Fujifilm FinePix F40fd First Impressions Review

Picture Quality / Size Options
The F40fd is the first Fujifilm F-series camera to have more than 6.3 megapixels. It has 8.3 megapixels, in fact, on a relatively large 1/1.6-inch Super CCD HR sensor. More thorough resolution testing will be done later when a full in-office review is made and we expect good things since previous F-series cameras have tested well. However, we'll reserve judgement until we evalaute a production model since this is a brand new untested sensor. The following image sizes are selectable from the “F” menu: 3296 x 2472, 3054 x 2336 (3:2), 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, and 640 x 480.

Picture Effects Mode
Also available in the “F” menu is the lackluster set of color modes available on other Fujifilm digital cameras. It includes Black & White, Chrome, and Standard options. Competitors include more effects ranging from red, green, and blue filters to swapping colors in recording and playback modes. On the FinePix F40fd, though, these colors can only be used in the recording mode.