Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Jet Black)

Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Jet Black) Features:

• 10-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom with Picture Stabilization; 2.5-inch LCD display
• Face Detection optimizes focus/exposure for up to 10 faces; Blog Mode copies 640 x 480 version of image for easy upload
• Wirelessly transfer images to IrSimple-equipped devices, including other digital cameras
• Stores images on xD or SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Customer Reviews:

• Fuji Finepix Z20fd Has Excellent Low Light Performance: If you read my Customer Review of my JVC GZ-MG255 Camcorder, you will know that I like Low Light Performance.
  So I spent time and researched for a good, small pocket-size, point-and-shoot still camera with good Low Light Performance. I did not see anything that I liked yet.
  Then I saw this newest model Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd camera advertised for a half-hour on the HSN cable TV shopping channel (go to HSN website to watch/download video).
  I heavily and thoroughly researched this further, and then ordered the Black Color model, and just received this. I am very impressed with this camera.
  
  -- I took some night time low light still pictures (natural, without flash), and they came out great. Has ISO of 1600.
  -- This takes very good low light MPEG-4 videos with audio (640 x 480 dpi).
  -- I normally research and buy the best for natural Low Light Performance, and I think this is the best, small portable, point-and-shoot still camera, and with the new MPEG-4 videos.
  -- I wanted a small camera that was small and did not have a zoom lens that telescopes out from the camera, and this camera has 3X optical zoom and the zoom mechanism stays within and inside the camera, and therefore this camera is ready for instant use, and instant stop and stowage.
  -- I like the sliding lid which protects the lens, and turns the camera on and off instantly (compared to telescopic type cameras which will have a delay due to the lens coming out or in).
  -- Uses regular SD memory cards (I always get the faster speeds, lifetime warranty SD cards, like Kingston Ultimate 2GB, and SanDisk Ultra II 2GB).
  -- Very small camera. Size is: 3 1/2 inch wide; 2 1/8 inch high; 13/16 inch thick.
  -- Solidly built, and does not feel cheap. On the Cable TV commercial, the host threw, on purpose, the camera to the floor to show that it could take it, and he said it still works. (Of course, I don't recommend you to do same.)
  -- I researched the higher Fujiflim Finepix Z100fd but decided not to buy that higher model because it took videos in AVI and not MPEG-4.
  -- Has separate push button for still camera, and a separate push button to turn on/off video camcorder mode.
• I love Fuji cameras!: This is my third Fujifilm Finepix, and like the two before, this camera meets and exceeds my expectations. It is relatively inexpensive, so given what you pay and what you get, it is a fabulous deal. The camera is also extremely easy to use -- I haven't even touched the owner's manual, though I'm sure I'll find more if I actually read it.
  
  I actually considered the Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink), but after reading the reviews, I went with this one instead -- and I am so glad. I think this one looks better anyway, and the difference in zoom power makes hardly any difference. And, really, who needs to stand THAT far from the picture's subject?
• This Fuji is a top performer: Scientifically and industrially, Fuji builds world beater optics and optical systems. Mass market cameras are a sideline for them to privilege us with their technology in a consumer package.
  
  Here is the simplest, cheapest, coolest little camera among the pack of little cams. The view finder has a state of the art high resolution LCD. Picture quality is perfect. It's fast and fun. I'm not sure how you could make the user interface more intuitive. There is a lot of technology whipping around inside the package that I can well appreciate.
  
  Because the name is not Nikon or Canon, don't be put off. Fuji consumer products always seem to insure that you get more delight for your money as Fuji fights the known brands for market share by one-upping the competition. This little camera is a another great example.
  
  
  
• great cam!: i decided on the fujifilm finepix z20fd after doing a hard core search for a small digicam. i also looked at similar nikons, cannons, kodaks.
  i got it yesterday and i am so happy with it after just taking a few random trial shots! wow!
  
  i TOTALLY rec this little cam if u guys r in the market.... i'll attach some pics i took last night in my trial run. oh and i did ZERO editing to these pics...this is how they took (minus i size reduced them to post).
  i'll update this review after i take this baby on vacation and print some pics!
  but so far - 5 stars!
• Great choice: I LOVE this camera. Not only does it come in a variety of cool colors, it was great features. It can reduce red eye, detect faces and much more. The pictures come out great. It is also easy to learn how to use.