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Fujifilm FinePix F50fd review

Fujifilm's flagship compact adds a wealth of new features

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2007-11-21November 21st 2007

Price at launch £112.99
MPN NC00060A
Accessories Hand strap
Colour Silver
Dimensions 90.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 50.9
Weight (g) 155
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion
Camera Type Compact
Connectivity Composite Video/Audio Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed 2
Display Size 2.7
Display Technology LCD
Drive Modes Continuous, Self-Timer, Single
Exposure Modes Aperture, Manual, Programme, Scene Modes, Shutter
Flash Yes
Flash Modes AF Illuminator, Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro
Focusing Modes 7-80cm Macro, Area, Auto, Face, Infinity, Multi
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 3200, 400, 6400, 800
Image Formats IR, Video
Image Sensor Resolution 12
Image Sensor Type 1/1.6inch CCD
Integral Flash 2.4m at ISO 100
Lens Built-in lens shield
Lens Type Zoom Lens
Longest Shutter Speed 8
Max Aperture 8
Max Focal Length 24
Max. Captured Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
Memory Types MultiMedia Card, SD, SDHC, XD
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Multi zone, Spot
Min Aperture 2.8
Min Focal Length 8
Min Shutter Speed 2000
OS Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
Optical Zoom 3
Shooting Modes FrameMovie
White Balance Auto, Presets
White Balance Presets Fine, Fluorescent Light (Cool White), Fluorescent Light (Daylight), Fluorescent Light (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
LCD Display? Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 4000
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 3000

Product Summary

FinePix F50fd (Silver)

Price at launch

£112.99

For

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Great low-light performance

Superior sharpness

Well designed and built

Against

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