Fujifilm Finepix Z3 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Picture Stabilization (Blue)
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $219.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 3.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Fuji
- Release Date:
- 2006-10-10
Features
- 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 3x non-extending refractive optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
- Easy one-touch Picture Stabilization
- New Natural Light + Flash mode; high sensitivity--up to 1600 ISO
- Powered by one NP-40 rechargeable lithium-ion battery; stores images on xD Picture Cards
Description
The Fujifilm FinePix Z3 digital camera is the 3rd generation of the iconic Z series design and its re-designed body will appeal to the most fashion conscious photographers. The Fujifilm FinePix Z3 captures beautiful images under a broad range of shooting conditions even under low light conditions when many ultra-compact digital cameras have difficulty. The Intelligent Flash system ingeniously captures both a clear, well-exposed background and natural skin tones on subjects in the foreground. Unlike a conventional zoom lens which extends from the body, all of the zoom element movements occurs internally. Real Photo Technology is the synergy of three key elements, the Fujinon lens, the 6th-generation Super CCD HR and the RP II (Real Photo) Processor. With just one touch, the PS mode automatically sets the camera sensitivity to ISO 1600 and the optimum shutter speed to beautifully freeze the moment forever in sharp detail. Self Timer - 2 seconds or 10 seconds Image Sensor - 1/2.5 inch CCD Scene Modes - Natural Light, Natural & Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text Shutter Speed - 4 - 1/1000 second Battery Type - NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (3.6V, 750 mAh) System Requirements - 200 MHz Pentium or better (800 MHz Pentium III or better for Windows XP), Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Power Mac or PowerBook with G3, G4, or G5, iMac, iBook, Mac OS X (10.2.8 to 10.3.7), 192MB RAM, 200MB Hard disk space (400MB available for operation), 800 x 600 Pixels & 16-bit Color Display Dimensions - Height 1.6 x Width 3.9 x Depth 0.9 inch (41 x 99 x 23mm) Weight - 4.6 ounces (130 grams) without battery Color - Metallic Blue
Spotlight customer reviews
Takes a licking
[ Posted: 2008-08-11 ]
Small enough to pocket for active shoots. Skis, beaches etc. Poor choice for cradle design. Needs mini-USB and cradle - to connect. Pictures come out very well
very disapointed
[ Posted: 2007-07-23 ]
It took great pictures while it lasted. Then the battery would not hold a charge, so I bought a new one; but the same scenario. Guess I have to call Fuji repair center and see what I can do. The camera is 8 months old and quit holding the charge after 6 months. I'm always inserting the battery just before taking pictures which is a pain in the neck because I have to reset the date and time each time and never know how fast the camera is going to quit on me again.
Also I cannot use it with a tripod; they should have pointed that out, some features one just takes for granted in this time and age.
I also do not like that you cannot zoom in/out with the video feature and when you playback you always have to slide the shutter close and open again before taking more pictures - very annoying and time consuming if you want to take snapshots.
I do too have white circles on the picture when using the flash. Boy, I sure wasted my money on this camera.
Great pictures under most lighting conditions.
[ Posted: 2007-05-04 ]
See my posted images. Cloudy days, sunny days, nights, dusk, indoors - this camera takes them all using the "natural" (nonflash) mode, which is less artificial looking than flash. Comes with everything except a larger memory card ([...]) Good battery life, and recharges in couple hours. Easy to take short movie clips, which load onto computer just like the photos with included Finepix software and included dock and USB connector wire. Dock has tripod mount on bottom.
The only negative is that it does not have a viewfinder (little hole you peek in with one eyeball), meaning that you must compose photos using large LCD screen. The LCD screen is hard to see on sunny days. Just take several "blind" shots and crop.
Problems
[ Posted: 2007-04-20 ]
I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas. In early January the battery failed to charge. After navigating the Fuji website and then calling their repair dept. I sent the battery back and waited. Meanwhile my daughter had a school trip scheduled. After repeated calls the new battery arrived. Lo and behold it still would not charge. I was told to return the camera, battery and charger. I bought my daughter another camera to take on her trip (NOT a Fuji). I spoke to Fuji camera repair today. They have had the camera for a week. They gave me a ref # and said to call back in another week.
I cannot tell you how well this camera takes pictures because it has never worked for more than one day.
Bad product and terrible customer service. You have been warned.
Better than Z1
[ Posted: 2007-02-09 ]
I bought this camera as an upgrade to the Fuji Z1 I have been using and like a lot. I felt the Z3 had enough new features to merit giving it a look. In doing my research for this camera I discovered that Fuji has an even newer Z camera they call the Z5 (no camera with a Z4 badge because the number 4 is considered unlucky in Japan). The Z5 is significantly more expensive, larger and really not all that much different than the Z3 I just purchased.
The Z3 has more understandable shooting and viewing menus that refer to several new features the Z1 does not have. The lens cover opens much more easily than the one on the Z1 and the new blue color is very attractive. Fufi sells a pink Z3 that is cheaper than the other versions, but it is made in China for some reason. This camera is an excellent choice for travel photography because it will easily fit into a shirt pocket and is ready for shooting a snapshot almost instantly. I suppose it has some photo quality warts that the pros can see, but as an "advanced amature" I find the pictures it makes to be great for the family album and sending in e-mail.
The Z3 has what is supposed to be an anti-blur feature with a new external button for activating it. I have not found this anti-blur addition to be all that great, but I use it occasionally just in case it helps. I shake a lot.
I would recommend the Z3 even knowing that it is likely to be phased out in the near future as the new Z5 comes to market.