Fujifilm FinePix F60fd 12MP features a larger 3-inch LCD screen, Face Detection 3.0, and brand new, proprietary, Intelligent Scene Recognition technology. Beneath its stylish and sleek black exterior, the FinePix F60fd utilizes the combination of high resolution and high sensitivity to produce stunning high-quality images. Loaded with a 12-megapixel Super CCD sensor, Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-Shift and Picture Stabilization technologies), ISO sensitivity of up to 1600 (or up to 6400 at 3MP), and Fujinon 3x zoom (35-105mm equivalent). For users who like to have creative control over their compact and want more than point-and-shoot photography, the FinePix F60fd has the option of full photographic control. Equally, the FinePix F60fd suits those users who are happy to rely on auto mode for simple, fuss-free photography.
Most compact digital cameras feature scene modes where the user selects the scene they are photographing before they take the shot. In a first for Fujifilm cameras, the FinePix F60fd is equipped with Intelligent Scene Recognition technology which cleverly detects a scene without the need of pre-selecting the mode on the camera. Having identified the most commonly photographed subjects and environments, Fujifilm has developed technology to automatically identify different scene – Portrait, Night, Landscape, and Macro. Once the scene has been detected, the camera will optimize the settings accordingly to capture the photo of your chosen subject with the utmost in clarity, detail, and color.
Helpful consumer’s review
I was attacted to this camera frankly because I had a need for a good quality camera more compact than my GRD. I had read the reviews and decided that for the money, the F60fd would be ‘good enough’.
I was shocked.
In bright light the very good lens and high res sensor produce awesomely detailed images.
In low light it produces images that trash those of cameras costing three times as much.
As good as the F30/31? Not quite, esp versus the F31.
But the image stabilization makes up for that in part allowing lower ISO’s to be used, resultng in very very useable images out to ISO 800.
And the default metering and color accuracy far exceed those of either of the two earlier Fuji’s.
As well as being far sleeker and more pocketable than them as well.
The lens is just bare touch wider; a true 35mm-e.
I have found no purple fringing or CA, images are crisp edge to edge.
The LCD is brilliant, sharp and very easy to use in quite bright light.
Some have said this is but a bare upgrade to the F50fd.
This is true, but it is a very much an evolved product.
I carry mine everywhere.
Should I leave tomorrow on a long trip, I would not hesitate to take it with, relying on it only.
