Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • great camera- super easy to use
  • perfect point and shoot camera
  • Great Camera, Bad Company
  • Exactly what it's suppose to be.
  • Don't Buy...FujiFilm Support is a Joke...It's The Worst !!!!!!!
 Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

Manufacturer: FUJIFILM
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Product Features:
  • 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
  • Fast .6-second start-up, 1.1-second shooting interval, and .01-second shutter lag
  • 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
  • Ultra compact, measuring only 3.5 x 2.2 x .7 inches
  • Stores images on xD Picture Cards; powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NP-40 ( included)

ASIN: B0007MVMX0

Product Description

The Fuji Finepix Z1 Digital Camera makes anytime the right time for capturing great pictures. Taking photos in low-light is no problem with the Real Photo Technology -- this breakthrough offeres reduced noise, extra sharpness and minimal blur. Its slim and stylish design makes it perfect for storing in a handbag or pocket, for capturing special moments on those special nights out. The sizable 2.5" LCD screen lets you enjoy the quality and brightness of any scene you capture. Manual and automatic white balance Auto flash Color Control Modes - Standard, Chrome(Vivid), B&W Single frame and 9 multi-frame playback Preprogrammed Scene Modes - Sports, Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Natural Light Movie recording at 640x480 @ 30 fps in AVI format Records to up to 30 secs audio voice memo Saves to xD Picture Card Printing interface - PictBridge, DPOF, EXIF Print 2.2 Powered by NP-40 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Camera terminals - USB 1.1 & USB 2.0 high-speed, 5V power socket, Video out(NTSC/PAL), cradle connection Dimensions - 3.54 x 2.16 x 0.73 (90 x 55 x 18.6 mm) Weight - 4.6 oz. Included Accessories - 16MB xD Picture Card, USB & A/V cables, NP-40 Li-ion battery, AC power, hand strap, picture cradle, software and user manual

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great camera- super easy to use.......2007-09-01

I've had several digital cameras in the last 10 years and this is my favorite by far. Very very easy to use, great small size and takes excellent pictures. I lost this one and decided to replace it with the exact same camera!

4 out of 5 stars perfect point and shoot camera.......2007-05-30

I would classify myself as a good critic of digital cameras. I've had this camera for over 2 years and i love it. It takes good quality pictures. There are some downsides to it though. It doesn't take quality pictures at night if your a certain distance away and sometimes it takes blurry pictures in darker places as well. The sound doesn't work on my camera but its probably becuase I have dropped it a couple times and thats never good for any camera. The battery life is okay but my friends have other cameras and their batteries usually last twice as long as mine does. I recommend getting a back up.

2 out of 5 stars Great Camera, Bad Company.......2007-03-26

Here's the Good News:
I have had many cameras in my life, digital and film , and I have found the Z1 to be my favorite. The camera is very user friendly and the pictures are sharp with great color. My previous camera was a Minolta Dimage 7($800) and I found that this camera's photo quality was just as good. The best feature of the camera is the fact that it is sturdy and compact enough to carry with you daily. Owning this camera made taking pictures a daily part of my life.

Here's the Bad News:
Recently my camera broke and when I tried to contact Fuji to get a replacement or a repair, the service was terrible. Their website is very difficult to navigate and offers very little support.

Summary:
Great camera as long as it doesn't break. It's easier to pay someone to fix it than actually get Fuji to repair it.

5 out of 5 stars Exactly what it's suppose to be........2007-01-04

This camera is exactly what it's suppose to be: convenient, reliable, compact, user friendly and above all else, it takes good pictures. If you want a camera that takes great pictures, you'll need to buy something a little more expensive, and quite a bit larger. I bought and returned several cameras in this class before realizing that no camera this size, and in the sub $200 price range will perform the way my SLR does. That said, if you don't mind playing with the Exposure compensation and ISO settings, you can take some pretty great pictures even in low light.

I learned a long time ago that the worst camera is the one you don't have with you when a great shot presents itself. With the Z1 you'll never have that excuse. Even in a case it fits nicely in my front pocket without protruding too noticably.

The only issues I have are that it doesn't have a continuous shutter mode, and the dock is required for charging and downloading images. That said, I'm still giving it 5 stars because as I said, it's exactly what it's suppose to be.

1 out of 5 stars Don't Buy...FujiFilm Support is a Joke...It's The Worst !!!!!!!.......2006-08-22

I bought the camera in May of 2006, as a graduation gift for my son. He loved the style and compactness.

He experienced focus/zoom problems after 1 use. Unfortunately he didn't start to use the gift for 2 months or I might have been able to return to Amazon for a refund. Contacting Fufifilm has been overly cumbersome. Their website is not straightforware and their voice response system is not user friendly or responsive (LONG WAITS). They have had the toy camera (AS THIS IS BEING WRITTEN)for over a week and when I called yesterday for status, they told me that the camera "hasn't been diagnosed yet". I expect it will be, once their 90 day warranty expires, which will limit Fujifilm's liability to the 1 repair. I have a mean case of buyer's remorse. I might as well have taken the ~$235.00 spent on this camera and tossed it in the street.

If you own one and it doesn't require repairs, you might like it. If it ever requires repairs, you might feel as I that you would have been better to purchase a disposable digital camera. Save yourself the potential aggravation and look to a camera that has a longer warranty, a better support environment or by all means purchase the extended warranty. You may still face the frustrations but will have the consolation of knowing that it will cost you no more then shipping to have it repaired. I bought it in May of 2006....I feel like I lost it in July of 2006.

IF I COULD HAVE GIVEN THE Z1 LESS THEN 1 STAR, I WOULD HAVE. THAT'S WHAT IT DESERVES! !&%$$##444EN FUJIFILM
Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • great camera- super easy to use
  • perfect point and shoot camera
  • Great Camera, Bad Company
  • Exactly what it's suppose to be.
  • Don't Buy...FujiFilm Support is a Joke...It's The Worst !!!!!!!
 Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

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Product Features:
  • 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
  • Fast .6-second start-up, 1.1-second shooting interval, and .01-second shutter lag
  • 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
  • Ultra compact, measuring only 3.5 x 2.2 x .7 inches
  • Stores images on xD Picture Cards; powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NP-40 (included)

ASIN: B0007IANK2

Product Description

The Fuji Finepix Z1 Digital Camera makes anytime the right time for capturing great pictures. Taking photos in low-light is no problem with the Real Photo Technology -- this breakthrough offeres reduced noise, extra sharpness and minimal blur. Its slim and stylish design makes it perfect for storing in a handbag or pocket, for capturing special moments on those special nights out. The sizable 2.5" LCD screen lets you enjoy the quality and brightness of any scene you capture. Manual and automatic white balance Auto flash Color Control Modes - Standard, Chrome(Vivid), B&W Single frame and 9 multi-frame playback Preprogrammed Scene Modes - Sports, Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Natural Light Movie recording at 640x480 @ 30 fps in AVI format Records to up to 30 secs audio voice memo Saves to xD Picture Card Printing interface - PictBridge, DPOF, EXIF Print 2.2 Powered by NP-40 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Camera terminals - USB 1.1 & USB 2.0 high-speed, 5V power socket, Video out(NTSC/PAL), cradle connection Colors - Silver Dimensions - 3.54 x 2.16 x 0.73 (90 x 55 x 18.6 mm) Weight - 4.6 oz. Included Accessories - 16MB xD Picture Card, USB & A/V cables, NP-40 Li-ion battery, AC power, hand strap, picture cradle, software and user manual

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great camera- super easy to use.......2007-09-01

I've had several digital cameras in the last 10 years and this is my favorite by far. Very very easy to use, great small size and takes excellent pictures. I lost this one and decided to replace it with the exact same camera!

4 out of 5 stars perfect point and shoot camera.......2007-05-30

I would classify myself as a good critic of digital cameras. I've had this camera for over 2 years and i love it. It takes good quality pictures. There are some downsides to it though. It doesn't take quality pictures at night if your a certain distance away and sometimes it takes blurry pictures in darker places as well. The sound doesn't work on my camera but its probably becuase I have dropped it a couple times and thats never good for any camera. The battery life is okay but my friends have other cameras and their batteries usually last twice as long as mine does. I recommend getting a back up.

2 out of 5 stars Great Camera, Bad Company.......2007-03-26

Here's the Good News:
I have had many cameras in my life, digital and film , and I have found the Z1 to be my favorite. The camera is very user friendly and the pictures are sharp with great color. My previous camera was a Minolta Dimage 7($800) and I found that this camera's photo quality was just as good. The best feature of the camera is the fact that it is sturdy and compact enough to carry with you daily. Owning this camera made taking pictures a daily part of my life.

Here's the Bad News:
Recently my camera broke and when I tried to contact Fuji to get a replacement or a repair, the service was terrible. Their website is very difficult to navigate and offers very little support.

Summary:
Great camera as long as it doesn't break. It's easier to pay someone to fix it than actually get Fuji to repair it.

5 out of 5 stars Exactly what it's suppose to be........2007-01-04

This camera is exactly what it's suppose to be: convenient, reliable, compact, user friendly and above all else, it takes good pictures. If you want a camera that takes great pictures, you'll need to buy something a little more expensive, and quite a bit larger. I bought and returned several cameras in this class before realizing that no camera this size, and in the sub $200 price range will perform the way my SLR does. That said, if you don't mind playing with the Exposure compensation and ISO settings, you can take some pretty great pictures even in low light.

I learned a long time ago that the worst camera is the one you don't have with you when a great shot presents itself. With the Z1 you'll never have that excuse. Even in a case it fits nicely in my front pocket without protruding too noticably.

The only issues I have are that it doesn't have a continuous shutter mode, and the dock is required for charging and downloading images. That said, I'm still giving it 5 stars because as I said, it's exactly what it's suppose to be.

1 out of 5 stars Don't Buy...FujiFilm Support is a Joke...It's The Worst !!!!!!!.......2006-08-22

I bought the camera in May of 2006, as a graduation gift for my son. He loved the style and compactness.

He experienced focus/zoom problems after 1 use. Unfortunately he didn't start to use the gift for 2 months or I might have been able to return to Amazon for a refund. Contacting Fufifilm has been overly cumbersome. Their website is not straightforware and their voice response system is not user friendly or responsive (LONG WAITS). They have had the toy camera (AS THIS IS BEING WRITTEN)for over a week and when I called yesterday for status, they told me that the camera "hasn't been diagnosed yet". I expect it will be, once their 90 day warranty expires, which will limit Fujifilm's liability to the 1 repair. I have a mean case of buyer's remorse. I might as well have taken the ~$235.00 spent on this camera and tossed it in the street.

If you own one and it doesn't require repairs, you might like it. If it ever requires repairs, you might feel as I that you would have been better to purchase a disposable digital camera. Save yourself the potential aggravation and look to a camera that has a longer warranty, a better support environment or by all means purchase the extended warranty. You may still face the frustrations but will have the consolation of knowing that it will cost you no more then shipping to have it repaired. I bought it in May of 2006....I feel like I lost it in July of 2006.

IF I COULD HAVE GIVEN THE Z1 LESS THEN 1 STAR, I WOULD HAVE. THAT'S WHAT IT DESERVES! !&%$$##444EN FUJIFILM
Refurbished Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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    		Refurbished Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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    Product Features:
    • 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
    • Fast .6-second start-up, 1.1-second shooting interval, and .01-second shutter lag
    • 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
    • Ultra compact, measuring only 3.5 x 2.2 x .7 inches
    • Stores images on xD Picture Cards; powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NP-40 (included)

    ASIN: B000GZHF6Q
    Refurbished Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • DISCONTINUED MODEL
    		 Refurbished Fujifilm Finepix Z1 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

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    Product Features:
    • Remanufactured to "like-new" condition. 90 day warranty provided my manufacturer.
    • Fast .6-second start-up, 1.1-second shooting interval, and .01-second shutter lag
    • 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display; .1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
    • Ultra compact, measuring only 3.5 x 2.2 x .7 inches
    • Stores images on xD Picture Cards; powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NP-40 ( included)

    ASIN: B000I6JM14

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars DISCONTINUED MODEL.......2007-03-09

    I really really loved this camera!!! Unfortunately, Fujifilm does not make the Finepix Z1's anymore, so when my zoom went defective, I couldn't exchange it. It's an awesome camera though!

    Pentax EI-100 1.3MP Digital Camera Kit
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    • JUNK JUNK JUNK
    • Not worth the price
    • Good Deal for the Price
    • Best deal for the money!
    • A real value for the money!
    		 Pentax EI-100 1.3MP Digital Camera Kit

    Manufacturer: Pentax
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    ASIN: B00005LCDH

    Product Description

    The EI-100 combines all the familiar and comfortable features of a conventional point and shoot camera with the power and advantages of filmless digital technology. Its 1.31 megapixel CCD allows you to capture crisp, clear images to view immediately or save for later. It's the perfect entry-level camera for those looking to go digital. The 1.31 megapixel CCD is perfect for capturing images to e-mail to friends and family, or for making prints up to 5x7 inches in size. The EI-100 captures quality images with its 5.5mm lens (equivalent to 42mm in 35mm format). The digital zoom function offers 2X shooting. As easy to operate as a conventional compact camera, the EI-100 incorporates convenient auto features and selectable modes that enable excellent results in almost any shooting condition. A built-in self-timer delays the shutter release by 10 seconds, allowing the photographer to join family or friends for memorable pictures. The EI-100 assists in low-light shooting conditions with a built-in flash that offers automatic discharge, flash-on, and flash-off modes. A red-eye reduction mode is also provided with a single pre-emission discharge. The easy-to-view 1.8-inch LCD monitor allows you to quickly review your pictures. Simple controls provide quick playback of stored images by frame (with 4X magnification), slide show or thumbnail format. The built-in 8MB of memory is capable of storing up to 17 images at the highest quality resolution. The EI-100 is compatible with USB and CompactFlash for connectivity and added convenience. The camera provides the ability to transfer images from the internal memory to a CompactFlash card for removable storage. Its five white balance modes (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light and Fluorescent Light) provide the creative means to express light in its intended colors. The EI-100 uses four easy-to-find AA batteries.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars JUNK JUNK JUNK.......2003-11-27

    I was given this camera in Nov 2001 as a gift. In June 2002 the monitor broke, then the camera would not turn back on, I sent it to Pentax for repair and it was sent back in Aug 2002. Same problem in Nov 2002, March 2003, July 2003 and Oct 2003. FINALLY Pentax sent me a Optio 230- I hope this one is better

    1 out of 5 stars Not worth the price.......2003-03-31

    I don't own it and won't because the price does not make sense these days for a 1.3 megapixel when you can get a better brand 2 megapixel camera from Olympus, Fuji, and others for about the same price.

    4 out of 5 stars Good Deal for the Price.......2001-12-27

    I actually bought two cameras for comparison: this Pentax and a Sony Mavica 85. I liked the features of the Sony, but didn't like the floppy disk feature or the low resolution 480 x 640. The Pentax offered six levels of resolution and compact flash capability. The first Pentax I bought took terrible flash pictures! Unless you were right up close, the picture came out very dark and the background was non-visible. It also had several bad pixels that showed up when you enlarged the pictures. Daylight pictures turned out fine. I finally took the camera back to the store and asked to try another one. I took a flash in a completely darkened store room and the picture came out fine. Evidently there was something wrong with the flash syncronization on the first camera. I have taken about 80 pictures on the replacement camera and they have all come out fine. One caution: the camera eats batteries if you're not conservative with the viewer. My first set of pictures lasted about 20 pictures taken and viewed several times. I have since bought a multivoltage AC adapter (2500ma) and I am still on the first set of replacement batteries. I have also bought rechargeable batteries for extended use. Always use the AC adapter to upload the pictures to your computer. I'm very pleased with this camera. It wasn't bought for professional use. It takes great pictures for printing up to 5x7 format in the highest resolution (960x1280). I bought the camera before Thanksgiving and got a rebate from the store. That was a bargain in my opinion. My only caution is check the camera out before you buy. Based on my experience and those of the other raters, Pentax may have a Quality Control problem.

    4 out of 5 stars Best deal for the money!.......2001-11-26

    I just bought this camera and after the (dollar amount) reabate, I only paid (dollar amount)! It is not the best camera out there, but for (dollar amount) bucks, you can't beat it! It has many different features including auto flash, white balance, ev compensation, and red eye reduction. This camera has a 1.8" LCD that lets you view the picture instantly. It has 8mb internal memory as well as a slot for adding external memory. The only problem I see with it is that it doesn't take great pictures in the dark. They seem a bit dusty. Overall, I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone buying a digital camera for the first time, or anyone who wants a camera to email pictures...It is truly a great buy!

    5 out of 5 stars A real value for the money!.......2001-11-20

    There is alot going for this little camera but don't expect it to jump through windows and outrun a train. This camera is probably one of the best non-junk starter digital cameras out there that does a very decent job. (...) This camera is an ergonmoically well thought out point and shoot camera. (...) This camera is perfect for 4x6 prints. It is simple, refreshes quickly -so you don't have to wait forever to take another picture - and uses inexpensive compact flash. (...)This is an excellent emergency digital camera, a great outdoor party camera , a camera perfect for kids, great for the technologically challenged, easy for grandma and in general a very good value for the money. I bought five and use them for business and family gatherings. When using with SNAPFISH, KODAK or SIMPLEPIX digital print services it works like a charm.

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