Fujifilm FinePix 2800 Review

Click on the Fujifilm FinePix 2800 Zoom to take a QuickTime VR tour

The FinePix 2800 Zoom is Fujifilm's latest mid-range digital camera. Incorporating a powerful 6x optical zoom lens, the same zooming power as that used on the FinePix 6900 Zoom, the flagship of the FinePix line. The FinePix 2800 Zoom is a highly compact, point-and-shoot model that can make even beginning photographers feel like a pro. The 2-Megapixel CCD imager in concert with Fuji's Advanced Color Technology produces photo-quality 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10-inch prints. The camera's exposure and focusing systems are fully automatic. For those that like to have more control, the Manual mode allows overriding the metering system and using a specific white balance setting.

Audio notes up to 30 seconds in length can be attached to your pictures, you can record up to 60 seconds of motion video with sound, and the FinePix 2800 Zoom can operate as a PC-cam for computer-to-computer video conferencing. Images, movies and sound files transfer to your computer in a flash thanks to the built-in USB connectivity. Picture viewing is simple and fun with the included FinePixViewer software that launches automatically once the pictures are downloaded to the computer.

FinePix 2800 Zoom Features

• Easy to use automatic point-n-shoot camera
• Ultra-compact and stylish body
• Powerful 6X optical zoom (38-228mm 35mm equivalent)
• 2.1-million pixel RGB color filter CCD imager
• Image sizes of 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480
• Fujifilm's Advanced Color Technology produces better color with more detail
• Records 60 seconds (320 x 240) AVI motion video with audio at 10 frames/sec
• 30-second audio notes can be attached to pictures
• Internet PC-Camera (Webcam) capable
• 64-Zone TTL metering, Program AE (Exposure comp. available in Manual mode)
• Automatic white balance plus 6 presets in Manual
• Multi-mode flash (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro, Forced, Off)
• 1.8 inch color TFT LCD Monitor
• Color electronic viewfinder
• ISO 100 equivalent sensitivity
• Powered by standard AA batteries, NiMH recommended

Even with the big 6x optical zoom lens, the FinePix 2800 Zoom is only 3.7 inches (W) x 3.0 inches (H) x 2.8 inches (D) and weighs a scant 9.5 ounces, without batteries. Bundled accessories include a 16MB SmartMedia storage card, four AA Alkaline batteries, shoulder strap and USB and video cables. In addition to Fujifilm's FinePixViewer, other bundled software includes Fujifilm's DP Editor and Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4.0. The FinePix 2800 Zoom is priced at $399 and available now.

Physical Views

The FinePix 2800 Zoom and the pocket-size Olympus D-40 Zoom.

Fujifilm FinePix 2800 Zoom Specifications