Fujifilm Finepix F700 3.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Docking Station

Fujifilm Finepix F700 3.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Docking Station
Manufacturer: FUJIFILM
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The first consumer 6.2 megapixel (S-pixel: 3.1 million, R-pixel: 3.1 million) digital camera, which carries Fujifilm's proprietary new Super CCD SR (Super Dynamic Range) technology. Capturing pictures as real as life, approaching that of film for the first time. Maximum output is 2, 832 x 2, 128 (6.03 million) recorded pixels. The F700 is intended for photo enthusiasts who want a near-film quality print experience from a digital camera. Thanks to its new 4th Generation Super CCD SR technology, which doubles the number of pixels on the chip. The SR sensor mimics the light capturing ability of film, offering 3.1 million large pixels (S) with high sensitivity to light, and 3.1 million smaller pixels (R) with low sensitivity to light. The result is a dynamic range that is four times that of previous Super CCDs. The F700 has a new low distortion 3X optical zoom. In addition, a new rapid continuous auto-focus (C-AF) on-demand mode was combined with its built-in focusing assist lamp and autofocus capabilities. Crisp, clear focus is achieved by holding the C-AF button while taking a picture. The F700's advanced movie mode records full VGA (640x480) resolution at 30 fps with sound. Image playback is on a large 1.8" LCD, and downloading files is as simple as placing the camera in the included cradle and letting Fujifilm's new FinePix Viewer ver. 4.0 do the rest. The cradle also supports a PC-Cam mode and recharges the lithium-ion battery.
Amazon.com Product Description
The FinePix F700 is one of the first Fujifilm digital cameras to use the new high-dynamic-range Super CCD SR sensor. The camera has a 3.1-megapixel Super CCD SR sensor, which can produce a 6-megapixel image thanks to its innovative layout of paired photodiodes. The FinePix F700 also features a fast start-up time of 1.2 seconds, 3x optical zoom, and VGA resolution movie mode, and includes the PictureCradle docking station.

Optics and Resolution
At the heart of the FinePix F700 lies the fourth-generation Super CCD SR sensor, capable of delivering an amazing 6 million recorded pixels (2,832 x 2,128 pixels) thanks to its unique honeycomb design and advanced signal processing.

The FinePix F700 features a new high-resolution Super EBC Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens (with 2.2x digital zoom) that delivers improved picture sharpness with increased optical resolving power, as well as greatly improved autofocus performance for both static and moving images.

Fourth-Generation Super CCD SR
Fujifilm's Super CCD SR provides a truer representation of the actual subject being photographed, revealing highlight detail and offering a four-fold increase in dynamic range. By using the innovative layout of paired photodiodes, the technology enables confident shooting in both bright and cloudy conditions. It also combats the bleached-out effect created by flash photography and increases exposure latitude, a great advantage in difficult lighting conditions.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on XD memory cards; a 16 MB card is included. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the FinePix F700 is capable of recording VGA resolution videos (640 x 480) with sound at 30 frames per second until the memory card is full. The FinePix F700 can also append up to 30 seconds of audio to images.

More Features

1.8-inch TFT LCD display
Full manual controls, plus ISO settings of 200/400/800/1600 (ISO 1600 available only at 1-megapixel resolution)
C-AF (continuous autofocus) mode makes camera focus at all times for faster shooting
Includes PictureCradle camera dock for transferring photos and battery charging
Supports RAW image format
Built-in flash with red-eye reduction, auto, forced, off, and slow-sync modes

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a rechargeable NP-40 lithium-ion battery (included). It measures 4.3 x 2.1 x 1.1 inches and weighs 4.6 ounces. This package includes the FinePix F700 digital camera, 16 MB XD memory card, battery and AC adapter/charger, USB and A/V cables, hand strap, PictureCradle dock, and CD-ROM with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Fujifilm Finepix F700 3.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Docking Station

Average customer rating:

Collecting Dust
great images but seriously flawed unit (note service advisory from fuji)
My favorite of all my digital cameras
Zero stars, if I could
Don't waste your money!

Fujifilm Finepix F700 3.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Docking Station

Manufacturer: FUJIFILM
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Fourth generation 3.1-megapixel Super CCD sensor delivers up to 6.2-megapixel images (2832 x 2128) thanks to unique honeycomb CCD design
3x optical zoom plus 2.2x digital zoom (6.6x total)
Ultra-fast start-up time: 1.2 seconds
Includes 16 MB XD Picture Card
Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-40, included); connects with Macs and PCs via USB port

ASIN: B00008N6RV

Amazon.com Product Description

The FinePix F700 is one of the first Fujifilm digital cameras to use the new high-dynamic-range Super CCD SR sensor. The camera has a 3.1-megapixel Super CCD SR sensor, which can produce a 6-megapixel image thanks to its innovative layout of paired photodiodes. The FinePix F700 also features a fast start-up time of 1.2 seconds, 3x optical zoom, and VGA resolution movie mode, and includes the PictureCradle docking station.

More Features

1.8-inch TFT LCD display
Full manual controls, plus ISO settings of 200/400/800/1600 (ISO 1600 available only at 1-megapixel resolution)
C-AF (continuous autofocus) mode makes camera focus at all times for faster shooting
Includes PictureCradle camera dock for transferring photos and battery charging
Supports RAW image format
Built-in flash with red-eye reduction, auto, forced, off, and slow-sync modes

Product Description

The first consumer 6.2 megapixel (S-pixel: 3.1 million, R-pixel: 3.1 million) digital camera, which carries Fujifilm's proprietary new Super CCD SR (Super Dynamic Range) technology. Capturing pictures as real as life, approaching that of film for the first time. Maximum output is 2, 832 x 2, 128 (6.03 million) recorded pixels. The F700 is intended for photo enthusiasts who want a near-film quality print experience from a digital camera. Thanks to its new 4th Generation Super CCD SR technology, which doubles the number of pixels on the chip. The SR sensor mimics the light capturing ability of film, offering 3.1 million large pixels (S) with high sensitivity to light, and 3.1 million smaller pixels (R) with low sensitivity to light. The result is a dynamic range that is four times that of previous Super CCDs. The F700 has a new low distortion 3X optical zoom. In addition, a new rapid continuous auto-focus (C-AF) on-demand mode was combined with its built-in focusing assist lamp and autofocus capabilities. Crisp, clear focus is achieved by holding the C-AF button while taking a picture. The F700's advanced movie mode records full VGA (640x480) resolution at 30 fps with sound. Image playback is on a large 1.8" LCD, and downloading files is as simple as placing the camera in the included cradle and letting Fujifilm's new FinePix Viewer ver. 4.0 do the rest. The cradle also supports a PC-Cam mode and recharges the lithium-ion battery.

Customer Reviews:

Collecting Dust.......2006-10-18

What a piece of junk! I got this camera from another retailer two years ago. The first year and a half it worked great. The pictures were clear and sharp, the colors bright. It was a good web cam also.

Then one day it stopped working outdoors. The pictures are nothing but white. Not even the photo editing software can get rid of the whiteness. I thought it was just me but a little research has yielded hundreds of orther horror stories about this camera and Fuji's unwillingness to fix the problem..

Save your money.

great images but seriously flawed unit (note service advisory from fuji).......2006-06-02

I have loved, loved, loved this camera since I first used a borrowed unit nearly 2 years ago. I bought my own about 16 months ago and have had nothing but joy until about a week ago, when it suddenly began to malfunction. When I went looking for information, I found many people reported the same issue: a distorted, multi-color image appearing in both the large display and on the image.

I very sadly started shopping for another camera in the Finepix F series when I came across a Fuji Service Advisory for this very problem. If you have this camera and have experienced this trouble, it is worth your time to read the advisory and have your camera repaired for no charge, even if it is out of original warranty

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Other than this very serious malfunction, I have been very happy with this model and am especially fond of the 30fps video/audio feature. And it's hard to beat the excellent, high quality still images in such a small and simple package.

My favorite of all my digital cameras.......2006-03-28

I"m surprised at some of the one and two star ratings that I've read here about this camera.

Even though I've got a great SLR Canon Rebel XT, plus four other fine point and shoot digital cameras, the Fuji 700 is my preferred camera when I find that the Canon XT a bit bulky for certain times.

One of the reasons I love it is that I prefer not to use the flash when I'm shooting indoors, and the F700 has an ISO 1600 which has allowed me to get some super great indoor shots.

I also love the "meter" which is quite easy to see before I take the shot, thus, giving me GO to take a properly exposed shot.

Now, I haven't read ALL the reviews here, and I'm sure most of the bad reviews are legitimate. The only problem I've ever had was that it kept "shutting down" on me, so I sent it back, and I now have not longer that problem.

And, I forgot to mention that it does not suffer from the dreaded "Shutter lag" syndrome that so many point and shoot cameras do....

So, the great indoor with no flash shots, the high ISO, and the "fast shot to shot"
was enough to make this beauty my favorite.

And, just recently I purchased the Fuji F10, which I kept for a few days, and then returned because it was not even close to the F700.

That purchase-return only endeared me closer to the F700.
And, if the F700 ever dies on me, my only problem would be trying to purchase another one, and they've been "discontinued"....

And, I do love my Canon Rebel XT, but I've found that since the F700 allows me to accomplish all I really want with it, that I'm having second thoughts about wether I really need the Canon XT.

No, I won't sell the Canon, but the F700 has surpassed everything that I had anticipated....

Zero stars, if I could.......2006-02-01

Just like other Amazon reviewers, we really enjoyed this camera for the first ten months of ownership at which time it broke. I contacted Fuji and they responded with artificial surprise at my complaint and stated that they'd never heard of such a malfuction with the F700. At that time, I began doing some simple online research and found HUNDREDS of consumers who had identical experiences. The camera still functions but the images are completely distorted by a pattern of purple, black, and white bars. Several reviewers exclaimed that they were told by some independent repair shops that the problem is very common to Fuji and 'not worth fixing'. I will be very unlikely to buy another Fuji product, EVER.

Don't waste your money!.......2006-01-15

At first I loved my new camera, but one day it started letting in too much light, so I took it to the authorized retailer and though it was only a few months after purchase, they claimed there was a small ding on the cover so the warranty was voided (which I'm certain there was not, but it was shipped out for repairs so there was no way of proving it) They charged me over $100 in repairs including charging me for the dock that I brought in which never worked. They wouldn't understand that I hadn't bothered to bring just the dock in for repair previously since the closest place on their site was almost an hour for me and I don't have enough need for a dock to warrant the trip. Regardless, they insited on charging me for a new one now aswell as for the repairs I originially brought it in for even though I told them that if they were going to charge for it I didn't want it.

I took it home and it was always a bit too sensitive to light...a few months ago the camera also started givign me a hard time with charging and now won't charge at all! I'm going to buy a new battery, but I'd rather just chuck it than pay for repairs again.

I won't be buying another fuji.

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