Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera
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The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR features a 10.0 megapixel Super CCD EXR Sensor with technology capable of using the human eye as the basis for the perfect camera sensor. It yields superior quality levels of detail when switched to its HR (High Resolution) mode. The FinePix F70EXR is also capable of offering excellent quality in low light and superb highlight detail in contrast light when switched to its SN (High Sensitivity and Low Noise) mode and DR (Wide Dynamic Range) modes respectively.
The Fujifilm F70EXR boasts several shooting modes that combine the power of Super CCD EXR with Multi Frame Technology to enable users to capture exceptional images that rival the most expensive professional D-SLR cameras. The Pro Focus Mode combines two or three burst shots together and the Pro Low-light Mode is applied to solving the problems of noisy low light shots. The EXR Auto Mode not only automatically recognizes the scene and selects the ideal shooting mode, but also switches the sensor to the perfect capture mode for the conditions.
The compact F70EXR is equipped with a 10x wide angle zoom that delivers distant action up close and gets everyone in the picture or gets the subject and background in the frame. The F70EXR, packing 10 megapixels for superior quality, takes the work out of getting the desired image. Its unique shooting modes and functions take the hassle out of getting the right exposure, letting the shooter concentrate on getting the shot.
- 10.0 Megapixels
- Powerful 10.0 megapixels yields photos with superior resolution, vivid color and lavish detail, even when making enlargements.
- Extreme Sensor Super CCD EXR
- The Super CCD EXR provides superior picture quality, enabling a "3-in-1" sensor combination of Fine Capture Technology (High Resolution), Pixel Fusion Technology (High Sensitivity & Low Noise), and Dual Capture Technology (Wide Dynamic Range). With an innovative color filter array and image processing technology, the EXR ensures an advanced reproduction in imaging with exceptionally balanced quality.
- EXR AUTO
- EXR Auto is a sophisticated set of program modes that can automatically detect six different types of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlit Portrait, Night, and Night Portrait. The camera will recognize the scene and optimize focus, color balance, exposure, flash and sensitivity.
- EXR Priority
- With EXR Priority, you can manually switch the sensor to one of three capture modes. Just like your eye prioritizes different functions for optimal viewing of different scenes, each EXR mode uses a different approach to change how the sensor captures the image.
- Pro Focus Mode
- This focus-bracketing mode emulates the gentle, out-of-focus background look of a DSLR when shooting portraits or macro subjects. A single press of the shutter first takes an exposure focused on the main subject, then additional exposures at different focus points. This produces a final image emphasizing the sharply focused subject against a soft, out-of-focus background. 1
- Pro Low-Light Mode
- Ideal for shooting non-moving subjects in low light, this mode automatically takes a series of four high-sensitivity & low-noise exposures and then combines them into an image with less noise than the single exposures.
- Scene Position and Mode Dial
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Simply choose the shooting mode that matches the scene, and every setting from shutter speed to white balance is optimized to capture an exceptional image. Mode Dial functions are: EXR Mode, Auto, Natural Light, Scene Position, Movie, Manual, Program.
Scene Positions are Pro Focus Mode, Pro Low-Light Mode, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, and Text.
- Film Simulation Mode
- Simulate the distinctive look of 5 different types with just a touch of a button. Modeled on Fujifilm brands loved by professional photographers, each breathes life into your image with a quality that previously only film could capture.
- High Resolution
- Just as your eye sees the finest detail in bright conditions, Resolution Priority uses the full 10.0 megapixel resolution of the unique EXR array to reproduce the smallest detail in bright beautiful color.
- Wide Dynamic Range
- Just as your eye sees the full range of shadows to highlights in high-contrast scenes, D-range Priority simultaneously captures two images to produce a single image with Wide Dynamic Range up to 800%, revealing subtleties in shadow and eliminating washout of the bright areas.
- High Sensitivity & Low Noise
- Just as your eye strives to make dark scenes as bright and detailed as possible, High ISO & Low Noise Priority takes advantage of high sensitivity and FinePix technology to capture the subject with exceptional brightness and minimal noise.
- 10x Optical Zoom
- Combining the versatility of 10x optical zoom with the slim body in its class, FinePix F70EXR brings distant action up close. Furthermore, with Dual Image Stabilization to defeat blur from camera shake, even long zoom photos come out sharp.
- Wide Angle Lens
- For all those frustrating times when you wished to get both the subject and an expansive background in frame, the 27mm wide angle lens can get it all. Especially for group photos, it's now possible to get everyone in the shot and capture every smile.
- Multi Frame Composition
- With the new Multi Frame feature, just press the shutter once and the camera automatically takes a rapid series of exposures, analyzes them, and then aligns them to produce a single frame. 2
- Super Intelligent Flash
- The Super Intelligent Flash lets you take macro shots with the ideal balance of flash output and available light. This flash system captures both the subject and background in bright, clear details.
- Dual Image Stabilization
- FinePix sensitivity freezes subjects to defeat motion blur while CCD Shift Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake. Together they prevent image blur - the number one cause of spoiled photos.
- Face Detection and Red-Eye Correction
- The F70EXR uses technology which enables detection of up to 10 faces 360° in range and in profile at ultra-high speeds. Red-eye is automatically corrected in detected faces, often spoiled by flash reflections.
- Versatile Playback Functions of Face Detection
- Various playback functions add to the versatility of the F70EXR. These functions include red-eye removal during playback, cropping, zooming in on a subject, and slide show-style creation of zoomed in faces.
- Natural Form With Comfortable Grip
- To give users the utmost grip comfort, the organic form adopts natural curves to the toned body, enabling easy camera operations.
- 2.7" High Contrast & Wide Viewing Angle LCD
- The high contrast 2.7" screen with a wide viewing angle makes using menus and framing shots a breeze
- Micro Thumbnail View
- Navigate, view and select from up to 100 photos, displayed in a 10 x 10 array.
- Compact Design
- Sleek and refined, the gracefully shaped FinePix F70EXR has a sophisticated look in any scene
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| Camera Type | Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2-inch Super CCD EXR |
| Effective Resolution | 10.0 Megapixels |
| Color Depth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Modes | Full Color |
| Image File Formats |
Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG ) with sound Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound 1 Please Note:Exif 2.2 is a file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. close |
| Recorded Resolution |
Still image: 3616 x 2712 (10M) 3616 x 2400 (8.7MP)(3:2 format) 3616 x 2048 (7.4MP)(16:9 format) 2592 x 1944 (5.0MP) 2592 x 1728 (4.5MP)(3:2 format) 2592 x 1440 (3.7MP)(16:9 format) 2048 x 1536 (3.1MP) 2048 x 1360 (2.8MP)(3:2 format) 1920 x 1080 (2.1MP)(16:9 format) |
| Video Recording |
640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) with monaural sound NTSC / PAL Selectable AVI (Motion JPEG )Format |
| Audio Recording | Yes (WAVE format, Monaural) |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fujinon Optical Zoom Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 10X |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.0 - 50.0mm (27 - 270mm equivalent on 35mm camera) |
| Digital Zoom | Approx 4.0x |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
Normal: Wide: 1.5' (45cm) Telephoto: 6.6' (2m) Macro: Wide: 2" (5cm) Telephoto: 3' (90cm) |
| Maximum Aperture |
Wide: f/3.3 Telephoto: f/5.6 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (CCD-shift type) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast Detect AF |
| Focus Modes | Auto focus (Multi, Center) / Continuous AF, AF assist illuminator available |
| Focus Range |
Normal: Wide: Approx. 1.5' (45cm) to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 6.6' (2m) to infinity Macro: Wide: Approx. 2" - 8.2'(5cm - 2.5m) Telephoto: Approx. 3 - 8.2'(90cm - 2.5m) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Auto / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed |
Auto Mode: 1/4 sec to 1/2000 sec All Other Modes: 8 sec to 1/2000 sec |
| Aperture Range | f/3.3 - 6.4 to f/5.6 - 11.0 |
| Exposure Metering | TTL 256-zones metering |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual |
| White Balance Modes |
Automatic scene recognition Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light, Custom |
| Scene Modes |
Mode Dial: Auto, EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP, P, M, Movie SP: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Pro Focus, Pro Low-light |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash |
Auto Flash Modes: Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1.0 (30 m) - 13.8'(4.2 m) Tele: 3.0 (90cm) - 7.9' (2.4 m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability |
Top-3 (max. 1.8 frames/sec.) Top-12, High speed (max. 4.8 frames/sec, number of recorded pixels: "S" only) Final-3 (max. 1.8 frames/sec) Final-12, High speed (max. 4.8 frames/sec., number of recorded pixels: "S" only) |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 47MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
SD, SDHC
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Please Note:See the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility close |
| Recording Capacity | A movie recording will stop automatically when the movie file size becomes approx. 1GB (QVGA) or 2GB (VGA). |
| Battery Type | NP-50 Li-ion battery (included) |
| Power Adapter |
AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately) CP-50 DC Coupler (sold separately) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements | Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Vista SP1; Mac OS 10.3.9, 10.4 to 10.5.6 |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 100% coverage |
| Playback Options | Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Trimming, Resize, Image rotate, Slideshow, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Voice memo |
| Physical | |
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9" (99.3 x 58.9 x 22.7mm) |
| Weight | 6.3 oz (180 g) excluding battery and memory card |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 28 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (25)
- Image stabilization (21)
- Compact (20)
- Good image quality (20)
- Good in low light (19)
Cons
- Short battery life (7)
- No viewfinder (6)
- Poor image quality (3)
Best Uses
- Low light (20)
- Travel (20)
- Landscape/scenery (19)
- Family photos (18)
- Wildlife (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (14), Semi-pro photographer (7), Casual photographer (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great ultracompact for low-light/indoor
First, let it be noted that I wanted to give this camera a 4.5 stars rating; however, I had to choose either 4 stars or 5 so I went with 4.
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First, let it be noted that I wanted to give this camera a 4.5 stars rating; however, I had to choose either 4 stars or 5 so I went with 4.
Overall, I think this is a fantastic camera for the price. Some features that I particularly love about this camera are:
(1) the EXR mode. The technology works well (see note below aon AUTO EXR mode);
(2) excellent zoom capabilities; not the best range of the ultra compacts but it has been excellent in my use of shooting pictures at parks, of the lake/river/ocean scenes near Charleston, SC, and of people, including many shots at/near twilight AND indoors;
(3) Pro-Light and Pro-Focus modes very useful to capture subjects in low light and to create dSLR-like effects. (While I cannot always get the Pro-Focus mode to work it does so by taking three consecutive images and blurring the background compared to the subject to make professional-looking pictures; ALSO, has 9 other useful scenes, including landscapes and photos which work fantastic!
(4) Great image quality.
Some features that I do not like are :
(1) Image stabilization is unacceptable when using manual setting to slow shutter speed (or I just drink too much coffee); otherwise, image stabalization is okay, but still not the camera's strong point
(2) No HD movie mode
(3) in certain modes (for example Pro Low-Light mode) the manual controls cannot be changed. When manual controls can be changed there are only pre-set values to choose from.
(4) Some advanced features require specific conditions - mainly I am referring to two things here (i) the Pro-Focus Mode requires that there be a suitable distance between the subject and the background, which seems to be at least 6-8 feet from what I can tell. If the background is closer than this you will get an error message; (ii) the Pro Low-Light mode requires you to hold the camera fairly still while it take four consecutive images. It then blends them together using the novel EXR sensor/technology . Generally this works well. However, as I said above the Image stabilization seems to be poor. Also, this requires that no subjects be moving as four pictures are taken to be blended.
The camera is very easy to use and the menus are easy to navigate. The user can switch between modes relatively quickly and easily using a dial on the upper right on the back of the camera. After choosing a mode it is fairly easy to make changes. One thing I really like is the ability to choose different backgrounds for your pictures including black-and-white, sepia tone (looks like an old newspaper), soft tones, and vivid colors.
The new EXR technology is impressive. While the AUTO EXR mode does a fairly decent job for the person wishing to simply pick up the camera and take pictures, I found that the results were better by manually choosing the EXR mode. (And sometimes the PRO Low-Light mode works better depending on your scene).
While the lack of HD movie is disappointing, the movie mode is acceptable for someone looking for a camera with occassional video (versus, a camcorder with occasional pictures). Don't get me wrong - I love this camera. However, I am only trying to be fair in stating that some other cameras (like the Panasonic TZ3 and I believe the Sony H-20, but don't quote me on the Sony) have similar specs/features AND they also have an HD movie mode.
Personally, what won me over was the small compact camera coupled with the new technology. While this camera doesn't rank near expensive dSLR cameras (I'm using the word expensive RELATIVE to the price of the F70), it is great for the price. On top of that it fits in my jeans pocket (might not if you wear really tight jeans), and it does take great pictures. Also, I actually like the design. Some reviewers have knocked the design claiming it is basic, not very stylish, or too much like the EXR 200. I happen to think it is nice (albeit simple).
Overall, it is a great camera for the price. For the person looking to shoot a wide variety of subjects (including people and nature) that will often encounter tough lighting conditions (indoor and low-light) you can go wrong with this camera.
I will also say that if low light/indoor photos were not important to me then I would have went with the Panasonic ZS3. And if there was a better zoom of the new Sony TX-1 I would have waited for the reviews on that before purchasing this camera :)
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Most Liked Negative Review
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I wanted a small, compact camera that was good in low light. After reading many reviews and doing a lot of research I ordered the Finepix F70EXR (I got greedy and wanted the 10x...Read complete review
I wanted a small, compact camera that was good in low light. After reading many reviews and doing a lot of research I ordered the Finepix F70EXR (I got greedy and wanted the 10x zoom too). The zoom was nice and the Dynamic Range function of the camera worked very well. However, in low light the camera performed poorly. The noise reduction built into the camera turned the images more or less to mush, with lots of smudging. In normal mode the images were well over-exposed with the whites entirely blown out. To be fair, there was a burnt out pixel so maybe the camera was defective overall. The DR mode was nice but that was about it.
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Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
after looking at the manual, i went out with my new camera and have been taking great photos and videos, almost like a professional.it's very easy to use, and the results are amazing! very easy to use, and in different lights, or lack there of, and situations, this camera rocks! i would recommend it to everyone!!!!!
Pros
- Compact size
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Flash
- Poor Image Quality
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- none
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
Maybe I just got a dud, but this camera does not actually focus on the spot centered in the focus region. I have had the camera for a little over a month and have taken several hundred pictures. Almost all of them are out of focus. It's not camera shake because I get the same results using a tripod. It doesn't seem quite as bad with higher zoom. I was really looking forward to having a quality high zoom compact camera, but I feel as if I have wasted my money on this camera.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
My husband did his homework and researched several small cameras before purchasing this one for me. It is very easy to use with several pre-programed modes, yet the camera also allows me to set the aperture and make adjustments as needed. The user interface and buttons are a 10 in my book - it feels and looks great! The best part about this camera is it's ability to take GREAT shots in low light! The screen is large, bright and clear. The only surprise that I had was when I lifted it out of the box, the camera was slightly heavier than I had expected. I just picked up several prints today and they were excellent quality! Thanks Fuji for a great camera!!
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
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
Sharp pics, fast focus, very good for Video and the best thing is how it shot great pictures at night.
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
We bought this for our honeymoon trip to Italy after reading David Pogue's review in the NYT. It is a wonderful camera even if you don't use all the fancy settings. I recommend spending the 30 min it will take you to go thru the user's manual, but you can just leave it on the "EXR" setting and it will do all the work for you. Great landscape pictures in low light, as well as no-flash photos in low light. Highly recommend!
We haven't tried the video yet so I can't evaluate it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
The perfect little travel camera.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
I love this little camera! It takes great photos, I am waiting for spring to get here so I can use it outside more. The pictures are sharp and the camera autofocuses quickly, a lot quicker than other point and shoots I've owned. I found the menus/controls easy to use, although a bit of practice is in order to attain a comfort level. I love the zoom range for this little camera, it was one reason I purchased it over the more expensive F200EXR.
My cons for this camera: no HD video, and short battery life. Using the zoom really drains the battery on this camera.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
I am a full time professional photographer, and I wanted a "portable" camera to have with me at all times, especially away from the studio. The images from the F70EXR are simply stunning! So many times I have been out and wanted to exercise the creative side of my brain, and this is just the tool to do it with. The zoom takes a little bit of getting used to, it moves kind of fast. I thought I would be using only the manual features for exposure due to the fact that I am "old school", but the automation is fantastic! It really frees your mind to let the creativity flow. The images in low light are a little noisy, but that is to be expected, I believe. It doesn't take away from the image. Even back in the film days I always kind of liked the effect of some grain in low light photos, it adds a bit of a photo journalistic style to the images, but that is my personal opinion. the 10x zoom is unbelievable! There is a bit of a learning curve with this camera so I don't know if I would recommend it to anyone who just wants a "point and shoot", but for someone with any true interest in photography and its workings, this little camera is just the ticket.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- none so far
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
Build of this camera is excellent. Quality of the shots are great and iits very easy to use. I have been shooting pictures of birds through the window. Also have used it for some web posts. Very clear and logical menus. Hardly any learning curve.
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
I use the camera mostly for either indoor portraits or outdoor scenery. In the EXR mode it does a fine job, but at times INDOORS I switched it to Auto mode and lowered the ISO to 400. I did not care for the ISO 1600 indoors when it defaults to that, but in Auto mode you can limit ISO to either 800 or 400 and it's fine. At times 800 is better, other times 400, depending on lighting. The up close shots are nice with nice detail and the camera has good resolution. It's not one you should leave in EXR mode at all times, so there is some thought that will go into getting the best pictures in various situations. But the quality is there and it's a well built camera. You might want a spare battery, but they are affordable. (I did a LOT of reviewing so that uses up the battery quicker than just taking photos.)
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
My last point-n-shoot camera was a 2mp Fuji, so when I was in the market for a new one ( I have two Pentax DSLRS) I wanted to get a Fuji again since I had such a great experience with the old one.
Great camera, manual controls (although a little hard to adjust the shutter/aperture, still trying to get a hang of it), you can zoom in video mode, it has sound in movie mode too. Auto modes can be noisy (sets it to 1600 automatically sometimes), but in EXR mode you can lower the ISO. 1600iso is barely usable btw. Very watercolor-like.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
For family and vacations.
I like the zoom and close-ups.
It did poorly at a basketball game with action shots with indoor gym lighting.
I realy need a SLR for that situation but don't want to lug around a large camera.
- Similar:
- Olympus C-4040 zoom
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
Excelent camera for every day use
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
As always with Fuji's FinePix line, you get always great pictures even in tough lighting conditions due to the magic of their special sensors.
I'm upgrading from the F10, and this is a touch smaller even though it has a 10x zoom. The zoom works great in combination with the image stabilization; even at full zoom my images are almost always sharp. The macro mode also works great and nets me some of my best photos.
The bad: the battery's dinky; you'll be charging it every few days, or buying spare batteries. The zoom seems to hunt a fair amount. The auto-focus will occasionally grab something in the foreground when it shouldn't.
All in all, this is a great pocket camera. I'd give it 5 stars if it took higher res video, had a shorter lag, or a bigger battery. It's really close even without them.
- Similar:
- Fujifilm F10
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Build Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
- Sophisticated design
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
I was looking for a compact digital camera that could provide reasonably high quality images for situations where I didn't want to lug around my DSLR. I've been spoiled by my Nikon D90 SLR with the 18-200mm zoom lens and wanted a pocket camera with similar zoom range and decent low-light capability. The F70EXR is as close as it gets to this range of capability and it's quite affordable too.
The inherent low light, high-ISO capability is very good for a compact camera, allowing me to shoot at ISO 800 and produce very decent images. Additionally, the "pro low-light mode" which automatically takes several shots and produces a single composite image at 5MP is quite amazing for still subjects. The Image Stabilization system in this camera helps immensely too.
The long zoom range lens is the near equivalent to my beloved Nikon 18-200 DX lens in terms of range. You can capture wide to long telephoto shots with ease and the camera zooms quietly and quickly. The quality of the lens is quite good for a compact camera (sharp images w/ high contrast & minimal distortion). The only downside to the long zoom is the relatively slow aperture at the long end of the zoom. Low light autofocus is poor at 2/3 to full zoom and there is no manual focus option to override this. This is no worse than other compact cameras and most of the low-light champs like the Canon S90 don't reach this far day or night.
This camera has numerous settings and features that permit both automatic and manual operation. This wealth of options is also one of this camera's shortcomings - complexity...
The array of shooting modes are not organized too logically as Fuji groups some settings under their EXR mode position and other settings under scene modes. If you take the time to digest all your options and have a decent idea how you'd like to use all the options you can preset several of your favorite modes and quickly select your favorite options with the mode dial. I'm still determining what works best for me but do bear in mind if you want to exploit all the capability of this camera, there is a learning curve.
The design and build-quality of this camera is top-notch. It feel solid and all the controls operate with precision. It's a beautiful object to hold and admire, especially considering the reasonable price.
I think this is the best compact camera value in the market right now for people willing to dig-in, learn and exploit its potential.
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
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
Very fast point and shoot.
Very easy to use.
Small and easy to carry.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
I carry this camera with me all the time. I like that it has the 10X zoom. It's handy when I don't have my DSLR with me. I really like the EXR features and find that I use them mostly for snapshots at family get-togethers. My pictures turn out great. When using EXR, two of the EXR modes will lower the resolution so when full 10MP resolution is wanted settings will need to be adjusted. I like the Pro-focus mode which simulates the blurred background created with a DSLR in f2.8. I am happy with this little camera.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
Good pictures, easy to use
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
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
Semi-pro photog who wanted a pocket cam for traveling when the big DSLR is not allowed. Getting great images in those low light situations. Wish it came in different colors. The F70 has a stronger zoom than the F200 and is generally less expensive.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited written manual
- Quirky battery
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Digital Camera:
I just received this camera and am very pleased with it. It is very easy to use and the pictures are superb. The size is exactly what I was looking for. I am looking forward to trying out all of the features. The pictures are great in low light, which is very important to me. I was disappointed to see that the manual is only on CD and cannot be taken with me, since it is new to me and I must learn all of the functions. Also the battery has several quirky features as described in the manual.
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