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Fuji Finepix F40fd
Editor's Review
The Fuji Finepix F40fd features an extremely high ISO threshold of 2000 and a large, 8.3 megapixel sensor. Consumers should be warned that such a high ISO setting may result in severe image noise. The F40fd can also shoot at full resolution in this mode. The camera also features a unique dual-storage opportunity, with both xD-Picture Card and Secure Digital slots, surely in an attempt to gradually move Fuji users over to the new format without making their old cards completely useless.
Specifications
- 8.3 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom / 6.9x digital zoom
- Autofocus and exposure
- ISO 100-2000
- Movie mode with sound
- JPEG file format
- 2.5-inch LCD
- xD-Picture Card and Secure Digital storage (25MB internal)
- Lithium Ion battery
- Part Number: 15746166
- UPC: 000000000000
- Release Date: Jan 25, 2007
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Fuji Finepix F40fd Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Is there a way to remove it?
Is it a known problem with this model?
Mine has the issue you see, and I'm finding it very frustrating.
This camera was announced in January 2007 and as of yet the USB cable companies on the web do not list the F40fd (nor the F50fd) though they do have the F30fd and earlier models. You may be able to get your camera store to order one direct from Fuji or try the Fuji website directly.
I would personally just get the card reader and be done with it.
Larry
Larry is right. You can find a good 5-in-1 reader at Amazon.com for less than $15 ( amazon.com/Sandisk-SDDR-99-... ). Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
letsgodigital.org/en/15452/... 45 and the 40 are one and the same camera which may explain the lack of reviews.
Best Wishes, Larry
I hope you are correct, however, I am unable to confirm your information independently. The only difference I can find is the color of the 45 and the distribution through Argos. In any case, I think you could be confident that the pictures taken with a 45fd will be at least as good as pictures taken with the 40fd.
PS Thanks for the points.
The rest is the same.
I can't decide which is the better all-around camera.
However, after some use, you may wish to consider buying a proper camera bag or a soft waist pouch to give it a better protection, more so when you don't want to scratch the LCD screen, and don't want it dropping to the ground either when you bend down to pick something.
While others use optical system to stabilize the camera shakes, "FinePix F40fd choose the correct light sensitivity and shutter speed for the highest quality digital pictures".
You can read more about this in <a href="livingroom.org.au/photolog/... article</a>
Many users are aware that high ISO will allow one to raise the shutter speed. However, it also brings about the undesirable effect of increased noise which everybody tries to avoid.
The especially frustrating part about this feature is that while these cameras can produce fantastic images at 800 ISO, and "mostly usable" images at 1600 ISO (if you have noise reduction software), it usually defaults to the barely tolerable, non-printable 3200 ISO for shots in this mode.
For the record, this camera is still the best of its kind (as are the F30 and F31, which I personally own), but when the Fuji line finally gets OIS, it will once again leave their competitors in the dust.
Is there any other image stabilization camera you might recommend with some, if not all, of the other qualities of the f40fd?
If you want to use the camera in the same way as your current camera, it looks to be a great upgrade. You'll get more resolution with 2 more megapixels, better low light shots with the higher ISO settings, and it even has the option to use two different types of memory cards (xD and SD). Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
I would still go with the Fuji F40FD ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It has a higher resolution at 8.3 MP and a higher ISO capability for lower light photos.
Andrew
2 gig SD card is about the highest capacity that is compatible with Fuji F40fd.
SD-HC is about 4 gig and only works with certain models of camera, mainly Casio and Canon. see the list at this site :
sandisk.com/Products/Item(1...
Fuji Finepix F40fd Reviews
Fuji Finepix F40fd Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
Suddenly dust has appeared inside the lens and shows up on the final pictures. The camera is basically useless and repairs will cost close to the cost of a replacement. So, I'm going to buy a set of fuji tools and take the little sucker apart and see if I can't chase away the mysterious shadows.
- 3.0 out of 5
The performance of the images are decent for the price of the camera, but dust can get within the lens and can't be repaired without paying MORE than the camera is worth. Be warned!
- 1.0 out of 5
In less than 3 months dust particles got in between the out side lens and inside lens. I could no longer take shots of anything with a light background without dark spots showing up. I also had problems with the focus both close and far away, No picture was crisp and clear. Guess what? Can't be cleaned and no warranty on this "inherently faulty lens". They would have to replace the whole lens assembly. They wanted $225.00 to repair it. Don't buy one of these cameras.
- 5.0 out of 5
This camera makes snapshots just as easy as switch on, point, shoot, and have another magic moment captured without flash.
For me this is one of the best snapshot cameras available. Small, light, fast, and produces wonderful photos even in extremely difficult situation. I haven't seen any consumer camera of another vendor than Fuji making such good available light photos as the F40fd. At ISO 800 and above there is noise in the photos, but the amount is astonishing low, consists only of luminosity noise. NO color noise at all!!!!
This camera is ideal for parents. No situation lost due to low light, waiting for the flash or spoiled by the flash itself.
- 5.0 out of 5
I tried a number of cameras: Canon SD1000, A630, SD600,Casio ex z1050. Then, the F40FD... SD card and the fact it is a Fuji. Work with the camera and you will see it is a great one. Even a Prof.Photographer at my granddaughter's birthday party said it was awesome.
Sure some of the pics will be "off" , but, I learned from my mistakes, and then I decided to read the manual..funny how reading about the camera helps a lot.
The only thing about it is the shutter time..could be faster
- 1.0 out of 5
Having read great reviews on some of last year's Fuji F-series models (F30, F31fd and F20), I was optimistic that this Fuji would have the same great low light performance and image quality as its predecessors. Not so. I am extremely disappointed with this camera. The pictures come out grainy at ALL ISO levels, and get worse as you increase the ISO level. The pictures also lack sharpness. I have tried all settings, and have yet to get a decent photo from this camera. It is much worse than the 3 year old Canon S400 Powershot that I have. By increasing megapixels, Fuji has drastically decreased the image quality of its camera. Not recommended.
