Fuji FinePix F31fd Digital Camera Review

Fuji FinePix F31fd

Digital Camera Review

Dec 28, 2006 - By Emily Raymond
2.1 The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd swipes many of the F30's great characteristics and adds in a few more perks. The face detection is the headlining feature, of course, with the "fd" making an appearance in the model name. The technology was first introduced in the summer on the Fujifilm S6000fd, but the F31fd is the first point-and-shoot digital camera to include it. Another trendy addition is the infrared communication to compatible IrSimple devices including other F31fd digital cameras. With a 6th generation 6.3-megapixel Super CCD and Real Photo processor II, the Fujifilm FinePix F31fd offers ISO sensitivity up to 3200 for better pictures in low light, semi-manual functionality, and amazing battery life for a $399 retail price.
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Picture Quality / Size Options (7.0)
While other manufacturers seem to be constantly vying for more and more megapixels on smaller and smaller cameras, the FinePix F31fd, like its predecessors, has 6.3 megapixels on its Super CCD. It offers the following image sizes: 2848 x 2136 (offered in fine and normal compression), 3024 x 2016 (3:2 format), 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, and 640 x 480. The JPEG image sizes can be chosen in the “F” menu. When users scroll through these options, they can see exactly how many pictures can be taken with the inserted card or internal memory. This is very helpful.
 
Picture Effects Mode (7.0)
This Fujifilm doesn’t have many picture effects, especially when compared to such cameras as the Canon PowerShots with their My Colors modes. The F31fd has standard, chrome, and black & white color modes in the “F” menu. The standard mode is the default, and it is the only mode available in the movie mode. The chrome mode messes up with the saturation and isn’t available in the scene modes. These color modes are no replacement for good editing software. Color modes are only available while shooting and not in the playback mode.
 
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