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Fujifilm FinePix 30i Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Fujifilm FinePix 30i digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Fujifilm FinePix 30i accessories with your camera. You'll get the Fujifilm FinePix 30i manual and always important Fujifilm FinePix 30i lens which makes the Fujifilm FinePix 30i digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Fujifilm FinePix 30i accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Fujifilm FinePix 30i kit or bundle, is the Fujifilm FinePix 30i leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Fujifilm FinePix 30i body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Fujifilm FinePix 30i Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
30i |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$399.00 |
| Street Price |
$300.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-10 |
| Date Available |
2001-11-23 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired |
| Operating System |
Windows |
| Weight |
205 g
7.2 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
85 x 73 x 30 mm
3.3 x 2.9 x 1.2 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.00 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
Non-Zoom |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
1.25/2.5x (see note) |
| Auto Focus |
No |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
8 - 15 cm
3.3 - 6.1 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/4.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/4.8, f/11 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Reversed galilean |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
72000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100 |
| ISO Rating Max |
100 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, 7 presets |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
1/2 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Metering Modes |
64 segment matrix metering |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, On, Off, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
3 |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.6 - 3.0 meters (2 - 9.8 feet) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SmartMedia |
| Other Memory Types |
ID SmartMedia |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, WAV |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MotionJPEG) with sound |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, Headphone out, Mobile phone (AU C401SA, C402DE, C403ST, C404S, C405SA, C406S, C407H, C409CA, C410T, C411ST, C412SA, C413S, C414K, C415T, C451H, C452CA or TU-KA TT11) |
| Included Software |
FinePixViewer |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows |
| Performance Timing |
Cycle Time Min Res |
2.0 seconds |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
10.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
20 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
20 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
2 x AA NiMH |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
US price estimate of $528.10 based on conversion of Japanese retail price, ¥64,800. Availability date of November 23rd 2001 is for the Japanese market; no plans have yet been announced for US sales.
Complies with 3.3V SmartMedia or ID SmartMedia in capacities of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128MB .
Available in rose pink, silver or orion blue body colors. Can be connected to certain Japanese cell phones and images transferred to other cellphone users or to the Internet. Bundled headphones include remote control with backlit LCD display that shows track / artist name. Can function as a tethered USB webcam using Fuji's FinePix Viewer PictureHello software.
Digital zoom is only available at lower resolutions (1.25x at 1280 x 960 pixels, 2.5x at 640 x 480 pixels). Has exposure compensation function, range / step size unspecified. Voice memo function allows 30-second audio clips attached to images, or up to 4.5 hours of audio to be recorded (with 128MB SmartMedia and AC adapter).
In Japan, no memory card is bundled with the camera. In Europe, a 16MB SmartMedia card is included in the bundle.
Battery life claimed at 4.5 hours in MP3 playback mode, or 120 shots with LCD monitor on / 300 shots with LCD monitor off, 50% flash usage. With NiMH battery, no flash usage, no LCD usage and 640 x 480 pixel resolution, battery life claimed as 5400 shots (180 minutes).
MP3 audio can only be played back from ID SmartMedia cards, which feature built-in copy protection. Can store 160 minutes of MP3 audio on a 128MB ID SmartMedia card. Complies with 44.1KHz MP3 files, 96 / 112 / 128KBps encoding. Uses InfoBind copyright protection.
Comes bundled with 2 x AA NiMH batteries, BC-NHS charger, shoulder strap, USB cable, remote-control equipped stereo headphones, CD-ROM, instruction manual and warranty card. Optional accessories include SC-FX30 soft case, CC-FX1A and CC-FX2T cellular phone cables and AC-3V AC power adapter. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Fujifilm FinePix 30i review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Fujifilm FinePix 30i power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Fujifilm FinePix 30i digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Fujifilm FinePix 30i even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Fujifilm FinePix 30i Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Fujifilm FinePix 30i rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Fujifilm FinePix 30i accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Fujifilm FinePix 30i wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Fujifilm FinePix 30i, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Fujifilm FinePix 30i camera or Fujifilm FinePix 30i lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Fujifilm FinePix 30i camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Fujifilm FinePix 30i digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Fujifilm FinePix 30i powergrip digital camera.
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