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The Z2 also features VGA movie capture (30 fps) and a design that turns the camera on and off by sliding the lens cover back.
This camera is really an upgrade of the Fujifilm FinePix Z1.
ComputerActive has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z2 and writes, "Overall operation is similarly fuss-free, navigation of screen menus is intuitive, whilst a hand logo warns of possible camera shake and blurred images. ... Downloaded photos are vividly coloured and rendered, but, not uncommonly, there’s occasional purple fringing visible between areas of high contrast - and since there’s little to grip on this slender camera, and the lens is not centrally situated, beware of stray fingers creeping into shot."
Let's Go Digital has a review up of the FujiFilm FinePix Z2> and writes, "The Fujifilm FinePix Z2 is an attractive, extremely digital compact camera. It performs excellently and is easy to operate. ... The speed with which the Fujifilm Z2 processes the pictures is great to use. If we look at picture quality, the realistic colours and fantastic performance of the white balance stand out. In particular, the different ISO values are great to work with, a quality that Fujifilm has also scored well with in the past. The pictures have a good strong contrast and great colour saturation that can be seen directly in the prints. If we add the excellent video features, we can only conclude that Fujifilm has once more made a compact digital camera without compromising the picture quality."
Fujifilm FinePix Z2 Zoom: the sensitive supermodel that�s naturally slim
Fujifilm today announced the launch of the FinePix Z2 Zoom, a super-slim digital compact offering 5.1 megapixels, a high resolution 2.5" LCD monitor and improved sensitivity up to ISO 1600, all housed within a chic, sleek body.
As anyone with an eye for the world of fashion knows, occasionally you may want to take discrete photos in low light. With an amazing sensitivity setting of ISO 1600, this model certainly won't be dropped for a poor performance.
A stylish successor to the hugely popular FinePix Z1 Zoom, this camera boasts an even higher- sensitivity performance (up to ISO 1600) meaning that clean, sharp images can be captured in low light or difficult lighting situations, such as parties, concerts and other indoor events. What's more, Fujifilm's Real Photo Processor enables users to achieve more natural-looking images, without the harsh effects often caused by camera flash � and avoiding the blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement.
The FinePix Z2 Zoom's enhanced resolution 2.5" LCD monitor has reinforced, scratch-resistant glass, making it ideal for viewing and editing images on the move.
Furthermore, the FinePix Z2 Zoom is prepared for any photographic situation with its continuous shooting feature � allowing users to follow classic sporting moments, or catwalk catastrophes, frame by frame. In addition, its smart, glossy single-shell casing � available in black or white � is sure to complement any style this season.
Designed to get you even closer to the action, the FinePix Z2 Zoom's special refractive, non-extending zoom lens gives 3x optical reach without any visible movement on the camera's flat exterior. As if that wasn't enough, the camera also incorporates Fujifilm's fifth generation Super CCD HR, meaning that large reprints can be produced without loss of image quality or detail.
A real pocket rocket, the FinePix Z2 Zoom also includes a TV-quality movie function, capable of capturing 30 frames per second VGA video with sound.
FinePix Z2 Zoom features at a glance:
* Super CCD HR sensor delivering 5.1 million effective pixels
* Non-extending refractive optical zoom lens with 3x optical zoom
* Sensitivity range of ISO 64-1600 for low-noise photography in all conditions
* Wraparound, glossy shell-design body, with sliding power-on function
* Available in stunning black or cool white
* High resolution 2.5 inch LCD screen with reinforced, scratch-resistant glass
* Continuous shooting mode for action photography
* TV-quality VGA movie recording of 30 frames per second with sound
* PictBridge� compatible for direct printing without a PC
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Photo Products, said, "It's ironic that most ultra-slim cameras struggle where they are most frequently used � in low-light social situations, such as parties. With four times the sensitivity, combined with iconic design, the FinePix Z2 Zoom is a camera that truly qualifies as an evening companion."
Posted by Darren in our Fuji category on October 10, 2005