Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black)
The Fujifilm FinePix J38 packs a punch with a 12 Megapixel CCD, a 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens and a brilliant 2.7" high resolution LCD which displays images with sharpness and clarity. The J38 is loaded with features designed to make picture taking easy so users can concentrate on their subjects and less on camera setting. The user gets high quality, crisp and clear photos which can be enlarged, printed, e-mailed or put into creative projects.
A key feature of the J38 is Automatic Scene Recognition, in which framed scenes are automatically detected and selected into appropriate camera settings: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Macro, Night Portrait, and Backlit Portrait.
Additionally, the J38 has modes for most any situation including: Baby, Anti-blur, Portrait, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Natural Light, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, Flower, Party, Text, Movie and Manual.
With a profile of only 0.8" (20mm) thick and 3.6" (92mm) wide, the FinePix J38 is the perfect on-the-go camera fitting easily into a shirt pocket or handbag.
- Automatic Scene Recogition & Face Detection
- The FinePix J38 features Fujifilm's new SR Auto mode (Automatic Scene Recognition), which enables the camera to intelligently recognize six types of scenes automatically: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Night Macro, Night Portrait and Backlit Portrait. For each picture taken in this mode, the camera will optimize the ideal exposure, focus, white balance and ISO, and engage Face Detection and Picture Stabilization as needed, for the scene to ensure the best quality picture is captured with ease.
- Versatile Shooting Modes
- An extensive selection of pre-programmed shooting modes ensures great photos in various conditions, eliminating the need to fuss with camera settings while delivering optimum results. These modes are Auto Scene Recognition, Auto, Baby, Anti-blur, Portrait, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Natural Light, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, Flower, Party, Text, Movie, and Manual.
- Picture Stabilization
- The FinePix J38 has Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization which ensures clear blur-free photos.
- Panoramic Shooting Mode
- Lets you capture and combine up to three consecutive shots, creating one large panoramic shot.
- Low Light Shooting
- Utilizes ISO settings of up to 3200 at 3MP, to capture stunning images even in low light.
- 2.7" LCD
- The large, bright LCD display makes it easy to compose great photos. And sharing pictures is a pleasure, thanks to a high-impact 230,000-dot resolution.
- Extended Battery Life
- A Long-life rechargeable Li-ion battery is included for extended shooting time.
- Slim Design
- At only 0.8" thick 3.6" wide, this sleek and slim FinePix J38 slips effortlessly into your bag or pocket to go everywhere with ease.
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| Camera Type | Digital Point & Shoot |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12.2 million pixels |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch CCD |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| File Formats |
Still image:
JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2)
Movie:
AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound
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Please Note:Exif 2.2 is a file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing close |
| File Size | Still image: 4000 x 3000 (12M) / 4000 x 2666 (3:2 format) / 2816 x 2112 / 2048 x 1536 / 1600 x 1200 / 640 x 480 pixels |
| Color Spaces | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Creative Color Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Baby, PS (Anti-blur), Natural Light, Movie, Panorama |
| Image Stabilization | Picture Stabilization (Anti-blur) |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, f/2.9 (Wide) - f/5.2 (Telephoto) |
| Zoom | 3x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focus Range |
Normal:
Wide: Approx. 2.0' (60cm) to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 2.0' (60cm) to infinity Macro: Wide: Approx. 3.9" - 2.3' (10 - 70cm) Telephoto: Approx. 1.1 - 2.3' (35 - 70cm) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
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Please Note:Max. number of recorded pixels: 3M close |
| Shutter Speeds | (Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/1400sec., (All other modes) 8sec. to 1/1400sec. |
| Metering | TTL 256-zones metering |
| Exposure Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Baby, PS (Anti-blur), Natural Light, Movie, Panorama |
| White Balance |
Automatic scene recognition Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Burst Capability | Top-3 |
| Self Timer | Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes, Auto Flash |
| Effective Flash Range |
Normal Wide: Approx. 2.0 - 11.5' (0.6 - 3.5m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| Dedicated Flash System | No |
| Max Sync Speed | N/A |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 10MB |
| Memory Card Type | SD,SDHC |
| Still Images per GB |
Internal: 10MB: JPEG FINE: 1 JPEG NORMAL: 3 SD Card: 512MB: JPEG FINE: 85 JPEG NORMAL: 160 1GB: JPEG FINE: 160 JPEG NORMAL: 310 2GB: JPEG FINE: 320 JPEG NORMAL: 630 SDHC: 4GB JPEG FINE: 650 JPEG NORMAL: 1270 8GB JPEG FINE: 1300 JPEG NORMAL: 2550 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | NTSC / PAL selectable |
| Video Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound |
| Video Clip Length |
Internal Memory: VGA(30fps): 7 sec QVGA: 16 sec SD CARD: 512MB VGA: 6 min QVGA: 12 min 1GB VGA: 12 min QVGA: 28 min 2GB VGA: 25 min QVGA: 57 min SDHC: 4 GB VGA: 50 min QVGA: 116 min 8GB VGA: 100 min QVGA: 229 min 3 Please Note:A movie recording will stop automatically when the movie file size becomes approx. 2GB. close |
| Audio Recording | Monaural |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | N/A |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A |
| Display | 2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT colors LCD monitor, Approx. 96% coverage |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| System & Software Requirements | Windows and Mac |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weatherproofing | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Durability | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | NP45A Lithium Ion Battery (included) |
| Power Adapter | AC-5VX AC Power Adapter (not included) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8" (92.0 x 55.9 x 20.0mm) (excluding accessories and attachments) |
| Weight | Approx. 4.0 oz (113 g) (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (12)
- Easy to use (12)
- Good image quality (12)
- Large clear LCD (9)
- Image stabilization (8)
Cons
- Limited zoom (4)
- No viewfinder (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (11)
- Family photos (10)
- Landscape/scenery (8)
- Low light (5)
- Video (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great little camera
Bought this camera for my 11 year old niece. She finds it very easy to use and even read the manual for info on video and camera timer. Picture quality is great on the ...Read complete review
Bought this camera for my 11 year old niece. She finds it very easy to use and even read the manual for info on video and camera timer. Picture quality is great on the screen AND when transferred to computer. We didn't print any pictures, so I can't offer any info about quality on paper.
Battery life is great- she used the camera non-stop for days before needing to recharge the battery.
I'm impressed that the camera works well for little hands and that it is easy to use right out of the box. This is not a case of a child being more technically aware than the adults, so the camera is definitely special!
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Most Liked Negative Review
I can't start it if isn't plugged.
I'm trying to use the camera but, as I said before, only when is plugged, can't start it. If not, it's impossible. Maybe the battery is wrong?.
Please, I would...Read complete review
I'm trying to use the camera but, as I said before, only when is plugged, can't start it. If not, it's impossible. Maybe the battery is wrong?.
Please, I would like some help, from you, due I purchased the camera in NYC, but I live in Spain (Europe).
Thanks
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Pros
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
I use this camera for pretty much everything now. It reacts very quickly. It doesn't take forever to focus, like most other cameras, even in low light. The panorama feature is very cool. It comes with very minimal instructions, but the buttons are pretty intuitive and I haven't had any problems. Image quality has been great for candid shots (indoor and outdoor) and taking pictures of products for selling online. The auto function works surprisingly well, even for a pretty critical photographer like me. It is super slim but still quite sturdy. The only complaint might be that the screen is scratched pretty easily, though that could be said about pretty much all pocket point-and-shoots... and I don't have a protective case or cover for it. Image quality with the zoom can get a little noisy at its max. All in all, this is an AMAZING deal and I really couldn't be happier.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good battery life
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
Takes great pictures. Auto mode works great for people like me that just like to point and shoot. I also like the video mode - the quality is pretty good. The camera is small, light and easy to access (important when I'm hiking.) I would have given it a 5 star if the video was a notch better, but for the price it's perfect.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
I looked for these locally but didnt find what I wanted at the best price... So I found this option and it was about $15 cheaper then the store. It is a good portable camera that has great resolution, and video, but no zoom on the video mode:(
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
This is a good quality point and shoot digital for less than $100. It's small, has a rechargeable battery, and looks pretty good. The response time is fairly quick, and picture quality is good as well. I haven't had the best luck with night time and low light shots, but that's nothing unique to this camera.
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
The camera takes good quality picture and very affordable. I would recommend a friend to get it.
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
I bought this camera fro a trip, as my day to day camera is a Canon IS series and it's too big to carry around in certain situations.
Overall the camera is good for point and shoot, it does it's job.
However, pictures in low light condition, without flash (even in auto mode) are not perfect, there is noticeable amount of noise.
What is the lowest point in this product is the display, even is it's bright and clear indoors, the contrast is very bad, so taking pictures outside is sometimes a guess game.
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
I'm trying to use the camera but, as I said before, only when is plugged, can't start it. If not, it's impossible. Maybe the battery is wrong?.
Please, I would like some help, from you, due I purchased the camera in NYC, but I live in Spain (Europe).
Thanks
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
I didn't even need to read the directions. For the money, I couldn't ask for a better product. I just love it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
I've been really happy with our Fuji. We've had nothing but great results with it. Fast, great pictures, and a great price. We've had Sonys before and are glad we made this choice.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Party
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
this camera is great for all types of situations. i had a finepix camera a few years ago and chose this one because it takes pics quickly for those moments when you only have seconds to turn it on and snap. it also has a large screen. i especially like how easy it is to use. i would even recommend it to my 80 year old grandparents. it has auto, scene recognition, and other modes like panarama, party, and manual (plus more).at [$], this is a great value. other 12.2 megapixel cameras go for much more.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
excellent camera, the only weak spot is the battery.sd card door, it falls open constantly. a better latching mechanism is in order.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is very easy to use with a brief manual. It's lightweight, small, and fits easily in a purse. The pictures are crisp and sharp with a realistic color balance. So far I haven't had any problems with it. I would note that for Macs, you just have to plug it in to the computer and turn it on, as it doesn't come with a Mac cd-rom program to help you set up/upload pics.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
This is an easy camera to use. The pictures are good quality as well.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
The J38 combines the same well-refined control interface used in the earlier J10 and J20 cameras with more resolution. These cameras are really simple to use - a novice can make good photos easilly. Fuji packs a real bargain with good optics and sensor into a well thought out small package. Great for earning Christmas smiles!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good battery life
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
Great camera also takes great pics. I bought it for my wife and she loves it. Its real simple to use and the battery last life very long.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good battery life
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix J38 Digital Camera (Black):
Bought this camera for my 11 year old niece. She finds it very easy to use and even read the manual for info on video and camera timer. Picture quality is great on the screen AND when transferred to computer. We didn't print any pictures, so I can't offer any info about quality on paper.
Battery life is great- she used the camera non-stop for days before needing to recharge the battery.
I'm impressed that the camera works well for little hands and that it is easy to use right out of the box. This is not a case of a child being more technically aware than the adults, so the camera is definitely special!
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Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $7.85
- GBP 5.01
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
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- Original: $16.95
- Save: $1.69
- Price: $15.26
- GBP 9.74
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $9.95
- GBP 6.35
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
- GBP 4.78
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
- GBP 6.35
What's in the Box
- NP45A Lithium-Ion Battery
- AC Adapter
- Carry Strap
- FinePix Software CD
- Owner's Manual CD
- User's Guide
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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