Fujifilm FinePix A201 2.1MP Digital Camera

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Product Manual [284kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 3.9 x 2.5 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005Q5ZD
• Item model number: A201
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,692 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 17, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The small, stylish, and capable Fuji FinePix A201 offers plenty of pixel resolution and a point-and-shoot simplicity. This lightweight and compact digital camera is aimed at those who don't want to get bogged down in the complexities of photography, but who just want to take pictures without fuss. It can take pictures up to 1,600 by 1,200 pixels, which is more than adequate for anything but the most demanding tasks. A picture at this resolution is suitable for making prints up to 8 by 10 inches.

There are two lesser modes and three levels of compression, although all three of these are only available on the highest resolution. The included 16 MB memory card provides adequate capacity unless you insist on the highest settings, but we recommend purchasing a higher capacity SmartMedia card to maximize the pixel quality of your photos.

You can even capture tiny videos on the FinePix A201, although the resolution renders the capability a bit of a gimmick. The digital zoom on the camera only works in the lower resolution modes and is fairly limited--2.5x at maximum. The fixed-focus lens does a commendable job, although it can distort a little at close range. For really close work there is a macro mode that's especially good. The built-in flash is good to about 10 feet.

Everything can be set to automatic, for simple point-and-shoot operation. For the more adventurous there are manual modes for white balance and exposure compensation. Altering these is a tad fiddly and you need to experiment a little. The LCD screen doesn't quite have the range of contrast needed for indoor shooting. It can be tricky to see what you're aiming at and the viewfinder isn't quite as accurate, so closer images are offset a little.

The two AA batteries (included) do their best, but battery consumption can be horrific. The batteries can be flat before you've half filled the memory card. This isn't helped by the fact that it is very tempting to view images on the LCD screen as soon as you've taken them. A charger and a few sets of rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.

The quality of the pictures is superb; color accuracy and saturation are excellent. Indoor with a flash the pictures are slightly warm, but this can be compensated for using the manual white balance modes. The A210 is easy to use and a quick read of the excellent manual is all you'll need. The results are good and the A201 makes an ideal no-fuss compact digital camera. --Miles Berkeley

Pros:

• No muss, no fuss point-and-shoot 2-megapixel digital camera
• Resolution good for prints up to 8 by 10 inches
• Compact and lightweight
• Bonus feature: movie mode

Cons:

• Battery life is limited--extra rechargeables a must-have addition
• LCD screen contrast can be problematic indoors

Product Description

FinePix A201 is an ultra-small, fully automatic and affordable digital camera that is versatile and easy to use. Whatever the opportunity, its simple point-and-shoot design lets you take still shots easily at a moment's notice, create short video clips, and it can even be used as a Webcam. The FinePix A201 assures clear, natural color image quality with its high resolution of 2.0-megapixel image file size. Detail is crisp throughout your images, with resolution that is capable of enlargement up to 6" x 8" print size.The FinePix A201 makes it easy to take great-looking pictures simply by pressing the shutter button, letting the camera do the rest with its fully automatic system. Fast processing lets you take pictures in quick succession. Ultra-compact and lightweight, the FinePix A201's pocket-perfect design allows it to be taken any-where to capture those spur-of-the-moment shots. The FinePix A201 has a movie recording feature. Now you can capture all the fun in up to 20 seconds of video.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Easy and Great Pictures, November 28, 2001

By	Lee Hanrahan (Kars, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

I haven't put the camera down since I got it! It is very easy to use and takes great photos. One of the best things is that it only takes 2 AA batteries. The movie feature is also fun and the software lets you make small movies that you can add music to. All this without hardly reading the instruction manual! The camera is also very small and sturdy and you can buy bigger cards so it can hold more photos & movies - but it easily downloads so you probably won't need one.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible value, December 20, 2001

By	Yossi Mills (Flushing, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This little camera is a masterpiece of modern technology, combining efficiency with simplicity. Although not "top of the line", it's a breeze to set up and use, with enough features to satisfy all but advanced digital photographers.

Key advantages over other cameras include: (1) Astonishing colour, (2) Super fast recovery (when using NiMH batteries), (3) WebCam capabilities, (4) Drag'n'Drop functionality, using the camera itself as a drive.

The only real disadvantage would be the lack of optical zoom, but I guess that you get what you pay for...

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great little camera, March 28, 2002

By A Customer

I was looking for a digital camera and wanted to use one that allowed me to get to the taking of pictures. Later I will move on to a more complicated one. Anyway I disagree with all of you who did not like the software. I use software all the time and this is the first photo software that did what I want. I agree with all the good things said before in other reviews. If anything is wrong it is the drain on regular batteries so I bought the rechargeable ones. The fact I could use the camera as a pc cam was an unexpected plus. I think the main use of the camera is for doing e-mail, short videos and taking photos of people or things you want to display on the net. I would never expect to shoot a long shot to a stage as one person did. When you consider the size and all the features Fuji has packed into it, what a buy! Most of all I like that it slips into my pocket.