| Likes |
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- Fancy colors in skinny sexy camera body
- IrSimple transfer of pictures
- Effective face detection
- High ISO sensitivity
- Good $229 retail price
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| Dislikes |
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- Movies can’t be transferred via IrSimple
- Max f/3.5 aperture isn’t very bright
- Tiny controls
- Burst maxes out at 3 shots
- Misleading “manual” mode
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Conclusion
It is rare that a sexy camera actually performs decently. The Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd does just this though. It comes in a 0.8-inch skinny metal body with a sliding lens cover – and in three colors too. Then Fujifilm added a few ingredients from older models such as the automated modes and ease of use before spiking it with a new image processor and technology found in the high-performing FinePix F-series. The Z5fd has effective face detection technology and an i-Flash system that helps snap great portraits. The 6.3-megapixel digital camera appeals to the younger generation not only with its trendy colors, but with its IrSimple wireless communication technology and Trimming for Blog mode. Fujifilm envisions young users to snap pictures and beam them to computers to be added to personal blogs and networking web sites. There are a few drawbacks to the camera such as a 3-shot burst mode, a relatively small maximum aperture, and some of the smallest controls out there. Still, the $229 retail price and encouraging pictures on the show floor make the future look bright for the Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd. Check back in a month or two for the full review to see if this digital camera lives up to the hype.
