A pocket camera for all seasons
FujiFilm have been around for a long time,
and as their name implies, they were well known for great quality photographic
film. But with the advent of digital photography, FujiFilm realised that the
demand for film would decline rapidly, and they made the move into the digital
camera arena fairly early. This means that they have had many years to work
with the idea, and perfect their craft. This experience shows in the FujiFilm
FinePix F770 EXR compact camera.
I used the term compact camera, rather than
pocket camera, because this particular device outstrips the average pocket
camera by leaps and bounds. It offers the user power and versatility, combined
with reliability and excellent picture quality, all in a beautifully designed,
sturdy package. Some of the more prominent camera producers would do well to
take a leaf out of FujiFilm’s book.
FujiFilm
FinePix F770 EXR compact camera
Despite being a relatively small camera, it
packs a generous 16 megapixel image size, which is big enough for pretty much
any image application. The camera provides the user with a number of shooting
modes, including automatic, presets, and a fully functional manual mode
(something which is becoming increasingly rare in terms of pocket cameras) that
is achingly simple to use.
Even more surprising is that the F770 packs
a whopping 20x optical zoom, which can be extended even further into a digital
range, with the camera automatically scaling down the megapixels as necessary.
In short, it is an extremely capable camera
that is quick and easy to use, making it a great backup camera for enthusiasts,
and an excellent device for hobbyists. And it doesn’t skimp on all the gimmicky
bells and whistles either. Editing functionality and easy web uploading are
included, as well as full HD video recording and 360 degree panorama shooting.
And then there are other features, like 11 frames per second in continuous
shooting mode, that just make the device seem a lot more serious than it looks.
The
sleek lines of the camera are complemented by a 3 inch screen on the back,
which has a simple yet effective set of controls to the right of it.
Speaking of looks, the F770 is beautifully
designed. The sleek lines of the camera are complemented by a 3 inch screen on
the back, which has a simple yet effective set of controls to the right of it.
Easy access to the zoom controls and a comfortably placed shutter button are
also the order of the day, and the function control is placed in an easy to
reach location at the top rear of the device.
It is difficult not to fall hopelessly head
over heels in love with the F770. It is a compact camera that does everything
right, balancing power, versatility and convenience beautifully. You won’t be
sorry with this one.
Summary
When it comes to compact cameras, things
don’t get much better than this.
Tech specs
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16 megapixel
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20x sc zoom
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Full manual mode
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HD video
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11 frames per second shooting
Pros
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Very powerful
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Full manual control
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Looks good
Cons
You can’t change lenses on a compact camera\
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Details
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Manufacturer
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FujiFilm
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Distributer
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FujiFilm
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Online
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www.fujifilm-digital.com
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Price
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$70
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