Fujifilm FinePix 2300 2.1MP Digital Camera

by Fuji

Product Details

Product Manual [1.41mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 4.3 x 3 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005B2QT
• Item model number: FP2300
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,027 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 2, 2007

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fuji Rocks!, September 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix 2300 2.1MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

After researching...for various digital cameras..., I decided to go for this fuji finepix 2300. While your excitement will certainly vary according to the price you pay, I reccommend it highly! The size is small enough to fit into one of my tiny purses and yet offers all the accomodations I was looking for:
-built-in flash
-variable resolution (great quality photos)
-red-eye reduction
-self-timer
-nice aesthetics
-lcd view
-usb download port (very fast)
-some memory included (only 8 mb but good for backup)
-accepts rechargeable AA NIMH batteries -clear up close and distance photos
-good color
-snap and shoot capabilities
Now let me elaborate on the pros and cons...
The only real draw backs to this camera remain 1)the somewhat exposed lens and lack of available lens cap and 2)that a zoom lens is not included. One may remedy these slights by simply taking care to protect the lens and adjusting one's distance to the subject accordingly...
Other than that, the camera rocks! I've had great photos and none of the problems I've read reviewers have with other cameras. I'm able to take approximately 40 highest resolution images on a 32 mb card and many, many more on lower resolution which is still pretty clear. The set up is easy...all you do is install the software from a cd-rom, turn on the camera, plug in the usb cord, choose the location where you want the pics on your hard drive using the software (very simple), and the images download in a few seconds (of course it'll take longer if you have a larger memory card and more stored images). It comes with Photo Deluxe so you can alter images if you like (brightness/contrast or size, etc). One of the greatest features of this camera is that it takes rechargeable NIMH (better for the environment, bank account, and busy schedules) AA batteries. I've read about other digital cameras tearing through batteries, but I haven't had this problem--my rechargeable NIMH batteries made it through a couple of weeks. You also have the option of turning off the lcd view to save energy. What's more, some cameras require that you use the manufacturers battery, which is a problem if you need to recharge in the rainforest. With this camera, you can just pop in some new AA batteries (4) and continue with your photo spree. The continuous photo option is fun--it takes up to 9 photos and can be put on self-timer.
The close up option works great--I tested it with some tropical flowers and natural light. If you don't have a good printer or want to blow-up shots, you can send the photos to a printer.
All my friends and family have been highly impressed with the quality of the photos I've emailed them, and it makes for great fun at a party since you can see all the pics immediately!...and delete the one of yourself with your eyes closed...

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bargain for the Price, June 28, 2001

By 

Brad P. Gurgel (Mequon, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix 2300 2.1MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

I bought this camera a few days ago expecting to get what I payed for, a 2.1 mega pixel, mid-range digital camera. As far as picture quality it has surpassed the quality I thought I was getting. As long as you use the Normal or Fine quality picture modes in the 1600x1200 resolution the prints of the pictures were almost as clear as a non digital camera. In fact if I would have printed it on glossy photo paper, I probably would not have been able to tell much of a difference between that print out and a non digital camera's print out. I even printed some pictures the size of a whole page and it was still pretty good quality. This camera is simple to use, by the end of the first day I knew how to use almost all the features of the camera. Every camera has its downsides, however, and this camera is no exception. One downside is that the viewfinder is right above the LCD screen. This makes it hard to look through the viewfinder without putting a smudge on the LCD screen. Another small complaint I had was that the camera lens appears to be very vulnerable to scratches since it isn't protected very well by the rest of the camera. As long as you keep it in a nice case and handle it with care you should have no problem with the lens though, and you can use the LCD screen to take pictures without ever using the viewfinder. This camera can be set to automatic mode where the camera decides the type of flash, white mode, and brightness for you, or as you become advanced with digital cameras you can set the camera to manual mode and make all the choices for yourself. This allows your camera to grow with you. I mainly use the auto mode, since the camera does a pretty good job of adjusting the flash and other features on its own. This camera usually comes with a 8 MB smart media card for storing the pictures in the camera. This card can hold only 10 pictures in the camera's fine 1600x1200 mode. (the best camera mode) It can, however, hold 19 pictures in the normal mode, which I have found to be a good mode for most pictures. This is not a lot of pictures so I would advise purchasing at least one more 8 MG card, or even a 16 MG card. (the 16 MG card can hold 20 pictures in the best mode and 39 in the normal mode) These cards are very easily taken in and out of the camera, and the camera comes with a USB cable to easily transfer pictures from the camera to the computer when the smart media card is in the camera. This saves you from having to purchase expensive smart media card readers, which adds to the bargain of buying this camera. Make sure you have a USB port on your computer to be sure you can use this cable. In conclusion this camera is a bargain for a 2 mega pixel camera, and takes very high quality pictures. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a digital camera under ... who still wants good quality photos.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value & functions for a 2.1 mega pix digital camera, May 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix 2300 2.1MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

I got this camera about a month back when it just got released. Actually I was intending to get the 1300 model but decided to pay a little more and get the newer 2300 model. I've compared with all other cameras around and must say this is one of the best deal you can get. It is very small, light & compact, fits easily into a coat pocket. The 4 AA batteries that it uses lasts a long time and with functions like self-timer, 5 modes of flash, red eye reduction, tripod mountable, macro mode, digital 2x zoom, USB connections. Pictures taken during the day are very clear & good, for night shorts or where places are dark, a steady hand is required.

The only few disadvantages that I can think of is the camera lens can be scratch easily. (If you look at the picture of the camera you'll know what I mean). The other is if you gripped the camera tightly with your hand you can feel some kind of plastic sound, as if the body of the camera is not tightly screwed. The camera doesn't come with a case, so it's advisable to get one, especially with its unprotected lens.

All in all, I'll give a all thumbs up for this model, Fuji Finepix 2300!