Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR
Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR
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Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR
Editor's Review
The Z800EXR is a modest update to the very recent Z700EXR, released earlier this year. At first glance, there's not a whole lot of difference between the two. On closer inspection, there's a big difference: phase-detection autofocus for dSLR-like focus speeds. It's a feature that's basically unheard of on a compact camera, and definitely one to get excited about. There's also Fujifilm's solid EXR sensor, which should improve low-light performance, rounded out with HD video, a 5x, a run-of-the-mill lens, and a stylish body.
Specifications
- 12-megapixel resolution
- 1/2-inch Super CCD EXR sensor
- 5x optical zoom
- 32mm wide angle
- 3.5-inch wide-screen touchscreen LCD
- 720p HD video
- Phase-detection autofocus
- Optical image stabilization (Intelligent)
- Captures to SD/SDHC media cards
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Part Number: FinePix Z800EXR Red
- UPC: 074101005066
- Release Date: Aug 21, 2010
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Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR Comments & Questions (write your own!)
anything out there..... general ionformation question point an shoot vs. digital slr. (fred tarr — 12/16/2010)
question: editor's comments state the fuji fine pix has run-of-the-mill lens , I will be shooting fine art line drawings in good studio setting. is this lens good enough for getting pix of art work drawings ? anything better out there in point and shoot?
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by James DeRuvo (12/16/2010)
You may want to look for a Panasonic Lumix with a Leica lens. IIRC, Sony's as well.
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lens type and expectationa of fuiji fine pix Z800exr (fred tarr — 12/13/2010)
queation: editor's comments state the fuji fine pix has run-of-the-mill lens , I will be shooting fine art line drawings in good studio setting. is this lens good enough for getting pix of art work drawings ? anything better out there in point and shoot?
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Liam McCabe (12/13/2010)
It should be OK in a good studio setting, thanks to the large sensor. But a periscoping (non-protruding) lens usually sacrifices clarity for convenience, to a degree. But any Fuji camera with the EXR tag at the end should be roughly similar.
The logical step up from the Fuji models is something like the Canon S95 or Panasonic LX5, but those are pricey compared to this. Not really sure which would capture the colors to your liking -- artists have a much more sensitive eye to that than I do, so you're on your own there. But it sounds like you want something with a big sensor for a low price, and the Z800EXR is the lowest-cost model that fits that description, you should be alright.
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The logical step up from the Fuji models is something like the Canon S95 or Panasonic LX5, but those are pricey compared to this. Not really sure which would capture the colors to your liking -- artists have a much more sensitive eye to that than I do, so you're on your own there. But it sounds like you want something with a big sensor for a low price, and the Z800EXR is the lowest-cost model that fits that description, you should be alright.
new feature on z800 , etc. (fred tarr — 12/12/2010)
I can't afford a slr digital and wanted to know if this special feature called phase detection auto focus on the z800 exr would allow some close-in art studio focus and good delineation or capture of fine drawing and tonal values etc, in my art work?
studio lighting would be warm to med. cold almost hyper daylight.
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studio lighting would be warm to med. cold almost hyper daylight.
Liam McCabe (12/13/2010)
Well, phase detection AF doesn't affect image quality, it just speeds up autofocusing.
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Ginnett (10/20/2010)
I am looking for a camera that takes very good pictures at night and dark places (like concerts), a decent zoom and good battery life. The Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR & FinePix F80EXR look like they fit that category so i wanted to know which you would recommend? or is there a camera even better than those two?
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by James DeRuvo (10/21/2010)
The thing about point and shoot cameras is that they're really impractical in low light outside of about 10-15 feet. After that, the flash really dissipates exponentially. The camera will do it's best by slowing down the shutter or opening up the lens, but in the end it'll boost the ISO and you'll end up with more noise than you'd like. So make sure you use any available light setting the camera may have to minimize this.
And other EXR models I've seen have dark, washed out flash shots indoors. I think you can do better. Check out the SX series from Canon or the Panasonics.
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And other EXR models I've seen have dark, washed out flash shots indoors. I think you can do better. Check out the SX series from Canon or the Panasonics.
