Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD ReviewNow different manufacturers are scrambling to make not only the most portable point and shoot cameras, but also the most attractive ones often being offered in vibrant colors for different crowds to digest. Before such design improvements can be made, the lens needs to be downsized to keep the camera slim and many of the lenses end up on the upper right. Now Fujifilm is taking a shot at this design spec with the Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD and it represents the Slim Compact series as the most affordable and basic of the series. 
Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD: Camera DesignThe Z20FD has a rather unique design. It comes in several flashy colors in addition to the black and silver ones.The lens is protected by a thin slider that uniquely slides left and right. This does add a little bit of thickness, but it serves as a nice stylish way to protect the lens. The back view also has a unique layout offering two ring buttons with no mode dial present. All of the main functions can be accessed there with the exception of the movie mode which is rested on top of the unit. Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD: Camera FeaturesThe Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD fully focuses on photo quality despite its stylish looks with the Real Photo Technology presence as evidence.It is designed to be versatile in taking great quality images no matter what the surroundings are although some of the fine details are soft and some reds and blues are oversaturated. However, the quality shines when photos are taken in 10-megapixel mode which is the maximum and the exposure is decent. It is also a quick performer boasting fast Face Detection features and automatic red-eye removal. The camera can identify up to nine faces no matter what the lighting is. The movement of the faces is tracked in real time with glasses on and off and then removing the red-eye effects of every person after the flash. The flash itself has some advantages over other competing camera models as well thanks to the Intelligent Flash system. This automatically adjusts the flash's intensity based on scene detection to preserve background detail and emphasize the focused subjects. Another great feature is the ability to take two quick photos in succession with one of them using the flash followed by a side-by-side comparison of the results so the user can choose which is best. You can take motion shots without blur and you can use the 1600 ISO setting to improve background detail in low light at the cost of some noise grain being present. The different Special Scene modes make it easy for beginner photographers to go hands on taking nice pictures. 
Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD: Extra FeaturesSome of the extras include a simple photo sharing method that allows photos to be transferred wirelessly to other FinePix models that support it.You can upload your movies directly to YouTube or eBay or e-mail them to others. Before you do that, you can add stamps to make the images fun and appealing. Although the 2.5 inch is small for browsing photos, the Micro thumbnail view makes up for it allowing you to browse upto 100 photos in the same screen. Click here to learn more about the Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD Wish to know more about digital photography? Subscribe to the Digital Photography Tips 'n Tricks eZine or to my site blog. Go from Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD Review Page to Compact Digital Cameras Page Go from Fujifilm Finepix Z20FD Review Page to Your Digital Photography Homepage |
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