Fujifilm Finepix A500 5MP is now available to every digital photographer. Fuji’s FinePix A500 model is one of Fujifilm’s new breed of entry-level digital cameras with Super CCD technology.
Fujifilm’s decision to include the award-winning Super CCD sensor in its latest A-Series cameras is a boon to photographers who want the best image quality without the complexity of a more elaborate digital camera. Seven years ago, Fujifilm set itself apart from other manufacturers by introducing its own image sensor, the Super CCD. Using the human eye as a model and mimicking the way it functions, Super CCD enhances vertical and horizontal resolution, improves color reproduction, widens dynamic range, and increases signal-to-noise ratios and light sensitivities. All of these factors play important roles in the production of higher-quality digital pictures.
The FinePix A500 Digital Camera allows you to easily capture the details that make your pictures into incredible works of art. Using its sophisticated imaging sensor, you’ll enjoy vivid, realistic colors and smooth, attractive skin tones that make any picture a masterpiece. The 12MB of internal memory lets you store some of your photos, even if you happen to misplace or forget your xD Picture Card. The A500’s easy-to-use 1.8″ LCD display lets you preview the shots you take with the powerful 3.0x optical and 5.2x digital zoom. Aperture Range – F3.3 – F8.5, -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 EV increments 16MB internal memory Lens Focal Length – Programmable Auto Exposure Focus Range – Normal – Approx. 2.0 ft. to Infinity; Macro-Closeup – Approx. 3.9 to 2.6 ft. Shutter Speed – 2 sec. to 1/1500 sec. White Balance Modes – Automatic, Preset, Fluorescent (warm & cool white) Incandescent Flash Modes – Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Supporessed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Shooting Modes – Auto, Preprogrammed Scene Position (SP), Macro, Movie Preprogrammed Scene Positions (SP) – Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Move Recording Resolutions – 320 x 240, 160 x 120 (without sound; zoom cannot be used during recording) Playback Modes – Trimming, Auto Playback, Multi-Frame Playback Memory Type – xD Picture Card Self-Timer – Approx. 2/10 sec. Other Features – World Time, 7-language menu, tripod socket NTSC/PAL Video out PictBridge, DPOF and EXIF Print compatible USB connection Requires 2 AA batteries, alkaline or NiMH Battery Life – Approx 100 frames alkaline, approx. 350 frames NiMH Dimensions(HxWxD) – 3.7 x 2.4 1.1 (93 x 60 x 27.5 mm) Weight – Approx. 6.1 oz. (with batteries and xD card)
Helpful consumer’s review
This is a fantastic camera! I really can’t say enough great things about it. I just upgraded my digital camera fortress with a Minolta 5D (SLR) and with this tiny baby. I had an Olympus Stylus 300, 3.2 mp for about 3 years now. The indoor pictures were always grainy and blurred, but outdoor pictures were beautiful. However, I felt that I needed more bang for my buck and began researching for a new digi cam. I came across this Fuji and noticed 1.) 5MP, 2.) Less than $200!!!, and 3.) Xd card compatible (i already had about 512 mb of xd cards for my Olympus camera).
So, I began testing out this new baby and found that: it is very tiny and light, every single picture is bright and crisp, and the LCD screen is big, bright and noticeable even in bright outdoor light!
The LCD screen is one of the best features. I always had trouble viewing pictures in outdoor light with my other camera, so my next camera purchase HAD to have a viewfinder. But I find I don’t need the viewfinder option with the camera because the LCD screen is perfect in all lights…that is one of the best features, and for the price, you can’t beat it!
I can’t recommend this camera enough. But I would highly recommend purchasing rechargable AA batteries. Regular Alkaline AA batteries drain very quickly!
