Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

The Fujifilm FinePix A330 is designed to target the amateur digital photographer, providing a technologically streamlined imager within a sleek silver body. The camera is armed with a 3x optical and 1.6x digital zoom to focus images onto its 1/2.7” (3.2 megapixel) CCD. Perhaps most appealing to point-and-shooters for its foolproof simplicity, the A300 has an intuitive menu, direct printing capability using PictBridge, and an optional camera dock that makes sharing photos a breeze. With an affordable MSRP of US $179, the FinePix A330 will appeal to budget conscious consumers as well. Included in the package is a 16MB xD-Picture card, though the camera can accept up to 256MB cards. It also comes with Fujifilm’s FinePix Viewer and ImageMixer software to supply simplistic easy editing out of the box.
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Likes
- General simplicity of camera makes it ideal for amateurs
- Intuitiveness of menu
- Clear and foolproof button layout
- Power efficient - I played with it for hours with no visible energy reduction.
- Manual is comprehensive and easy to understand
Dislikes

- Plastic sliding lens cover seems tacky
- No different color modes for added flexibility
- Ridiculous 10 fps movie recording speed
- No multiple metering modes, simply center-weighted

Conclusion
The Fuji FinePix A330’s asset is that its sheer simplicity makes it accessible to any level of shooter. It's a dream come true for digital débutantes or anyone searching for a camera that will do the thinking for them. If you want to take a quality snapshot with no hassle or learning curve, this camera is for you. However, for amateurs looking to learn and experiment with their equipment, this camera leaves little room for exploration or growth. You have to be realistic when looking at this camera; keep in mind that it is one of the less expensive digital point-and-shoots on the market, with an MSRP of $179.00. Accepting the camera in its simplicity, the FinePix A330 is a pretty solid package and is sure to satisfy appropriate users.

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