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HomeElectronicsCamera & PhotoDigital CamerasPoint-and-Shoot Digital CamerasFujifilm Finepix A500 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom |
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94 of 98 found the following review helpful:
 GREAT! Apr 17, 2006
By MestaySS
This is a fantastic camera! I really can't say enough great things about it. I just upgraded my digital camera fortress with a Minolta 5D (SLR) and with this tiny baby. I had an Olympus Stylus 300, 3.2 mp for about 3 years now. The indoor pictures were always grainy and blurred, but outdoor pictures were beautiful. However, I felt that I needed more bang for my buck and began researching for a new digi cam. I came across this Fuji and noticed 1.) 5MP, 2.) Less than $200!!!, and 3.) Xd card compatible (i already had about 512 mb of xd cards for my Olympus camera).
So, I began testing out this new baby and found that: it is very tiny and light, every single picture is bright and crisp, and the LCD screen is big, bright and noticeable even in bright outdoor light!
The LCD screen is one of the best features. I always had trouble viewing pictures in outdoor light with my other camera, so my next camera purchase HAD to have a viewfinder. But I find I don't need the viewfinder option with the camera because the LCD screen is perfect in all lights...that is one of the best features, and for the price, you can't beat it!
I can't recommend this camera enough. But I would highly recommend purchasing rechargable AA batteries. Regular Alkaline AA batteries drain very quickly!
32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Remarkable camera for the price Jul 16, 2006
By Alan Ross
I bought this Finepix A500 as a budget replacement for a digital camera that was recently stolen from me. I think its fair to say that you get quite a bit of camera for the money spent here (you can find this camera at several places on the internet for less than $120 , I bought my for 118.99 brand new with free shipping included), it has a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom and takes great pictures , in a comparison of picture quality with a friend who has a Nikon that was about 4 times the price of this camera when we took the same pictures in identical situations with same picture settings this camera performed just as well with color and clarity just as vivid. Ok his camera has bells and whistles this one doesn't and more preset picture modes but for the average picture taker this is definitely a winner, great macro shots too and professional-looking clarity and resolution on 8X10 photos as well. The software wasn't quite as elaborate as my other camera's (an HP Photosmart) but I do my general photo editing with either Picasa or the basic Adobe Photoshop (both free downloads on the web) so I can't really see this as a downside either, definitely a satisfied buyer and user here.
31 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Good Camera for a Business Traveler Jun 04, 2006
By Glen Marshall
I bought the Fujifilm Finepix A500 as a camera to pack in my PC case on business travel. I use it mainly to get candid snapshots in business meetings and conferences. It is small, discrete, and works well for the purpose intended. The 5MP resolution allows me to get quick shots without much care for composition, background clutter, etc. since I use a photo editor to take care of those tasks later-on. When buying this camera note that it does not have a case or much on-board storage. An XD memory card and a case are necessary. I also recommend getting a NiMH battery charger to keep battery replacement costs low.
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Great for the Price Sep 28, 2006
By Elizabeth T. Neal
Overall I am very happy with this camera. I got it last month and have already taken 400+ pictures. Here's what I see as its pros and cons:
Pros:
1. Small and lightwieght (I can fit it into the back pocket of my jeans)
2. Easy to use (I haven't opened the manual once)
3. 5.1 MP (more than you need for an 8 x 10)
4. Price
5. Battery Life (runs on 2 AA) I have taken 180 pictures at the highest setting and done a download before having to change them.
Cons:
1. Slow response time - takes awhile between pictures, hard to get candids
2. All my zoomed in pictures turn out badly (possibly because I don't hold the camera steady enough)
3. USB and power ports on the side are exposed (a case solves this rather easily)
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Excellent camera for the money. Sep 05, 2006
By Elusive Adhesive
"free spirit"
I got mine today and have been testing it out. It is small, barely bigger than a credit card (though thicker) and reasonably light.
It was easy to figure out how to use, except for how to get into the picture viewing mode. Turns out there is a special button for it. But that is the only thing I've had to consult the manual about and I'm not a digital camera expert. I had one camera before, a Kodak DX3700, and I must say that not only did I pay less for this camera, it is a much better camera to boot. My old camera only took decent pictures in bright sunlight, and many pictures were blurry.
This camera I have only tested inside, so far, but the pictures look great. The LCD screen is bright and easy to see, and a pleasure to use. The zoom lens works wonderfully. Taking pictures is easy and I was favorably impressed by the quality.
This camera can also make short movies without sound. And unlike my old Kodak, the LCD screen is in real-time so it shows exactly what you are seeing through the viewfinder.
I don't know what happened to the other reviewer - maybe he got a defective camera? For me the Finepix A500 works beautifully and I'm very glad I bought it. It is excellent value for money. I bought it after reading on a digital camera site that it was highly recommended for its price range, and I can understand why. It's inexpensive, compact, has a great LCD screen, and takes good-looking pictures. What more could you ask for?
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