Fujifilm FinePix 2400 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Fuji

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 5 x 2.5 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WCBU
• Item model number: FP2400
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,692 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Fuji FinePix 2400 is a 2.1 megapixel point and shoot digital camera capable of capturing images at a resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 for photo-quality prints at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. A 3x optical zoom brings you closer to the action, while a macro mode lets you get up to four inches from your subject while keeping it in focus. The 1.6 inch LCD monitor on the back lets you view your pictures right away and discard those you don't want. The included 8 MB SmartMedia card holds up to 10 pictures at the highest quality setting or 39 at the lowest quality. The built-in flash has several modes to aid in picture taking, including red-eye reduction and slow synch. The FinePix 3400 uses USB connections to shuttle image data to your computer, connecting simply to either a PC or Mac with a USB port.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific camera for a great price!, November 22, 2001

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Art (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix 2400 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

It's been 9 mos and 1000's of pictures since I bought this camera and I have no regrets. Although my wife still uses our 35 mm camera, most of the really good pictures we've taken in the past year (mostly of our kids) have come from my Finepix 2400. When I was shopping for a digicam last February, I compared this camera to the other 2.1 mpixel w/ 3x optical zoom offerings from Olympus (more money, no usb), Canon (digital elph...smaller, but more money, only 2x zoom, and proprietary battery), and Nikon (not as well reviewed as the others). The best features for the price fell out w/ the Finepix 2400. The only features it is missing a video out to TV and movie mode. I didn't think I'd ever really use these features so this was something I didn't mind missing out on.
Advantages: 3x optical zoom. Price is great. Most important: picture quality is superb. I take all my shots at the best resolution and highest quality. The 64mb card I added holds around 80 pics and I rarely fill it (thats like 3 or 4 rolls of film.) If I was going away, I'd probably step down a level in resolution or quality to fit more. I print on a regular two year old hp printer on photo paper and the results are amazing. Unless you specifically look from a few inches away, you'd never know the pics are from a digicam. Downloading to computer is a snap w/ the usb adapter. Just plug in the camera and it appears as a drive so you can do whatever you want. The included software has run fine on two computers, one w/ Win 98 and the other with WinME. Battery time is superb with NiMH batteries. I had heard all sorts of horror stories about digicams and battery life, but they last fine (I use the LCD about half the time). If I go out with fresh batteries they've never run out on me.
Downsides: Included photo viewer software is only fair and it took me a couple times to install correctly (note this was the photo viewing software, not the drivers...the drivers installed fine). Don't get me wrong, the software does the basics fine, it just isnt the greatest. On the plus side, Adobe Photodeluxe is included, and this is a terrific program. Low light performance is not great, but this is likely with any camera of this type. Startup and lag time between photos is also a little slow, but my understanding is this is also standard for digital cameras. Finally, the lag from shutter press to capture does take some getting used to. Partially pressing the shutter button to "ready" the image helps, but you don't get the near instant response you do from a conventional 35mm camera. The zoom will also not work for a couple seconds when the camera is writing a picture to the card.
Summary- There are lots of 2.1 megapixel digital cameras out there. The combination of great picture quality, all the features I wanted, and a price below the rest of the other cameras in it's class made this a great choice that has held up over time. I would buy this camera again. The only things it is missing are a movie mode (gimmicky and useless in my opinion) and a tv out jack.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor to non-existant repair service, December 9, 2001

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Jim Farris (Vashon, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix 2400 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I bought this camera last September and fell in love with it immediately. Great quality pictures and easy to use. HOWEVER .. after 2 weeks of use I turned it on one day and it "froze up" -- nothing would move after that. Went through the ordeal of contacting customer service - which advised taking it to one of their local repair shops. The one they specified is one with a great reputaion in our area. After two weeks they told me that the parts were back ordered through Fuji and not available in the US. Weeks went by and no parts. The first of November I requested that the camera be replaced instead of repaired. As of the 9th of December still no word. I have owned this camera for three months and except for two weeks it hasn't been operational. It doesnt't matter how good a product is, things occasionally go wrong, and if there aren't repair parts avavilable or a company willing to stand behind their products - the quality doesn't mean squat. Not only do I not recommend this particular camera, but I will never buy a product from Fuji again.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm addicted!, March 16, 2001

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Mary (Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix 2400 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

My previous digital experience was with a cheapie that I found to be absolutely worthless--still I had a need for occasional "instant photos". So I read several online reviews and once I saw samples from the Fujifilm Finepix 2400, I was really impressed! Even better, it was the most affordable digital camera offering this resolution--as of December 2000.

My intended use was really for "throw-away" or temporary stuff, (i.e. no baby pictures,) but the quality turned out to be so good, and the camera interfaced so well and so fast with my Blue & White Apple G3, that I quickly became addicted to this camera.

There's a lot to be said for the instant gratification you get with digital: 1. You see the photo appear instantly on the small LCD screen on the back so you know right away if the shot is good or not. 2. No waiting for the film developing. If you're near your computer, you can view the full-size results immediately.

And as for archiving and trading--now I can burn a CD with up to hundreds of hi-quality photos from this camera for about 2 bucks (plus whatever electricity costs in California these days!) That's a big savings over double/triple prints I had to buy so the grandparents could get copies. Now I just send them a CD.

If you're not a pro, and you're not going to blow up your photos for poster size prints, I can't imagine why you'd need to spend twice the price for a 3-4 megapixel camera, because this one will suit you just fine.

My accessories of choice: Nice little case to protect camera, with a little storage. NiMh battery charger with two sets of NiMH AA batteries (compare prices--these are now easy to find in drug/department stores), one set in the camera, one set in the case for back-up. Of course you'll want to collect a few SmartMedia cards--pick 'em up as you find them on sale.