Customer Review :

Great deal!!

... I use it for all sorts of photos and have had great success with it. Only complaint is that the viewfinder and the lense don't line up on close shots and the fixed lense cover is easily scratched because it has no protection. Mine is scratched now and I need to send it for repairs. Thats how I ended up here....anyway....happy shooting!

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Affordable and reliable

Late coming to the review, I still want to share my 10 years of experience using the Fujifilm MX-1200. I purchased this blister pack camera on December 31, 1999 as a New Millennium present for myself and for taking my first plunge into digital photography after shooting 35 MM film for almost 30 years prior. Call it skepticism or a leap of faith with high expectations at that time, I started down the road of digital photography.

From the very first time I picked up this camera, I loved the benefits of digital photography. The MX-1200 changed my thinking and recaptured the excitement of photography for me once again:
* The benefit of viewing the picture at the time it was taken on the 1.6" rear screen viewer.
* The first real higher resolution (1.3 MP, sounds funny now) pictures at a reasonable price.
* Continuous or resettable picture naming/numbering when saving to disk.
* The ability to swap media cards for virtually unlimited picture taking.
* Adjustable flash settings, White Balance control, EV settings to manually adjust different exposures.
* Two image saving sizes and three different compression levels.
* Using AA batteries instead of a proprietary battery as a power source.
* Manual and automatic picture viewing prior to saving to the card.
* Excellent tonal/contrast qualities, especially with interior flash pictures.
* Light metering works great, giving a good overall exposure, considering the hardware available at that time.
* Tough housing and durable internal workings -- after a number of drops, this camera still works fine.

This camera is not without short comings either (many of these points were resolved with the advancements in digital photography technologies) . Retrospectively, the MX-1200 shortcomings included:
* Right off the bat, the Fujifilm picture shuttle software was horrible.
* Transferring pictures from the camera to the computer via serial cable was nothing short of pure torture!
* Oh, yea -- flash memory was outrageously priced per megabyte -- in early 2000, an 8 MB SM card cost $50.00!
* Low light shooting -- a real Fujifilm let down, even today.
* The best pictures were obtained only when shooting at 1280 x 960 using minimum compression -- memory used was high.
* It was not until USB card readers became available and SmartMedia cards dropped in price did the real joy of this camera grip me.
* Fixed lens focusing is preset at 38 MM (35 MM film equivalent). There is NO optical zoom.
* 2 X digital zoom is a complete joke -- it shrank the picture down to 640 * 480 and was grainer with little enlargement benefit.
* Macro mode worked, but it took multiple attempts to capture the shot.
* NO internal storage flash memory.
* NO multi-shot capabilities.
* NO movie mode.
* Settings must be reset when the batteries die or are removed from the camera (same issue today with my S100FS also).
* The "White Dust" phenomenon is horrible when using the flash with this camera.
* SmartMedia cards -- an Olympus/Fujifilm creation that didn't last beyond 2004 -- when they dropped it completely.

Despite all of the shortcomings listed above, the age of the technologies involved and the lower quality image from a very simple 1.3 MP Point & Shoot camera, I'm still amazed at how the picture quality holds up after all of these years. I continue to use this camera today as a backup to my Fujifilm S100FS in situations that I don't want to expose the newer Fuji to for the concern of loss or damage. In terms of photographic quality between these two cameras -- there is no comparison for very obvious reasons. But, owning and using the MX-1200, the Great, Great Grandfather of Fujifilm digital cameras has been a pleasureful experience for me as I watched and used succeeding generations of digital cameras mature into the quality cameras we now have today.

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I've had problems

Besides the lag problem mentioned in another review, I've had an issue with the camera not staying on when switched. I miss about 80% of the shots I'm trying to take because I have to keep turning it back on, taking out the memory card and/or batteries and replacing them etc. Bad frame errors are haunting. Once it starts working, I can usually take many pictures in a row, but in the beginning it's horrible. This is all probably my fault for trying to snap a picture when the dial was turned to the viewing mode. But that shouldn't have harmed the electronics! One can't always remember to get the dial in the right position.

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Inexpensive model that delivers the goods

This camera is inexpensive (and a bit outdated at this point) but still manages to take great pictures. Sure, you could spend a lot more for a camera that is a lot more high-tech, but if you just want a camera to learn on and experiment with or just take fun family snaps, then this camera would be great.

My husband actually won a photo contest with a 5x7 photo taken on this camera (printed on an HP printer).

Pros: low cost, easy to use, easy to figure out how to take good photos, takes good enough quality photos to replace your film camera (if you're ready for that... I'm not quite there).

Cons: memory card pretty small if you want to take high quality pics (We got a 64MB memory card--available on costco.com--so we could take many pictures at high quality settings: about 100 pictures on the highest quality settings.), slow upload to your computer using serial cable (we got a SmartMedia drive that hooks up to our USB port and is lightning quick), lower picture quality capability than many (more expensive) cameras on the market.

These days, most digital cameras really aren't that horrible , and this camera is lightyears better than the ($) cameras that were out 4 years ago. This camera would be great for someone who wants a camera for casual use, or for pictures for their website, or even regular pictures that won't be blown up much larger than 5x7.

We take pictures with abandon now, not worrying about how much film we have left, not worrying if a shot is going to be a throw-away (you can delete it right on the camera, anyway), and we have gotten some truly beautiful and priceless shots just using this camera.

If you're not a professional photographer, why spend thousands when you can get this camera at a great price?

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High bang/buck ratio in a small package

I have had my Fuji MX-1200 for 2 years now. I have taken it to Scotland, Hungary, Austria and Germany and have been totally amazed at how good a picture it provides in a small package for a small amount of money.

I am not a newcomer to photography. I have owned several 35 mm. SLR's of various brands. I still have a Canon that I can use if I want to, but I havent't taken it out of the case since I got the Fuji.

My recommendations are similar to those of other reviewers, with one exception. Forget about the USB reader. Get a "Flash Card" floppy disk adapter. It costs more, but it will download to any PC.

Naturally, you should purchase as many addtional smart cards as you can afford. They are getting cheaper now, so a couple of 32 meg cards would be in order. I carry a half dozen of them when I travel and download my pictures to my notebook computer every evening at the end of my day.

Nowadays, most of my pictures end up on the internet, so the Fuji was a step up for me rather than a step down. If you think you might want to blow a picture up, shoot Hi-res and do the work on the computer. It's easy. It's cheap! It's fun!

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Editorial Review :

The beauty of the FinePix 1400 Zoom isn't just its sleek lines and finish. With 1.3-megapixel resolution, a 3x Fujinon zoom lens and super-fast image processors, it is the best value entry-level zoom camera available. With contours that are molded to fit your hands perfectly and styling based on conventional cameras, you'll enjoy its easy, natural handling.Equipped with the optical 3x zoom Fujinon lens with nine elements in six groups, the camera is ready for all shooting opportunities. It covers the 39-117 mm range of a 35mm camera. Superior image quality, high-speed recording and easy data handling are the marks of the FinePix1400 Zoom's 1.3-million conventional square pixel CCD. This digital camera optimizes every shot, capturing color more accurately using the full complement of Fujifilm's proven image processing technologies. Taking a great digital picture with the FinePix 1400 Zoom is as simple as using a 35mm camera. Just slide open the lens cover, turn the Mode Dial to Auto, aim and press the Shutter Button. This is one smart camera! Its Intelligent Auto White Balance reads the amount and type of light, ensuring that images look lifelike. The high-precision Auto Focusing system responds instantly and accurately, while the Programmed Auto Exposure system gives you the correct exposure value from TTL metering across 64 zones! Move the Mode Dial to the Playback position to see how a shot came out. The image will appear on the LCD monitor. The FinePix1400 Zoom offers some very impressive playback options whether you're in a meeting or reviewing pictures at home. There's Single Frame Playback, Auto Playback, which reviews your shots in succession, 4x Playback Zoom, which shows you the fine points, and Multi-Frame, which displays nine different images simultaneously.

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1. 1,024 x 768 maximum resolution
2. 3x digital zoom
3. Special digital effects
4. 1/3-inch, 850,000-square-pixel CCD
5. Mac and Windows compatible

Customer Review :

A Fine Little Camera

This is a fine little camera, at a surprisingly good price.

My interest is in photographing things for online auctions and taking pictures of our new kittens, and the camera does a great job at that. It will focus as close as 3.9 inches and give you clear, sharp photos of jewelry, etc.

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Camera no longer being sold

I recently bought this camera and found it to be very easy to use. It also takes great pictures. However, I have since found out that this model has been discontinued. How did I find that out? My dog chewed the camera to PC cord in half. Now I can't download my pictures to my computer to save or send them. I can't find the cord anywhere including on the internet. So now it is a very nice but useless digital camera. Thanks, Fuji, for thinking of the consumer. I won't buy another Fuji product.

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Great camera for the money

Man what can i say about this camera? its been one heck of a camera and its been like an energizer bunny for me. Its been threw hell and back and still going string. Despite the rather small amount of mega pixels this camera will hold its own and will still take great pictures for e-bay.

I got this camera back in the late 90s, i got it to sell things online and boy did it ever do that. Its been so much fun to own, its made me money that i could of never expected.

For years i used this thing in auto mode never really did much with it other then macro and normal auto mode. Recently i decided it was time to bump up in mega pixels i then descovered this camera has some neat manual features i could of been using years ago to get better pictures.

When i first got it i thought it was a battery hog but after owning a camera with a motorized lense and autofocus the DX10 is great with batteries. If i had only used rechargables i would of saved a ton of money.

This camera is built like a tank, there really isnt one thing on it that can break. Ie dropped it more times then i can cout and its still taking pictures. I finaly gave it to my nephew who is using it as i speak.

If you need a cheap camera that takes great pictures for e-bay get this one you wont be disapointed.

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I wish they still made them like this.

I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife two years ago (1999) and I think she took maybe a dozen pictures with it. The rest of the time I must have put it through about 2,000 pictures, and built several personal websites with it.

Originally it was the price that did it ... from Amazon, and back then, it was the only ... digital camera with an LCD screen. It's also small enough to fit in your pocket easily.

You can never go wrong with AA batteries, they're always available in a pinch. ALL digicams suck up batteries, my advice is invest in some rechargeables.

The LCD updates extremely fast, although the photo itself is on about a 2-second lag from the moment you actually press the shutter button. But at least the photo stays on the LCD until you decide whether to save it or erase it. (which the Toshiba I own doesn't.)

The menu is completely intuitive, the controls are simple and iconic, the only thing you can really do wrong is leave the Macro switch on by mistake, and you only discover that when you view them fullsize and discover they're out of focus.

Recycle time between pictures is comparatively slow (several long painful seconds) to what's currently out there as well. (end of 2001) Don't get this camera for action shots, because you'll miss them.

a 16M SmartMedia card will get you about 50 images in the highest resolution.
For webpages, once you shrink the images to fit on a webpage, they're all the same. The difference is negligible.
But if you're going to blow them up to print them, it might be a problem in anything bigger than 8x10.

1.6x digital zoom, no focus, but at least those are two things less to worry about. The photos are always in focus anyway.

Color-correction modes are a little off color-wise, but that's always been fixable with basic imaging software. (even that's always dependable on your platform, for instance, dark greens seem to register as black on PCs, and vivid green on MACs.)

After awhile, dust started to accumulate under the protective plastic lens cover, and the photos became blurry. There was no way to reach it by disassembling the camera to clean it, so I broke the cover off completely. Problem solved. Even though the resolution is under 1M-pixel, photos consistently come out sharp and high quality.

This model comes with a video-out jack. Subsequent models such as the MX-1200 don't have it. If you like watching the photos back on your TV or other video source, then get this model.

The serial cord to upload them to your computer is horribly slow. (I'm talking about 20+ minutes to load. Seriously.)
Get either a USB card reader, ...or a floppy adapter instead and save yourself about 19 minutes of finger-tapping.

I just upgraded to a Toshiba PDR-M70, because I need more flexibility, things such as a flash-sync port for my studio flash equipment, and the ability to attach filters.

But I wish it had the simplicity menu-wise of the DX-10.

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Beginner's Delight

I wanted a fair (~$200) introduction to digital photography and the Fuji DX-10 was it. Great pictures and a reasonable amount of control for a beginner. Just enough to make me literate. I'll be able to use this camera for several years before I move upscale. At the time of my purchase there wasn't a USB option for connecting to my computer. This was a minor annoyance as was the scarcity of AC adaptors (available at ritzy camera stores but typically out-of-stock in my area). All-in-all, with reasonable expectations, I found the camera to be excellent.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. Wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens; 2.7-inch LCD display
3. Face Detection optimizes focus/exposure for up to 10 faces; Blog Mode copies 640 x 480 version of image for easy upload
4. Wirelessly transfer images to IrSimple-equipped devices, including other digital cameras
5. Stores images on xD or SD memory cards (not included); powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)

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CL) PS1) FUJI FINEPIX Z100FD BLK&WHT

Customer Review :

Not the easiest to use

There are much better cameras out there for $200 - this one is not user-friendly in terms of navigating through pictures or menus. The battery doesn't last too long because you have to have the camera turned on while you upload pictures to your computer (if you don't use a cardreader and just use the USB cord), and the battery DOES NOT CHARGE while you have it hooked up to your computer. The only way to charge the battery is to take it out of the camera and put it into the AC charging unit, which is a pain to bring with you everywhere.

I got rid of this one and am opting for the Panaonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 when the price comes down a bit.

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Fugifilm Z100FD

Love this camera, bought it as a replacement for Fugi Z1.

Pros: Size, fast start up, battery life, picture and video quality, 5x Optical zoom, large display, easy to use menus with many useful options, Uses SD and Xd cards, image stabilizer ... really helps with a small camera, tripod mount, PRICE.

Cons: Must remove battery and place into charger (Z1 came with a cradle that was used to transfer pics to PC and charge battery..much easier to use), Door for access to USB connector hard to open, I find it easier to remove SD card and insert into a card reader to transfer Pics. Can't seem to zoom when taking video (may be operator error).

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Under $200 STEAL!! Remarkable bargain camera

GREAT low-cost camera .. not an Amazon buy (from an egg-cellent CA company :) ) .. Bit over $100 ..free: shipping, 2GB SD card and soft case. I've owned it a bit over 6 months. I'm an experienced photographer, but never owned a digital camera before.

Perfect? No, for $450-800 get a better one ;) Others in $100 range may be competitive.. I can't say. It compares very favorably to ones my kids have owned that cost much more. This camera was released ~2 yrs ago.

Strong Points:
1. It works fine as a "point and shoot" in most normal situations.. so you don't HAVE to fiddle with a lot of techy details (BUT it has extensive "manual" capabilities and many MODES such as backlight etc)

2. Superb resolution (approximately 2x HD).. Should easily do an 8x10 photo. Some claim it is "poor" in some situations.. this is a misapplication.. usually in low light where they expect the "anti-shake" to function as a tripod.. sorry but cameras don't work like that.

3. It is EXTREMELY compact.. cigarette pack size and under 5 oz weight. It seems to be well built too.. I haven't babied it. I'm sure water and sand would do it in though

4. Also does decent video (up to 640x480 resolution), and will work perfectly well in an "average" lighted room.. good for casual filming and "youtube" etc.

5. It has 5x OPTICAL zoom (to 10x digital zoom) .. this is excellent for a unit that doesn't have a "snout type" camera lens that sticks out. Optical beats digital a lot. (Zoom appoximates a 35mm with 36-180mm)

6. The LCD seems decently sized and bright to me.. and I don't have very good eyes.. :) It cannot be "reversed" to see yourself while taking your own pic.

7. Works very well as a "copy camera" mounted on a lighted stand to copy documents or family albums, etc.. it has a very nice MACRO focus ability and a "text" exposure mode. It should be great for making shots for ebay etc too.

8. It has EXTENSIVE manual over-ride and settings options.. In order to use these well you MUST be familiar with the camera and its use (from practice and the manual.. which contrary to others I find competent and pretty thorough .. it isn't a tutorial though)

9. It comes with a cord to attach to a VCR (or computer card) and actually makes an ok video camera, though not portable in this mode.. and the viewfinder doesn't power up when you have an external device attached.
This is a "makeshift" mode and I'd not suggest it for normal use unless you get the "ac adapter" for it (IMO bit expensive for a $100 camera) It WILL NOT work on USB power.

10. I had no problems transfering pics from the camera to my pc. It can be done by either using the included USB cable or by taking the SD card out and plugging it into a reader on your pc. I've done both and had no problems. It "just happened"..I didn't have to do anything to make it work

11. It makes decent "action shots" too in decent lighting (auto racing etc) with shutter speeds up to 1/1000 sec and down to 4 sec. It doesn't have a "bulb" setting that I am aware of.

12. It has many "best of" scenrios ..1 flash, 1 not: you pick best.. several shots in a row, save last 3: .. "fast shot" sequences.. etc.. I'm sure something to suit your fancy is here

13. The non-extending lens make this both higher in reliability and more sleek.. but also gives it the higher fstop restrictions.

It does have some negatives (not really "failings" .. just things that are worthy of note)

1. The lens is in the spot where your left hand normally goes and it takes awareness to keep your finger off the lens since it doesn't "stick out".. you would see this onscreen unless you're shooting "blind" like over your head.. I found it pretty easy to adjust.

2. This is NOT a "see in the dark" camera.. I say this not because it suffers in low light (it has up to 1600 ASA which is VERY respectable, but the 3.8 lens is the issue). Low light suggests tripods and timed exposures and people don't typically do that with a "point and shoot".. I have used it on a tripod and it works well. I have taken acceptable shots by candlelight if the subject is near the candle.. such as a birthday cake. It is an f3.8 lens.. expensive cameras will be f2.8-f3.2 or so.
IF lower light conditions are IMPORTANT to you, I'd suggest GE-E1235 12MP Digital Camera with 3X Optical Zoom (Black) or the slightly older GE E1050TW-BK 10 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch Touch-Screen LCD (Black). They're almost double the price and suffer the "innie/outtie snout lens" which I don't much like, but much better for lowlight with lenses around f2.4.

3. The software suite that it comes with (for using on your pc) is only ok.. to do any real custom work you will need to buy software, which you likely have anyways if you are doing this kind of work. For color balance, cropping, making slide shows, etc its fine. Picassa is a decent free option.

4. The battery is ok, but if you're going to use it for extended video you better get a second one so you can switch out if you need to. I've never had it stop on me, but I am aware of its limits.. In still mode it shouldn't be a problem. It recharges rather quickly.. 2 hours?.. I've not timed it. Careful shopping will yield an equivalent battery or better (not with the FUJI brand on it though) for a very reasonably price.

5. You can put a TON of stuff on even a small SD card.. but the memory it comes with would probably not make most people happy for anything other than around the home where you can dump shots to your pc now and then. SD cards are CHEAP now.. buy one no matter what camera you get!

Another "observation".. neither bad nor good.. it took me a bit of study to figure out how to use the "screen menus" to see and sort and change your pics in the camera, but my daughter picked it up and immediately worked it in detail..I'm guessing its pretty standard for digital cameras.. as I said its my first.

In summary.. FOR AVERAGE TO BETTER LIGHTING conditions and MANY 'point and shoot' applications, you can't do better. Its such a feeling of FREEDOM to not have to fool with film and developers!! Excercise that freedom.. USE IT! PLAY WITH IT!! LEARN! :) It is capable, inexpensive, flexible. It isn't a $600 camera for $100 but its a keeper. Buy it.


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AMAZING!!

I bought this camera about 2 years ago and it is an amazing piece of equipment!! There are so many features and options to choose from to take the perfect pictures....You can even take a picture in complete darkness with the right settings and they come out bright and detailed. The text feature on the camera is amazing...you can zoom in and take pictures of items or works close up...I love using the text feature to take pictures of insects and other small critters because the details are astonishing...This is my second fugifilm camera and my favorite brand...This camera is so good I bought the pink one for my sister :) and is it a trooper!! I have dropped it countless times and it has even gotten wet and still works fine...I would recommend this camera to anyone

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A good camera, not quite polished enough for me

I really love the style of this camera, appearance and functionality of the menus and buttons, however, it wasn't as good at focusing on close objects as my previous Z1 of the same brand, and on low light photos are grainier than I was hoping for. I've moved on from it and have moved on to two digital cameras since this one.

I think there are better options out there today for the money.

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1. 1.3 megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality prints at 5 x 7 inches
2. 2x digital zoom lens
3. Included 8 MB SmartMedia card holds 24 images at default resolution
4. Connects with PCs via USB port
5. Uses 2 AA batteries

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a great first camera for adults or children

I bought this camera because I like Fuji. Their cameras have good color.
This is about their first digital so it's really a bargain today. The pictures are good. The lens gets covered up when the camera is turned off.
It takes two AA batteries so that's good. The Smartmedia are also cheap enough.

The camera is quick because it has a fixed focus so you just turn it on and shoot. Its small enough to fit in a large pocket. I highly recommend
this camera as a first camera or a camera to just keep in the tool box or
purse or backpack and not have to worry about. It's also a good camera for a child since it was good quality in its day it's still good now at a bargain price. If you need more resolution opt for the A201.

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A nice enough starter digital camera

This was the first digital camera I got, and it is a great starter camera for someone switching over from analog film cameras to digital, especially considering the price. It is simple, easy to use, and takes reasonably good pictures, again, considering the low price. For basic needs it is pretty good. Don't look for advanced features and the resolution quality of the pictures is only so-so, especially as technology improves the quality of digital cameras. Still, for a novice or beginner, this is a great camera!

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Ok Camera.

The camera is ok. But not that good. It takes good pictures some of the time, but alot of the time you have to go back and take pictures over because the quality isnt what you would expect. Not enough zoom. Eats up batteries like you wouldnt believe!! I would suggest adding a little bit of money and getting a better camera. Fujifilm is not the best brand to go with. I have this camera and are currently trying to sell it. The very thin 5MP sony cybershot camera is what I am aiming to buy. It's has amazing quality pictures, but it is not cheap. It is by far better than the Fujifilm!!

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Used is the key word.

The description of the product was mis leading in the description of the memory card. The cam. Itself had no transfer cable.

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$100 Very Well Spent

I LOVE this camera! I have owned it for almost 2 years now and use it all the time. Last Christmas I thought I wanted to upgrade so I bought a 3 megapixel Kodak camera and ended up returning it because it wasn't as good as my 1.3 megapixel Fuji. This camera takes wonderful macro pictures which is essential if you sell online, the Kodak took lousy macro pictures. The Kodak also did this weird double flash thing so when I tried to take pictures of my cats I always got them with their eyes closed. I have no trouble at all with my Fuji. One flash and you've got the picture. I tell you, If I ever did decide to upgrade it would definitely be a Fuji.

The pictures from this camera are fabulous! I use it for e-mail pictures, prints, and online auction pictures. It's great for all of those. When I got my camera I had in mind to mostly use it for auction pictures but it turned out to be even more useful than that. I take tons of pictures of friends, family, and my pets. Then I e-mail pictures to those friends and family. I also make prints (sometimes through an online / store service sometimes at home with the printer) for scrapbboking and they very good. I will admit that if you look really close they aren't as good as prints from a film camera, but I find the convenience of the digital worth it.

All in all, if you only have about $100 to spend on a digital camera I HIGHLY reccomend this one!!!

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