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Fuji FinePix A400
Editor's Review
Along with the A500, the Fuji FinePix A400 is meant to be an affordable camera for mid-level users. The A400 offers a somewhat small 4 megapixel sensor and standard 3x optical zoom into a little frame. It's an adequate camera for those looking for a mainstream, bare-bones camera that's easy to handle and easy to produce O.K. pictures, but you may want to check out the virtually identical A500, which has a 5 megapixel sensor.
Specifications
- 4 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom
- JPEG file format
- ISO 100-400
- movie mode
- 2 AA batteries
- 1.8" LCD screen
- Part Number: FinePix A400
- Release Date: Jan 11, 2006
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Fuji FinePix A400 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
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Digital cameras usually won't display an image or video that's been edited outside the camera, even if it was originally created on the same camera. However, you should be able to store it on the camera anyway, if you just need a way to transport it from one computer to another.
To do so (assuming you're using XP or Vista), just plug it in via USB, find the camera in the list of devices under My Computer, open the camera's folder and drag & drop.
Hope this helps!
But Ben is right. You'll have trouble playing it back in camera as the video has been altered and may have been encoded differently than before.
What is the point of this exercise, btw?
Dunno why this is happing but i cant take photos or even look at the ones i have took b4.
Please help as i had good photos on my card & i need my camera
You can also get a photo recover utility like "F-Recovery," if the card is corrupted to the point that even the reader can't get the pictures. You can then use the utility to recover your pictures and reformat your card.
I'd also recommend that while you're at it, swing by FujiUSA's website and look for a firmware update.
Allow me to make an pitch for using several cards, rather than one large one. Reason being, insurance. Any memory card can fail or become corrupted. And when you're on vacation the last thing you want is to lose the opportunity to take pictures until you can recover that media card with a software utility. If your card goes bad, swapping another one for it at that moment is of advantage so you can keep taking pics. Then, later when
you're in front of your PC, you can use a utility like "F-Recovery" ( filerecoverytools.com/produ... ) to get back your pictures and recover your card.
No need to lose the moment because you relied on one card one when several can solve that problem. At the very least, you want to get more than one of whatever size you settle on.
One last thing. Cards have different speeds. The faster a card is, the quicker it'll save the photo and cycle to be ready for another shot. In the end, your camera is only going to be as fast as it's slowest link in the chain. So check for speed when you purchase a card.
It sounds like you might need to contact Fuji customer support ( fujifilm.com/support/index.... ). You might have a connector issue in the battery compartment. Good luck.
Andrew
Andrew
Connecting the reader to the USB port of your computer will usually let you see the pictures. If it doesn't, go to <a href="z-a-recovery.com/digital-im... site</a> and download a copy of Zero Assumption Photot recovery.
Follow the instructions on the same web page to recover your photos and save them in a directory of your computer.
Re-insert the card to your camera and you would be able to see the pictures. If it doesn't, rub the contact points with pencil eraser. If it still doesn't work, you may have to format the card with the camera.
If everything fails, probably a new card is required.
The photograph isn't really erased, per se. The first letter in the file is changed to earmark that space on the card to be over written. So what you'll do is take your card out of the camera and place it in a memory card reader plugged into your PC. Then access it via the recovery utility and it should be a simple matter to recover it.
But then you have to fix it.
Sometimes, cards fail. But all is not lost.
but i still got that error
what should i do?
But I trust you're using Alkalines, so that shouldn't be the issue.
Did you drop it, by chance?
and i cant confirm if its been dropped
but i doubt it has been
i used regular AA duracell batteries
It also has in camera editing features such as cropping, sepia and black/white alerations, nite modes, super macro mode for REALLY close up shots, panoramic guides for shooting multiple shots to stitch into a panarama, even a mode for shooting documents.
I'm really enjoying it. If I had to complain, however, I have found the menu structure wanting and difficult to use on the fly. But other than that, it's a top notch camera.
But all is not lost. It may be an easy fix. It's certainly worth sending it in for a repair estimate. And if you're lucky, there's a recall for a defect which would cause it to be fixed or replaced for free.
request the RMA anyway. There's enough precedent for you to have just cause. And besides, all they can say is no.
im gonna try that request
thanks again
I took with my hand the zoom when it came out and hold it not to go back. The screen was trouble and it was impossible to have a good picture... So, lost for lost, I pressed on the biggest ring of the zoom. I eared a "crack" and it came back one step. I switched off and on, and miracle ! Now it works !!!
I think I'm lucky, but if the repairs are more expensive, you have nothing to loose, doing this.
it worked!!!
If you cannot find the driver or manual, go to <a href="canon-asia.com/index.jsp?fu... location</a> and download another copy.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
If it isn't under warranty, go ahead and get an estimate. Be advised, however, that if repair costs in excess of 50% what you paid for it, you're much better off just buying a new one.
All three cameras (including the Fuji A400 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )) use AA sized batteries. If you have rechargeables, the batteries will transfer. Just make sure there's no milk left over on them.
Andrew
For a lens issue like this, I would contact Fuji ( fujifilm.com/support/index.... ). Good luck.
Andrew
It is usually a camera fault, the manual ( fujifilm.com/products/digit... ) recommends turning the camera on, then off again to see if it works. If not, you should contact Fuji ( fujifilm.com/support/index.... ) for support.
Andrew
The mauals and warranty information for the Sony DSC-S500 are here ( esupport.sony.com/US/perl/m... ).
Andrew
Good luck-
These cameras are not designed to be repaired (generally not even by the company that makes them). They just replace them with a reconditioned model and charge you a lot of money for doing this.
Any option you have is most likely going to cost more than to buy a new camera. While it's possible some simple physical connection is broken, it's much more likely that a circuit on a chip is the problem. Getting the camera apart, then diagnosing the problem (correctly) then buying the replacement part (even if harvesting from a dead camera of the same model purchased on eBay) will probably cost as much as buying a new camera that's most likely several times better, faster, and unbroken.
And, for about $100 you can get an updated version of your camera, the Fuji A400 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). For a little more money you can get a really great, highly rated cameras, the Fuji F470 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
It's a throw-away world. Too bad, isn't it?
Fuji FinePix A400 Reviews
Fuji FinePix A400 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 4.0 out of 5
I've owned this camera for a couple of years. It is a great camera for those of us who like to take pictures on a fairly regular basis, and store them on our computers. I haven't tried printing photos taken yet, but it is great for storing your memories in a digital format. The quality is great, and the camera is very easy to use. Definitley get a memory card, or you're limited to about 15 pictures for every event.
- 1.0 out of 5
the buttons stick like crazy, the pictures are bad quality, always takes red eyes and doesn't record sound or videos for more than 60 seconds.
- 5.0 out of 5
This camera is exceptional for its price. I have friends that have paid hundreds of dollars for cameras that are unreliable. This is perfect for the intermediate photographer. Motion shots are tricky, but aren't they always? Great investment.
- 3.0 out of 5
certain batteries will not even work right in this camera. its my first digital camera and i really like it other than that.
- 3.0 out of 5
I like this camera. It's good for filming short movies and taking high-quality photos. I wish so much that it had audio for the filming. It also makes me mad that I constantly have to go running back and forth from the battery charger, because this camera sucks the life out of every battery I put in it. But it's still lightweight, affordable, and fun to use.
- 3.0 out of 5
very good camera but hard to cut power on/off
- 4.0 out of 5
I love this Camera. It is actually my first digital camera that have bought. It takes great photos and is quite easy to use. The downside of this camera is that it does not carry a built in speaker and the TV output only carries a video line out but no audio line
- 4.0 out of 5
I travel a lot. Just wanted a decent pocket size camera. Features of A400 are above average. Very forgiving when using widest angle. Prone to shake when you zoom and hold in hand. The solve is to use the 2-second timer and place on firm surface or mini tripod. xD card required. Very reliable.
- 4.0 out of 5
I enjoy my camera but am burning up batteries and going to re-charge constantly, during the course of learning how to operate my camera. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with the fact that I cannot by an AC Adapter at the time of purchase, and that I am informed I must write to the supplier in Ontario - I am in B.C. A real pain in the neck. Surely there could be a local supplier at least, where one could purchase the AC adapter.
Ken S.
- 4.0 out of 5
i was out at a bbq last week and it was dark out i did not think the pics would turn out so good it look great it was dark and grain it was a great pictures and the self timer is a good assest. i dont like how long it takes to show you the picture after it been taken. and that when you take the pic there ia about a 3 second delay be for the image is actually capperted so other than that i love this camera and would recommend it for a beginner's use
- 5.0 out of 5
I got my baby on sale and i thought twice before buying it, but since it was so affordable i said i might as well try it. Well i tried right after i got home and WOW! it's too cheap for a good piece of equiptment! I sure hope i could show you the picure of my car that i took but dont know how.
Well if you get to see one and want to buy? Dont hesitate...
- 4.0 out of 5
very compact - all controls are nearby- same knob for zoom in and out. Lens need not be open for reviewing the already taken pictures. Shutter release is slight sluggish. Being very light, difficult to hold the camera steady.Takes time to show the captured image.View screen is not so good.Cant believe that such small stuff can take so great pictures.Good for beginners as well as for taking secret photos.
