Fujifilm traditionally offers strong entry-level camera options, providing operational simplicity without sacrificing Fujifilm's renowned image quality. Fujifilm continues this legacy - and improves upon it, with the inclusion of the FinePix A345 and FinePix A350 digital cameras. These additions to Fujifilm's diverse digital camera line usher in a more contemporary look for the popular A-Series cameras. Gone are the lens covers that defined earlier A-Series models and in their place sit new 3x optical zoom lenses that retract directly into the camera bodies for a smooth outer surface. This feature makes the FinePix A345 and FinePix A350 smaller and more compact than their predecessors, allowing them to slide effortlessly into acoat pocket or handbag for all-the-time camera accessibility. Image quality and overall performance get a boost as well. The FinePix A345 and FinePix A350 have 4.1 MegaPixel and 5.2 MegaPixel CCDs, respectively, as well asnew image processors for more robust color and quicker frame-to-frame shooting. Built-in, pre-programmed scene modes take much of the guesswork out of camera settings, and the new models possess LCDs larger than previous A-Series cameras for checking just-taken photos before sending them off for printing. As an added plus, captured movies now become "talkies" with the addition of sound to the cameras' video feature. The A350's 5.2 Mega pixels and a high-quality precision zoom lens ensure imp
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After much research and trepidation I bought this newly released camera. There were no real reviews available because it just became available in the US the end of March. I am replacing a Finepix A310 which for the price was a decent point and shoot but was damaged beyond repair in an accident.
For features and picture quality I believe the price is hard to beat. After experimenting for a week, I have found the photos to be excellent both in doors and out doors with various modes available such as portrait, landscape and even a night mode. The one thing that plagued other cameras in this class was underpowered flash..the flash is more than adequate for a camera of this size and I am extremely pleased with the results.
It is smaller but more solid than my previous finepix and very intuitive controls and miserly on battery usage while most others are simply battery hogs. It even does video with amazing good quality however the sound is monoraul and leaves something to be desired.
If you need a point and shoot with some manual adjustments available, good battery usage, compact and occasional video then this is the camera for you. Again..proof is in the photos themselves. Oh..this thing powers up ready to shoot amazingly quick...
Enjoy..you can't go wrong with this one..latest technology and usually can be found up to 30% off its list price.
