Fujifilm FinePix A101 Review
By: Steve's Digicams


FinePix A101
Full review posted 10/18/01
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The introduction of the FinePix A101 and A201 models signifies the birth of a new series of Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras, the A-Series. Designed specifically for picture-takers looking to take their first steps into the world of digital photography, the A-Series offers simple, streamlined functions, sure to make a beginner's digital experience fun and pleasant.
The pocket-size A101 features a 1.3-megapixel CCD imager and a fixed focus lens with a 2.5x digital zoom feature that delivers the color, sharpness and overall picture-quality typically associated with more expensive models. Its image resolution of 1280 x 960 is sufficient for printing photo-quality 5 x 7-inch prints. User-friendly controls and Fujifilm's Internet-ready FinePixViewer software make capturing and downloading photos a snap with the cameras' convenient USB computer connectivity.
The ultra-compact and lightweight bodies of the FinePix A-Series are the end result of a 30% reduction in power consumption when compared to previous FinePix entry-level models and all include such fun features as PC-cam and video recording capabilities.
FinePix A101 Features
- Simple User-Friendly Design in a Compact body
- 1.31 Million Pixels RGB Color Filter CCD
- Feature Fujifilm Advanced Color Technology, which produce better color with more detail
- Capture 20 seconds (no sound) (320 X 240) motion picture at 10 frames/sec
- Internet PC-Camera Capable
- 2.0X Digital Zoom
- Auto Lens Cover
- 64 Zone TTL Metering, Program AE (Exposure Comp. Available in Manual Mode)
- Automatic plus 6 manual selectable White Balance
- 4 modes Flash System (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced, Off)
- 1.6 inch LCD Monitor
- Optical Range Finder with LCD Monitor
- ISO 125 equivalent
The FinePix A101 including 8MB SmartMedia card, 2 AA batteries, USB cable, and FinePix Viewer is priced at $179 and available now.
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The Fujifilm FinePix A101 and the FinePix 2600 Zoom. |
Fujifilm FinePix A101 Specifications
Sensor Type |
1/2.7-inch CCD, 1.3 million pixels | Image File Resolution |
1280 x 960, 640 x 480 | Lens |
36mm (35mm equivalent) | Digital Telephoto |
2X (VGA mode) | Macro Mode |
3.1 inches to 5.9 inches | Focus Range |
2.6 feet to infinity | Sensitivity (ISO) |
Equivalent to ISO 125 | Shutter Speed |
Automatic (1/2 -1/1000 sec.) | Storage Media |
SmartMedia™(3.3V, 2-128MB), 8MB included | File Format |
JPEG (Exif) with 3 compression levels | White Balance |
Advanced Auto plus 6 Modes | Flash |
Effective Range: 9.8 ft. (Max.) | Exposure Modes |
Program AE, Manual EV Control | Exposure Meter |
64-zone TTL metering | LCD Monitor |
1.6-inch D-TFD (55,000 pixels) | Interface |
USB (PC Card Adapter, Floppy Disk Adapter and USB Card reader are optional) | DPOF Compliant |
Yes | Power source |
2 Alkaline, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd (optional DC3VAC adapter) | Auto Power Off Disable |
Yes | Sharpness Control |
No | Playback Modes |
Auto Playback, 9-up, Zoom, Resize, DPOF | Self Timer |
Yes | Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye, Forced Flash, Suppressed, Slow Sync | Viewfinder |
Optical | Dimensions |
3.9 (W) x 2.5 (H) x 1.6 (D) in. | Weight |
5.1 ounces | PC / Mac Compatible |
Yes/Yes |
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