. Simple menu options and large screen fits her style perfectly. I love fuji cameras coz of their menu options. In fact I have only used fuji cameras for last 6 years. Keep upgrading to a Fuji. Cannt ever go wrong with it. :)
On: 2007-04-06
Okay. First of all, please dont expect this camera perform like 500 - 600 dollars camera. I think this camera worth every penny I paid for, the large LCD screen and the above-average picture quality. It is true the pictures are not as good in low light. But the pictures I took in daytime were awesome. It is fast to start the camera and the pictures are easy to view with the 3" LCD screen. Overall, it is a great camera with great design and compact size.
On: 2007-04-05
O my goodness this camera rocks! First of all, thank You Amazon for selling it at such a great price! I got it for 139.94. I went to the mall and every store had it for 299.99!!! I was so happy!
Anyhow, the thing is awesome. I usually prefer to use the viewfinder because it helps me take better pictures, but I love the LCD. It doesnt eat as much battery as I thought it would, and the lithium ion battery is rechargeable. I was also afraid of dropping it and breaking the screen. While opening the box, I dropped the camera and it didnt break. I fired it on, and played around, it is a little difficult to navigate if you arent technologically inclined. One of the features that I fell in love with is its ability to take two pictures at once. One with the flash, and one without, so you always get a pretty picture. amazingly, some of those pictures are coming out better without the flash then with the flash, and this is indoors.
The fast shutter is so great too! it doesnt steal light quality and gives you sharp pictures, every time.
I would definitley recomend this camera to anyone. Whether your a beginner, or an expert photographer looking for a "play around with" camera. And if you can get it at Amazons discounted price, you better grab it ASAP because who knows how long its going to be on sale. I had it shipped overnight, and it was still cheaper then getting it at the store.
On: 2007-04-04
i have a big SLR camera, i have to carry the large bag whenever i want to take pictures, so i wanted an additional camera that takes good enough photographs and that i can keep in my pocket. it was a great choice, the screen is big which makes it very helpful for composition and it has a very good ISO (low noise compared to other point and shoot), the speed of taking pictures is fast. the design is small, which makes it fit perfectly in my pocket. great camera!!!!
On: 2007-04-03
Nothing better out there for the price!
On: 2007-04-02
I purchased this camera because is is compact but has a huge view finder.
My first impression is this camera is heavy for its size even with the battery removed. It feels like it is made of cast iron.
The rechargble battery is a little unusual, so dont expect to find a replacement anywhere except in a dedicated camera store.
The XD memory card that comes with the camera will let you take 16 full resolution pictures, so you need to buy a spare. I recommend an H (high speed) 512 MB or 1 GB memory card.
I have yet to test the durability. More on that later.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-04-01
Good quality-value-price. Pictures not always great out of sunlight. Looks great, convenient, would get it again
On: 2007-04-01
I love this little camera. It weighs almost nothing and takes great pictures. I didnt need anything fancy as I dont take a lot of pictures. But I will probably take a lot now (had to order larger memory card) just to play with the camera.
On: 2007-03-31
I went through 2 of these before calling it quits. The first one arrived with a broken lcd, so I would urge anyone getting this camera to treat it like a carton of eggs. The second one arrived and worked for about 10 photos. After that it would no longer power on. In addition to having a camera that didnt work, I now have 2 useless xd picture cards that wont work in anything other than Olympus or Fuji... and after my Fuji experience Ill pass. I decided to spend the extra money and buy a Canon SD630. In the V10s defense it took decent pictures before it died and I posted them just in case my review doesnt scare you away from this camera! Also, I have had at least 5 or 6 point and shoots prior to this and NEVER had any problems whether they were casio, kodak, hp, sony, or canon, or my nikon DSLR. Also Amazon had AMAZING customer service and accepted the cameras back with no problem!
On: 2007-03-31
This is the first time I have felt the need to write a review. This may be a stylish looking camera with a price that you cannot pass by, but you really should. The images taken on this camera are grainy, pixelated, and a huge disappointment. Save yourself the hassle and do not buy this camera. This customered just returned his.
On: 2007-03-30
"BE AWARE!!! I bought a Play Station game from SHOP TRONICS, the wrong item was delivered. The Japanese version of Play Station 3!!! SHOP TRONICS was difficult to reach. Have called, asked to send instructions to return the item and NOTHING. I am trying to reach them... DONT TRUST THESE GUYS...." I received calls from the seller after I posted this review but unfortunatelly since the company is in CANADA the return shipping charges are VERY EXPENSIVE ($30. 00 insurance + $120. 00 UPS) which makes it difficult to return the item. Unfortunatelly I dont recommend this seller after having talked with them on the phone and having had bad experiences which I will not describe here.
On: 2007-03-30
This little camera is awesome. Great for indoors, outdoors, flash or no flash.Fun features and clean shots! Cant beat the price.
On: 2007-03-30
The best camera I have ever had ! The 3 inch screen is worth the money alone! I highly recommend this camera! I wish I can give it 10 stars!
On: 2007-03-28
THIS MY SECOND V10 CAMERA, ITS COMPACT AND TAKE GREAT PICS, MORE FUNCTIONS LIKE OTHERS SHOOT CAMERAS.
THIS CAMERA IS GENIAL, TAKE UP TO 1600 ISO LEVEL, BUT SOME PICS LOOKS MORE SHARPER THAN USUAL WHEN YOU USE ISO MORE THAN 800.
On: 2007-03-27
This camera takes very good pictures, even indoors, even without flash. Its 3-inch LCD screen is gorgeous, and its a very responsive shooter. The video mode is really good, taking video clips at 30fps and VGA (640x480), perfect for TV viewing. The camera is UNIQUE in that it comes with 4 really fun games. The LCD screen is really gorgeous.
Battery life is average for a camera this size. The one minor thing I dont like is it uses the xD card which is not as ubiquitous or cheap or reliable as SD cards.
On: 2007-03-26
love love love this camera.
Simple, easy to use, just point and shoot. I handed this off to my husband with no instructions one day and said "take some pictures"! He turned it on, saw the button for taking pictures, found the zoom button and was off! He was so impressed, I kept telling him that Fujis are really intuitive and now he believes me!
Takes wonderful pictures, nothing to complain about. Does fine in low-light, outside, sunny days, cloudy days. I havent found a situation where it doesnt work well. There are all sorts of manual settings you can use if you want to, having fun with the dual picture option (takes two pictures in a row, one with flash, one without flash), or just let the camera decide for you based upon the situation.
Definitely recommended to my friends, and I just LOVE the orange color. Sure makes it easier to find when you put it down on a covered end table! :)
On: 2007-03-26
Got this camera looking to replace our old Canon SD110. Very cool unit with fun features. Unfortunately it seems that all the money went into design and not performance. While flesh tones were good the photos were very grainy. Switching from the auto settings to manual trying to override the ISO didnt help. Indoors, outdoors, all consistently dissappointing.
On: 2007-03-25
High ISO and large screen were the reasons for my purchase. The screen is great but, when you force the ISO 1600, it seems to darken the pictures more than in 800. I have a S5200 and that one seems to adjust other options like white balance much better when an ISO is set w/o having to go to full Manual option. Definitely something to improve! The auto option seems to work much better and I was surprised with how good the high speed three frame shooting works. Also, the two picture function(it takes two with slightly different sets automatically) saves me on a lot of re-posing
On: 2007-03-24
This is a terrific camera, and a great value. I was lucky enough to pick one up when Amazon had them priced at $123. That large LCD is great. Sure you get finger prints on it. Anyone with a cellphone is probably used to that anyways. The menus are quite intuitive, as is the operation of the camera. Takes great pictures. Im hoping that Amazon reduces the price again so I can pick up a couple more of them for gifts. And with 1GB xD memory at $24.99 at Amazon, theres a great match for a lot of storage for a terrific camera.
On: 2007-03-23
I did have a Finepix a365 but it was destroyed by my 2 year old. I upgraded to this one rather then the 365 again and it is great. the screen is the size of the camera, great zoom, great features. i love this camera. if you are in the market for a digital camera for amatuer personal use, i suggest this one.
On: 2007-03-23
I bought this camera with high expectations. It was supplementing my (4 year old) Olympus C-755UZ. I needed it to take pictures of friends, or slip in my pocket to take on the go easily. However, I was not necessarily expecting it to be comparable in image quality of an SLR, I figured it would surpass my outdated Olympus, but it didnt. It claims to have less noise, but really there is more noise in lower ISO settings than on most other cameras, even though there is relatively low noise at higher ISOs than most. Also, when the ISO is in the auto setting, it tends to boost the ISO way higher than it needs to be resulting in an image that is rarely blurry but very grainy. Also, there is a weak macro function, that struggles to focus in most situations. So it probably sounds like I am totally bashing this camera, but it makes up for it in color accuracy and functionality. The camera powers up incredibly fast, there is very little shutter lag, and the flash charges quickly. However, it tends to struggle to focus in lower light situations, contrary to its claims. Also, the menus are intuitive and even though the controls may be small and squished, they work well and are easy to get used to. The LCD is also amazing. Coming from a screen that is 1/2 the size of this, I am spoiled and it makes me not want to use my Olympus. Skin tones are very accurate, and the manual setting has quite a few white balance modes that are effective. Overall, it is not the most amazing camera as far as image quality goes, but for $130 bucks, it is hard to beat.
On: 2007-03-20
After approaching 50, taking picture on dig camera needs reading glass, this V10 has 3 inch screen which solve the problem. also it has great battery life between each charge, very functional on all features too.
On: 2007-03-19
Fist let my say that I really like this camera. It takes great pics. It is smaller than I expected and the controls are well thought out and easy to use even with my big hands, no problems. This is my first camera with a telescoping lens and keep getting my fingers in the way. The LCD is bright and clear, fringerprints are not a problem for me. I just wipe them off with a soft type cloth. I would think in a world where almost everyone has a cell phone they would be used to a few finger prints on the LCD! How many people have you seen wiping their phone LCD on their pants or shirt. Think about it.
The shutter response time is great. As soon as you press the release button the pic is taken, no lag.
The zoom is fast 1.5 seconds. This time can be changed to 5 seconds if you like.
Now for what I dont like. The night time pics (without flash) I have taken are very grainy, dont know if I can adjust on this. I will update later. The Fuji software is sub par at best. Loaded with sale pitches for other items/services. I really do not like this. I read the other reviews about the supplied software and bought a copy of Corel Paint Shop Pro XI, love it, came with a training CD and it is well worth the extra cash if you want to fix your pics and make the good into great.
Over all a great little camera.
On: 2007-03-19
I got this camera last week when I saw that it was on sale for $130 -- original price was $300. I love it -- and I am a very picky customer when it comes to digital cameras.
I had shopped for an affordable yet high-quality point-and-shoot camera for several months before getting the Fujifilm Finepix V10 5.1M -- ever since my wife broke my trusty Sony CyberShot (which was a few years old) back in September.
However, at the camera store, the newer CyberShots didnt meet my expectations. And they were over priced. I actually ended up buying a Canon PowerShot SD600... but was so disappointed with it that I returned it a few days later (poor image quality and the "shake" warning when on constantly).
I took a chance on the Fujifilm Finepix and am glad I did. Fantastic quality photos whether snapped indoors or outdoors. Action photos come out great, too.
Its small enough to fit in your pocket and comes with a strap that allows you to wear it over your head like a camcorder. Speaking of camcorders, the Finepix shoots excellent videos, too.
It comes with a 16 MB memory card. I suggest ordering a 1- or 2-gig card when you get this camera. Youll need the extra space as the 16 MB card fills up with just 12 photos if you set the image quality at maximum.
The only two minor dings (and they are VERY minor) is that this camera uses the non-traditional "Xd Picture Card," and a rare version of the USB cable that connects to your computer (I dont know the technical name of it -- but I have several of USB cables that work with various devices and they wont work with the FinePix). So just keep that cable in a safe place and youll have nothing to worry about.
Get this camera and you wont regret it.
On: 2007-03-18
The camera is as the reviewers said, small, easy to use, large display. My wife said, "oh, I can use it to show friends pictures of our twins". Yes you can with pictures saved on the card. I dont know if you can transfer old pictures onto the card easily though. (Update: You can transfer pictures from your computer but it may be out of sequence depending on the file name)
On to the extras. Despite the low cost, I bought the two year extended warranty as friends have had their little cameras break for all sorts of reasons. I also bought from Amazon the case to protect the screen and the lens from accidential opening. Oh yes, I also bought a 1GB card as the 16MB card held about 16 2MP pictures. This added about $70 total.
For the price, a very nice deal for everyday picture taking.
On: 2007-03-18
good camera! back is all screen which is great. good settings, good zoom, good quality. definitely recommend!!
On: 2007-03-17
I bought this item from Amazon. It works well at ISO levels below 400. Above that (which is basically any shot with flash) picture quality is terrible. I know a bit about photography, and spent whole weekend playing with settings etc. Did not help... Returned and got money back.
Do not buy this item, it is junk.
On: 2007-03-17
yay! Got the cam for [...]+ free shipping and just mailed out the [...]rebate form.
I took some pics without touching anything right from the box and picture quality came out to be very grainy in low light conditions. Then I adjusted the ISO setting to ISO 64 and pictures got a whole lot better!
On: 2007-03-17
I really wanted this camera to be a good one. I own a FinePix S5100 for over two years and I am perfectly happy with the photos that it takes. I ordered the V10 as a less bulky alternative.
When I received the camera everything looked to be right. The price was excellent (130$), the packaged included anything I needed (card,rechargeable battery,manual) and the camera itself had a sleek design and a huge LCD. Both the software and the firmware (on the camera) is foolproof with many capabilities.
It wasnt until I took the first shot when my enthusiasm was curbed: pixels were all over the place, rendering any high resolution shots impossible. The resolution and image clarity that I got with this camera is comparable with one that has a 2.0MP CCD.How could these guys pay attention to so many things but its primary aspect, a decent photographic quality? I would gladly pay 30-50$ more for this product if the CCD was true to its promises. Totally disappointed, I returned it within a day.
On: 2007-03-16
This is a great camera. LOVE the huge LCD screen. Its pretty easy to figure out. I only had to go to the manual for a couple of things. I would definitely recommend this camera.
On: 2007-03-15
I work over at C%^#*t City and I sell digital cameras and computers. Unfortunately, we do not carry Fuji cameras, which is a shame. I play with all other brands at work and they just dont measure up to the Fujifilm finepix v10. Other brands really focus on the megapixels, but they tend to forget about the other components that make a camera great. Thankfully, Fuji is not one of them and they made an awesome digital camera that is feature rich with amazing picture quality. The super CCD censor really makes this camera much better than others in its class. Im thinking of buying another one for my brother so he can replace that Coolpix camera of his.
On: 2007-03-15
I bought this camera when it was 57% off, it was only 123 dollars, and 1 day shipping was only 3.99 under Amazon Prime! Got to my home the next day! Now Im not a camera professional or anything of the sort. I was just looking for a decent camera to take pictures of family and friends, I got way more than I expected. I just recieved the camera today so Ill just list a few pros and cons,
Pros
* I love the big screen, unlike other reviewers, its not hard at all to hold the side of the camera.
*The games are a cool feature
*This camera is really, really small, the last digital camera I had was back in 2001, I thought it was small. This camera is smaller than the size of a wallet.
*Pictures are very good, you can change the quality settings to make them more sharp, like I said Im not a photo professional, this is just comming from an everyday user. very nice pictures.
Cons
So far the things I dont care for (be mindfull, I just recieved this today)
*Menus are a tad complicated. It was hard to locate the timer function, there are alot of menus.
*Playing the games is hard using the controls.
*It wouldve been nice if it came with a case, the big screen is a fingerprint magnet.
Right now, given the price $123, it seems like the price is going up now, I bought the camera 3/12/07, its a steal. Very Nice product!
On: 2007-03-14
Great camera at an even better price from Amozon. I looked at many cameras before deceiding on this one. I was looking for a camera that was fairly easy to use in the beginning but had a few extra features I could use after I felt confortable with it and this one fit the bill perfectly. The 3" screen is so easy on the eyes and I am no professional photagrapher but the pictures look great to me on the screen and printed out.
On: 2007-03-13
I have owned already many digital cameras from so-so to high-end kinds; from Minolta Dimage S414 to latest Canon Xt. Ofcourse there are pros and cons for every single one of them. However, for the price I paid and the quality that I received - I am very very impressed by this Fuji V10. For those who loves to complain about the low light environment, go ahead to buy something else that you think its better; I bet that you will regret to waste your hard earned money down the drain for getting the similar type of blurry, grainy, yellowish image results...I spent $450.00 for the Canon SD900 for my gf as Xmas gift
On: 2007-03-11
More than what i expected. A great digital camera with lots of great functions. Plus, very easy to operate. For those who are not interested in reading instructions, i think this is the one for you. Overall, i really like it. Everywhere i go, i always have my Fuji V10 with me. My husband thought it was a toy camera when he first saw it, but when he started to use it, he fell in love with it. i strongly recommend it.
On: 2007-03-11
Read all reviews and made my purchase from Amazon. Camera came and powered it up. Read manual. Took pictures. This camera is all it is said to be, a great point and shooter!!! Thanks for all who wrote their thoughs, they were very helpful. If this is the size and type of camera you are looking for then look no futther, just buy it and enjoy.
Get extra battery, 1G card and Gorrilla Pod, then you have the complete travel set-up.
John B, Maryland
On: 2007-03-09
I had this camera for one week and then I dropped and it hit the edge of my desk and then I caught it. It would not work at all and it cost more to ship it to Fuji than to buy a new one. Also I couldnt find the warranty card they swore I should have even though I didnt throw anything away. It was nice for the week it lasted, but definately not worth it.
On: 2007-03-09
To be honest, I am more particular to Canon and Sony cameras, but my wife got this for herself so I got to play with it. It has a very nice LCD screen, decent battery life, and easy to navigate menus and controls. Its comfortable to hold. The pictures it produces dont seem any different then my Canon and Sony cameras for computer and web images, but I havent tried any prints yet.
I dont think it turns on quickly enough, not like my Canon and Sony point and shoots. My style is "shooting from the hip" so to speak, at random, sudden, and unpredictable moments. Also, the USB cable it uses to connect to the computer is not standard, and it does not work with the same cable my other cameras use(they all work with the same cable), but it comes with its own. Or just get a card reader. Have fun.
On: 2007-03-08
I also bought the 512mb memory card and it is taking me forever to use it up. I love how easy this camera is to use. My 4 year old neice has figured it out. VERY USER FRIENDLY. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Great quality pictures and super long battery time.
On: 2007-03-08
I LOVE this camera! I actually bought this (grey) one for a friend, I have the cool orange one (mainly so I dont lose it). The large viewing screen is fantastic! It is clear, bright and easy to see even in bright sunshine. The camera powers up quickly and has a fast response after you snap. The zoom is fast and easy to use. I really like and use the function where you can take 2 shots (in very fast succession), one with flash and one without and then compare them. A lot of times I keep both because each one highlights different features. The videos are are also of superb quality. I have a 1GB memory card and have taken over 600 pictures at full (5 MP) quality. The battery has incredible life. I have only charged it twice, and thats with shooting video also. For the price, I feel I got much more than I paid for!
On: 2007-03-08
I got my product in less than a week which was great. The fujifilm camera is very easy to | | |
