Fuji FinePix F30 Digital Camera - Silver [6.0MP, 3xOptical Zoom]

Fuji FinePix F30 Digital Camera - Silver [6.0MP, 3xOptical Zoom]
Following the success of the FinePix F10, FUJI brings you its successor, the FinePix F30! Voted the “Best Compact Digital Camera 2006″ by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association), the FinePix F30 uses the latest image technology to produce stunning results, with a sixth generation 1/1.7-inch Super CCD with 6.3 megapixels of resolution. Defying all competition, the F30 has an even higher ISO 3200 rating, which makes it possible to take pictures in low light conditions without having to use a flash. It also prevents blurring and other problems encountered in low-level lighting shots. Fast and responsive, the F30 turns on in just 1.4s, takes 10ms to capture a shot, and you need wait only 1.5s between shots, meaning you won’t miss a thing! The 2.5″ (diagonal measurement), anti-reflective and anti-scratch Clear View screen means it is much easier to monitor your pictures and videos while you are shooting them. Thanks to its integrated li-ion battery the F30 has an incredible autonomy for 580 photos, allowing the photographer to take many pictures in one go. A real little gem of a camera, the FinePix F30 makes it much easier for you to capture those special moments on film!

Customer Review: Better value than its younger brothers
I first saw this on the Ch5 Gadget show, just after being burgled and losing my HP-R707 camera. The F30 is so much better than any of the several comparable digital cameras I tried at the time (and subsequently).

Good points: amazingly good battery life from the standard NP95 Li-Ion and rapid recharge; very fast shutter response; excellent lens; good colorimetry; good picture performance so long as you restrict the ISO to 400 or less; surprisingly good flash; very easy to use, no need to RTFM although this can be of benefit for discovering deeper menu items.

OK points: takes a few moments to wake up from fully off, but OK therafter; also soon after wake up from a long sleep sometimes you need to remember to tickle the flash in advance of needing it; movies are OK, but low resolution, however several minutes can be stored and still have room for a hundred full res pics on a 1Gig card; zoom is only 3:1, but with 6M pixels cropping is useful and gives better results than the digital zoom; the antishake works OK, but some absolute resolution is lost, however not a problem if you use the whole image.

Bad points: forget the Fuji software, I could not get it to run properly under XP, just load the driver to handle the USB peculiarities, and use standard photo tools; the annoyingly fiddly little plastic flap, but it’s amazingly still intact after six months and thousands of pics by both of us; no soft case supplied, but some of the nice phone protectors fit snugly.

I had no regrets when the HP was stolen, but I would really miss the F30! I’m considering buying another F30 (one each) while they are still available.

Customer Review: What an amazing little camera!!!!!
I bought this camera earlier this year as i wanted a decent camera to take with me on my honeymoon. I do abit of scuba diving and so wanted a camera that was good in low light conditions. What can i say other than i would fully recommend this camera to anybody. The huge screen is great, it’s compact and takes amazing pictures. My wife bought a sony cyber digital camera around the same time as me,and on comparing pictures when we uploaded them on our return, the quality of the Fuji F30 Finepix really shone through.

10 out of 10, superb!!! This camera is also alot better than it’s replacement the F31, so buy one while you can.

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Hand-made with style from the finest quality soft Napa leather. Includes many features, namely a removable swivel belt-clip, carabineer and memory card storage. All with i-nique branding, white contrast overstitch with i-nique Classic trademark metal button. Lifetime guarantee, to meet the exact specifications of your camera.
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Rayovac I-C3 batteries charge in just 15 minutes, which is hardly any down time for the kids that just love those electronic devices! In-Cell Charge Control puts the control of the recharging into the battery, instead of the charger. - Recharges Up To 1000 Times - Charges In 15 Minutes Or Less - 4 Pack, AAA, 800 mAh
Price: $14.99
Customer Review: love these things!!!
these batteries are great!! use them up, pop them in the charger and 15 minutes later we are rolling again…this is a major plus with my daughters numerous electronic toys and my remotes. too bad i cant find these at the local stores anymore. fast shipping too.
Customer Review: A true timesaver!
While most chargers I researched were anywhere from all night, to 6 hours to 2 hours for charging, this Ray-O-Vac model was one of the FIRST to boast a 15 minute recharge…and in the “microwave world” we live in, when we need batteries, we need them NOW: These batteries and their respective Ray-O-Vac charger are definitely a worthy addition to any home with even a few gadgets or electronic devices. I highly recommend this product!
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Introduction to the Canon 40D Digital SLR Take great pictures with your Canon 40D! All you need is this training DVD and about two hours, and you’ll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects. Cut weeks or months off your learning curve. This DVD not only gets you up and running with confidence, it explains what the engineers had in mind when they designed the outside dials and controls. You’ll come back to this video again and again. Topics include: Be Prepared (To Get the Shot) Shutter Priority Aperture Priority/Depth of Field Focus Alternatives Metering White Balance/Color Temperature ISO Playback and Image Review Live View Shooting Lens choices and results Understanding Histograms Exposure Compensation Flash Overview Custom Functions Programmable Buttons Info Buttons Composition Self timer and tripods Picture styles And much more! The Canon 40D is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential. Once you learn how the camera’s components work together, you’ll have all the tools you need to capture the best image under all con ditions.
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $24.99
Customer Review: Better then the owners manual
This book is so much better then the manual that comes with the 40D, as a result I hardley ever use the Canon manual.
Customer Review: Canon 40D Introduction
Well, let me first say that the item arrived fairly quickly (2 weeks to Australia) and arrived in pristine condition. The DVD cover itself looks well presented. The DVD looks like it was mass printed with only the name of the disk on it. From there it really went downhill. I’m new to DSLR photography and have had my 40D for 3 months. However, I’m not a noob to photography principals and really wanted a hands on 40D specific walkthrough. The presentation and the graphics and audio is all top quality and that was fine. The presenter looked a bit like a robot and sounded a lot like Troy McClure which was VERY annoying. The presentation is much more an intro photography rather than the 40D, they only just touch on the simple and rather obvious features of the 40D. There’s no real in depth tutorials on how to employ the 40D in different environments or situations. Like I said they talk a lot about the important issues of very basic photography but I didn’t learn anything novel that I didn’t pick from the manual and after a week or two of mucking with my 40D or searching for 40D on YouTube. For this reason I was VERY disappointed and feel a bit ripped off. This would be more suited for someone who has never picked up a digital camera and happens to be learning on a 40D.
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