Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David D. Busch

Reviewed on: 16 August 2005

Tags: Fujifilm, Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, left side, shutter lag, LCDs

We like:

Usable ISO 800 and ISO 1,600 sensitivities; formidable battery life; versatile 64mm LCD

We don't like:

Limited manual controls; sparse scene-preset options; fringing problems in photos

You might also need:

High-capacity xD Card

CNET UK judgement:

This compact camera's versatile 64mm LCD, usable high-ISO photos and shoot-all-day battery are offset by a few image-quality issues

Full review:

Usable high-ISO sensitivities, good photo quality and a brawny battery highlight the appeal of the 6-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom. It's a compact point-and-shoot package that includes a 3x optical zoom and a 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD that's usable under a variety of difficult lighting conditions. Photo enthusiasts might be disappointed by the lack of manual controls for exposure and focus and by the image quality, which is long on latitude but suffers from fringing that pulls it up short. Snapshooters who like lots of scene modes will find only five to choose from, but fans of this camera's special features will find its shortcomings merely minor annoyances. Continue Reading...