Fuji FinePix Z5fd

Front
The Fujifilm FinePix Z5 has a fairly plain front that is similar to other Z-series models. There is a sliding lens cover that moves to the left (when viewing from the front) to reveal the zoom lens and align the built-in flash unit. The flash is located at the top and directly in the center of the camera. Below the flash is a FinePix Z5 logo, and the Z5 portion even lights up when the Illumination option in the setup menu is turned on. The Z5 only lights up for a few seconds when the camera is initially turned on though, so don’t get too excited. To the left of the flash is a Fujifilm logo on the sliding door. On the body in the top right corner of the camera is the 3x optical zoom lens that stays in the camera body at all times. Below the dime-sized spot of glass is a Super CCD logo and a spot of words at the bottom: “6.3 Mega, Fujinon Zoom Lens, 3x, 6.1-18.3mm 1:3.5-4.2.”

Back
The left side of the camera shows off the 2.5-inch LCD screen framed in black with the Fujifilm logo at the bottom. On the top right side of the camera is the zoom control that has the shape of sunglasses with “W” on the left and “T” on the right. Below the control are three rubber-like ovals that act as a thumb grip but also emit an LED glow in red and green when performing functions like writing to the memory card. Below these ovals is a central multi-selector flanked by buttons on all sides. In the very center is the Menu/OK button, with a navigational ring around it. The ring has icons in the cardinal directions, and what appears to be little bites out of the ring in between those icons. This interesting shape makes it a little easier to navigate as it won’t be pushed accidentally in the wrong direction. The top of the multi-selector brightens the LCD screen in the live view and deleted individual photos in the playback mode. The right side of the multi-selector switches flash modes, the bottom activates the self-timer, and the left side turns on the macro focus. To the northeast of this control is the circular “F” button. To the southeast is the Anti-Blur / Natural Light & With Flash mode button. To the bottom left is the Disp./Back button, and to the northwest is the playback button.

Left Side
The left side shows the camera’s thin profile, and its only feature is the built-in speaker.

Right Side
The right side consists of a dark oval-shaped window near the top; this is for the IrSimple infrared technology that transfers pictures wirelessly. Below it are two more ovals, but these ones are hollowed out so that the included wrist strap can be strung in there.

Top
On the left side of the top is the camera’s title and logo. On the right side are some of the tiniest buttons you’ve ever seen. The face detection button is closer to the center, with the shutter release button to its right, and the tiny mode switch on the far right.

Bottom
The bottom of the camera features the tripod mount in its center. A multi-connector port sits just left of it, and a battery compartment door sits to the right. The door opens by sliding toward the front of the camera, then it pops open. This is different than most battery doors that open by sliding left or right.

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