Introduction
With increasing momentum to become digital, more and more people are jumping onto the digital bandwagon. One area that people have displayed a welcome reception to digitalizing is the camera. And as always, there is the innate desire for lightweight and compact devices with a stylish design. Realizing this trend, manufacturers, like Fujifilm, have spent more money and resources on the research and development of digital imaging technology.
The Fujifilm FinePix 4800Zoom is one of the resultant fruits of labour in Fujifilms product line-up of digital cameras. Aside from being a digital camera, the 4800Zoom contains many other surprises. Lets take a look at its impressive specs:
Features
- 4.3 Million Pixel File
- 2.4 Million Sensor 1/1.7 Super CCD with RGB Color Filtering featuring Fujifilms High Definition Color Technology
- 11X Total Zoom
- 3X All Glass Aspherical Zoom plus 4.4X Smooth Digital Zoom (36-108mm)
- PC-Cam Mode for Internet Video Conferencing
- Movie Mode: 80 Sec. QVGA (320x240) Motion JPEG at 10 frames / Sec. With Sound
- Continuous Shooting Mode: 5 Frames / Sec. at Full Resolution
- Black and White mode
- Voice Recording Modes with 30 Sec. Picture Annotations or 30 Minutes Voice Memo
- Auto or Manual Focus Modes
- 3-1/2000 Sec Shutter Speeds
- ISO Modes; 100/200/400
- 2 LCD Color Monitor
- Supports SmartMedia
- NTSC Video / Audio Out
- USB / Battery Charger Hot Sync Cradle with PC-Cam Tilts
Specifications
| CCD | 1/1.7 Super CCD, 2.4 million pixels in an interwoven pattern |
| Image file size | 2,400x1,800 / 1,600x1,200 / 1,280x960 / 640x480 pixels, 24-bit color |
| File format | JPEG |
| Storage media | SmartMedia |
| Number of images | MG-16S/SW | MG-32S/SW | MG-64S/SW | MG-128S/SW |
| Fine | 8 | 18 | 36 | 74 |
| Normal | 19 | 38 | 77 | 156 |
| Basic | 48 | 94 | 189 | 379 |
| Lens | Fujinon lens, f = 36 ~ 108 mm on a 35 mm camera |
| Sensitivity | Equivalent to ISO 125/200/400 |
| Focus | Automatic, 20 cm / 7.9 inches to infinity |
| White balance | Automatic / Manual (6 modes) |
| Flash | Automatic, 3.5 m / 11.5 ft. (Max) |
| LCD monitor | 2 color LCD monitor (130,000 pixels) |
| Output | Video and USB |
| Power source | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery or AC Power Adapter included |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 258 g / 9.1 oz. (without battery) |
| File format | JPEG |
Box Contents
Box contents: A owners manual, a CD-ROM (including USB drivers and software applications), one SmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) memory card along with an anti-static case and an index label, an AC power adapter AC-5V/5VH, a rechargeable battery NP-80, a cradle, an USB cable, an AV cable, a hand strap, and the device itself.
Admittedly, I am not a manual reader. One discouraging aspect of many manuals is its size and thickness. Another is the confusing content, while yet another disappointing aspect is its layout of information. However, I did take some time to run through the manual (after playing with the device for awhile first :]) and found the manual much more appealing than I initially thought. Firstly, the FinePix 4800 Zoom manual is not overbearing, but considerably small and compact. Although the compact nature of the manual sometimes does create page layouts that become muddled up at times, this occurs rarely and is negligible. Lastly, the content is streamlined into simple and straightforward instructions supplemented by step-by-step images, making it very, very easy for the brain to process. :)
Oh, another interesting and I think very crucial part of the manual is the short pointers at the bottom of the pages. The pointers are emphasized with exclamation marks that present tidbits of information and operating facts about the camera and accessories, mostly common sense, which will later prove to be lifesavers, not to mention extending the lifespan of the digital camera.
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