Fujifilm A340 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Finepix CP-FXA10 Cradle
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $249.95
- Average Customer Rating:
- 3.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- FUJIFILM
Features
- Camera features 4-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements
- Stores images on xD memory cards (16MB included); connect to computers via USB 1.1 or 2.0
- Sliding lens cover design; movie mode without sound; improved operating speeds; PictBridge compatible
- Cradle provides easy image downloads to PC and power recharging; acts as a video platform when connected to a television set
- Bundled with a USB cable, NH-10 NiMH battery, and an AC-3VW AC power adapter
Description
4-megapixel effective recording * optical viewfinder * 1-1/2" color LCD viewscreen * 3X optical zoom * JPEG options: resolution up to 2272 x 1704; 1600 x 1200; 1280 x 960 *
Speed is mostly what sets the A340 apart from previous cameras. Slide the camera cover open and you'll be ready to start taking photos in about three seconds. The camera also has a quick refresh between images--less than a second. Images come out of the A340 quickly, too, since it is compatible with the much-faster transfer speeds of USB 2.0 when uploading to computers that are likewise equipped.
Optics and resolution
Featuring a 4-megapixel CCD sensor, the A340 can create images up to 2016 x 1512 pixels, which is enough information to create photo-quality prints up to 10 by 13 inches. The camera features a 3x Fujinon zoom lens. Also, the camera has a 1.7x digital zoom feature, but only when shooting in 2 MP mode. To get those close-up shots full of detail, the A340's macro mode can focus the camera on subjects just 3.6 inches from the lens.
Movie mode
Shoot up to one minute of AVI video without sound at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels; up to four minutes at lower resolutions. The movies aren't camcorder quality, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. The camera includes cables that allow you to view your movies on NTSC (North American) and PAL (other regions) televisions and, of course, you can upload the files to your computer via the camera's USB interface.
More features
- Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
- 1.5-inch TFT display screen
- TTL center-point fixed autofocus
- Auto, manual, and pre-programmed exposure control
- Fast processing: 3.3-second bootup time (duration between turning the camera on and when it's ready to start taking pictures) and a frame-to-frame time of 0.62 seconds.
- 10-second self-timer
- 6-language menu interface
- Standard tripod socket
- Sliding lens cover
Storage and transfer
Images and video are stored on xD memory cards (16MB included). Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. This camera can transfer images at a faster USB 2.0 rate to computers installed with a USB 2.0 card.
Printing
This camera is compatible with the PictBridge direct-printing standard. That means that it can connect and print directly to a number of printers by different manufacturers without additional software or even a computer. Learn more about PictBridge.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by two AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended). It measures 4.09 by 2.42 by 1.23 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces without batteries and memory card.
CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle
The CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle faciliates easy image downloads, power recharging, PC-Cam mode, and also acts as a video platform when connected to a television set. It allows users to quickly download images through USB port connections, making it easy to store and share digital images electronically. The cradle's smart power system offers a two-hour recharge time for the FinePix A-series cameras' optional NH-10 Ni-MH battery pack. The cradle recognizes alkaline batteries and shuts off the recharger mode, protecting the camera and safeguarding the consumer.
In addition, the cradle may be used in PC-Cam conferencing mode, and can be connected to other FinePix users through the FinePix Viewer 4.0 software package included with all new Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras. In addition, by using the CP-FXA10's Picture Cradle's video out port to connect to a television set, movies shot with the FujiFilm A340 can be enjoyed on a full screen and easily recorded with a VCR.
What's in the box
FujiFilm A340 4 MP digital camera, picture cradle adapter, CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle, 16MB xD-Picture Card, USB/video out cables, wrist strap, 2 AA alkaline batteries, NH-10 Ni-MH battery, AC-3VW AC power adapter, CD-ROM with FinePix Viewer version 4.2 and ImageMixer VCD 2 for FinePix, user manual
Spotlight customer reviews
Good not than I' ve imagine, but good
[ Posted: 2008-07-21 ]
This camera is good not like i imagine, but the pictures are very good resolutions.
The case and functionality to open and close, is so back, now day i think will be more modern.
2nd time buyer
[ Posted: 2008-01-09 ]
I had one of these camera's and got it soaked fishing on a rainy day and ruined it. I liked the first one so since I had the docking station and memory cards already it was an easy decision at the price to buy another. It takes good pictures, is easy to operate, and downloads quick and easy. The only thing I can say I didn't care for is the time it takes to recycle to take another picture. Not terribly long but not rapid fire.
Bad Battery recharge.
[ Posted: 2007-12-02 ]
I didn't have the problems that most people had with bad pictures. For the most part, my pictures came out surprisingly good. The only times they didn't was in low light situations and that's the norm for digital cameras. My problem was an on going problem with the batteries and the recharging. I have always had the low battery sign when I first use the A340. I'm sure it's in the Camera itself because new batteries don't even work. I looked at the battery area and I see signs of corrosion, but I use this camera about 2 times a month and I check the batteries religiously. I don't know what the problem is but I have noticed that I'm not the only one that has this problem. I have since bought a new Camera... Much better.
Good camera for taking eBay auction pics
[ Posted: 2007-09-19 ]
Good camera for taking eBay auction pics
Decent picture quality / decent battery life / but some gripes are the cradle ( if included ) stopped recharging the battery, you can't just mainline the power cord to the camera to recharge the battery, you have to use the cradle.
The included 16MB card is good for about 8 high res shots, you definitely need to upgrade the card to a 512MB or better, BUT YOU CAN STILL ONLY SHOOT 60 SECONDS OF VIDEO at a time no matter how big the card is. This was disappointing since we expected to be able to shoot continuous video until the card is full
The anti red eye is hardly that, you'll still get red eyes when the camera triple flashes during a shot.
The menus are easy to figure out, the power switch is quite simple, just open the lens cap and lens zooms open.
Macro pics are decent, we use this camera to take close up shots for our eBay auctions and our sales have improved since.
Gets the job done ;-)
[ Posted: 2007-09-01 ]
I bought this camera after my old camera broke down. I really didn't know what I wanted with my new camera but, I did know I wanted a digital and I wanted to be able to view the pic on both T.V. and PC. So I got this one & It's a good camera. Hold alot of pic and pics come out good. After playin with it, I now know that I wish it also have editing features. so I can edit the pics without having to download the pic on the PC first. I would be able to edit pic from the camera and go get then printed. Other than that-this camera is very good.