Fujifilm FinePix A310 3.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Fuji

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• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009VSDW
• Item model number: A310
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,441 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 6, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Fujifilm introduces the FinePix A310 Zoom, a compact and stylish 'point-and-shoot' digital camera, boasting high image quality that belies its size.

The FinePix A310 Zoom is the ideal 'take anywhere' camera. Its sleek, elegant and handles brilliantly, but don't be deceived. This lightweight camera boasts heavyweight imaging capacity.

Successor to the popular FinePix A303 Zoom, the FinePix A310 Zoom is part of Fujifilm's latest line-up of digital cameras using the company's 4th Generation Super CCD HR technology to achieve sharper, higher quality pictures. The FinePix A310 Zoom uses 3.1 million effective pixels to produce an ultra-smooth 6 million recorded pixels.

With low power consumption, the benefits offered by the xD-Picture Card™ system, and an attractive two-tone metal style finish, the FinePix A310 Zoom offers a seductive combination of stylish image and technical ability.

Using these latest imaging innovations, the FinePix A310 Zoom is capable of capturing clear, colourful, noise-free images across a wide range of conditions. Whether shooting indoors or outdoors, the FinePix A310 Zoom will generate sharp pictures from which you can produce larger prints.

The FinePix A310 Zoom has a high-quality 1.5" TFT LCD preview screen and optical viewfinder. The camera is capable of recording movies and can also be used as a handy webcam, ideal for Internet enthusiasts.

Through the use of an optional PictureCradle, the FinePix A310 Zoom enables the user to download images and charge batteries in one simple procedure - so there's no messing around with multiple cables each time the user gets home.

FinePix A310 Zoom features at a glance:

• 4th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with 3.1 million effective pixels (delivering 6 million recorded pixels)
• Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35-114mm on a 35mm camera
• xD-Picture Card providing large storage capacity and low power consumption (256MB card now available)
• Movie recording capabilities up to 10 frames per second (fps). Records movies up to 98 seconds (320 x 240 pixels) and up to 5.6 minutes (160 x 120 pixels) with a 16MB xD-Picture Card (included)
• Fast operation and easy to use, just 'point and shoot' for lifelike images

The FinePix A310 Zoom has been specifically developed to reduce power consumption. The 2 x AA alkaline batteries supplied with the camera deliver an impressive 250 shots under normal conditions (with the LCD monitor switched off). Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are also available as part of the accessories range for even better battery economy.

The programmed auto exposure and flash capabilities mean great results in many shooting conditions. The 3x zoom lens further enhances the creative possibilities, yet this camera maintains point-and-shoot simplicity.

Super CCD HR technology
Fujifilm's 4th Generation Super CCD High Resolution sensors can be housed in even smaller digital cameras, offering all the benefits of 3rd Generation Super CCD in a package two thirds the size. The benefits include:

• Ultra-high resolution images
• Faster shutter speeds for action shots
• Low noise photography
• Low light photography

Straight from the box
The FinePix A310 Zoom is supplied with everything needed to start shooting straight from the box. A full range of accessories including two AA alkaline batteries, 16MB xD-Picture Card, hand strap, software CD-ROM, video cable and USB cable are bundled with the camera. The supplied software CD includes USB drivers, Fujifilm's FinePix Viewer 4.0 for image browsing, and ImageMixer VCD for creating multimedia albums.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic images and so easy to use, November 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix A310 3.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This camera rocks. It produces gorgeous images with almost no effort, and is smaller than a disposable film camera. The design is so completely intuitive, I didn't even look at the manual and was shooting pictures within two minutes of opening the box.

It takes exceptional photos in low light even handheld. Add a tripod, and the lowlight images are truly beautiful. The redeye flash works great, and the variety of settings available to choose from make this much more than a point-and-shoot. (Although leaving the setting on Auto gives consistently beautiful photos.)

The macro setting is particularly good on this camera, with results that remind me of pictures taken with my expensive Nikon film camera.

AVI movies too? Wow, this is a great camera!

It eats batteries with slightly less voracity than other digital cameras, and only uses TWO instead of four, so having a few spares is no trouble. I am planning on purchasing the cradle and rechargables.

Oh, and the zoom lens is wonderful. You can even zoom while shooting AVI movies, which is unusual especially on such a small camera.

The self-timer option is nice, too.

The software is really easy to use, with nice features for tweaking your pictures. I have found, however, that this camera's images rarely require any correction.

Believe the hype that it takes 6 MP quality pictures with only 3.1MP. I don't know how the Fuji folks did it, but they did.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for the money, December 29, 2003

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Benjamin Schooler (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix A310 3.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have had my Fujifilm a310 for 3 weeks and I am amazed with it's performance. I was considering getting the Canon elph s100, however after reading the article in Consumer reports I was convinced that the a303 was what I was looking for. The a310 is newer than the a303. I am a college student who does not have the money to spend n a pricey 4 or 5 megapxel camera, but needed an upgrade from my 1.3 MP olympus.
My two key elements of criteria for purchasing my new camera was battery life and shot to shot recovery. The a310 is excellent for both.
I thought that getting a camera with AA batteries would leave me always having to replace them, but this camera has allowed me plenty of shots (around 200 so far), with the screen on and I still have yet to replace the batteries that came with the camera. That also includes many movies that I took (no sound but still worth taking).
The shot to shot recovery is great, about 3 seconds. I can take a shot and then be ready for another almost instantly. Also upon opening the lens the XD card does not need to be loaded at all, and the camera can take a picure as soon as the lens has loaded in the correct position.
All this for over a hundred dollars in savings to cameras that perform equally if not worse. The camera is small, cheap and takes great pictures. If you have the money you should get a 4 or 5MP camera however if you want a 3MP camera look no further than the a310.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'M TELLING YOU THIS IS THE BEST LITTLE CAMERA YOU CAN BUY!!, March 4, 2004

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flowergurl1 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix A310 3.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I own an awesome Canon Rebel S2 camera (35mm) and needed a fit-me-in-a-pocket sleek digital camera with decent megapixels. I saw this camera and bought - LOVE IT! It shoots in 6 MEGAPIXELS! What Fuji did was they found a way to "overlap" the 3.1 megapixels onto eachother to creat 6 megapxls.
I OWN IT FOR OVER 2 WEEKS NOW AND TESTED THE PHOTO QUALITY:
Let me tell you the COLOR is 100% ACCURATE - TRUE TO LIFE COLOR which was my number 1 quality I was looking for (next to megapxl and clarity).

I blew up one of the photos to 13" x 18" and THE PICTURE IS CRYSTAL CLEAR, the picture was of me and my dog and you can see the finest hairs on my dog. NO PIXELATION WHATSOEVER!!!! People were very impressed!!!!

It's very compact. The next best one is Canon S400. See the complete reviews with test images at www.imaging-resource.com . For the money you can't beat it!
Wait a year or two and then upgrade to a fancy 5 megapixel or by then 8 megapixel
(which just came out for $1000). Technology rapidly advances- in the meantime stick with this camera- you'll love it!!!

Krissy