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Fujifilm FinePix E550 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Fujifilm FinePix E550 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Fujifilm FinePix E550 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Fujifilm FinePix E550 manual and always important Fujifilm FinePix E550 lens which makes the Fujifilm FinePix E550 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Fujifilm FinePix E550 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Fujifilm FinePix E550 kit or bundle, is the Fujifilm FinePix E550 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Fujifilm FinePix E550 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Fujifilm FinePix E550 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
E550 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$499.00 |
| Street Price |
$243.68 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-04-22 |
| Date Available |
2004-08-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
201 g
7.0 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
104 x 64 x 36 mm
4.1 x 2.5 x 1.4 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
4048x3040, 2848x2136, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
6.63 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.7" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Fujifilm SuperCCD HR |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
32 - 130 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
4.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
1.4, 2.0, 2.5, 6.3x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
1.0000 |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
61 cm to Infinity
24.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
8 - 79 cm
3.1 - 32.2 in |
| Min Macro Area |
60 x 45 mm
2.4 x 1.8 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 - f/8 |
| Lens Thread |
43 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body threads w/ adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real image optical |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
80% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
101% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
154000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
21.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
80, 100, 200, 400, 640, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
7 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Fine, Shade, Daylight / Warm White / Cool White Fluorescent, Incandescent, Custom |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
3 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Metering Modes |
64-zone multi, average, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Sync |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
4.1 |
| Flash Range Description |
2.0ft – 14.8ft (W) / 2.0ft. – 7.2ft (T) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
xD Picture Card |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
.RAF (RAW) |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif v2.2) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
FinePix Viewer, ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
1.3 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
1.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.1 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
4.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
6.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.6 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.2 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
4 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.9 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
990.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
2 x AA or 1 x NH-10 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
2 x AA NiMH rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Fujifilm FinePix E550 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Fujifilm FinePix E550 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 E550 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Fujifilm FinePix E550 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 E550 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Fujifilm FinePix E550 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Fujifilm FinePix E550 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Fujifilm FinePix E550 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Fujifilm FinePix E550, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Fujifilm FinePix E550 camera or Fujifilm FinePix E550 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 E550 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 E550 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Fujifilm FinePix E550 powergrip digital camera.
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