Fujifilm FinePix 2600 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $349.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- FUJIFILM
Features
- 2.1 megapixel sensor captures 1,600 x 1,200 images for prints up to 8 x 10 inches
- 3x optical zoom lens with autofocus
- Included 16 MB SmartMedia card holds 39 pictures at default resolution
- Automatically connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
- Uses 2 AA batteries (rechargeables included)
Description
FinePix 2600 Zoom is the perfect mid-range camera that produces sharp and lifelike images. It features the ability to capture video clips and to be used as a Web cam. Image download is simple using the new auto-launching viewer software. FinePix 2600 Zoom offers some impressive image playback options; in addition to single-frame playback, the 5x zoom playback brings out fine details, and the multi-frame playback displays nine different images simultaneously on the screen.FinePix 2600 Zoom is a sleek, easy-to-use, high-performance, affordable digital camera designed to let you "point-and-shoot". Its small size makes it a perfect fit for your pocket and the palm of your hand. Since it is ready to shoot right after switching on the camera, you won't miss out on any chances. Packed with precision optical zoom lens and multitude of functions, FinePix 2600 Zoom lets you perfectly capture your special moments.
The FinePix 2600 reaffirms Fuji's reputation for producing high-quality, affordable digital point-and-shoot cameras. Like its predecessors, the 2600 is compact, lightweight, fast, and fun to use.
The 2600 is competing in one of the most crowded segments in the digital camera market. Virtually every manufacturer is now (as of November 2001) producing a 2-megapixel point-and-shoot with a 3x optical zoom lens, and it's no surprise: these cameras closely resemble their film counterparts in size, shape, and function, and the 1,600 by 1,200 images they capture contain enough detail for 8-by-10-inch prints, more or less matching the quality of most film point-and-shoot cameras.
With so many models to choose from, why pick the 2600? For one thing, Fuji was unusually generous with the accessories. The camera comes with a 16 MB memory card (big enough for 39 pictures at default resolution), plus a set of rechargeable batteries and a charger. In addition, this camera is quicker than most of its competitors. When you turn it on, it's ready to use very quickly, and shutter lag and shot-to-shot performance are also surprising for a camera in its class. Battery life is also good, especially for a camera that uses only two AA batteries.
Of course, not everything about the 2600 is perfect. Its body is made of plastic, and some of the buttons don't feel quite as durable as those on other cameras, though we had no problems with reliability during testing. The sliding clamshell lens cover is a nice touch, but, unlike other cameras, sliding the cover open and closed does not turn the camera on and off--there's a power switch on top for this purpose. As a result, we sometimes found ourselves closing the lens cover and forgetting to turn the camera off. In addition, the camera offers relatively few manual controls: white balance is adjustable, as is exposure compensation, and the flash has five modes, but shutter speed and aperture are both set automatically. The camera also includes a 20-second movie mode, but the movies lack audio. If you're the type of photographer who simply likes to turn the camera on, aim, zoom, and shoot, you'll be thrilled with the simplicity of the design, but if you want more control, this probably isn't the best choice for you.
The FinePix 2600 Zoom is a great value, especially for photographers who love point-and-shoot simplicity. It's affordably priced, simple, and fun to use, includes rechargeable batteries and a charger, and produces crisp images. --Shane Burnett
Pros:
- Compact, lightweight, fast, and affordable
- Sliding cover protects lens
- Package includes batteries, charger, 16 MB card
- Movie mode captures silent 20-second clips
- Speedy USB image transfers
Cons:
- Few settings can be adjusted by user
- Two-step on-off procedure seems unnecessarily complicated
- No video-out connection for TV image viewing
Spotlight customer reviews
DECENT ENTRY LEVEL CAMERA
[ Posted: 2006-03-13 ]
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAMERA FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW I BOUGHT IT WHEN DIGITAL CAMERAS WERE STILL PRICEY PAID ABOUT $225.00 I HAVE BEEN SHOPPING FOR A NEW CAMERA AND HAVE DECIDED TO BUY THE KODAK Z740
THIS WAS MY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA THE REVIEWS AT THE TIME I BOUGHT IT WERE VERY GOOD FOR THE MONEY BUT THAT WAS THEN AND THIS IS NOW AND NOW YOU CAN GET MORE CAMERA FOR YOUR MONEY!
THIS CAMERA HAS ONE MAJOR FLAW YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE BATTERY DOOR I DON'T KNOW IF FUJI HAS FIXED THE ISSUE ON NEWER VERSIONS OF THIS OR NOT BUT ALOT OF THE REVIEWS I READ WHEN I BOUGHT MINE MENTIONED THIS THE DOOR POPS OPEN VERY EASY IF YOU HAPPEN TO BUMP IT AND OUT COMES YOUR BATTERYS ON THE GROUND IF YOU GET ONE OPEN THE DOOR AND CAREFULLY BEND THE METAL TAB LATCH OUT A LITTLE THIS SEEMS TO HELP HOLD A BIT BETTER
ALSO A SMALLER FLAW IS THE SLIDEING LENS COVER DOOR IT HAS TO "CLICKED" ALL THE WAY OPEN FOR THE CAMERA TO WORK
AS FAR AS PICTURES IT TOOK PRETTY GOOD PICTURES AT FIRST BUT OVER TIME THE IMAGE QUALITY DOSEN'T SEEM AS GOOD AS IT WAS
THIS IS A VERY BASIC CAMERA WITH VERY BASIC FEATURES EASY TO OPERATE
GIVEN THE CURRENT PRICE AND FEATURES OF DIGITAL CAMERAS I THINK I WOULD LOOK ELSEWHERE
Wonderful for 3 years and then quit working
[ Posted: 2005-12-29 ]
I have enjoyed this camera for about three years now. The picture quality is good and it is easy to use. BUT, just a few days ago while taking Christmas pictures it just died! The lens is stuck in an open position and the power will not come on. I have since learned that this camera is famous for working a year or so, and then the motor quits working. I would recommend a more reliable digital camera.
WORST camera there ever was! Get a Kodak (Z760 is awesome!) instead!
[ Posted: 2005-12-01 ]
I used this fuji camera for about 4 or 5 years! I hated it from day one!! It is a pain in the rear.... and you don't get to change very many settings. The picture results most of the time are not even worth putting in the trash! This camera is garbage! Get a Kodak Z760.... you will be much happier!
My Very First Digital Camera Ever!
[ Posted: 2005-03-19 ]
This fat little camera always had something "special" about it. Not only because it was the very first digital camera I ever owned and bought, but because of the great quality pictures it always rendered. I didn't know that, however, until I stupidly gave the camera away to a friend. I automatically believed any future camera I were to buy would give the same outstanding results, and indeed, most of the many cameras that were to follow that one did give me outstanding results. However, like I said, there was something "unique" in the pics this one captured. It always produced the brightest and richest colors and details. Nothing ever seemed to be "off" in the pics. Its macro capability always impressed me as well. I feel its macro capability was always underrated. Of course, this camera 'is' limited in that it is only a meager 2 megapixels and has no real manual capabilities to speak of, but you don't really need them if you are satisfied to take pictures in good lighting. Personally, I have taken really good pics indoors in dim situations using the flash and have been satisfied. Each photographic situation may vary of course. Outdoors though, on any bright sunny day is when this camera really shines with the pics it renders. I know that this camera is almost impossible to find now, but if you happen upon one (used or otherwise) and you can trust the seller you definitely should buy it.
By the way, my friend would not give back the camera even when I offered to pay him a good amount. I guess he also saw the "specialness" in the pics it captured. However, I 'was' able to find another one (refurbished at overstock.com) that is to this day every bit as good as the original one I bought. It gives the same awesome quality pics.
Great for beginners!
[ Posted: 2004-12-22 ]
I bought this camera a few years ago, I was looking for a camera that was easy to handle, small in size, and was for beginners...well, I found this camera, and I got what I was looking for--a great, compact camera with excellent handling for beginners.
This camera uses a SmartMedia card, which is really convenient since you can find SmartMedia cards just about everywhere for a bargain price.
What was the deciding factor for me to buy this camera, was the amount of batteries it used. I was surprised to learn that it only uses two AA batteries, it has so many features for a beginner that you would think it would use more batteries. The life of the battery is fairly long, about 100 minutes, which is always nice. Some people may complain that it uses AA batteries, and that they would prefer to use a lithium battery, but I always find myself asking--why? It is so much more convenient to use AA batteries because you can pick them up anywhere.
The only thing about this camera that I can complain about is that there is no way to attach any additional lenses or filters, you can't even attach an adapter to add on any thing to the lens. For a beginner photographer, though, that is probably okay since beginners are not really using the lens or filters yet.
Also, this camera is a little bulkier than I had originally thought. It is small in length and height, but it is surprisingly thick.
Other than that, though, I thoroughly enjoyed this camera during the time I had it, and the only reason I sold it was because I was ready for an upgrade. But I loved this camera to bits while I had it--it really prepared me for the more advanced cameras, and it taught me all of my basic photography skills. Excellent, excellent camera for beginners.