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Fuji FinePix 3800

4 out of 5

"Great Camera"

4 out of 5

"Great for Its Time"

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Answered Questions for the 3800

Q: !CARD NOT INITIALIZED: A: I'd try reformatting the memory card- you should be able to do this through the menu on your camera. I... read more
Q: It just stopped working! Is there a reset button or something?: A: Have you tried an AC adapter? If you can get the camera to power on with an AC adapter, that'll... read more
Q: is this camera being recalled: A: I have heard of the CCD problem and I'm not sure but I don't think it causes the screen to... read more

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Open Questions for the 3800

Q: my fuji 3800 pictures are out of focus: 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: its dead !! how can I fix it: 5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Editors' Comments

The Fuji FinePix 3800 is notable for its powerful 6x optical zoom -- a feature not usually found on cameras in this price range. The camera earns a high score for its zoom, ease of use, and general picture quality, but prospective buyers should be aware of the large number of complaints from owners who have difficulty with both the autofocus and electronic... read more

Specifications

3.24 megapixels (effective)
6x optical zoom/3.2x digital zoom
auto focus only
program and manual exposure
JPEG file format only
ISO 100 only

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3.81 out of 5

Average rating based on 313 total reviews: 3.81/5

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4 out of 5

Great Camera (J. M. - 12/26/06)

I've owned my Fuji 3800 Since Dec of 2002 and love it. I took pictures for our local fire department to the camera was used... read more

4 out of 5

Great for Its Time (Ender - 9/30/06)

When I got this camera in late 2002 it was the only 3 + megapixel cameras with 6x optical. Daylight pictures were great and color... read more

4 out of 5

Black Screen Problem (Dave Lasdon - 9/29/06)

I left the camera sitting around for about a year since I had bought a couple of new ones and was having the same problem... read more

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Professional Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Excellent value for the money (Imaging Resource - 4/15/03)

Though it lacks the manual features of more expensive cameras, this reviewer thinks the Fuji FinePix 3800 delivers the image quality and simplicity necessary to make it a very good camera for casual use. read original review

4.7 out of 5

Excellent image quality (Steve's Digicams - 4/15/03)

A very complimentary review of the Fuji FinePix 3800, noting its good image quality, comfortable design, and incredibly-useful 6x optical zoom. read original review

4 out of 5

Has it's share of problems...still gets my recommendation. (DC Resource - 4/15/03)

Though it has a number of flaws -- poor low-light autofocus, frustrating movie mode, and a low-resolution LCD screen -- the Fuji FinePix 3800 still gets a thumbs-up as a competent, easy-to-use camera with a great zoom. read original review

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