Is this a good camera?

dellas1979

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/3679285/art/fuji/finepix-z35-blue.html

going on hols soon. Dont really understand the spec lingo.

Few questions on the spec:

- Does it have zoom (it doesnt seem to have the move in and out part on the outside)?

- Would I need to also buy a memory card?

Thanks

JDxtra

Its all there on the website. Yes, it has a zoom. You dont technically need a memory card, but without one you will only be able to take a handful of photos. Its only €69 - I would not expect too much from it at this price.

ED E

As above:

Type Ultra compact
Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
Type CCD
Size 1/2.3" (6.16 x 4.62 mm)
Format 4:3, 3:2
Crop factor 5.8x
ISO positions Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Cleaning No
Image stabiliser Digital
Lens Focal length 6.5 - 18.1 mm
35mm equivalent 35 - 105 mm
Aperture f / 3.7 - 8
Optical zoom 3x
Digital zoom 5.7x
Minimum distance 8 cm
Normal distance From 60 cm upwards
Focusing Autofocus
Viewfinder Type Live View
Screen 2.5" (6.35 cm)
Viewfinder features TFT LCD screen with 230,000 pixels - 97% coverage
Settings Exposure modes Automatic scene recognition, auto, natural light, manual, stabiliser, portrait, landscape, sport, night, night with tripod, sunset, snow, beach, evening, flower, text
Effects
White balance Automatic scene mode, fine, overcast, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (hot white), fluorescent light (cold white), incandescent light

Video Video mode Yes, with sound
TV output Yes
Memory Photo file formats JPEG
Maximum photo resolution 3648 x 2736
Video file formats AVI
Maximum video resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps
Memory card SD and SDHC
Internal memory Approx 20 MB
Other Power options Rechargeable battery
Battery life Approx. 165 photos
Other functions Face detection
Blog mode
Accessories supplied NP-45B li-ion rechargeable battery, BC-45W battery charger, strap, USB cable, CD-ROM
Software supplied FinePix ViewerS software
Dimensions 89 mm (L) x 57.9 mm (H) x 23.4 mm (D)
Weight Approx. 115 g (without accessories)
Shutter Speed 1/1000th to 3 sec
Burst mode No
Self-timer 2 to 10 seconds , couple mode, group mode
Flash Built-in Yes
Guide number / Flash range Wide angle: 70 cm to 3.1 m (ISO auto) Telephoto: 70 cm to 2.7 m (ISO auto)
Hot-shoe adapter for external flash No
Connections Interface High-speed USB 2.0
Pictbridge / direct printing Yes
Wireless function No

dellas1979

Um - ok thanks for the replies, but telling me "its all there" doesnt help.
I dont understand the lingo (as said in original post).

ED E

Yes, buy a card.

Its a budget cam, nothing special, good for nights out and beach holidays/skiing etc.

Its has 3x Optical Zoom, forget digital.

Get what you pay for really.

goat2

i dont see any optical zoom on that camera, the lense is stationery, are you shure it has high meg

melekalikimaka

goat2 wrote: »

i dont see any optical zoom on that camera, the lense is stationery, are you shure it has high meg

Lens Focal length 6.5 - 18.1 mm

that equates to about x3 zoom

you'll need a memory card, jpegs from a 10mp cam are gonna be big, and video will be pretty hefty too, look at aldi or lidl, they are doing 4gc sd cards for under a tenner.

coming from a student of photography and a long term tech geek, its good value as long as your not aspiring anymore than snaps on nights out, small trips - landscapes/portraits etc, anything specific... its gonna struggle

mordeith

Two reviews

Review one
Review two

squod

I've used them and yes, they're not great. Look out for a budget canon or a sony. Some of the budget olympus models aren't so bad.

dellas1979

Can someone recommend a good camera then between 50-100 euro?

mordeith

Not being smart here but you're not gonna get much for that price beyond a basic point and shoot camera.

EDIT: Having said that something like this might be worth a go.

JDxtra

Or, this if you don't mind pink. It's less than €80 and delivery is free.