Fujifilm FinePix F480 (Black)

Description: The Fujifilm FinePix F480 is an 8.2-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $215.

Pros: Has a 4x optical zoom, which is more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 2.7 inch viewscreen.Weighing only 5 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are as expected for this price.However, you would typically pay nearly 20% more to get a compact camera with comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Fujifilm
• Part Number: 15776886

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.8 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.2 in
• Weight 4.9 oz
• Enclosure Color Black

• Main Features

• Resolution 8.2 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,200,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 6.9 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Baby, Snow, Text, Beach, Flower, Museum, Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Night mode, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Natural light, Portrait mode
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Metering Zones 64
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Fine, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 12 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 12 MB
• Image Storage Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 2 - With 12MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 5 - With 12MB built-in memory, JPEG 3264 x 2176 : 6 - With 12MB built-in memory, JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 11 - With 12MB built-in memory, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 19 - With 12MB built-in memory, JPEG 640 x 480 : 93 - With 12MB built-in memory

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 13 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 4.6 mm - 18.4 mm - F/2.7-5.4
• Focal Length 4.6 mm - 18.4 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 112 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 15.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 5-80cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.7-5.4
• Optical Zoom 4 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Manufacturer Fujinon

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, Cropping an image, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, In-camera red-eye removal, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card, 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software FinePix Viewer, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.4, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Hand strap
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Fujifilm NP-40N
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

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  Fujifilm FinePix F480 (Black)

  Price: $199.95

  Manufacturer: Fujifilm

  Specs: Ultracompact, 8.2 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 12 MB - Integrated

Fujifilm

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.fujifilm.com/
• Address: 555 Taxter Rd.
  Elmsford, NY 10523, , .
• Phone: 800/659-3854