Customer Reviews 
New FujifilmDigital Camera
2008-04-01I received a Fujifilm FinePix 2650 digital camera for Xmas in 2002. I have had much fun using it. However, I thought time had arrived to get an "up grade", namely a Fujifilm FinePix E900. I am amazed at the things one can do with this camera. I like to take pictures of my Grandson when he participates in track meets. The "continuous shooting" mode allows me to get great pictures of him in the center of a picture.
Fuji Finepix E900 Digital Camera good buy
2008-01-15My family has used this camera for serveral months and we are very happy with it for point-and-shoot. We recommend it. Like any camera, it goes through AA batteries fast, so we have a stock of NiMH AA batteries that we recharge (making sure we discharge them as much as possible to avoid the 'battery memory' problem). The only complaint is blurry pictures (from motion blur - auto focus is fine). It seems the only setting that works consistently is the 'fast motion' setting. The "AUTO" setting is the worst - camera takes too long to snap the image and the action is always past (hard to make little kids be still for a picture).
Great Camera
2007-02-06I spent weeks researching a good point-and-shoot digital camera and finally went with Consumer Reports recommended "best buy." I found the picture quality to be outstanding for most situations and the battery life to be amazing. The graphing feature really helps in setting up a shot to help manage existing lighting to enhance your photo or at least prevent messing up a rare-moment shot.
While you can open the box, charge the batteries and pretty much just start shooting, you are much better off to thoroughly read the manual (which is no small task) and become familiar with many of the advanced features. I found I was able to really improve many of my shots.
I have only one small beef and that is the mode selection knob is easily bumped out of its last position so until you get used to checking it every time (as you should anyway) you may be wondering what is going on as you review your shots.
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The types of camcorders
If you are planning on purchasing a camcorder, you should be familiar with
the types of camcorders and how they can benefit your specific needs. The
formats of video cameras include, VHS, VHS-C,
8mm, Hi8, Mini Digital Video (Mini DV), DVD and Digital 8. Each format has
its pros and cons
VHS
The VHS format is the oldest type of camcorder. This type of video camcorder
is fast becoming outdated, because you can only play back
the video on a VHS VCR system. VHS
camcorders are not nearly as clear as digital
video camcorders that offer clear video with 540 lines of resolution,
VHS video cameras only offer 240 lines of resolution. They also weigh more
and are much more bulky, that dv camcorders. You can only find these video
camera used because their technology is now outdated.
VHS-C
The VHS-C format offer 240 lines of resolution, just like VHS. These analog
camcorders come in a smaller size that the VHS camcorder models, but use
the same technology. The video tapes u ...
Glossary of Helpful Terms, Concepts & Advice
Related to the Camera:
Camera Parts & Features - these are standard or basic features on a camera. Your camera may have different features. If you have any questions, please e-mail me.
View Finder - A small eyepiece or screen on the camera that allows you to see the image you're recording. (The camera also acts as a VCR, so you can play back and watch what you have already recorded through the view finder).
White Balance - If you ever ended up with yellow-tinted video, chances are you forgot to white balance. It's worthwhile to white balance every time you use your camera to get the highest quality video. If your camera doesn't have this feature, it may have an automatic or internal system. What white balancing does is adjust the intensity of the colors being recorded according to the existing light. Make sure you white balance every time the lighting conditions change; if you record video inside and then go outside, your lighting conditions have changed and you need to instruc ...
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