Fujifilm Finepix Z5fd 6.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Wine Red)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches ; 5.3 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: B000LRFS5Y
• Item model number: 15728657
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,422 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Color: Wine Red

From the Manufacturer

Fujifilm is pleased to announce the launch of the FinePix Z5fd; the first in its range of 'Z' series cameras to feature hardware-based Face Detection technology. Available in three colors, wine red, chocolate brown, and silver, the FinePix Z5fd becomes the flagship in Fujifilm's ultra-slim, style-compact line-up alongside the FinePix Z3 and Z2. With 3x optical zoom, 6.3-megapixel resolution, ISO 1600, Intelligent Flash, and new blog mode, plus Fujifilm's unique Super CCD HR and RP Processor II, the camera's diminutive size and chic outer shell seem at odds with the amount of technology at its heart.

The FinePix Z5fd is small enough that it will fit easily into a pocket or the most minimalist of clutch bags. It features the traditional 'Z' series sliding lens cover, with a 'Z5' motif that lights up in operation, 2.5-inch scratch resistant LCD screen, and non-extending Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens so that it will emerge unscathed from even the most cluttered of spaces.

Face Detection
Fujifilm was the first manufacturer to develop hardware-based Face Detection technology for its compact digital cameras. The FinePix Z5fd joins the FinePix S6500fd and F31fd in Fujifilm's current 'fd' line-up. Face Detection captures up to ten faces in a frame and optimizes focus and exposure to take the best possible people-picture. Incorporating the technology on its Real Photo Processor II has enabled Fujifilm to develop a range that can detect faces and optimize settings in an industry-leading 0.05 seconds.

When Face Detection is turned on and the camera is pointed at people, target-like squares demonstrate that it has 'locked-on' to faces. The square will then follow those faces around in real-time until they move out of the frame or the picture is taken. In playback mode, pressing the Face Detection button will cause the camera to auto-zoom to each face in turn for easy close-up review.

Face Detection is perfect for those times, such as nights out with friends, when tweaking manual settings to get the same result may not be the user's first priority. It can cope with back-lit scenes, settings where there's a more obvious focus point between people's faces or when the subject is off center.

Real Photo Technology
Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology (RPT) is the combination of lens, CCD and processor that helps the camera produce images of impressive quality, no matter where you take it. Fujifilm's sixth generation Super CCD HR is a unique hexagonal shape, with a larger surface area than traditional sensors, enabling it to capture more light from the Fujinon lens. The Real Photo Processor II enables impressive operation speed and features an enhanced dual-noise reduction system that maximizes the effectiveness of the camera's high ISO capability.

A camera for any occasion
In addition to its portability, the FinePix Z5fd features a host of unique Fujifilm technologies that make it the perfect take-anywhere camera. ISO 1600 light-sensitivity at full resolution enables it to take photos in low light without flash and with less noise than competing models might produce at a lower ISO. Flash-free images are much more faithful to the original scene, with skin tones looking more natural and no loss of background detail. In addition, because the sensor's unique shape enables it to capture light more quickly, it is possible to use higher shutter speeds without image blurring.

For better results with flash photography, Fujifilm's Intelligent Flash system analyzes the scene and automatically controls flash power output. The result is balanced exposure where the scene is sufficiently illuminated without washing out the foreground in the picture or losing background detail.

Natural Light and Flash mode goes one step further, taking two photos in quick succession, one with flash and one without. Both images are then displayed on the camera's screen for easy review.

With 14 special scene modes, including Fireworks and Beach and Snow, the FinePix Z5fd offers a one-touch setting for any situation. Continuous shooting keeps the camera shooting for as long as the shutter button is pressed down. Once released, the camera retains either the first or last three images for excellent natural shots.

The FinePix Z5fd records movies at 30 frames per second (fps) with sound. Movie recording time is limited only by the size of the xD-Picture Card used in the camera.

Blog mode--for the My Space generation
The FinePix Z5fd features Fujifilm's new blog mode. In this mode the camera adjusts image settings for posting online. With the increasing popularity of blogging, Internet messaging, and sites such as MySpace.com, Fujifilm expects blog mode to be a well-used feature on the FinePix Z5fd.

FinePix Z5fd key features

• New colors: wine red, chocolate brown, and silver
• 6-megapixel Super CCD HR
• Real Photo Processor II
• ISO 1600 at full resolution
• 26MB internal memory
• Intelligent Flash, Natural Light and Flash, Continuous shooting
• New slim design with tripod mount
• Illuminated product logo on sliding front cover
• 2.5-inch TFT LCD with reinforced glass coating
• Blog mode

What's in the box
Fujifilm Finepix Z5fd digital camera, Li-ion battery NP-40, AC power adapter for the FinePix Z5fd, hand strap, USB cable for the FinePix Z5fd, AV cable for the FinePix Z5fd, CD-ROM, FinePix Viewer, Image Mixer VCD2 LE for FinePix

Product Description

Fujifilm's Z5FDR Digital Camera is a stylish and sleek camera that helps you capture those special moments. Advanced Face Detection instantly and accurately identifies faces everywhere in the scene and brings them into clear focus. Face Detection optimizes face exposure, or automatically activates Intelligent Flash, which adjusts sensitivity and flash output for ideal subject exposure. IrSimple protocol enables easy and fast wireless transfer of image files with another FinePix Z5fd or other IrSimple devices. Select "Trimming for Blog" mode during playback and easily resize images in your camera for upload to your blog without the trouble of performing editing and resizing on your PC. Capture and share those special moments more easily than ever! Advanced face Detection tools Zoom in on detected faces one by one, during playback Movie recording at 640 x 480 - direct media storage with monaur Voice memo tool Intelligent Flash PictBridge compatible IrSimple wireless connectivity New Trim For Blog mode Video output - NTSC & PAL Power source - NP-40 lithium-ion battery; AC power adapter Z5fd Dimensions(WxHxD) - (92.8 x 55.0 x 19.4 mm) Weight - (148 g) incl. battery & memory card

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little camera, March 28, 2007

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J. Wong Ley (Mexico city) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujifilm Finepix Z5fd 6.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Wine Red) (Electronics)

It has a very cool feature: the face recognition, it works very nicely. I have been toying with it just for fun and the camera recognizes most of the faces as long as they are fully facing the camera or not looking away more than 50% to the sides. It's a very cool feature and it does it's best job in focusing and color compensating to make the faces look better.

The camera is very slim and fits nicely in any of my pockets. To turn it on you just slide the cover to the side and are ready to shoot. Plenty of manual settings and some buttons to get to specific functions.

With a 2Gb memory card I get almost 30min of video at VGA resolution, more than enought to get the funny little videos and show panoramic views of a place.

Another cool feature is the "normal & flash" option, which takes one picture with ambient light and immediately another with flash, so you can be sure to get a good picture at least.

I'm very happy with this camera.

Only low grade I can give is the lack of an optical viewfinder, I find that the large LCD display is not very useful on harsh daylight (as I'm used to reflex cameras) and I don't like to hold the camera so far away from my body because of the instability that causes. It would be nicer to hold the camera against my face to provide support.

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Additions after reading the above reviews:

All true complaints of the reviewers, but there are some solutions.

Set the auto switch off to 2 minutes, even if the camera is turned on in your pocket (it does when you slide it into the pocket due to the direction of the opening motion).

Battery, at my pace, the battery won't last a full day, so I bought a backup battery, very cheap and convenient.

Finger blocking the lens, is just a case of learning how to hold the camera. At first is annoying but is no big deal after a few days.

Quality of lens, hey if you want professional quality, this is not the camera, this is an point and shoot camera, convenient to carry at all times, just to grab the photo opportunity and avoid blaming yourself the rest of your life for not getting "that shot" on time.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fujifilm Finepix Z5fd 6.3MP ... one decent camera, July 4, 2007

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B. Williams Jr. (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujifilm Finepix Z5fd 6.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Chocolate Brown) (Electronics)

This is a decent camera. Like most compact cameras is suffers a bit in low light but it's still better than any I tested in the Sony line. Every time I pick the camera up, I'm blown away by how light it is. It almost doesn't feel like I'm holding anything. The photographic power of the cam is pretty good... to the point that I gave up the 8mp Sony T20 for this 6mp. This cam doesn't take pics as fast as the Sony but it is still unlikely that you will miss a shot. This camera isn't slow, the Sony is fast. I always say go to a store and try before you buy as I did and I can say I'm pretty satisfied with this buy.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Spoiled F30 owner., August 31, 2007

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N. Modi (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujifilm Finepix Z5fd 6.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Brushed Silver) (Electronics)

Bought this (in the nice brown color) after great experience with two other F30 cameras. It has the same sensor but not a great lens, so I was a little skeptical of image quality.

As expected, the sensor is good (but not as great as the F30) and the lens is a letdown. Colors are very accurate, but images come out fuzzy due to noise. Camera loves 400 ISO when on auto.

I set it manually to 100 ISO and took an indoor shot. The center of the image was very sharp but the edges came out pretty soft and *noise is visible* at this lowest ISO setting; an important issue to note. I bought the Z5fd mainly for indoor shots. Outdoors, on a bright day, I have no doubt that the results will be excellent.

I agree with most other reviews about the excellent metering. Pictures come out very nice.

It is a good pocket-able camera at the ~$150 price-range. My only other experience with a similar camera is with a Sony T9 which takes horrible indoor shots. The T9 has an image stabilizer while the Z5fd compensates with face detection.

People looking at the Z5fd camera may instead want to pick up the F20 while it is still available. I would return the Z5 but wife loves it (sleek and brown in color) so it stays.

I have mixed feeling about this camera. It has a good form factor, great build quality and ease of use, but image quality is a letdown.

In short:

Image Quality: above average for folded zoom optics; below average when compared to an F20/F30.

Build Quality: Excellent

Lens: barely Average

LCD: Nice and fluid

Metering: Excellent

Image stabilization: NO

Face Detection: Yes

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