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Introduction
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01.Testing/Performance
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Image Parameters
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07.Connectivity / Extras
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08.Overall Impressions
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09.Conclusion
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10.Sample Photos
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11.Photo Gallery
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12.Specs / Ratings
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13.Comments
Fujifilm FinePix F50fd
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Connectivity / ExtrasPicture Quality / Size Options (8.0)
Previous F-series digital cameras have been very impressive in terms of resolution. They have been incredibly effective: even the 6-megapixel F31fd performed better than most other higher-pixel models of its time. Still, Fujifilm decided to jump into the megapixel race and squashes the competition. The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd has an insane 12 megapixels on its 1/1.6-inch Super CCD. This is the newest megapixel standard, as almost every manufacturer is releasing a camera in 2007 with this amount of resolution. Canon has its SD950, Casio the Z1200, and Panasonic the FX100 (more about these cameras in the Comparisons section) – all with 12 megapixels. The Fujifilm F50fd is one of the least expensive options with this amount of resolution though, so could it really outperform the others? It’s likely. In short, the F50fd’s resolution is incredibly impressive. Check out the Testing/Performance section for more analysis.
In the F-mode menu, the image size can be set to its most massive at 4000 x 3000 pixels at Normal and Fine compression settings. The following image sizes are also available: 4224 x 2816 (3:2), 2848 x 2136, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, and 640 x 480.
There isn’t a resizing function in the Playback menu, but there is a trimming function. Users can zoom in and out of the picture and scroll around to choose what portion they want cropped. The camera automatically chooses the image size, though: it chooses the largest size it can while still retaining quality. In the F-mode menu, there is a "trimming for blog" feature that resizes pictures to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels, whichever is preset in the Setup menu.
Picture Effects Mode (7.0)
In the F-mode menu, there is a meager selection of Color modes: Standard, Chrome, and Black & White. Neither color swapping nor contrast adjustments can be made in this camera. This menu provides a live view that is helpful in choosing the proper mode.
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