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Fujifilm FinePix F20

First Impressions Review

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October 10, 2006 By Richard Baguley
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Fujifilm FinePix F20
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FinePix Menu



ISO


Sets the ISO setting (Auto 1600, Auto 400, 1600, 800, 400, 200, 100)


Quality


Sets the image size (6M Fine, 6M Normal, 3M, 2M, 0.3M)


FinePix Color


Sets the FinePix color mode (Standard, Chrome, Black & White)


Shooting Menu


 


Shooting Mode


Sets the shooting mode (Auto, Picture Stabilization, Scene, Macro, Movie, Burst/Continuous


Exposure Compensation


Exposure compensation 2 stops up or down, in 1/3 of a stop steps


Photometry


Metering mode (Multi, Spot, Average)


White Balance


(Auto, Custom, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Custom)


High Speed Shooting


(On, Off)


AF Mode


Auto focus mode (Center, Multi, Continuous)


Setup


Sets various camera parameters (time & date, etc)


Playback Menu


 


Erase                 


Frame, All Frames


Image Rotate


Left, Right, Cancel


Protect


Frame, Set All, Reset All         


Copy


Internal Memory to Card, Card to Internal Memory


Voice Memo


30 seconds of audio


Trimming


Splits video clips into two files

 
Model Design / Appearance
The F20’s appearance remains consistent with the other FinePix F-series digital cameras. Its housing is plain and unassuming, especially when considering the sophisticated imaging technology inside. The F20 is available in either silver or gunmetal grey: the model we looked at was silver.
 
Size / Portability
At just 6 oz, the F20 is a lightweight camera. It measures 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches and is small enough to fit into a coat pocket or bag. It’s a little large for shirt pockets and tight pants. The camera’s depth is increased somewhat when the camera is in use and the lens is extended to about two inches.  
 
Handling Ability
The F20 handles well, with the camera body fitting comfortably into the hand and the shutter button falling under the index finger. The zoom control also falls under the thumb. When users aren’t zooming, there is a set of tiny rubber bumps below the control. These bumps add some substance to an otherwise slick body, so they keep the camera from slipping out of fingers. The front of the camera has a metal bump meant to keep fingers in place there. It is wide enough for about one finger.
 
 
Control Button / Dial Positioning / Size
The control buttons are well-placed for use; it’s just possible to reach them with the thumb when using the camera. Besides the positioning, the size of the buttons is also decent. My only complaint is the abundance of icons in a relatively small space. Some of the icons are easy to decipher – such as the delete and flash functions. Beginners may wonder about the picture stabilization and "F" icons and buttons though.
 
Menu
The Menu system on the F20 is simply designed and well executed: it doesn’t take long to find the features you need. In particular, the FinePix menu (accessed by pressing the F button) has many of the more commonly tweaked settings quickly available.
 
 
 
 
Ease of Use
The F20 is an easy to use camera; the FinePix menu (accessed by hitting the "F" button) puts most of the options that users are going to need into one convenient spot. Most users of this point-and-shoot won’t need to delve into the more complex options, but they are still reasonably easy to access. 
 

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