Editorial Review:Product Description:MX 4700 is the world's first digital camera powered by the next generation Super CCD chip developed by Fujifilm. It produces truly breathtaking and lifelike images using a 2.47 million pixel Super CCD. The monochrome data LCD is illuminated whenever a button is pushed and its color changes depending on the operational mode.With ultra-high resolution still image quality, digital camcorder AVI movie with sound playback capability of up to 80 seconds, 3x zoom lens, high-speed operation, large LCD screen and USB connection - MX 4700 is more than simply a digital camera. Though it can work as a simple, point- and-shoot camera, it has many of the same features and controls found in the best of today's digital cameras. In addition, MX 4700 benefits from the improved electronics that saves power and both boots the camera and cycles images in less than two seconds.
Amazon.com Product Description:The Fuji FinePix 4700 digital camera delivers high-end features in a camera body that fits in the palm of your hand. With the 3x optical zoom capability, it provides you a wide range of shooting options, from telephoto to wide angle, with coverage equivalent to a 36-108mm range in a 35mm camera. The lens is fully retractable with a built-in cover to protect it from damage. The FinePix 4700 also offers 3.75x digital zoom to bring you 11.25 times closer to your subjects.
The FinePix 4700 Super CCD (charge-coupled device for image capturing) is 0.59 inches with 2.4 million pixels, producing shots at up to 2,400 x 1,800 resolution. This allows it to realistically depict objects and reproduce colors as you see them without sacrificing speed. Start-up takes only 2 seconds, and the pause between single-frame shots can be as brief as a second. In continuous shooting mode, you can shoot every 0.2 seconds.
A motion-picture recording mode lets you record and play back 320 x 240 pixel video at 10 frames per second in JPEG format for up to 80 seconds.
In addition to its user-friendly automatic mode, the FinePix 4700 allows full manual control for creative flexibility. You can adjust exposure compensation, sensitivity, flash intensity, and white balance. You can also switch between auto and manual focus and set the light metering mode to average, spot, or multipattern.
The 2-inch LCD monitor uses low-temperature polysilicon TFT technology with 130,000 pixels. It delivers a crisp, natural image that you can rely on to check your subject both indoors and outdoors. In playback mode you can view still images as well as play audio and video. This mode also allows zoom to enlarge up to 15 times.
The Fuji FinePix 4700 includes a 16 MB SmartMedia card, hand strap, NiMH battery charger, 2 NiMH batteries, USB cable, audio-video cable, and CD-ROM software.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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Great camera. But with flaws
I had this camera for 2 or 3 years now. I got it as a gift couple of months after it was showcased. I will rate this camera according to when it was bought and according to the present time 2004.
When Bought: Great picture quality, has many different settings from basic to fine and also different options of resolutions from 640 to 2400. The manual mode is good, it allows you to control white balance, allows for manual zoom, and changing the ISO up to 800. I mostly take pictures in this mode since the color is more true once you have adjusted these settings. I think all settings stay saved for the exception of the manual focus which you would have to reactivate everytime you turn the camera on. The video mode is great in full light yet it gives very low quality vidios if the indoor lighting is not bright.
At the Present:
I believe there are better cameras out there, yet this camera at its present price might still be attractive. The issue of focus error starting happening to me only after the camera slipped off of my hands once and landed on the ground. Eversince them I get this message everyonce in a while. The biggest disadvantage of this camera in my opinion is the speed of the shutter. It is quite slow.
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Focus error
My Fuji Finepix4700 has been workink fine for 2 years but now it shows problems with the optical zoom. The error message "focus error" is deplayed in the display.
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Great Pictures while on Manual Mode
When I first bought this camera (2 years ago) I used the 'Auto' and
'Portrait' settings. I found myself taking average quality pictures
then proceeded with the manual setting and the whole perspective on
this camera changed, all I can say is WOW.
The camera consumes a lot of battery so make sure you are carrying
a fast charger and at least 3 sets (2 each) of fresh batteries.
I often have problems with the selector changing the picture mode
from auto to manual or portrait without me turning it. I often
lose shots while previewing them.
Would've I buy Fuji again ? Maybe, the competition is a lot
better than 2 years ago and unbelieveable prices ...
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How long can it last?
I bought this camera because my son was just born and I wanted the ability to point, shoot and decide what pics to keep or lose later. I am now up to 1800 captures and the camera has worked wonderfully. The video grab is neat (even at half screen size) and the controls couldn't be easier. I dropped it hard once and it didn't flinch. The batteries stay charged for days and re-charge quickly. (Regular AA bateries, however, drain in about 1/2 an hour!)
Just recently, the cover has been making a slight grating noise upon retraction. Can this be the end? Will warranty cover it? Am I to be searching for a new camera soon?
For a quick purchase ($337 new) I am thrilled and crossing my fingers. A fantastic buy so far!
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mechanical problems - good pictures but not great
I agree with adbento for the most part.
I bought the camera thinking the 4.3 Megapixels would be good for taking photos and then printing them on my large printer (36"). I got some pretty good shots but many were not that good and none were great.
I had the same problem - The batteries are fine - fully charged .
I turn on the camera and it works for a shot, then I try a manual shot and I get a "battery low" message (symbol). After a few seconds the camera shuts itself down. I do not have the LCD preview on. When I turn the camera back on it shows the battery full symbol and then a minute or so after use, it again dies after the low battery symbol.
I believe this is inherent to the product.
I am a light user - taking it out to a few get togethers and parties - but always taken very good care of it - cotton cloth wrapped around it and in a snug camera case - no jossling or bumping and hardly any dust or dirt. I bought 8 NiMH AA for it as it does go through them quickly.
I did take some OK movies with it. Always good for a laugh.
Was good for 2 years - now in the shop and soon to be replaced - bye bye $450 ($700 CDN)