UK Discount Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Digital Camera – Black (16MP, 15 x Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD Screen Lowest Price
Thursday, 26. January 2012
Discount Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Digital Camera – Black (16MP, 15 x Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD Screen – On Sale
- Including Charger, Lithium battery
- Who’d have thought you could fit so much technologicalknow-how in one small camera.
- The FujiFilm Finepix F600EXR has a 16 megapixelBSI EXR-CMOS sensor and a 15x zoom wide angle lens.
- This ISO 42800 F600EXR is very sensitive tolight so that you get perfect images whatever the lighting conditions. Internal menu languages: English, French,German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Korean.
- 12-month UK manufacturer’s warranty included.
List Price: £317.33
Trixie Says:
Great compact from someone who actually owns one!,
I bought this camera while on my way to a Gig at Wembley. I was needing a compact camera capable of taking good low light shots without a flash and I’m glad that after some research I chose this camera.
I normally use a DSLR so my expectations were high but understanding of the limitations using a compact and I frankly was not disappointed. The camera easily took very good photos at the concert and it also provided some decent HD video footage too.
I paid £300 for jessops for this camera in November 2011 but at the same time amazon were selling it for £217, I think “300 was perhaps a little much but £217 is a GREAT price for such a capable little camera.
The camera itself is pretty small for all its able to do. It has a nice big screen on the back and the overall look and build feels good. There is a small rubberized area to allow a better hold on the right hands side which is needed considering the operation of the flash.
On the plus side:
-The photos are nearly as quick to capture as an SLR, making it easier to capture funny pet moments or racing shots.
-The photos are very clear and especially good in low light (I compared the same indoor low light shot with 2 other compacts and my SLR to this one, it was great in comparison!).
-It offers easy ways to attempt more artistic slow shutter / background blur shots (though sometimes this background blur isnt always accurate).
-The battery held out well when I used it at a gig, I’d taken over 400 shots and a 6 minute video with plenty juice to go (no flash mind you).
-The flash is very good for a compact and I found it in no way annoying being a pop up.
-Panoramic mode works well and sweeps for as long as you wish (up to 360)
On the negative side:
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-The mode dial is tilted and sometimes I found it had been accidently changed.
-The flash pops up and isnt build in, which I dont mind as it probably explains why the flash is so good compared to other compacts, but sometimes I forgot it was pop up and was puzzled a minute or 2 as to why I couldnt find a flash option LOL (This is just because its new to me and I’ll be a pro and remember in future
-The video focus isnt smooth when you’re zooming in and out, which isnt a big problem as its quick to refocus again and I didnt find any noise while zooming or anything. [edit: there is a motor noise while zooming, I didnt hear this with a concert being filmed).
As you can see, the negatives for the most part are cosmetic and in no way deter from the fact this camera is very capable.
Overall I’m incredibly impressed with this hand sized gadget. I can even feel confident leaving my DSLR at home often now and using this camera instead.
This possibly is a very small update on the 550, but considering its not far off £200 now, I dont think this is a point worth marking the camera down on, as I see has already happened.
I know its a new camera, but I felt the need to post a review up as reviews by people who dont actually own one aren’t helpful.
Photo examples I’ve taken on the 600exr at the (roxette) concert to show you its ability in this situation. I see many people looking for a good camera to take to gigs, this one could be a serious option
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|George Scott Dingwall "G Dingwall" Says:
Great camera with a few minor annoyances.,
I’ve had several Fuji compacts over the years, the last of which was the F200EXR. The F600 image quality and clarity is several levels better than the F200. Images from both cameras viewed side by side in Photoshop show just how much better the F600 is. I haven’t yet compared images with one of my DLSRs to see how it compares with those. I really like that this camera has a RAW image option. I’ve been working with RAW images from my DSLRs for years now and I’m pleased that I can now get them from my compact.
You get a wider wide angle and a longer zoom. However, at maximum zoom of X15, you will likely have difficulty in holding the camera still unless you find something to wedge it against or a place to put the camera on so you can use the timer.
The controls are fairly easy to use, but I find command dial is sometimes a little awkward and it’s not hard to hit one of the direction switches rather than the menu/OK button.
I would have preferred if the flash was internal. I don’t care for the pop up flash on this camera. The only saving grace is that the flash seems more powerful than on other compacts I’ve had.
The memory card slot is badly designed IMO. The way the cover flips up tends to block your ability to remove the card. You can’t easily grab it between 2 fingers, and it is just a little fiddly to get hold of the card. I’ve actually dropped it a couple of times while removing it.
There are a lot of features and settings in the camera. As always seems to be the case with Fuji, the menu system is pretty much useless. There doesn’t seem to be any logic as to how it is laid out, and you end up just scrolling through everything until you find what you are looking for. This may become easier with extended use, but Fuji menus have always disappointed me.
As someone who doesn’t have a photographic memory. I’m disappointed there isn’t a printed user manual supplied with the camera. You get a flimsy set up guide which lists a few of the features, but not enough to fully explain any of them. I quite like having a manual in my pocket in case I need to brush up on what a particular setting or feature does.
I’ve not used all of the features and settings yet. Some others I’m not really interested in, such as video and GPS. But from what I have tried, I am, for the most part, pleased with this camera. The image quality is superb, and this is always my main priority for a camera. All the bells and whistles are only of secondary importance to me.
I’ve given this camera 5 stars, but I really would have liked to knock off half a star for the little annoyances I’ve mentioned above. Due to the excellent image quality, I did not want to knock off a whole star. For me a camera is about image quality and, if that’s good enough, I can put up with a few minor inconveniences. A great camera and worth every penny.
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|yunorisson Says:
Perfect!,
This little gem is fantastic. Very small and compact , packed with bells & whistles. Others have complained that the battery runs out quickly, well, provided you switch off the ‘Sat Nav’ and only use it when required, no problem.
The 360 degree panoramic facility is great, does need a steady hand though. Images are superb even set on the ‘basic’ EXR choice.
Re the alleged problem with the battery running down, why not buy a couple of extra batteries at £4.95 each and keep them close at hand, the other major camera makers would be touching £20.00 for their extra batteries!!!
Good quality product, nice feel, hard to beat at the price.
Go for it!
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