Fujifilm Finepix A500 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Product Description:

The FinePix A500 Digital Camera allows you to easily capture the details that make your pictures into incredible works of art. Using its sophisticated imaging sensor, you'll enjoy vivid, realistic colors and smooth, attractive skin tones that make any picture a masterpiece. The 12MB of internal memory lets you store some of your photos, even if you happen to misplace or forget your xD Picture Card. The A500's easy-to-use 1.8" LCD display lets you preview the shots you take with the powerful 3.0x optical and 5.2x digital zoom. Aperture Range - F3.3 - F8.5, -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 EV increments 16MB internal memory Lens Focal Length - Programmable Auto Exposure Focus Range - Normal - Approx. 2.0 ft. to Infinity; Macro-Closeup - Approx. 3.9 to 2.6 ft. Shutter Speed - 2 sec. to 1/1500 sec. White Balance Modes - Automatic, Preset, Fluorescent (warm & cool white) Incandescent Flash Modes - Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Supporessed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, Preprogrammed Scene Position (SP), Macro, Movie Preprogrammed Scene Positions (SP) - Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Move Recording Resolutions - 320 x 240, 160 x 120 (without sound; zoom cannot be used during recording) Playback Modes - Trimming, Auto Playback, Multi-Frame Playback Memory Type - xD Picture Card Self-Timer - Approx. 2/10 sec. Other Features - World Time, 7-language menu, tripod socket NTSC/PAL Video out PictBridge, DPOF and EXIF Print compatible USB connection Requires 2 AA batteries, alkaline or NiMH Battery Life - Approx 100 frames alkaline, approx. 350 frames NiMH Dimensions(HxWxD) - 3.7 x 2.4 1.1 (93 x 60 x 27.5 mm) Weight - Approx. 6.1 oz. (with batteries and xD card)
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
  • 1.8-inch LCD display; 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens
  • Super CCD sensor enhances vertical and horizontal resolution, color, and more
  • LCD's anti-glare coating increases visibility in direct light
  • Powered by 2 AA batteries; stores images on xD Picture Cards
  • BatteriesIncluded: 0
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Fuji
  • EAN: 0074101441000
  • FloppyDiskDriveDescription: None
  • FormFactor: Built-in
  • HasRedEyeReduction: 1
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: FUJIFILM
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: FUJIFILM
  • Model: A500
  • MPN: A500
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMERA_DIGITAL
  • ProductTypeSubcategory: point-and-shoot
  • Publisher: FUJIFILM
  • Studio: FUJIFILM
  • UPC: 074101441000

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Customer Reviews

great for 1st timers2009-06-15
as my first digital camera it was amazing. id recommend it for anyone as a first camera. it lasted thru quite a few drops (i can be clumsy @ times), and took great pictures overall. i also used it to take pictures of pictures (my quick way of digitizing older 1980's & 90's printed pictures) and after a few tries i always got a clear shot. i also used at concerts and the zoom is surprisingly clear, as long as u steady the camera. the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion and the only reason im getting rid of it is cause im ready to upgrade. i gave it to another first-timer.

pros:
-clear colorful shots (incl. pictures of text, scenery, other pictures, etc)
-lost of functions to play with
-image editing from camera

cons:
-not good for dark lit places
-when shooting multiple simultaneous shots it sometimes stalls
-close-ups sometimes blurry
-no sound when shooting video
-flash is unusually bright
A little workhorse!2009-04-19
By far the best point & shoot camera. I use it for my online listings on Etsy. It takes fantastic macro shots...and action shots! I love it so much! The software program is easy to navigate, auto adjust solves all photo issues.
The only downside to photo software s I'd like to see a batch tool for resizing my web photos. Buy this camera, you'll be glad you did (believe me I've had some duds, this one isn't one of them).
Great Camera for General Use2009-01-09
Got a nice price on this camera, installed a 1 GB memory card, and am very happy with it! Helpful book explains nice-looking interface.
Fujifilm Finepix A500 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom2008-12-12
My granddaughter was so excited with her first camera. She immediately started taking pictures.
Opinions a year later2008-11-25
I bought this camera at a grocery store a year ago as a substitute for the Olympus they had run out of and it had higher megapixels. So I used it last Xmas and the pictures in doors and out were okay but not remarkable.
Then I went to an early season Yankees game this year (they won 1-0 vs Tampa Bay) and my 35mm had a suddenly dead battery, so this was all I had. Luckily I had sprung for a bigger memory card, even though it's xd instead of sd so it can't be used i9n many other cameras.
And the pictures came out okay of monument park and the field, although I wish it had more than 3x zoom
Plus, my computer has a slot for xd cards, so no harm done and Picasa seems to make everything look better than Vista.
All that being said, it's a year later and this is a back up at best, the price is now down so if it's a $70 camera you want, this may be your baby cause I have no real complaints. BUT if you want to go to about $100 get a Nikon L18, same size, pixels seem to matter between 5 to 8, colors and zoom work well.
Final disclaimer: my reviews are always personal impressions and not based on techical knowledge, you can get that anywhere. And I'm an easy marker for the stars.
And with $$$$$$$$$$$$$ for new pitching, the Yankees will win the World Series again in 2009- Remember baseball fans go to see their team play, Yankees fans go to see their team WIN!!!!!
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